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#144222 07/03/06 03:23 PM
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I received this email today from one of my dearest and closest friends. His family are most wonderful and devout Catholics. Mary graduated from the University of Dallas this year. Please, please pray for this family. Thank you!
Monk Silouan

"Dear all,

I realize that I have not written to many of you in a long time, but right now I have a very urgent prayer request. This is difficult for me to write, but I was just told today that my sister, Mary, who lives in Austin has been missing since Saturday night at 11:00pm. The police don't have any other information right now.

She is 22 years old, and I love her more than anything. This news, of course, is unexpected, and it's difficult for me to make any sense of it. Please pray for her and my family. I am flying to Austin tomorrow and will meet my parents there.

Thank you all so much for your prayers,

Mike"

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My fervent prayers for the safety of this precious young lady and for the fortitude of her brother, Mike, and her parents!

Amado

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May the Most Holy Mother of God pray for to the Lord God for this child of Christ, named in Her honor.

Our Father...

Hail Mary....

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I have heard from the Sheriff's Dept. in Austin and they are no longer on a rescue mission but rather on a recovery one. The family must be devastated. Please pray for the repose of Mary's soul and for the Lord to comfort the family.
Thank you!
Silouan, Mary's monk

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Through the intercession of the Most Holy Theotokos, may she Rest in Peace. Lord have mercy on her!

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Prayers.

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Most heartfelt prayers

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As the mom of a 23 yr old daughter, my heart goes out to them.

Dear Lord in your mercy find this delightful young woman. Send more angels to help the family. Through the prayers of St Franous find the lost one.

Our Father, Who art in heaven,
Hallowed be Thy Name.
Thy Kingdom come.
Thy Will be done, on earth as it is in Heaven.
Give us this day our daily bread.
And forgive us our trespasses,
as we forgive those who trespass against us.
And lead us not into temptation,
but deliver us from evil. Amen....

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...with prayerful support.

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Prayers for the repose of Mary's soul and that the Lord comfort and sustain her family.

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I add my prayers to those here for Mary, and for her family and friends,
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According to the University of Dallas\' website [udallas.edu] , Mary's funeral is tomorrow, the tenth.

A news article can be seen here [news8austin.com] .

I add my prayers for her family and friends, and for the repose of her soul.

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Prayers for the respose of the soul of Mary and for her loved ones left behind.

Gordon

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Lord have mercy.

Prayers for all who must cope with this devastating loss.

In Christ,
Alice

#144236 07/11/06 12:32 PM
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May she rest in peace!

My fervent prayers for Mary's parents and brother Mike, who have to endure this tragedy!

May the Lord comfort them and the entire family in their hour of bereavement!

Amado


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