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Tuesday, January 27, 2009

Intercession

A while ago, I was having an especially difficult time with one of my children - in every area of our relationship. On quite a few days, my mother listened patiently to my struggles and offered me encouragement and solace. After one particularly trying day, she sent me an email with a list of the following patron saints.

This is another of those lists that I paste in my dayplanner.

A few of my friends remember this time in my life and are now at a similar point with one or more of their own children. (This post is for you!) The intercession of these saints, the prayers of my mother, and a lot of forgiveness (70x7 rang in my ears often!) has finally started to heal the relationship between me and this child.


St. Thomas Aquinas – Academics
St. Ambrose – Learning
St. Nicholas of Myra – Children
St. Aloyisius Gonzaga – Youth
St. Jude – Desperate Situations
St. Gregory the Great – Teachers

3 comments:

  1. Congratulations on taking the big plunge into blogworld!!!!!!!!!

    Wow, what a surprise!!! Wow, another to add to my long list!!

    I love those 12 ways to pray for your child. I got in an email from Sarah once. Very neat!!

    OK, I'll add you to my google reader!!!

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  2. Yes, it is amazing how quickly the blogs pile up. Thankfully, those on my list takes turns posting. Some days I long for more to read, but most of the time it's just right. It's pretty cool how you meet people. Two of the blogs I read are women whom I have actually met, but will see very seldom (if at all, anymore!).

    That's funny about the 12 ways to pray for your child ... Sarah & I probably received it at the same time. Either that or she gave it to me, who knows!

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  3. Ummmmmmmm.....
    WOW! A sweet surprise from reading Jamie's blog!
    I see living in the country has really inspired you on more than one level, Suzie! :)
    I LOVE your blog. It's SO totally YOU!
    Enjoy your precious time with the beautiful ballerina and the busy boy - I'm sure the time will fly by!
    One of these days I might actually see you in person :)
    +JMJ+

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