For these, we pray.

For Ava, the four-year-old who passed away Monday...
For Matt, who recently received the ministry of acolyte...
For miseremi, who gave birth to a baby girl (Lucia Picar) on Tuesday...
For Angela, whose birthday has just passed, in this new year of life...
For Sebastian and Pilar, who are struggling with terrible twos...
For M, in her search for a new job (and all who are seeking work)...

Lord, you made the heavens and the earth. You aligned the stars and gave light to the world. You are the Almighty. Look kindly on your children and hear us in our time of need. In your mercy, Lord, heal the sick, comfort the afflicted and give faith to the doubter.

In Christ's name we pray... amen.

If you would like your intentions to be offered in the presence of Christ in the Eucharist, feel free to leave a comment or shoot me an email. I include intentions as time permits here.

Praise God: A Soon-To-Be Saint Is Born!

Silly Matt forgot to get on and tell us that...

Boozer had her baby!

Charlotte Kathleen graced the world with her presense on January 23rd at 9:57 a.m., weighing 7 lbs. 11 o.z. and measuring 18 1/2 in. long. If I remember correctly, she'll be baptized into the Church on February 2nd. Please pray for this little one and all of her family. She has two older sisters (cutest lil saints you've ever seen), Adrienne and Genevieve. I'm sure they are absolutely in love with their new sister, especially Genevieve. She's the younger of the two so this is her first birth.

Please pray that the Lord protect and guide them in every moment of their lives. May they always seek to know and please God, in whose image and likeness they were created. May the Lord bless and protect their loving parents, Boozer and Matt, and help them to raise saints.

A couple of pictures:


The three sisters together with a piece of mom and dad on the right and top.


Adrienne with Charlotte.


Genevieve with Charlotte.


And of course, mom and Charlotte. (Unbathed and tired) How cute!

A saint was born...

Matt and Angela have another little saint in their arms now. Maximilian Mary Karol was born yesterday morning. He's a beautiful little boy. The miracle of life is just so amazing. I could have spent all day with Maximilian and his mommy but alas I had to go to work. It was definitely worth the drive, though. I enjoy the time I spend with their family and it was good one on one time with them today for sure. I forgot to take any pictures but I think I like it better that way. I liked being able to just sit and rock and chat with my friend and watch as she took care of her precious little saint. I was only able to hold him for a short time but that was okay too. I'm sure I'll have more opportunities for that in the coming weeks.

Anyway, please keep this family in your prayers. Matt, Angela, Sebastian and Maximilian will all be home together for the first time this weekend and I would wish to pray especially for them during that time, as I'm sure it will be overwhelming. I'm sure Anne and John are smiling as they look down on their little brother from heaven.

+Lord, bless and keep this beautiful family. I pray, Lord, that you will shower them with your grace and preserve them always in your love. I pray for the continued health, happiness, and HOLINESS of Matt, Angela, Sebastian and Maximilian. I thank you for allowing them to be a part of my life and I praise your holy name for ever and ever. Amen.

Birth Announcement

A while back I asked y'all to pray for my friend Teresa and her husband Adam and their little one in the womb. Well... today Teresa gave birth to a beautiful baby BOY! Meet Joseph John-Paul Janke! Isn't he beautiful?

Joseph John-Paul Janke
Born: 10/14/2006
Weight: 6 lbs 11 oz
Length: 20 1/2" inches

Joseph is less than 1 hour old in these pictures. The labor took only 4 hours with no complications. Teresa did an excellent job. Mom and Joseph are resting, healthy and happy.











This little Saint-to-be is in good hands. Praise God for this wonderful blessing!