Prayer Intentions - Week of June 7, 2010

So I have decided to start listing prayer intentions for myself and others so that readers can include them in their lists. I know that many folks are very kind and self-sacrificial and will pray faithfully for the intentions of others. That being said, if you do keep any of these intentions in your prayers, I want to thank you for not only myself, but for those that request the support.

Here are the weeks intentions:

• For my Mother. It has only been a few months since the death of my father, and I know she needs spiritual support for understanding and faith, but also for the intention of her future. Logistically, emotionally, financially, and spiritually, things will be very different for her moving forward, and prayer must be part of the equation.
• For my Parish and the Priests. There are a lot of divisions, issues, and intentions within our parish.
• For a reader's future scholastic endeavours. They recently came into a great opportunity to do some advanced theological coursework, but are trying to locate some funds to get some pre-requisites out of the way. The support of prayer to discern how to best do this would be much appreciated.
• For the local people in my area - One of the "fisheries" has closed down, which means that fishermen tourists have started cancelling trips here due to the inability to fish for certain species, leaving the area of about 8,000 with a loss estimated in the $1.3million + range. That is a good chunk of money, especially when some folks survive almost solely on that tourism generated income.
• For a fellow blogger and her discernment regarding their parish, their practice, and their convictions. This blogger is really diving into their faith, and exploring uncharted territory which is scary, but also rewarding. Spiritual help will most definitely be appreciated.
• For a personal intention of mine regarding a "project." I can't say much more than that, but it isn't really for myself, but for the people I care about - my friends and family. I am working on something neat, and need the ducks to really line up for me on this one... and quickly. You prayers would be greatly helpful and appreciated... Latin prayers might be "extra" helpful ;)

Thank you.