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Wednesday, September 23, 2015

The Benefit of Praying For Others




“Do not let pass any opportunity to pray for anyone, either at his request or at the request of his relatives, friends, of those who esteem him, or of his acquaintances. 

The Lord looks favorably upon the prayer of our love, and upon our boldness before him. Besides this, prayer for others is very beneficial to the one himself who prays for others; it purifies the heart, strengthens faith and hope in God, and enkindles our love for God and our neighbor.

When praying, say thus: ‘Lord, it is possible for Thee to do this or that to this servant of Thine; do this for him, for Thy name is the Merciful Love of Men and the Almighty."

St. John of Kronstadt



The Benefit of Praying For Others “Do not let pass any opportunity to pray for anyone, either at his request or at the...
Posted by ‎Australian Copts أقباط استراليا‎ on Wednesday, September 23, 2015

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    1. We will pray for you Ken Bowles.
      May our merciful Lord be with you in everything you do, grant you peace, grace and wisdom.

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