Kay Murdy
Author / Columnist / Speaker

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I will publish your personal prayer petitions unless otherwise requested. Long letters will be edited.
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My historical novel on Mary of Nazareth: "SONG OF THE DOVE" is to be published by ACTA publishers. Check out my YouTube video: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=1TydFbkIiaU

PRAYER INTENTIONS OF POPE FRANCIS I, MAY 2013
Administrators of Justice. That administrators of justice may act always with integrity and right conscience.
Seminaries. That seminaries, especially those of mission churches, may form pastors after the Heart of Christ, fully dedicated to proclaiming the Gospel.

prayer OF Pope Francis I
"Dear friends, let us open wide the door of our lives to the new things of God which the Holy Spirit gives us. May he transform us, confirm us in our trials, strengthen our union with the Lord, our steadfastness in him: this is a true joy!" Pope Francis I, 2013

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 and of relevant Vatican events. Check it out at http://www.youtube.com/vatican
 

YEAR OF FAITH OCTOBER 11, 2012  ̶  NOVEMBER 24, 2013

Pope Benedict XVI established a "Year of Faith" which began on 11th October 2012, marking the 50th anniversary of the opening of Vatican Council II, and ending 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. Pope Benedict XVI wrote: “The Year of Faith . . . is a summons to an authentic and renewed conversion to the Lord, the one Savior of the world.”
 
KAY AND BOB'S PRAYER INTENTIONS
Prayers of Thanksgiving for a wonderful baptism of our Granddaughter Isabella Caitlin on St. Patrick's Day. Please pray for our son David's wife Jackie who is suffering from Scleroderma, an immune disorder. She is very ill. Pray for Dave and Jackie and their family. Pray for family members to quit smoking. Pray for my brother Bill and niece Stacy who have diabetes. Pray for Stacy's father to overcome alcoholism. Pray for our son Dan and daughter Tami that their jobs will be successful, and that Tami will be able to sell her unit and find a good apartment. Please pray for the rebuilding of our parish church, St. John Vianney, which was burned down by an arsonist two years ago. May the rebuilding process be peaceful and successful. Prayers of thanksgiving fthat my novel on Mary of Nazareth will be published. May our Lord bless its readers with new love in our Blessed Mother. Thank you for your prayers. Kay and Bob
 

 

RETREATS

"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 4:15-16).

PRAYERS FOR HEALING
Our parish Deacon Dick has prostate cancer, which has spread to his lymph nodes. May our Lord bless Dick and his wife Pat with healing, peace and strength. Blessings, Kay and Bob

PRAYERS FOR A HOME
Dear Prayer Partners, I made it through the bankruptcy. My chest pains went away. I still get headaches. Tomorrow I am going to be trying so hard to find somewhere for me and my kids to live. Please pray that I can find something in a good area. My God son is willing to co sign for me because of my credit. Please pray that we are successful. I have to be out of my current place by Monday night May 21st. Thank you for your intercession. Esther

PRAYERS FOR MARRIAGE
Please, I need someone to pray for me so that I do not get a divorce. Thank you. Jeff

PRAYER REQUESTS FOR FRIENDS
For SQ: May the unforgiveness that has flooded his angry heart be replaced by love. And for the depression he struggles with daily. For Vincent and Elva: Things have not been too good lately for this special friendship. May God intervene here like only He can. For Young Adult Group who have not been treating their sister in Christ that well. They want to go out and evangelize the world, but May God show them that starts at "home". For Scott's depression which is a daily struggle for him. Thank you for taking these serious prayer requests. Ada

PRAYERS FOR PREEMIE
Dear Kay, Thank you so much for your support and prayers. Baby Silas was born last night. He weighs 3lbs 12oz but he's a strong little guy and he's holding his own. He'll be in the Newborn Intensive Care Unit for a while so we really do appreciate any continued prayers offered on his behalf. My daughter Erica is doing very well and her and her husband Bill are focusing all their love and attention on their beautiful little boy. Thank you again for all of the prayers for Silas, Erica and Bill. God Bless You, Carla

PRAYERS FOR HEALING
Please pray for Fr. Elly Tovarro, 57, Chaplain at St. Joseph's Hospital. Fr. Elly has been diagnosed with Pancreatic Cancer. Thank you. Marilyn

PRAYERS FOR FINANCES
Dear Prayer Partner, Training is tough at work but I know I can do all things through Christ who strengthens me. I also filed bankruptcy this week. I tried to pay off a lot of bills but could never seem to get ahead. Please pray for bright and new beginnings in my life and for prosperity. Thank you for your intercession. Esther in California

PRAYERS FOR SUICIDAL TEEN
Dear Prayer Chain Ministry, please pray for C.M.S. (Young Teen) hospitalized for continued suicide attempts. May the Holy Spirit fill him with God’s love and peace of mind. And may our Blessed Mother, through her intercessory prayer, comfort his parents with the love of the Holy Family during this difficult time. Let us also pray his doctors and the crisis team who treat him be guided with wisdom and knowledge through the Holy Spirit. Pray for Manuela (70’s) and Mary (Daughter and care taker) for their special intention. May our dear God answer their prayer with His love, mercy, and peace, as He knows all our needs before we ask. Thank you in anticipation of your prayers. Blessings, Esther

PRAYERS FOR COURAGE
Please ask God to help me with my problem. I need to work up the courage to call the authorities. A woman I work with is using a government computer to run a family business. Please pray for me, thank you. Jeff

PRAYERS FOR FAMILY
Please keep in your prayers my son who is supposed to have an MRI that he is healed very quickly from whatever is wrong. He fell on ice and broke tail bone, ribs and vertebras. He has been on extremely high doses of medication since and is still in severe pain. I pray his flight goes out today and he safely arrives in plenty of time for his proceedings. Please pray also my grandson has all his paperwork in time so he can graduate. I pray also the money comes in in time for the house they want to purchase. Please pray my daughter reconciles with her brother, sister and myself and is not jealous for the help we have had to give to my father in law and son in their time of need. Both are very ill. Thank you again for your prayers. God Bless you. Rita

PRAYERS OF THANKSGIVING
Thanks be to God. We just signed the contract, which will save our business. This closes a chapter in our lives. Now we can move on to a new Easter full of hope unchained by much pain. Margaret

PRAYERS FOR AIR FORCE EXAMS
Dear Prayerful people, Please keep our youngest son Andrew in your prayers as he goes for the initial interview and testing process for entry into the Air force. Andrew is very keen and has given much time to being as prepared as possible. With deep appreciation, Kathryn

PRAYERS FOR INNER HEALING
May God bless me with a healthy future. To cure me of my weaknesses in order to truly celebrate life. Claire

PRAYER INTENTIONS
Dear Prayer Chain Ministry, please pray for the following: Mary will undergo cervical surgery on April 17th. She especially experiences electrical pain in her arms. Sylvia (40’s) is anticipating being released from her job, as the company downsizes. Alicia (70’s) is experiencing complications with asthma; doctors injected her lungs due to inflammation. Jose (70’s) has been experiencing chronic pain due to arthritis and will be undergoing an outpatient medical treatment. Esther (50’s, me) and Angie (40’s) are in the preparation stages of developing an after school Bible study for teens. Please pray that the Holy Spirit will guide all the preparations as young teenagers are touched and moved into a life of faith with our Lord and Savior, the Risen Jesus Christ. Thank you in anticipation of your prayers. Esther

PRAYER INTENTIONS
Dear Prayer Chain Ministry, Please pray for the following: Cynthia (30”s) is beginning student teaching. May our dear Lord grant her a successful experience as a student teacher and in her studies. Eileen (40’s) is feeling very stressed due to workload. Candice (40’s) is in need of healing and discernment. C.M.S. (Young Teen) Hospitalized for suicide intention. Lis (50’s) prayer for marriage problems and husband’s alcoholism. A praise report: A.B. (Teen), whom we prayed for due to a rare onset of cancer has been granted a free program with the latest medication available in the medical field. The prognosis is good considering the cancer seems to have been halted, and it did not effect his vital organs. Please continue to pray for him, his parents, and the physicians, who treat him. Thanks be to our loving God, who hears and answers all prayer. And may the Risen Lord’s blessings, peace, and love be with you and your family always. Esther

PRAYERS FOR FINANCIAL SECURITY AND HEALTH
My name is Alwin. Please pray for me to get a job and pray for me to purchase a new house and pray to be peace in my family. My Sister-in-law Reena is very ill. Please pray for her to be cured soon. Pray for my elderly mom and dad for their health. Please pray for us. Alwin

PRAYERS FOR WORK SITUATION
Please pray for some Christian girls who are being harassed by their supervisor. May God change his attitude to see this is not the way. May God intervene in this situation to save the good reputation of these solid Christian girls and uncover his deceit. May they not have to walk into work with dread, have true peace for the Glory of God. Thank you so very much. God bless all. Ada

PRAYERS FOR HEALING
Hello, Our friend Rosalee wants me to share the news that her cancer has come back. Not long ago she had a biopsy done and that is where the confirmation came from. I do not know the exact type of cancer but all cancer is cancer. She has asked that we all put prayers and positive thought her way. Thank you, Gary

PRAYERS FOR PURCHASE OF HOME
Dear Kay Please say a prayer for me as I am down in my luck. I am recently alone after a 28 year relationship I lost my mom last July and lost my Dad 4 years ago. I am trying hard to go on but its very hard I am recently trying to buy a house and am faced with doubt I just want to be happy and start my life over. Please if anything can you say a small prayer for me that I may get this house. Thanks I don’t know where to turn. Patti

PRAYERS FOR HEALING
Dear Friends, Prayers are needed for our friend Martha who has been battling cancer for eleven years. After four years of remission the cancer in her liver and spine has returned. She is scheduled for her MRI this Monday. Yesterday and today have been extremely difficult days.
She has developed a high fever and is having extreme pain. She has not been able to attend Bible Study or daily mass these past weeks. May the Lord's healing power bless her and strengthen her with peace, comfort and courage. Yours in Christ, Ann Marie

PRAYERS FOR HOMELESS WOMAN
Dear partners in prayer, Yvonne, 50, is homeless. May our Lord provide Yvonne with the means to afford a place of her own. God bless Yvonne with peace, patience and hope for her future. In Jesus' name we pray. God bless, Love, Hilda

PRAYERS FOR UNBORN CHILD
Dear Kay, My daughter Erica and her husband are expecting their first baby, a little boy, in June. My daughter staring having contraction like pains this evening. I'd like to request prayers for her and for their precious baby boy. Please pray that Erica and her unborn son are both okay and that these pains stop. Please pray that Erica does not go into early labor. Please pray for the health and safety of her baby. Thank you for your prayers. May God Bless You, Carla

PRAYERS FOR RECONCILIATION
Two brothers are fighting over the property since 35 years please pray for a settlement. Anthony

PRAYERS FOR HEALING
Kay: Please pray for my mother, Evelyn, who is trying to heal from a rare form of cancer. Thank you. Sincerely, Jeff

PRAYERS FOR HEALING
Dear Ones, I am writing to ask for your prayers. This weekend, my cousin, Mark (62), was diagnosed with a cancerous brain tumor. The doctors have given him 11 months. They also told him that he could die on the operating table when they do the surgery to remove it on March 25th. He has a wife, a married daughter and a daughter who is a senior in high school who will be graduating this May. Thank you for your prayers, Lindy

PRAYERS FOR MAN WITH LEUKEMIA
We just found out today that my husband Harlan's chronic leukemia has transformed into acute leukemia. This is vey bad news. He has two options, neither good. It is progressing rapidly. Please pray for him. Elaine

PRAYERS FOR HEALING
Our son, Tim (19), will be having a MRI of his brain tomorrow. He has had lingering symptoms of what was possibly an inner ear infection. The symptoms became much less but have remained. We finally got the doctor to refer him to a neurologist and waited over three months for that to happen. Fortunately, we were given an appointment for the MRI tomorrow! Please pray for God's total healing of the root of his symptoms. The doctor said they want to rule out MS or a brain tumor especially. Thank you for your love and care for Tim and our family.
Love, Wiesiek, Nancy and family

PRAYERS FOR REPOSE OF SOUL
Hi Kay, Keep my brother Martin and his family in your prayers. He passed on Tuesday 3/5/13. He was to be 85 in April. God bless, Dan

PRAYERS FOR YOUNG BOY'S HEALING
Please also pray for B.A. 13 yrs. old, who suddenly began to feel severe pain and lose his mobility. Doctors found a cancerous tumor on his spinal column. After surgery, doctors found the cancer has spread to other parts of his body including his heart. Please pray God in His infinite mercy may touch him with miraculous healing. Please also pray for his family, especially his mother, who is having a very hard time with this news. May the Holy Spirit give them peace, comfort, and strength during this difficult moment. Thank you in anticipation of your prayers. Esther

PRAYERS FOR SON AND GRANDSON
Dear Kay, Please pray my son gets his drivers license and passport back very quickly. He has totally cleaned up his life and completely on the right track but needs these to get a job. My grandson is doing well also, and needs prayer to meet some nice friends who do not drink or use drugs. He is a very nice boy and loves music. I pray both return and practice the Catholic Faith. God Bless You. Rita

PRAYERS FOR HEALING
Dear partners in prayer, Let us pray for my daughter, Cindy, who is having a medical test today due to vaginal bleeding. Please pray for her healing as she plans to go to Peru in May with her church ministry. Let us pray for Amy, 50's, who has colon cancer. She is a young mother. Let us pray that God showers her with His mercy and that she is able to tolerate chemo with not too many side affects. Peace and strength be with her and her family. Pray for Donna, 60's, who has breast cancer. Let us pray that the our Lord heals her and that chemo be affective for her to have a total recovery. Louie, 70's, has Alzheimer's. After his wife trying to take care of Louie at home, she placed him in a nursing home. Let us pray for peace and strength for their families. Hilda

PRAYERS FOR HEALING
Please pray for a member of our choir's tenor section, Carlos who underwent a biopsy procedure of his prostate. However just today, I learned that his wife Sheila suffered a stroke and underwent MRI and tests. We don't know the results of either situation yet, but please place both of them on your prayer list. Marcy

PRAYERS FOR JOB AND FOR HEALING
Please pray for me, I hope get new job, get strength to face temptation, live purity, and heal my porn addiction. Thanks, Okky
 

 

 
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