Carmel's quiet influence

So many saints have drawn inspiration from our St Teresa.  Today I learn that the Irishman Blessed Ignatius Edmund Rice (1762-1844) was one of them.  Born in County Kilkenny, h.e was a successful businessman until his wife was killed and his daughter disabled in an accident.  He then devoted his life to the education of the poor and founded two Insititutes: the Congregation of Christian Brothers and the Presentation Brothers.  Carmel is a quiet influence in so many works of grace.

Intercessions

Cancer: Brian Davis, Bernard (and wife Angela caring for him), Jacqui, Fr Jon Bielowski (Plymouth Diocese), Catherine, Alex (43 with five children), Sister Daranee Teapthong, Theresa K

Brian (recovering from Pneumonia)

Kevin (heart attack)

William Gove (recovering from stroke)

Illness:  Hilary Solomon, Katy Keeling

Siena, Elara – sick children

David OCDS – housebound

Grace – troubling ailments, job difficulties, family (deceased mother and health of father)

Mark – brain infection

Michael, Kira – vulnerable youngsters

Defence of the unborn and the elderly

We are asked to pray for the Diocese of Chiang Mai and Northern Thailand, as the Northern Mission celebrates its centenary. The process of selecting a new bishop continues.