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The CWG Prayer Chain Post is a weekly post for members to include their special intentions by adding a comment.   

Isaiah 50:4-7

Lord Yahweh has given me a disciple’s tongue, for me to know how to give a word of comfort to the weary. Morning by morning he makes my ear alert to listen like a disciple.
Lord Yahweh has opened my ear and I have not resisted, I have not turned away.I have offered my back to those who struck me, my cheeks to those who plucked my beard; I have not turned my face away from insult and spitting.
Lord Yahweh comes to my help, this is why insult has not touched me, this is why I have set my face like flint and know that I shall not be put to shame.

The power of prayer and the power of people praying.

APRIL INTENTION PRAYER 

PRAYER TO THE MOTHER OF GOD IN TIME OF NEED

Holy Mary, Mother of our Lord,
with confidence and trust,
I come to you and ask your holy intercession,
for I am in need.

I am more than mindful
of the numerous gifts and blessing that are mine.
Indeed, my life is overflowing
with signs of God’s eternal love.

This day, however, finds me in special need,
and so I come before you,
O Holy Mother.

I place into your supple hands
my special need this day (of_____________)

Holy Mother,
I am aware that God knows my every need
and does not have to be reminded of my necessities.
At the same time, I am mindful
of your great compassion
and know the grace
of your being with me in prayer,
and so I lay this special intention before you
with great confidence.

Reminded of your Son,
who often came to you with His needs,
I am at ease
as I follow in His steps
and I bring my needs before you.

In asking this favor of our God,
I follow your holy example
and bow before the divine will,
willingly embracing
what God has chosen for me.

Amen+

from PRAYERS FOR THE DOMESTIC CHURCH: A HANDBOOK FOR WORSHIP IN THE HOME
by Fr. Edward Hays

Please leave a comment with your intention. If you have problems adding an intention, email it to Mike Hays at coachhays(at)gmail(dot)com and I will add it.  God bless.