Kay Murdy
Author / Columnist / Speaker

DAILY WORD OF LIFE

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I will publish your personal prayer petitions unless otherwise requested. Long letters will be edited.
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first names will be used to protect your privacy.


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This is the link to my YouTube video for my book proposal: Song of the Dove: A Story of Mary of Nazareth.
Check it out.
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=1TydFbkIiaU Please pray for a publisher.

PRAYER INTENTIONS OF POPE BENEDICT XVI: JANUARY 2012

General Intention: Victims of Natural Disasters.
That the victims of natural disasters may receive the spiritual and material comfort they need to rebuild their lives.

Missionary Intention: Dedication to Peace.
That the dedication of Christians to peace may bear witness to the name of Christ before all men and women of good will.


YEAR OF FAITH OCTOBER 11, 2012 -- NOVEMBER 24, 2013
Pope Benedict XVI has established a "Year of Faith" which will start on 11th October 2012, marking the 50th anniversary of the opening of Vatican Council II, and it will end on the Solemnity of Our Lord Jesus Christ, Universal King, on 24 November 2013. The starting date also marks the twentieth anniversary of the publication of the Catechism of the Catholic Church, a text promulgated by Blessed John Paul II with a view to illustrating for all the faithful the power and beauty of the faith.

Vatican on YouTube: The Vatican has its own channel on YouTube. It is updated on a daily basis and is a good resource for news coverage of the main activities of the Holy Father Pope Benedict XVI and of relevant Vatican events. Check it out at http://www.youtube.com/vatican

 

Pray for THE safety of the men and women in our armed forces

God Our Creator, who made the earth a peaceful garden, help us restore that peace wherever it has been broken by terrorism and injustice, especially in the Middle East. We repent for the times when religious language has fostered hatred and division. Bring healing to those whose lives have been shattered by violence. Instill a renewed spirit of reconciliation in those who lead our people politically and religiously. Amen. Reverend John T. Pawlikowski, OSM, Catholic Theological Union, IL.

Bring us closer to the day when "they shall beat their swords into plough shares, and their spears into pruning hooks, nation shall not lift up sword against nation, neither shall they learn war any more" (Micah 4:3).

PRAYERS FOR PEACE IN THE MIDDLE EAST
We pray for the peace that all may enjoy freedom and security to live and practice faith without fear of violence or terror, protected by the various arms of the nation states they call home.
 

PRAYER INTENTIONS FROM KAY AND BOB

Please pray for our parish St. John Vianney, which was burned down by an arsonist. Please pray for forgiveness of the perpetrator and for strength and renewal for our parish priests, staff and parishioners.
Please pray for our son Dan's success as he begins his career as an independent rep for a music company. Pray for my brother Bill and for my niece Stacy who who have diabetesPray for my nephew Tom who is trying to overcome alcohol abuse. Pray for Bob's brother Leonard who is 89 years old and in assisted living. Pray for Mary, the wife of Bob's cousin Jim, who has Parkinson's Disease. Pray for family members to quit smoking and for good marriage partners. Thank you for your prayers and support, Kay and Bob

 

 

RETREATS

"Since we have a great high priest who has passed through the heavens, Jesus, the Son of God, let us hold fast to our confession.
For we do not have a high priest who is unable to sympathize with our weaknesses, but we have one who in every respect has been tested as we are, yet without sin.
Let us therefore approach the throne of grace with boldness, so that we may receive mercy and find grace to help in time of need" (Hebrews 4:14-16).

PRAYERS FOR HEALING
Dear Kay and Bob: We received the results of the PET Scan this afternoon. They are not what we had hoped for. The cancers have grown much larger and spread. My husband Bob is down but not giving up hope. Pray we are prepared for what is to be. So many need prayer and I regret we are continuously requesting prayer but we have no other option but to depend on the prayers of the community when it seems so dark and we are stumbling around trying to find the light switch. So we will get up in the morning and start fresh once again and most likely end up tired at the end of the day just like tonight but always with the New Hope of the soul rising never to die. God Bless, Margaret

PRAYERS FOR HEALING
I just heard from my son Ed that his wife Eryn's nephew was in a kayak accident. He doesn't know all the details except that the kid (15 year old) is in a coma and they either expect him not to survive or to have brain damage if he does. Very sad. The father is blaming himself as he tried to help but became disoriented from hypothermia himself. I'll let you know more as I hear it. Pat

PRAYERS FOR MOTHER'S HEALING
Dear Kay, I am requesting a prayer for my mother Esther whose suffering multiple conditions (back pain, bronchitis, anemic etc.) Please include her on your prayer to make her whole again and give her back the strength of her body. Release her from this chain of sickness. Thank you and I really appreciate it very much! May God Bless you. Jocelyn

PRAYERS FOR HEALING
Dear partners in prayer, My son-in-law, Dennis 50's, is having surgery on Monday to remove a large growth on his back. Let us pray that our Lord will guide the surgeon's hand, that the tumor is benign, and that there is little pain and a good recovery. Also let us pray peace and strength for Dennis, my daughter, Cindy and family. In Jesus name we pray. God bless, Hilda

PRAYERS FOR MOTHER'S HEALING
Dear Kay, Please extend your prayers for my mother, Gabriela, who is fighting a multitude of major illnesses. My mother will be undergoing angioplasty on Wednesday, in addition to several other surgeries in the next few weeks. Keep me in your daily prayers as I keep you in mine. To Jesus through His Blessed Queen Mother Mary, Boris, Holy Trinity Healing Ministry

PRAYERS FOR SAFE DELIVERY
Hi Kay, Our daughter, Christina, who is pregnant has elevated liver enzymes and high blood pressure. They are admitting her and going to induce her. She does not want to have a C-section, so special prayers for a vaginal delivery are appreciated. Your continued prayers for health and a normal vaginal delivery for her and the baby are deeply appreciated. God Bless, Nancy

PRAYERS FOR GRANDSON'S RECOVERY
Please pray for my grandson Steven, who suffered a fractured vertebra in a four-wheel drive accident. The surgery went well. He cannot move his legs yet, but has some slight sensation. We pray that it will improve as the swelling goes down. Doctors are working on trying to keep Steven's blood pressure up for needed circulation to his legs otherwise it can cause paralysis. God bless you, in loving appreciation, your sister in Christ, Irma

PRAYERS FOR PREGNANT DAUGHTER
Pray for my daughter Lenae 35. She is pregnant and due in a couple of months. She has preeclampsia and requires complete bed rest. Let us pray healing for Lenae and that our Lady wraps her and her baby in her mantle of love to keep them safe and healthy. God bless, Love, Hilda

PRAYERS FOR PROTECTION AND FINANCIAL HELP
Kay, I would like to request another prayer please for my son and granddaughter. For JCV's & Nemya's safety and protection from all harm & danger. For JCV's good salary and permanent employment; good influence of friends and co-workers; no temptation for drinking and gambling; peace of mind, and for the resolution to getting back his money that was scammed, and with no legal implications. In Jesus Holy Name, we ask these petitions through the intercession of the Blessed Virgin Mary. Thank you very much in advance for answered prayers and may God bless you with so much more for what you do for others. Pilar

PRAYERS FOR HEALING
My mother is officially coming home from the hospital on Tuesday January 24th! Preparations are being made so that both Dad and Mom will be living/sleeping downstairs, taking the need to use the stairs out of the picture, making it safer for both of them and reducing the possibility of one of them falling while using the stairs. Thanks for the prayers, Marggie

PRAYERS FOR HEALING
Dear Kay. Please pray for the following: Ka'la (6 years old) had kidney failure and was blessed to have a quick transplant. However, she is experiencing complications. Please pray our Heavenly Father may touch her with His healing hand and give her father and mother His comfort and peace during this difficult time. "L's" uncle passed away of cancer. "L" was deeply saddened because he had been her best supporter when she too was diagnosed of cancer. Please pray God may give her and their family His peace and comfort. Praise report: My mother, Alicia, whom we have prayed for before, is beginning to heal. Thank you for your prayers. Blessings, Esther

PRAYERS FOR HEALING
Dear Partners in prayer, Let us pray peace and healing for Bobby- He is diabetic- May our Lord give him the strength to cope with his disease and, take his medication and eat right. Pray for Ruben 57- Heart problems. Sara- 75- is having cataract surgery. I, am also having cataract surgery tomorrow.. Please pray that our Lord guide the surgeon's hand for Sara and me and that we have a good recovery. Kevin- his mother is concerned about his girlfriend. Let us pray for Kevin, and that our Lord help him with the choices he makes in his life. In Jesus Name we pray. God bless, Hilda

PRAYERS FOR REPOSE OF SOUL
Please pray for the repose of the soul of Alice, aunt to Father Alex, CP (Birmingham), who went to be with Our Lord on Friday, January 6. Alice was 101 years of age. Please keep Father Alex and his family in your prayers. Donna

PRAYERS FOR FATHER'S HEALING
Please pray for Werner, my dad, as he has been diagnosed with a baseball sized tumor on one of his lungs. I know it is God's will that is to be done and I freely submit to Him; however, I ask that He heal dad. Thank you, all, so much! Marc

PRAYERS FOR OUR DAUGHTER-IN-LAW AND HER NEPHEW
Dear Friends, our daughter-in-law Jackie who is suffering from scleroderma, got news today that her brother Val's two year old son Princeton was diagnosed with cancer. He has it in the head and stomach. The doctors gave him a 50/50 chance of recovery. The news shocked Val's wife who was pregnant and she miscarried. This has been a very challenging time for us all. Thank you for your prayers. Kay and Bob

PRAYERS FOR REPOSE OF SOUL
Kay and Bob: Thank you for prayers for Steve and me. Jesus wanted Steve to celebrate the New Year’s with his family and friends who have gone before him, as well as all the saints and angels. He came and took Steve December 31st at 10:15pm. The Lord was very very good to him as he went as peaceful as can be. This, I totally believe, was from the many masses and prayers that were said for him this last 15 days while he was in the hospital. We will all miss him, but I know he will be watching over all of us and praying thanks to all who prayed for him. God love all of you who have been there for us. None of you will ever ever be forgotten. Love, Irma

PRAYERS FOR EMOTIONAL AND PHYSICAL HEALING
Dear Prayer Partners, Please pray for the following: M.M. & Family- Wife is abused physically and mentally by her husband. Their three children, ranging from ages 5 to 10, witnessed their father hitting their mother. Please pray our God to guide them to obtain the much needed help they so desperately need. Pray for L.'s aunt and uncle who are critically ill. Pray for Alicia (70's) who has been suffering from reoccurring bouts with the flu. Doctors are concerned this may lead toward a pneumonia and affect her weak heart. Thank you in anticipation of your prayers. May God keep you and your loved ones in His loving care. Esther

PRAYERS FOR HEALING AND EMPLOYMENT
Dear Kay, I have been following and say the Prayers you posted in your Site. I am a Chinese from Malaysia. Please pray for my mother. She has very bad back pain. When having meals, she sits and eat for a while and has to lie for a while then continue to finish the food. She could not eat well and sleep well. She has lost weight because of these problems. We took her to see doctor and he said there is nothing wrong. I pray that Jesus will can heal her sickness. I have two sons who they are slow learners. The doctor has confirmed that they are not disabled but they are slow learner. I also request prayers for Thomas who has a rare type of sickness, the Leopard Syndrome, pigmentation in the blood and black spots appearing on his face and body. Please pray for my husband may Jesus send Angels to watch over him when he is driving on the road. He is a taxi driver and may he has good customers. Please pray for me to get a good job where there is no pressure and stress. I hope to work as a Admin Assistant, if the company willing to hire a retiree. I need to earn extra money to support my mother and my family. When I am typing to tell you about my problems, I am crying the same time. I hope God will hear the prayers. Thank you very much. May God Bless you and Bob. Priscie

PRAYERS FOR HEALING
Please pray for me to overcome a case of pneumonia. Thank You. Donna, (Community of Passionist Partners)

PRAYERS FOR YOUNG MANS ADDICTION
Hello dear Kay. Could I please ask you to place my dear nephew Sean on any and all prayer chains. He is in desperate need with the same struggles. Thank you. I hope all is well with you and your family. Time's flying by. Wish I could stop it every so often. Thank you for your prayers, I appreciate them so much. God bless you. Jolene

PRAYERS FOR SPIRITUAL HEALING
Prayer Request for a Young Man, Please help us with prayers for a young man who has a serious “bondage” that needs to be “prayed away” and “broken”. He feels there is no way out, but may he see God does have a way out for him and may he be given the grace to see it for what it is and courage to walk away from it completely. Thank you. Ada

PRAYERS FOR REPOSE OF SOUL
Our friend Rose's husband Rosario has passed away. He had lung cancer. According to his friends his faith in our Lord increased greatly. May our Lord comfort them, especially in their greatest hour of need.In Jesus Name we pray. Hilda

PRAYERS FOR FRIENDS BACK SURGERY
Please pray for my long-time friend Dianne who is recuperating from back surgery and has had several set-backs. Please keep her in your prayers. Kay

PRAYERS FOR REPOSE OF SOUL
Dear Partners in prayer, Tom, a member of our Lectionary group has passed away. Dear Tom, was a great example of faith, patience and strength. We will miss his faithful presence at Lectionary. May our Lord comfort his family in their hour of greatest need. Love, Hilda

PRAYERS FOR HEALING AND GUIDANCE
Please pray for my parents and my mother in law who are not well. Please pray for my son's marriage, that he should select the girl according to the will of the God. I am having problem in the office and with my sister. Pray that I should get a good job. I am also depressed and I am yet to get the money from my previous employer. My friend met with an accident – Head injury -- please pray for him and he should regain his memory. Regards, Immanuel

PRAYERS FOR HEALING
Please pray for Gloria 30, she has a disease called Hidradenitis Suppurativa for the last twenty years. Doctors say there is no known cure. After giving birth to to her 4 month old daughter Kalee she has had the worst outbreak of over 20 open wounds and has not been able to touch or hold her daughter. With God there is nothing impossible and by His stripes we have been healed. Thanks be to Jesus. Irma

PRAYERS FOR CHRISTOPHER WALKER, COMPOSER
Hi Everyone, Many of you know Christopher Walker, our music director at St. Paul's. He suffered a heart attack during our annual Festival of Lessons and Carols. He's currently in cardiac critical care, but he's doing well and in good spirits. Please keep him in your prayers. Barbara

PRAYERS FOR REPOSE OF PRIEST'S SOUL
Please pray for the repose of the soul of Fr. Albert Meyer, OSB and for solace for the Benedictine Community at the Monastery of the Risen Christ. Advent Blessings, Judy Ann

PRAYERS FOR REPOSE OF SOUL
Dear Friends, My sister Marlene has passed away after suffering the past seven years from a rare neurological disorder. This has been a very hard road for her husband and my nieces. Please keep all of them in your prayers. Thanks; it is the love and support of my Spiritual Family for which I am grateful to God. Love, Geri

PRAYERS FOR HEALING
My cousin's wife Marsi is 40 with two young children. She was in remission from cancer but it has returned and is much more severe than before. The doctors say there is nothing more they can do she has had all the treatments and is no longer responding. They don't know if she will make it thru Christmas. Her husband Steve and the children are totally devastated. Please say a prayer for all of them. Kathy

PRAYERS FOR REPOSE OF SOUL
Dear Friends, Please pray for my family and for Eddie who recently died. May God reward you for your generosity, Diane

 

 
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