James and I returned to Ave Maria University this week and were able to see first hand the incredible outpouring of love and prayers from the entire community here. The signs posted the weekend of Paul's accident still remain and I found the following prayer in our adoration chapel which I know has been said by many for our late Holy Father's intercession on Paul's behalf:
O Blessed Trinity,
We thank you for having graced the Church with Pope John Paul II
and for allowing the tenderness of your Fatherly care,
the glory of the Cross of Christ,
and the splendor of the Holy Spirit to shine through him.
Trusting fully in Your infinite mercy
and in the maternal intercession of Mary,
he has given us a living image of Jesus the Good Shepherd,
and has shown us that holiness is the necessary measure of
ordinary Christian life and is the way
of achieving eternal communion with you.
Grant us, by the intercession, and according to Your will,
the graces we implore, hoping that he will soon
be numbered among your saints. Amen.
Heavenly Father, grant that Pope John Paul II intercede for your servant, Paul Fidero!
Please join us in praying this prayer each day for Paul. Thank you all, and God Bless you.
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Pablo to the Wablo
Abby dog says she want to chase rocks with you again.
So does your uncle. As I do all my family, I will love you forever.
UK
My son suffered a severe brain injury June 2004 and he is here through the intercession of Our Lady of Medjugorje and the healing hands of several priests, Fr. Jack, Fr. Wilbur, Fr. Matthew and Monsignor Paul Reynolds.
Chip is still recovering and is currently enrolled as a freshman at Ga. Tech. He has gone far beyond what the doctors predicted! And he continues to heal.
My prayers (especially rosaries) are with all of you.
I see no mention of the hospital. Are you receiving visitors?
deeroger@aol.com
God bless you guys as you tackle academics in this difficult time. We have been constantly inspired by your family over the last two weeks and continue to hold Paul in our prayers.
Our sister, Lynne Rosen, also suffered a brain injury -- she was 19 years old--she is now 48 years old and brings joy and happiness to us and everyone she meets.
Our love and prayers,
The Rosen Family
Paull will be in my prayers until I hear he is out of it. After that, he will be in my prayers of thankgiving to the Holy Spirit.
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