When I was at the apparition in Ivan's chapel he said Our Lady prayed over all the sick, so trying to trust in that.
I am praying for you Peter. I wish your M D could give you a diagnosis. Shortness of breath is a classic asthma symptom and there are meds to control that. I speak from experience. I have suffered from this condition for years and it can be frightening when it kicks up. The heat and humidity make it worse. I have learned to unite it to Christ's breathing on the Cross. Apparently what He suffered is very like an asthma attack. Knowing I can console Him by doing this even if it is a very small consolation gives me comfort when I am going through it. Just a thought. It helps direct the fear and pain. It becomes " supernatural gold".
Thanks Ann. I try to channel the suffering into love and service. Its not pleasant what I'm going through now but trying to offer it up. I have felt very close to Jesus at times lately in prayer and trying to take comfort in that.
Sometimes Peter when im awake struggling in the middle of the night I pray for you as i can empathise ive experienced the dark night & know how tough it is. Sanctus, Sanctus, Sanctus, Dominus Deus Sabaoth
There seem to be great graces attached to praying for the Holy Souls in purgatory. They can pray for us but not for themselves. Padre Pio said that "we must empty purgatory with our prayers." Must try to start doing it more often.
Thanks Padraig. Some of the suffering isn't pleasant but I try to keep praying. I guess, though, the entire point of suffering is that it is uncomfortable and not "nice suffering ", if there is even such a thing.
You have a great Faith. Looking at the Icon of Our Lady of Perpetual Succour is such a great teacher. The infant Jesus is shown His future Passion by the arcangels Michael and Gabriel and runs to His Mother for comfort. None of like suffering, not even the infant Jesus. I too love to run to Mary for comfort.
I'm afraid sometimes lately about health issues but trying to pray through it and trust in God. It's not pleasant but trying to surrender. I know that God has the power to change things instantaneously so trying to trust in Him. I also know that His ways are not our ways and His thoughts are not our thoughts.
