When Clouds Gather
What can a Parent Do?
by Anna Stacie Charles
Being parents of a prodigal
son, and a daughter weak in her Catholic Faith, seemed
overwhelming to cradle Catholics who were at a loss as to how to
proceed in re-converting our children. Then, a Sister of The Holy
Cross told us, "Offer all your prayers to the Sacred Heart Of Jesus,
through the Immaculate Heart Of Mary, via a saint's intercession."
For example, Dear Saint Jude, please
intercede to Jesus, through Mary, for the return of our children to
the Faith.
Currently, we see no evidence of answers to our prayers
for our children, but, we are reaffirmed in our need for a deepening
prayer life.
When you pray for a prodigal loved one
we suggest praying to their saints chosen at
Confirmation or at Baptism.
What joy a saint must feel when asked to intercede for
a namesake! We join in prayer with the MMG for strength in numbers
and support in our individual needs. God Bless!
Editor’s Note: Seeing no evidence of God’s movement
does NOT mean He isn't active. While storms rage, the sun still
shines, unseen, above he clouds. God’s Son shines on clouds of doubt
over your prodigal, too. We urge everyone, keep praying with
confidence that with the help of all our intercessors, the air will l
someday clear and we will see God’s handiwork.♥ |