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for me please!
I haven't had the grace to attend Mass during the week in years. But, I thought that *maybe* we could try to attend Holy Mass for First Fridays. I thought it would be a great way to help 3 of my children prepare for sacraments next year. I've been trying to prepare them with the prayer meditations (Saintly Supplements). Also, a few things have come together to make this a difficult time for me. I really could use the promises of:
peace in the family, blessing of endeavors, and increase in piety.
I never have to go to the emergency room... but today, one of my little guys has a big cut. Stitches? Not sure, but he should go. I don't think I can make sure everyone has clean clothes, hair brushed, baby fed and go to Church.
So, would you mind sending a prayer for me? I guess this is the Lord's Will for me instead of my plans.
Jesus, meek and humble of Heart,
Make my heart like unto Thine
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Prayers for you, Helen!
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Praying, Helen. Sometimes so many little things are much harder to bear than just one big thing.
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Praying here, Helen!
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I'll be praying throughout the day for you all Helen.
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Praying here for you also- for many graces in the days ahead.
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Oh, Helen, I know this frustration and sorrow. I tried so hard to make the First Fridays, I was up to 7, and then I got pregnant and sick and couldn't continue. Life since then has not allowed me the opportunity. I take comfort in the thought that holiness comes first and foremost through my vocation. There is grace through obedience to my vocation. What a consolation!
Asking the most Sacred Heart of Jesus to give you assurance of His rich promises, and praying for your little guy as well.
Is there an update on him?
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Mackfam wrote:
Asking the most Sacred Heart of Jesus to give you assurance of His rich promises, and praying for your little guy as well.
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Thanks Jennifer!
Yes, he received the glue treatment and has a flashy splint. He's fine.
I remembered later in the day (bang my hand against my forehead emoticon), that once in my life I did make the nine First Fridays. I only did it once though and it took about eight years of trying! (i think)
So, I guess I have the promises already. But, I did want to pass it on to my children and offer this nine First Fridays as a Thanksgiving in anticipation of the Lord helping my family in all the big and little things we need.
I'll pray that you'll be able to make the 9 Fridays. At least there was no doubt that you couldn't finish it and the reason came from God. That is a consolation!
Thanks everyone for your prayers!
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Just seeing this, Helen, and praying for you!
Glad your son is O.K. I know the feeling of wanting to make the first fridays too! I have been able to make them but I, too, want my children to attend first fridays and it has only happened a few times this year.
blessings and sending prayers your way!
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mariB wrote:
Just seeing this, Helen, and praying for you!
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Me too. I'll keep you in my prayers as we try to continue to make the first Fridays. I actually wrote about devotions to the Sacred Heart last night.
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Helen, I've been praying  . I'm glad that you little guy is on the mend.
Love,
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I want to acknowledge my lack of faith. Just because I forgot about making the nine first Fridays doesn't mean the Lord forgot.
Just because I thought it would be a good idea, to do them again, doesn't mean that the Lord required me to do them again. He is generous and faithful.
So, instead of "I guess I have the promises," I want to say,
I have the promises.
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Helen, you have such a spirit of humility. Praying for you, for all of your intentions.
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Helen,
Just now seeing this but I'm glad your ds is okay!
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Helen,
You are such an example of humility to me...thank you.
Still praying that you are able to carve out the time to make these Fridays with your children.
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Bless you Helen always, and good to hear your son is now recovering.
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