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Weekly Devotion – December 5th

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Altar of St. JudeWe all know what it is to feel the solitude of a desert, and to feel that a difficult situation is never going to end. In Sunday’s reading we are given the good news that even when we find ourselves in what may seem to be an endless desert without solace, we receive word that the Lord will come as a shepherd to guide his flock and carry them on his shoulders. We are told that there is an end to our difficulties, because the Lord Jesus is coming to conquer all evil and death. Let’s place our hope and faith in God’s promise.

We pray together: When I feel I’m alone in the desert, St Jude, help me to remember that I am part of God’s flock and to place my faith in Him.

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  • Tina December 12, 2011 at 6:16 PM

    St. Jude I thank you for praying and answering my request for my son. He got the scholarship offer. Please pray for my son that all the documents he send will be approved. I thank you St. Jude for all you prayers. Amen

  • Sheila Welch Kendall December 11, 2011 at 1:40 PM

    Blessed Saint Jude, please come to my assistance, I am suffering with chronic liver disease, Heart disease, Hypertension and living with a broken Heart, I have a daughter and son who doesn’t come around to see if I’m living or dead, but when I was able to give or raise my grandchildren, they were around to take anything I had from me, now I’m not needed, my daughter said she can’t take on my problems, she has her own problems, so I thank God I’m able to get around and care for myself, I am so sad, I can’t rest at night, I sit alone in my home. there were times I felt like giving up the fight, I felt God never hears my prayers, but somehow through his mercy and grace I overcome those thoughts, knowing oneday his divine light will shine upon me, removing all manner of darkness, negativity and ongoing problems out of my life, I will be enveloped in his brilliant white light of peace. I am in need of finding a decent good home, I have to move from where I am living due to violations against the owner, please pray I get a new home very soon, somewhere nice around good people. Thank you my dear friend and Saint, God bless you also. Love Sheila W Kendall

  • la December 8, 2011 at 8:03 PM

    St Jude helper of the hopeless, aid us in our distress, please help my uncle who is very sick with cancer and whose son just passed away 2 weeks ago. Please comfort him and his family during this time of sorrow and please give him the strength to continue fighting this horrible disease. St Jude please intercede and may Jesus hear our prayers. Amen.

  • Minister Vera December 8, 2011 at 1:07 PM

    Dear St. Jude: I desire to be reconciled with my 2 sisters Liz and Marion. Lord please bless me with Godly Wisdom and more Spiritual Enlightenment. Bless my husband to get an hip replacement and teeth extractions. Lord we need a miracle in our finances to meet our debts this month in December.

  • Seán December 8, 2011 at 12:57 PM

    Dear St. Jude,

    Please retsore my friendship with my friend Ailbe, we had a very bad row last week and now he refuses to speak to me. I am devastated by this turn of events and would dearly like the opportunity to put it right. Please intercede with Ailbe and guide him back to our friendship, that we may enjoy the companionship that we once had. In thanks giving I will honour and give thanks to you daily.

    Seán

  • dr December 7, 2011 at 8:10 PM

    please st judehelp our money situration help my wife get the job she applied forhelp my health and my back i am in so much pain and bless our pets to i trust in you st jude

  • Minister vera December 6, 2011 at 2:41 PM

    Dear St.Jude: You indeed are a great friend of Jesus. Please intercede for the following concerns: Min Frost’s finances, Felicia Wingham has health issues, Avis Wheat’s new job, Bro. Allen unemployment issues, Min Scraber’s Mother, Min Trina Allen, Pastor J’s Birthday Celebration, Cancer persons, grief-stricken families during this Christmas Season, myself to be reconciled with my 2 sisters Liz. and Marion, General Mission meeting on Saturday, Min Alexander’s eye condition and her grandson, my sons Ben and Tony need god’s gift of Salvation.

  • cy December 6, 2011 at 1:40 PM

    I pray that I can find better productive things to do besides drugs and alcohol. Help me to stop worrying and being so anxious. Help me with my son and help me to heal my past hurt and things I have been through. Help me to find a good part time job. Praying that I can lose this weight, for everyone in my family, and please put the right people in my life, amen.

  • Concetta December 5, 2011 at 10:44 PM

    St. Jude, Thank You for your powerful intercession in my life and in my sister’s fight for her life. You got us out of the desert, you helped when we needed you most. Please Strengthen our faith as well as our physical bodies. Thank You for watching over us. In Jesus’ name we pray. Thank You.

  • Ann December 5, 2011 at 12:35 PM

    Dear St. Jude-first I must thank you for the prayers you have answered (I couldn’t post at Thanksgiving) and I ask you to conitnue to guide us with the remaining difficulties and decisions we still face. I promise to be ever mindful of this favor and to honor you as my special and powerful patron and gratefully encourage devotion to you.

  • angie December 5, 2011 at 12:10 PM

    I humbly as the Lord to come and retrieve me from the desert. I ask that he guide me through this difficult time.

  • paul December 5, 2011 at 10:36 AM

    I humbly ask that the Lord come retrieve me from the desert that I am in right now. I pray to Him and to St Jude that they give me guidance, support, and relief. Thank you

  • Minister Vera December 5, 2011 at 10:01 AM

    Dear St. Jude: We give Jesus praise and thankgiving for Advent week number 2. The candle of Peace was lighted on yesterday. I know that God can and will bring much peace through this week. Please St. Jude take into your bosom the following prayers:
    Minister Carolyn Frost’s finances, Min. Patricia Scraber’s Mother, all those who are grief-stricken, homeless, city of Detroit leadership, Pastor J’s Birthday celebration,
    General Mission, Rosa Johnson, Avis Wheat’s
    family, Felicia Wigham, Thursday Night Women’s Bible Study,and NPMBC Christmas
    Program this coming Dec. 11th, 2011.

  • kate December 5, 2011 at 9:02 AM

    Please pray for my husband and I. Please ask God to show mercy on us and to help us through this difficult time.
    Thank you St Jude for all of the prayers you hear and all of the help you give.

  • eva sosa December 5, 2011 at 7:45 AM

    thank you st jude for all your help please help me have deeper faith in all of gods ways . and to learn gods time is gods time
    all well be well .I love you st jude help us all who call on you st jude

  • Kate December 5, 2011 at 5:46 AM

    St. Jude, glorious apostle, faithful servant and friend of Jesus, the name of the person (who betrayed our Lord) has caused you to be forgotten by many, but the true Church invokes you universally as the Patron of things despaired of. Pray for me, who is so miserable; pray for me, that I may finally receive the consolations and the succour of Heaven in all my necessities, tribulations, and sufferings, particularly by helping me to pass my last exam in my bachelor of nursing degree;Introduction to health Breakdown exam, and that I may bless God with the Elect Throughout Eternity.

  • stacey December 5, 2011 at 5:30 AM

    My son was arrested on allegations he solemnly denies. Our communication with legal representation and each other has been impacted by the judicial system. I pray for his safe and speedy return home. I pray that the charges against him be dismissed and found unwarranted/bogus allegations. I pray that the claimant have a change of heart and come forth and admit the falsification of the allegations. I pray that my son be released so that he can continue his education and work in the ministry. With all these things I pray, I understand that I must state my intentions. I intend to continue keeping the faith and volunteering as needed. With my heart steadfast in the belief that God will deliver us from this situation. I solemnly do state that I will pray even in the midst of desperation and what I may feel as hopelessness. I intend to return to the altar as I have so distanced myself through the years. In these things I pray, please hear my prayers and answer them dear Father. Amen

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