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Tami Forum All-Star
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I mentioned a few months ago that my brother was undergoing chemo and radiation for cancer. The cancer metastasized to his liver, and despite repeated attempts to treat, it has continued to progress.
My mom called this morning to tell me that hospice is coming in today. He is having trouble breathing and keeping any nutrition in (he's had a feeding tube since the onset).
We've been asking the intercession of Pope John Paul II for his healing. Would you all be willing to pray it, at least once, for him? I guess this would be for a peaceful death, and any change of heart that he needs. He is not especially close to the church (uncatechized really, not antagonistic), his wife is agnostic/atheist, and they have no children.
He is my only brother.
Bless you all.
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Prayer for the intercession of Pope John Paul II
O Holy Trinity,
we thank you for having given to the Church Pope John Paul II, and for having made him shine with your fatherly tenderness, the glory of the Cross of Christ and the splendor of the Spirit of love
He, trusting completely in your infinite mercy and in the maternal intercession of Mary, has shown himself in the likeness of Jesus the Good Shepherd and has pointed out to us holiness as the path to reach eternal communion with You.
Grant us, through his intercession, according to your will, the grace that we implore, in the hope that he will soon be numbered among your saints.
Amen.
__________________ God bless,
Tami
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mary theresa Forum All-Star
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Oh, Tami! Of course I will pray!
__________________ Mary Theresa
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ladybugs Forum All-Star
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I just prayed it, Tami...I'm so, so sorry.
Prayers will continue - I'm planning on Mass today and will especially remember your brother during the Consecration.
__________________ Love and God Bless,
Maria P
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chicken lady Forum All-Star
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Tami you have my most sincere prayers and sympathy. I am praying now to Mary and St Joseph to be with your brother. MAy the angels guide him home and bring you all consolation.
Molly
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SuzC Forum All-Star
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Tami be assured of my prayers!!! I'm so sorry.
__________________ Suz in TX
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guitarnan Forum Moderator
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Posted: Sept 11 2007 at 9:45am | IP Logged
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Done. I will keep you and your family in my prayers.
__________________ Nancy in MD. Mom of ds (24) & dd (18); 31-year Navy wife, move coordinator and keeper of home fires. Writer and dance mom.
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JennGM Forum Moderator
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Praying to JPII for your brother, Tami.
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Caroline Forum All-Star
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Praying here Tami.
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Carole N. Forum All-Star
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Praying for your brother and your family.
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trish Forum All-Star
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Praying for your brother.
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Tami,
Praying here.
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Tami,
I am so sorry. I will pray for you all during this difficult time.
God bless.
__________________ In Christ,
Molly
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Praying for your brother and your family.
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MaryM Board Moderator
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Please know that I am praying for him.
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Tami -
Praying for your brother and for the rest of your family.
Peace,
Nancy
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I just lifted up prayers for him and your family. I am so sorry.
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Praying here
God bless,
Christine
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Tami, praying for your dear brother!!
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I am praying for Pope John Paul's intercession for your brother.
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Oh Tami,
I'm so sorry. I can only imagine the pain your feeling. My prayers are with your family.
__________________ God Bless!
Lisa, married to my best friend, Ray and loving my blessings Joshua (17)and Jacob(15), Hannah(7) and Rachel (5)!Holy Family Academy
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