28th November 2008, 02:24 pm
Given the sorry state of world affairs, these collects make great prayers:
Most gracious God and Father,
in whose will is our peace:
turn our hearts and the hearts of all to yourself,
that by the power of your Spirit
the peace which is founded on righteousness
may be established throughout the whole world;
through Jesus Christ our Lord. Amen.
and,
Almighty God, our heavenly Father,
infinite in wisdom, love, and power:
have compassion on those for whom we pray;
and help us to use all suffering
in the cause of your kingdom;
through him who gave himself for us on the cross,
Jesus Christ your Son, our Lord. Amen.
23rd November 2008, 12:03 pm
After Dad’s passing, everything went to normal. All my daily chores, school, work, errands, reading, study, and so on, were exactly the same as usual… but I realized that they were more and more difficult to perform.
Thankfully, we are arriving at the end of the year. Believe me, 2008 was quite an experience so far. But the guidance of our Lord was always with us, and now more than ever.
Please keep praying for my family and me; and also pray for a new job. My current one ends on December 31, and I have no prospects, yet. Thanks!
9th November 2008, 03:40 pm
After battling several chronic illnesses, my father passed away on Thursday, November 6, 2008. He was 72 years old. His passing away happened after a one week of hospital intensive care.
We had the funerals and the burial on Friday, and I tried to get some rest yesterday, because I was simply exhausted.
We are going to miss Dad. His example, his virtues, his advice and his company well be missed. Please pray for the the bereaved family; we surely need those prayers. Thanks!
