Oh, Dearest Mother, Sweetest Virgin of Altagracia, our Patroness. You are our Advocate and to you we recommend our needs. You are our Teacher and like disciples we come to learn from the example of your holy life. You are our Mother, and like children, we come to offer you all of the love of our hearts. Receive, dearest Mother, our offerings and listen attentively to our supplications. Amen.



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Posted: July 18 2006 at 7:49pm | IP Logged Quote ladybugs

Well friends...

Today is my dad's 65th birthday. As some of you may recall, he left us when I was 13. I haven't seen him since I was 14 and I haven't spoken with him in 2.5 years - his choice.

Anyway, since today is his birthday and because time is precious, would you offer a prayer for his conversion?

Thank you very much. A priest friend told me that he was never really my father but today, I'm having a hard time with that.

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Posted: July 18 2006 at 7:51pm | IP Logged Quote amyable

Praying for him, and for you!

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Posted: July 18 2006 at 8:08pm | IP Logged Quote Angela F

Maria,
I'll pray for his conversion and for you as well.
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Posted: July 18 2006 at 8:15pm | IP Logged Quote kingvozzo

Praying here, Maria!

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Posted: July 18 2006 at 8:35pm | IP Logged Quote Angie Mc

Not to sound patronizing, but I'm so proud of you, Maria. Many of us have difficult relationships with our fathers, yet you are a shining example of never giving up hope. I'm wondering how many dads' souls are helped to heaven through the love and prayers of their daughters? Hang in there, friend. You know that your extended family holds a special place in my heart.

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Posted: July 18 2006 at 9:38pm | IP Logged Quote Courtney

Prayers for you, Maria.

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Posted: July 18 2006 at 9:41pm | IP Logged Quote Rebecca

Many hugs and prayers coming your way Maria. I am praying for your dad as well.
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Posted: July 18 2006 at 9:50pm | IP Logged Quote teachingmyown

I am sorry that you have this sad cross to bear. I will pray for your father. If only he knew what a great daughter he is missing out on!

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Posted: July 18 2006 at 10:13pm | IP Logged Quote jdostalik

Maria,
Many prayers coming for you and for your father's soul...

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Posted: July 18 2006 at 10:48pm | IP Logged Quote Jen L.

Lots of hugs and prayers for you and your father, Maria.

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Posted: July 19 2006 at 12:18am | IP Logged Quote Taffy

Praying for both you and your father, Maria. My father was the last person on earth I would have thought would become Catholic, yet he expressed his desire to convert a week before he died. He received a catholic burial.

Don't ever give up hope. And don't ever forget that you are loved and worthy of all that love.

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Posted: July 19 2006 at 6:06am | IP Logged Quote Dawn

Oh Maria, praying for you and your dad.

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Posted: July 19 2006 at 10:16am | IP Logged Quote Wendy

Bless your heart! Praying for you and your father, Maria.

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Posted: July 19 2006 at 10:41am | IP Logged Quote JennGM

Maria,

I'm a little late, but I've been praying for you, and will add your dad to my intentions.

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Posted: July 19 2006 at 5:45pm | IP Logged Quote Leonie

Pryaers and hugs -

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