This list is based on requests to the MBN for intercession. It is updated periodically, so please return here often. Thank you for visiting here. May God richly bless you for the time you spend here praying for, with, and about our brothers and sisters who ask us to stand with them before God’s Throne. Sections in Italics are new.
IPL PRAYER
Thank you for your continued participation. It’s as easy as this:
“Gracious God, we ask you to watch over all the persons on the Intercessory Prayer List. In your goodness and kindness, grant them, each and all, hope, healing, and health.”
If you can take a few moments to go over the specific identifiers listed as new additions, that would be especially appreciated.
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Cancer Prayer Candle
Rarely a week passes without news of another person with cancer. We keep this Vigil Candle burning for all of them as we continually ask God to spare them the suffering brought on by this disease as well as the treatments required to defeat it.
Please use the MBN Prayer often. You can find it here.
As of Friday, July 7, 2023
AN – Physicians have diagnosed a cancerous growth on her spine which will require aggressive treatment including a very delicate surgery. Please pray for AN and for her treatment team that all goes well and the cancer is eliminated for good.
AS – Succumbed to a serious and widespread health issue — OD’d on a drug not yet identified. This led to a condition called sepsis — an infection in the bloodstream. Her grandson, J3, is at risk because CPS is now involved and that could mean he gets separated from his family — even extended family. This is a difficult situation for them, because the grandson would fare better if placed with his own family in another state. The extended family asks that we pray that GOD’S WILL BE DONE so that the outcome for J3 is best for all the family.
AV – A close family friend who is facing many difficult challenges with his work in law enforcement as well as in his marriage. Pray for a peaceful resolution to the daily troubles that affect his service and his family. His last surviving brother passed recently from a massive heart attack while returning from a convention related to his work. Mom, KT, continues to hold her own despite many serious health issues. Recently air-evaced from Alamogordo NM to a hospital in El Paso where they discovered she may have had multiple TIA’s and also discovered multiple aneurysms throughout her body. Please continue to hold her in your prayers.
.A V — friends and family suspect – BUT HAVE NOT CONFIRMED – that this generous and active mom and gramma has cancer. We will continue to follow, but please remember to also keep this little prayer warrior in your prayers.
BC – a fellow coworker in The New Pentecost who needs improved health because of ulcerative colitis, invitations to conduct missions, and who gives all of us much prayerful support. BC and wife AC are parents to 10 remarkable children. They are planning a difficult relocation from rural to urban living. Please pray for great success in this dramatic change. Recent events have caused hurt, wrath, and division. Please join us in praying for reconciliations. New medications and treatments have given hope for recovery from UC!
BS – Severe kidney disease and related issues require constant in-home caregiving provided by a loving spouse. ESRD and dialysis may be looming on the horizon.
CF – A Franciscan Priest who gives his life to help others find the beauty in many sacred sites around the world. Plagued with pains in both legs – a real difficulty for a tour guide! Turns out the pain was from compressed vertebrae. On Jan 10th, he had surgery on his neck – Cervical Laminoplasty on C 2-5. He has been in Chicago doing several hours of Therapy each day, and plans on returning home on January 14. Has been quite an experience following first back Surgery on L4-5 last March 12. No traveling since May 2018 and none in the near future. Celebrating 52+ years of Service to God’s People around the world!
CF – An exceptional artist and family member who has experienced a very painful condition called “rib subluxation” which converted to rib dislocation. This condition cleared up enough that she could return to work – PTL!!!!! Not long after that return, the shop where she worked was shut down because of COVID. It is unlikely that the shop will NOT survive the economic consequences, so she is focusing on finishing her classes in metallurgy and starting her own jewelry creation shop! Pray for continued health and success.
CT – Approaching ESRD and so has to be very careful about NOT getting ill. He has been a wonderful servant to the community for years while serving in the collection and distribution of food at the Parish Food Pantry.
CT3 – Venous stasis ulcer on R ankle. Painful. EXPENSIVE. Refuses to heal since January 2021. Requires weekly trips to Podiatrist for surgical wound debriding w/o anesthetics. Praying for a faster resolution with considerably less pain. ALSO both rotator cuffs have significant tears and separations. Getting a full night’s sleep in nearly impossible.
Darryl and Denise L — Darryl has Parkinson’s Disease an is experiencing multiple organ failures and organ death requiring multiple surgeries to remove the necrotic tissue from his colon, intestine, and stomach. We are praying for relief from the pain and fir management of the disease as well as for strength for Denise as she gives support and comfort to her husband.
DA – Making progress after a difficult start in NICU. So far, developmental milestones seem to be OK despite concerns about perinatal hypoxia. Pray for continued normal benchmarks. THIS CHILD IS ALWAYS SMILING, ALWAYS HAPPY, AND ALWAYS RETURNING 110-FOLD THE LOVE HE RECEIVES
Please pray for DB who has been diagnosed with stage 3 rectal cancer. He begins chemo next week. Pray against debilitating side effects. Pray for wisdom and discernment in treatment and family matters.
DH – Former colleague and teacher recently diagnosed with Stage 2 breast cancer and is now finished with chemo and anticipating surgery soon, possibly followed by radiation treatment.
DT – Kidney function deteriorating toward ESRD. Health issues multiply and slow things down. Praying for a leveling-off of symptoms and easier management of illnesses leading to hope, healing, and health.
EB & DB – Succumbed to his illnesses in Mid-June. This generous, modest, loving man will be sorely missed among us. Meanwhile his wife, DB is struggling with an eye disease that requires injections into her eyeball! She’s only able to get to church if and when her daughter agrees to take her.
EP – MBN brother in faith with multiple chronic illnesses and yet has that tireless love for Jesus. Back at home now, but still plagued with frequent falls and transportation issues. Please ask Jesus for additional patience, hope, healing, and health.
EO & TO – Still nearly 13 months living in a tent because they were evicted from their micro-apartment by a dishonest landlord. There are few options available as the housing market is very tight and pricey. We’re praying for a prompt and acceptable solution.The Kauai winter is cold (high 60s), VERY wet and windy. Please pray for a solution soon.
Estevan – Just diagnosed with RENAL CARCINOMA – cancer in the kidney. This is a very grave diagnosis. We are praying for successful treatment leading to full recovery without debilitating effects and for wisdom in discerning all options.
FP – very painful condition resulting from C4 through C7 & T1 misalignment in neck causing pinched nerve and serious pain in left arm. This marks a considerable increase in the affected area of pain. Please pray for successful treatment and relief. He is essentially sidelined and mobility is seriously limited. Thanks to your prayers, FP has returned to partial mobility. KEEP PRAYING! IT’S WORKING!
FT – 82 and generally running on all cylinders, but recently had a toe amputated, and the surgical would ins not healing well. He’ll be going for a vein & artery contrast scan to see if the poor healing is impacted by poor circulation. we’re praying for a conclusive study and rapid recovery from the earlier surgery.
GG – In NM a sudden life-threatening illness has family and friends asking for prayer for healing just as sudden and completely life-saving.
HM – Lifelong health issues including asthma, COPD requiring supplemental oxygen, and breast cancer for which she is undergoing targeted radiation treatment. With six children ranging in age from 8 to mid-thirties, her plate is pretty full. She is showing moderate improvement, and asks for continued prayers.
HT – In “watchful waiting” for confirmed prostate cancer. Diabetes adds another risk factor, but he still keeps on keepin’ on and helping others. Pray for successful management of these conditions.
ID-C – This wonderful, beautiful, God-loving woman miraculously defeated cancer six years ago. She’s been on the Intercessory Prayer List all this time. We recently learned that another tumor has been located. She and her family are learned the results of a recent biopsy 07/21/2023. It is a carcinoma. Join us in praying for a favorable prognosis, treatment, and successful outcome. Test results show a very small tumor which can be treated with radiation only! THANK YOU FOR YOUR PRAYERFUL SUPPORT!
PRAISE REPORT!!
IL – Ilima is an exceptional and well-know musician, vocalist, and kumu hula recently diagnosed with THROAT CANCER and undergoing chemo. This has not stopped her from using her prodigious gifts for serving in the choir and as a lector during Mass. Today we learned she is well enough to want to return to being a lector! WE APPRECIATE YOUR PRAYERFUL SUPPORT. We are praying for complete remission, and for strength for her and her family – especially her children.
JA – A teacher in Chicago area with three small children including one special-needs child is ill with COVID. Trying to say away from the babies and also misses the students at school. We’re praying for a quick recovery and that no one else in the family gets ill.
JAB-C – Just diagnosed as is a non-aggressive blood cancer called myelofibrosis. This is an uncommon type of bone marrow cancer that disrupts the body’s normal production of blood cells and scars the bone marrow. It’s expected she can live hopefully 10 years plus by using the expensive medication required.
JG – has metastatic cancer in her hip and possibly chest/ lungs. We pray for healing, of course but most for comfort and love. She wants her house organized/ cleaned enough that she can have Holy Communion brought to her frequently at home. ( I told her Jesus knows where she lives). The priest did pray the Apostolic Pardon over her last week. She is offering her suffering for salvation of souls. Please pray for comfort, courage, and testimony.
JH – Third member in the same family of four siblings to be diagnosed with a serious disease. One sibling had a hepatic aneurysm, one had a kidney stone that would not exit and they ended up with a serious kidney infection and sepsis. One sibling is watching to see what will happen. The most recent difficult diagnosis is MS – Multiple Sclerosis. For all these famjily members – and for their mother – we are praying for complete recovery and resolution of the illness affecting them.
JMc – A second cancer has developed, and so new cycles of aggressive treatment have begun. We’re asking for wisdom and courage to deal with the discomforts ahead for JMc and respite for caregivers.
JMS – Wife and Mom to three kids in her early thirties experiencing a unforeseen sudden change in affections, faith, and health. It’s tearing the family apart and challenging for everyone how knows them. Formerly a solid Catholic Christian family, there is sufficient tension in her to pursue divorce and to resist getting help with faith, affection, affiliation, and approval. We are praying that this family will be able to come together in FAITH and restore the love that has been the hallmark of this home for years. Jesus WE TRUST IN YOU!
JW – Six months after being diagnosed with Follicular Lymphoma, he has qualified for his first Chemo treatment (see candle above). This medicine helped save his life when the bottom fell out 0f my future in 1991. He is a man of courageous and indisputable FAITH. We arr praying for successful and less stressful Chemo as he works to recover from this unusual cancer.
KT and hubby ET – K has very fragile bones and history of multiple painful back fractures. Hubby E is an amazing and loving caregiver. Pray for their continuation in hope, healing, and health. Just moved into a mini-house after downsizing and things seem to be going really well.
KW – failed joint replacements; constant pain, multiple surgeries for neck, back, and hips. Please pray for relief for her and also respite for her hubby.
LC-G – battling an unknown disease that prevents her from making her own red blood cells – this means weekly transfusions to stay alive. We are asking for a clear diagnosis and efficacious treatment. Progress is slow and taking its toll. A large support base of family and friends asks for your continued prayer for diagnosis and treatment. We are pleased to learn that she has progressed toward fuller health and able to return to her usual routines. Thank you for your continued prayers.
LF – Admitted to ICU with acute and severe pancreatitis. Having a great deal of constant pain only slightly reduced by pain meds, and much difficulty breathing due to pressure on diaphragm. Recently transferred to an intermediate care rehabilitation facility. She is working hard on getting better. Thanks for the prayers. Hubby SF credits prayer with her recovery. She is still weak from 10 weeks of inactivity, but got a BIG Boost when daughter A traveled from NY to introduce her to he second granddaughter! Keep those prayers coming!
She continues to improve!
LM – Admitted to a hospital on Maui after a serious intracranial bleed. Spouse is asking for prayers for a full recovery from this very dangerous condition. Please join in asking God for a mercifil stay n the hospital and for rapid recovery in therapy thereafter.
LN – 11/18/18 Pretty serious stroke but is working hard at rehabilitation. Back home now with wife B as caregiver; he’s wheelchair-bound but still makes it to Mass and still has that positivity that makes him so lovable. Please pray for continued improvement of the paralysis and speech difficulties. He continues to improve. I can tell you YOUR PRAYERS ARE WORKING!
LP – Recently diagnosed with leukemia. Life-long athlete, loving dad, servant in community programs. We’re asking for prompt remission with minimal complications.
LR – Well into his 80’s a recent illness sidelined him, and he recently passaed away. A wold famous musician and intertainer, he was a fixture on Kauaʻi and much-loved throughout the State of Hawaii and across the world. We will ALL miss you Unko Larry!!
OC – Cancer found in throat, top of spine, and lung. Assessments for treatment are underway. Surgery, chemo, and radiation are all possible. We are praying for full-accurate diagnosis and a successful treatment plan. Also pray for strength and courage for what will likely be an arduous journey. New medications are causing her to lose weight and feel washed out. HOWEVER some progress is being made, enough that this Trooper is able to take on a part-time job! Thank you Lord!
LZ – A wonderful and loving Pastor for many years now, he is making good progress in recovering from several severe injuries. Next challenge is physical (and perhaps occupational) therapy to restore that which was damaged.
MA – 83 years old – took a hard fall and has two brain bleeds. Doctors also found two aneurysms. Mary also has Alzheimer’s. We are praying for her and praying for family who have relocated to take on the role of caregivers.
MA – Mayan A. had Stage IV colon cancer – tumor about tennis-ball size has been REMOVED. SURGERY AND SUBSEQUENT TREATMENTS HAVE ELIMINATED THE CANCER! He’s young, great hubby and dad, and REJOICES OVER getting rid of this cancer.
MB – Long-time loyal MBN member. Mobility and vision challenges, but still plays music and does crafts which she donates for St. Catherine of Alexandria Church Youth! Prayers of Thanksgiving for her loving support and for easier mobility. Recent news includes a diagnosis of three newly developed tumors in her neck which the endocrinologist is studying. Pray for them to come up benign.
MC – Psoriasis and kidney problems requiring dialysis have MC under constant care of MD. A family of remarkable faith and love asks for your prayers for hope, healing and health.
MCT – Middle-age Mom with two teens has gotten lost in seedy relationships that have her currently separated from her children. Her husband was a conniving junkie who has abused the family for years. One kid is in Juvey, another struggling to cope with the split between his parents, a third was removed from the home and placed with another family. We’re asking mom’s Patroness St. Thérèse, to shower the family with roses of Grace and Peace. She’s struggling to get health insurance to deal with an advancing case of hepatitis B.
MGD – This beloved granddaughter is being kept separated from her grandmother because the mother (LMM) of this child has a live-in boyfriend who has convinced her that the Catholic Church is a cult and that going to church with her grandmother – or even visiting her grandmother at home! – puts the child in danger. Grandmother (EA) is on strong medications for leukemia, and we are praying for an efficacious treatment regimen. This very controlling man has taken the child out of her parochial school and forced her to go to public school where things are no going well for her This is heartbreaking for grandmother for the loss of her daughter and granddaughter to this abusive, controlling boyfriend. Please pray for Truth to prevail.
ML-M – (In her own words): My CTCL (Cutaneous T-Cell Lymphoma) Mycosis Fungoides is back. Biopsies were done on my skin & my pathology report shows the cancer. Not good. I was sad & I cried but then put my head up & really talked to Darren about how I was feeling & what my options might be. Have to wait for the doctor to schedule my next appointment, but in the meantime, I might cry, laugh, be lost in thought, or take some photos! I need to not think 
too hard about it. I knew the cancer was coming back, this just verified it. I am sure I will have a great treatment plan for this. Just have to wait & see what happens next!
ML Porter: “Please put my sister ML on the prayer list. I am sitting with her at hospice. Her name is ML Porter. We are praying for Peace and the comfort of loving care with easy surrender for ML, her family, and her friends.
MS – Stage 3 pancreatic cancer, stable for now with no further spread to other locations. Watchful waiting in the byword. spouse, JS, continues to work with a positive attitude and faith. Praying for more years together without exacerbation of the cancer.
MW – Struggling with powerful headaches and nausea. This is similar to the antecedents for a previous stroke. Let’s pray against that possibility.
MPW – Discharged from ICU for treatment for an infection of his heart valve and other complications . The infection is from a bacteria highly resistant to all antibiotics – a “Super-bug.” The only antibiotic that should work on it cause renal failure resulting in a need for dialysis. we’re praying for wisdom for the physicians, and an efficacious treatment to prolong life. MPW was moved to the M/S ward, and then transferred to a SNF on Kaua’i. He will be able to receive dialysis there which is necessary for his recovery. MPW – Will be leaving the SNF next week (07/18/2023) to go home and continue recuperating from a serious heart-valve infection. We are praying that his continuing use of dialysis will help expedite the healing and deepen his faith. Sunday, July 30, 2023 – MPW had a serious episode recently and was transferred to Maui Memorial for a heart operation; it was unsuccessful. His organs continue to wane and fail. He has been transferred to an inpatient hospice service across the street from the Maui hospital. The family has agreed to palliative care without dialysis, so the prognosis is that he might have up to two weeks more. During those two weeks we ask you to please pray for him, for his family, and particularly for his soul so that he may receive every possible Grace and Heavenly Blessing on his way to meet his Savior.
MT – Middle-age woman with CHF – congestive heart failure and pulmonary hypertension which is associated with increased morbidity and mortality. We’re praying for successful treatment and ongoing management of these conditions.
NJW – Returned to his home on the mainland after his grandmother’s funeral. He is in treatment with hydroxyurea for a specific cancer that requires trips for infusions frequently. He is indeed a Gift from God, and we pray as his faith grows deeper, he again finds the joy of his childhood spent with his grandmother and the benefit of her deep and abiding faith in God’s purpose in his life. Hope, Healing, and Health accompanied by easier access to the care he needs without having to travel back to the mainland so often. His grandmother passed peacefully 3/14/23. NJW’s treatments are becoming LESS effective, so please continue to pray for that hope, healing, and health.
NL – Pilot of many types of aircraft including slurry bombers, oil field worker, ordained minister, missionary, church planter – going into Republic of Congo on a missionary assignment. Praying for safety in this endeavor because the ROC is a very dangerous place for Christians and outsiders, especially Americans.
OC – Metastatic cancer in lungs, throat, possibly brain; now on chemo land starting to make improvement. Please pray for continued successful treatments and protection from opportunist family members.
OE – An encounter at Safeway led to a prayer request for this relative of a visitor who is suffering from a brain tumor. Please pray for successful treatment with minimal side-effects
PL – Completed full course of CHEMO and other treatments with great success! Back at work, her hair is coming back (and it is beautifully curly which never happened before). She is very grateful for all who prayed for her recovery. It worked!
PV – Elderly pillar of the church community with Parkinson’s and Her loyal and loving caregiver husband is striving to keep her suffering minimized. He could use a respite, too.
RB – a sister in MT facing multiple surgeries, multiple chronic health issues, including Chiari Syndrome, autoimmune disorders, and multiple infections due to low immunoglobulins and much in need of a new place to live AQAHP with access to better healthcare and better neighbors. Trying to take advantage of an opportunity to move to NC, but the Red Tape is a frustrating barrier, so still needs prayer to get past the pain, the multiple illnesses and infections, and to get out of her current living situation to a place where she can receive competent medical care. Recurring illnesses cause much discomfort and frustration with frequent trips to ER or Clinic with little progress. This is emotionally draining – to have so much to persist without pause, yet her faith sustains her as she willingly submits all to our Messiah. We are urgently seeking help to relocate her from MT to North Carolina closer to the ocean, beaches, and WAY less cold! Immune system is NOT cooperating and there are many comorbidities that make life especially painful and difficult. A recent surgery further complicates the problem of pain.We appreciate your daily help! Recent changes have added further discomforts and inconveniences. She continues to celebrate in Faith at any and every moment.
RF – Recent, very serious lower-GI bleed. It took four ambulance trips to get him from his home here on Kaua’i . including an air-evac ambulance, to get him to a major hospital in Honolulu. They were able to quickly stabilize him there so that he returned to us quite soon. We are grateful for the many folks who prayed for him and who continue to pray so there will be no relapse. RF is up and about and able to work as usual on the ranch. Right now we’re praying for RAIN so the cattle don’t start dying off.
RF –”The Artist of Greenwich Village” took a bad fall and injured his leg. He’s been in a rehabilitation center, and is recovering. At age 80+, that can take some time. We’re praying for a rapid and full recovery so he can be with his family many more years.
RGH – This Christian Rabbi leads the congregation BETH YESHUA in Macon, GA. He’s been very ill for several months now. Recently he was hospitalized to try to find the cause of his illness(es) and start treatment. On or about 11/19/2023, his physicians discovered he has a bacterial infection in his blood (along with other blood-related issues, i.e., clotting). The infection agent is MRSA, a very virulent and virtually untreatable infection because this organism is resistant to most antibiotics.
Now Rabbi is back in ICU after a bout of CHF. Recovery is slow, but advancing, Dialysis is still necessary, but blood work is starting to look better, PLEASE CONTINUE PRAYING
Want to pray for him more tha once a day? I couldn’t hurt.
RJ – Painful ankles & foot. Always looking at the positive side of life despite the pain. Just learned the whole family came down with the COVID-19 VIRUS and some are very ill. Pray for relief and healing, please. Blessings on the recent marriage to long-time romancer.
RL – High school senior being treated for Brain tumor AND lupus flare-ups. Still maintaining good grades in school AND and exemplary worker at her JOB! Got a 23 on her ACT, too. Still, she is seriously ill. Mom and the rest of the family are asking for prayers to help with the tumors, and successful management of the lupus issues. This remarkable young woman is an inspiration to all who know her. Let’s ALL give her our hearts and minds in prayer.
>>>>>>>>>>>>We recently learned that RL was pronounced 100% cancer free. Now, just a few weeks later, another tumor was located. PLEASE join us in praying for that 100% clear report again.
RO – A Marian Priest from Atlanta who teaches 7th grade students at a catholic school there. Over the past several years, he comes to Kauaʻi during the month for July to minister to us. The Marians were an important source of Priests since the late 19th century. He has some ongoing neurological health problems, but continues to minister to his students, in the school, and as a visitor with us. We are praying for successful treatment for his health difficulties so he can continue to serve with much vigor as always.
RT – In and out of the hospital several times since around Christmas. Doctors cannot find the cause of her illnesses – pain, partial memory loss, impaired mobility, general malaise. We are praying for an accurate diagnosis and effective treatment plan for this Kauaʻi Treasure who has been the Music Director at St Catherine of Alexandria Catholic Church for decades. Recently relapsed after a brief period of recovery, and went by air-ambulance to a hospital on O’ahu for treatment. Our prayers for an accurate diagnosis and effective treatment plan continue. She is still struggling with heart issues and she and her family ask for continued fervent prayers.
SH – Multiple TIA (Transient Ischemic Attacks – “mini-strokes”) affecting use of right hand with additional discomforts. Now that we have an accurate diagnosis, we are praying for the return of manual dexterity as well as prevention of any further damage.
SF — Long course of illnesses including heart bypass, surgery on back vertebrae, severe damage to heart muscle after viral infections that included pneumonia, and incredible, pervasive, relentless pain. A recent bout with diverticulitis was very wearing.
SS-G ~~ Working with physicians on mainland at Vanderbilt to resolve health issues impacting DLA efforts. We are asking for wisdom and compassionate use of medical experience from the doctors so a return home is quickly possible
SV — Having great difficulty walking, sleeping, and all other Activities of Daily Living due to progressive diabetic peripheral neuropathy (PDPN). This is further complicated by heavy bouts of depression. We are praying for better relief from the PDPN and effective treatment of depression. We also pray for the caregivers who give their loving support.
Tabatha has multiple health issues going on in her life right now. She has a special needs son that needs her 24/7. Her iron levels are dangerously low and dealing with severe asthma along with endometriosis and talking about a surgery for that issue. so I asked the Lord for complete healing over her body in Jesus name for strength, peace on her mind, body and spirit. Our family will appreciate your frequent prayers to bring her hope, healing, and health as well as respite long enough to heal.
The families and caregivers for all of these folks. Lord give them strength and respite. Lord, hear our prayer. AMEN.
Keep praying! It’s working!
Please see the General Intercessory Prayers toward the end of this page. THANK YOU! We try to keep up with the changes resulting from these prayers, so if you know of or have experienced an answer to these prayers, please let us know. We try to bring attention to new requests or ongoing needs with Italics.
Please pray with us here at Share-a-Prayer.https://www.aloha-friday.org/share-a-prayer/prayer-requests/intercessory-prayer-listAloha nui loa, ʻŌmea! We have new additions to the MBN prayer list today. Please visit, and if you can make the time, please add the MBN Prayer (https://www.aloha-friday.org/archives/50) to your “daily list.” Thank you VERY much! Look especially forIRKWMCPLAND RB http://aloha-friday.org/share-a-prayer/prayer-requests/intercessory-prayer-listAloha nui loa, ʻŌmea! We have new additions to the MBN prayer list. Please visit, and if you can make the time, please add the MBN Prayer to your “daily list.” Thank you VERY much! COVID-19 VIRUS PRAYER: Dear God of all the living, you sent your Son Jesus to heal us from illness and sin. We turn to his healing power in this time of anxiety over the pandemic of this potentially deadly virus. St. Damien and St. Marianne Cope dedicated their lives to the service of those who had an infectious disease. St. Marianne Cope said, “I am not afraid of any disease,” because she was confident in your power to save. At the same time, she took prudent precautions of hygiene to assure that she and her Sisters would not be infected. Let us learn from this example to put our trust in you to save us from the ravages of disease and to take prudent measures to prevent its spread. Guide us to know when to isolate ourselves from the possibility of infection, but never let anyone be left without the care and concern of others in the community. As our Diocese of Honolulu has been dedicated to the Divine Mercy, we pray with confidence, “Jesus, I trust in you.” Saint Damien, pray for us! Saint Marianne, pray for us! ~~ By Bishop Larry SilvaPlease pray with us here at Share-a-Prayer.GENERAL INTERCESSORY PRAYERS
MBN PRAYER
Father, I take a moment to remember everyone in the Moon Beam Network. Watch over them all. Bless them. Protect them. Guide them. Direct them. Keep them all safe from any harm or danger in body mind and spirit. See to their temporal needs and continue to call them all to a deeper spiritual awareness of and commitment to you through Jesus. Increase their faith and fill them with your Light. Bless everyone who prays for us and everyone who asks for our prayers. Bless all of us with the will to do small things with great love, that love which we share among all of the members of the Moon Beam Network. Likewise bless everyone I have ever loved and everyone who has ever loved me, and anyone who has ever loved them, for the love we have comes from You through Your Son Jesus the Christ by the ministry of The Holy Spirit. AMEN.Prayer for Vocations
Heavenly Father, Your Divine Son taught us to pray to the Lord of the harvest to send laborers into his vineyard. We earnestly beg you to bless our Diocese and our world with many priests, deacons, and religious who will love you fervently, and who will spend their lives, gladly and courageously, in service to Your Son’s Church, especially the poor and needy.Bless our families and our children, and choose from our homes those whom you desire for this holy work. Teach them to respond generously and keep them ever faithful in following Your Son, Jesus Christ, that under the guidance of the Holy Spirit and with the inspiration of Saint Damien and Saint Marianne the Good News of Redemption will be brought to all.Father we also pray for those men and women who have already answered Your call as St. Damien and Saint Marianne did. Strengthen and guide them in serving You through the work that they do. Bless them for the sacrifices they make to bring souls into the Kingdom. We especially pray for your servants who go out into the world as missionaries to carry the Good News and the Sacraments to every land and nation.Please, Lord, touch also the hearts and minds of our laity to come forward to serve in the ministries of our parishes and encourage many parishioners to volunteer time, talent, and treasure to help our parish be a blessing to our community through their compassionate service to others. We ask this through Christ our Lord. Amen.General Intercessions•Jesus we pray for All the Peoples especially those suffering in the east coast of the United States, China, Haiti, Japan, Pakistan, Australia, Colombia and Mexico, Somalia, Nigeria, Rhodesia, Sudan – especially Darfur – and in Ethiopia, Zambia, Zaire, Libya, Iran, Israel, Iraq, and Afghanistan, Egypt and Syria, the Philippines, N&S Korea, Israel and Palestine, Indonesia, and in other conflicts or disasters both natural and man-made over the entire world. We pray for the people who have gone to those places to help, and we pray for the people who have donated time and money to help the helpers.• We pray for Christians, and for people of all faiths, who are being persecuted for their beliefs.
• We also pray that those who fear they cannot or should not be forgiven will find that your mercy exceeds all their fears.
• We pray for the conversion of sinners everywhere. Help them to nurture and cherish the spark of your Spirit that dwells in every living soul.
• We pray for the children and youths, especially on our island. We ask that you will watch over them and reveal yourself to them through the loving care of family and community so they can recognize and embrace God’s infinite love for them.
• Bless and protect the lives and works of the gallant men and women who serve in our Armed Forces around the world. For those who are in the greatest danger in combat zones, send your mighty angels to stand with them against our foes.
