Since Christians are being persecuted in many places throughout the world right now, I thought it would make sense to set up a thread where we could post links and their names in order to lift them in prayer. This link is about two nuns taking care of orphans in Mosul and now thought to be captured or worse by isis. Lord have mercy of these two servants of yours bring your name and love to a region so desperately in need of it. http://www.thetablet.co.uk/news/949...-iraq-s-bishops-plead-for-international-help-
Remember, O most gracious Virgin Mary, that never was it known that anyone who fled to thy protection, implored thy help, or sought thine intercession was left unaided. Inspired by this confidence, I fly unto thee, O Virgin of virgins, my mother; to thee do I come, before thee I stand, sinful and sorrowful. O Mother of the Word Incarnate, despise not my petitions, but in thy mercy hear and answer me. Please keep these pour persecuted Christians in your constant prayers O Holy Mother of God so that in their times of strife and struggle they may find the comfort and strength that only your Immaculate Heart and the Sacred Heart of your son Jesus can provide! Amen.
After 1600 years no Mass in Mosul.......sad sad sad http://catholiconline.com/news/international/middle_east/story.php?id=56043
Worldwide Day of Prayer August 1st for persecution of Christians in the Middle East The Priestly Fraternity of St. Peter asks all of its apostolates around the world to dedicate Friday, August 1 to a day of prayer and penance for the Christians who are suffering terrible persecution in Iraq, Syria and elsewhere in the Middle East. August 1 is the First Friday of the month and the Feast of St. Peter in Chains, which is celebrated as a Third Class Feast in FSSP houses and apostolates. It is the feast in which we read of the great power of the persevering prayer of members of the Church: “Peter therefore was kept in Prison. But prayer was made without ceasing by the Church unto God for him.” (Acts 12:5)
And a good opportunity for people to get to mass on this day and even begin the first Friday devotion if not done.
I posted on our Legion of Mary Facebook page to include Mosul and other persecuted Christians around the world during our Divine Mercy prayers and also to say with particularly intention The Apostles Creed for those Christians who have to leave everything and whose homes are marked with the sign of the Nazarene, our Lord and Savior who died for us.
Eternal rest grant unto them O Lord and let perpetual light shine upon them http://www.enca.com/five-dead-bombing-saint-charles-catholic-church-nigeria
I hope this spreads to other countries and that the universal Church pray as one on August 17th for our persecuted brother and sisters - nothing short of another Holocaust http://www.patheos.com/blogs/deacon...s-ask-parishes-to-pray-for-iraq-on-august-17/
