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From our own Stephen J

My 79-year-old mother suffered a bad fall on Friday morning and went into the hospital, and while she was there tested positive for COVID (first test given the day she was admitted came back positive, so she almost certainly didn’t contract it there). The various tests done for physical injuries or things that might have caused the fall have all come back negative, but the COVID symptoms themselves have gotten worse due to stress, enforced inactivity, lack of restful sleep and inability to eat much, so the hospital has put her on antibiotics and antivirals and are keeping her there until the end of the week rather than releasing her tomorrow as originally planned. (My dad has also contracted it, but he’s in generally better shape and has been able to take Paxlovid to fend off the symptoms.)

While the stats these days on mortality, even at that age range, are reasonably optimistic, I would still welcome all the prayers anybody has time to offer. Many thanks, especially to Mr. Wright for creating a community where I can ask this.

My friend Daddy Warpig has been diagnosed with cancer and faces surgery, so prayers for his swift and full recovery would be appreciated.

From our own Mrs. Rousseau:

My daughter’s little American godson, Luke (born September 2021), had his first and successful surgery last week for a smaller than normal lower jaw impairing his breathing, sleep and eating. Prayers of thanks are in order for this one.

Multiple procedures will follow in the future. Also, Luke is expected to be very hard of hearing or deaf because of his condition, one more miracle to pray for.

If you want to know a bit more, or help materially a young family in need, there are a couple of links on my page.

Thank you for your kind attention and prayers.

Time for a Prayer:
Father, we ask you to Thwart the plans of those who wish to destroy our Republic.
Deliver us from Marxism.
Preserve our Republic.
O God of Justice and Judgment, bring back President Trump to his rightful place.
Restore what the locust has eaten.
Be exalted, in Jesus name, Amen.

A friend send this along:

Catholic Men and other Christian friends,

We are 9 days from January 20, which is the day set by the Constitution for the next Presidential term to begin.  We are in an unprecedented turmoil, chaos, deception, insurrection, and unfaithfulness.  Please add this intention to your personal daily rosary for the next 9 days. 

“Pray that the United States will be protected from all enemies foreign, domestic and supernatural! Pray the our Nation will repent and be restored.  Pray that our rightful leader will be in power on January 20^th and that he and his family will be protected from harm.”

Please send your own version of this email to all Christians that you know!

Christus Vincit!  Salve Regina!

It is becoming more and more evident that the political process is no longer a contest between two parties with a similar vision of a constitutional republic with liberty and justice for all, differing only on matters of tactics and priorities.

In this generation, it has become a contest between heaven and hell, and the evil is satanic indeed, ranging from infanticide before birth to euthanasia before death, with lies, more lies and ever more damnable lies, violence, hatred, pederasty, sodomy, self-castration, vulgarity, ugliness, filth, corruption, riot, despair, and anarchy throughout. 

As with most such contests here on Earth, the side of heaven is staffed with sinners, the poor, the weak, the broken, the despised, harlots and publicans, with an odd Pharisee thrown in for ironic contrast.

On the other side are Lords of Hell, roaring, large, coated with gold and glory, dignity and pomp, honored for their wisdom and compassion, adored as demigods, flattered, lauded, praised, larded with all the rewards this world can bestow. 

Perhaps you are tired of hearing the next election is the most significant in the history of the Republic. I am sure a dying man suffering one more drastic surgery after a series to save his life would likewise much rather his next operation be routine. An election which was not a plebiscite on whether to end or continue our national existence would likewise be preferable.  

Prayer is needed. More things are wrought by prayer than men know.  

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CT scans show that my aunt’s brain is swollen (no bleeding) but she’s in a coma and hasn’t woken up. My family will be bringing her out of the hospital soon and will be caring for her at home. Thank you all for your prayers.

A reader writes to ask:

About a week ago my aunt choked on her food and lost consciousness for a good amount of time before getting to the hospital. She’s in the ICU with stable vitals but it’s unknown whether she suffered any brain damage from lack of oxygen. I am requesting prayers for my aunt’s recovery.

I’d love it to get made, is the point. Prayers appreciated!” *

*Also that Tom Hiddleston will star in a Solomon Kane trilogy.