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In your mercy, spare a prayer for me. Having made it through the holidays for the sake of the children, I am now falling into an abyss of unbearable sorrow and unspeakable loss.
Please, I beg your prayers for me and my children.

Father of us all through the mercies of our Savior Jesus Christ who is the man of sorrows comfort this dear sister in her time of severe grief and watch over and guide her children. Amen

I will remember you before the icon of Mary and Jesus tomorrow evening at Theophany vespers.

Dan L

�And Simeon blessed them,
and said to Mary, His Mother,
�Behold, this Child
is set for the fall,
and for the resurrection
of many in Israel,
and for a sign
which shall be contradicted;
and thy own soul
a sword shall pierce
that, out of many hearts,
thoughts may be revealed.� �
Luke 2:34-35

My Most Holy Mother Mary, Ever-a-Virgin, look upon me with pity and give me strength and courage to bear my cross of sorrow and pain as you did...by quietly treasuring all these things in my heart! Help me to remember that the emptiness and absence that my beloved left is a good thing because it leaves that space in my heart only for him. Help me to treasure this space and keep it adorned with gentle prayers for love of him! Keep me busy O Mother and help me to enter into the pain that others are having...that I may think of them rather than myself. May whatever I can do for others grow and in the process...may I find some solace for my own soul! Grant me your presence O Virgin and stay close by me during these days to lift me from my sadness. I try what the Lord is allowing in my life and even when I don't, I know that He will never abandon me. Be with me also and hold my hand! I love You O Lord; I love you my Mother!

In Jesus & Mary,
+Fr. Gregory

My the Most Holy Theotokos, "The Joy of all who Sorrow" be your comfort with her constant intercession. May the salve of mercy and peace of our Lord be with you in this difficult time.

You can see the icon "Joy of All who Sorrow" at http://www.stmaryofegypt.org/graphics/js_lgicon.jpg or http://www.uocc.ca/store/pics/Tihvino/detail_d6990t.jpg

Her Akathist can be found at http://www.joyinsorrow.com/viewPrayer.asp?id=10

May it and she comfort you.

Prayers.

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Ill remember you before bed tonight dear sister in Christ, may the Theotokos comfort you in this your hour of need.
Blessings on you and your family
Aidan Michael

Prayers for the comforting of you & family.

james

Prayers....

My heartfelt prayers for you and your family.

Many prayers to our Lady Theotokos for the unbearable sorrow our sister in Christ is feeling.

May our Lord carry her through this difficult time, and help her reach the light that will be at the end of the tunnel at the appropriate time.

My heart and soul are in prayer for you dearest, dearest sister.

With all my love,
and a big cyber hug,
Alice

"Eye has not seen nor ear heard, nor has it entered into the heart of man, what things God has prepared for those who love him"
1 Corinthians 2:9

With deepest prayers that you will be comforted by Our Saviour Jesus Christ and His Blessed Mother.

O Christ our God, may your lovingkindness touch your servant Pentha Tria and bring peace and comfort to her.

Prayers for you and your children.....