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What do inmates at 166 federal prisons; an estimated 40,000 groups of various sizes meeting around the country in places like Mount Rushmore, churches and state capitols; and a gathering in the United States Congress have in common today? They are praying for our nation. And the God of the Universe will hear equally the prayers of every one of them as they seek his face with humble hearts. What an amazing, wonderful loving God. He is no respector pf persons and is not impressed by status. One only need bow their hearts and seek His face in order to...

LOS ANGELES (Reuters) - Paris Hilton has not eaten or slept since arriving at the medical ward of a Los Angeles jail and is being given psychoactive drugs, celebrity Web site TMZ.com reported on Saturday, citing law enforcement sources. The socialite and hotel heiress was ordered back to jail on Friday after a judge overruled a sheriff's decision to place her under house arrest for psychological problems after she had spent three days of an expected three-week term behind bars. The 26-year-old "has been crying a lot, praying" and is "extremely withdrawn," TMZ reported. Hilton was visited by her psychiatrist,...

by Mark Finkelstein August 27, 2006 - 13:49 If once is an aberration, and twice a trend, what's three times? The first time Joe Biden told Fox News Sunday host Chris Wallace that he was "praying," it got my attention. By the third time - using the variant "I pray to God" - I was thoroughly curious. Then something happened at the end of the interview that might explain Joe's sudden bout of religiosity. By the way, Biden claimed to be 'praying' in response to various pieces of evidence that Wallace confronted him with suggesting that, at long last, the...

Prayer Needs: Prayer requests for members of our armed forces: Tracey, Sgt. Kevin Downs (injured), stm, nckerr, Jason dandelion asks "I have a request; could you please add my daughter, Senior Airman Roxy, to your prayer list? She is deploying next week to Iraq; the mission is dangerous, but she and her unit are ready to roll! Please lift them, and their families, up in prayer" Special Ongoing Prayer Requests: houmatt asks: Last month, the people working at my last job, ICT Group, were informed they are going to be unemployed come the end of this month as it was...

Prayer Needs: Prayer requests for members of our armed forces: Tracey, Sgt. Kevin Downs (injured), stm, nckerr, Jason dandelion asks "I have a request; could you please add my daughter, Senior Airman Roxy, to your prayer list? She is deploying next week to Iraq; the mission is dangerous, but she and her unit are ready to roll! Please lift them, and their families, up in prayer" Rte66 reports: The Velez Family of Lubbock, TX, has lost both of their sons in the War on Terror. Please say a prayer for Carmen and Roy Velez for their sorrow and for the...

Prayer Needs: Prayer requests for members of our armed forces: Tracey, Sgt. Kevin Downs (injured), stm, nckerr, Jason Rte66 reports: The Velez Family of Lubbock, TX, has lost both of their sons in the War on Terror. Please say a prayer for Carmen and Roy Velez for their sorrow and for the Ultimate Sacrifice made for us by their sons Army Cpl. Jose Velez, who died in Iraq in 2004, and Army Specialist Andrew Velez, who was killed in Afghanistan last Tuesday. Here is their story: Texas Family Loses 2nd Son in Combat  Here I've set up a Light-A-Candle page...

Prayer Needs: Prayer requests for members of our armed forces: Tracey, Sgt. Kevin Downs (injured), stm, nckerr, Jason Matthew Wallace, who was hit by an IED and received 2nd and 3rd degree burns over 90% of his body earlier this week, has passed away.. http://www.freerepublic.com/focus/f-news/1669822/posts from rj45mis: Sergeant Major Jeff McLochlin was laid to rest on July 16 after a touching military funeral tribute. Your prayers are heard and answered according to the Almighty Sovereign One. The widow McLochlin has taken some time away from things with her children and is doing about as well as can be expected. The...

Prayer Needs: Prayer requests for members of our armed forces: Tracey, Sgt. Kevin Downs (injured), stm, nckerr, Jason Matthew Wallace, who was hit by an IED and received 2nd and 3rd degree burns over 90% of his body earlier this week, has passed away.. http://www.freerepublic.com/focus/f-news/1669822/posts freema asks:" I beg your prayers for the Haditha Marines, the Hamdaniya Marines  known as the Pendleton 8, the Ishaqi Marines who were recently cleared, and their families." freema also asks: "I have had a request to contact the USMC Ping List to ask you keep up the heat on the subject of the Haditha...

Prayer Needs: Prayer requests for members of our armed forces: Tracey, Sgt. Kevin Downs (injured), stm, nckerr, Jason federalist1 asks: Matt Wallace, a soldier, the son of friends of ours, was in a vehicle that was hit by an explosive device. He has been burned over 90% of his body. While at first he was too unstable to move, doctors were able to get him to Germany. Would you please join us in asking God for a miracle.http://www.freerepublic.com/focus/f-news/1667316/posts freema asks:" I beg your prayers for the Haditha Marines, the Hamdaniya Marines  known as the Pendleton 8, the Ishaqi Marines who...

Prayer Needs: Prayer requests for members of our armed forces: Tracey, Sgt. Kevin Downs (injured), stm, nckerr, Jason federalist1 asks: Matt Wallace, a soldier, the son of friends of ours, was in a vehicle that was hit by an explosive device. He has been burned over 90% of his body. While at first he was too unstable to move, doctors were able to get him to Germany. Would you please join us in asking God for a miracle.http://www.freerepublic.com/focus/f-news/1667316/posts freema asks:" I beg your prayers for the Haditha Marines, the Hamdaniya Marines  known as the Pendleton 8, the Ishaqi Marines who...

Prayer Needs: Prayer requests for members of our armed forces: Tracey, Sgt. Kevin Downs (injured), stm, nckerr, Jason federalist1 asks: Matt Wallace, a soldier, the son of friends of ours, was in a vehicle that was hit by an explosive device. He has been burned over 90% of his body. While at first he was too unstable to move, doctors were able to get him to Germany. Would you please join us in asking God for a miracle.http://www.freerepublic.com/focus/f-news/1667316/posts freema asks:" I beg your prayers for the Haditha Marines, the Hamdaniya Marines  known as the Pendleton 8, the Ishaqi Marines who...

Prayer Needs: Prayer requests for members of our armed forces: Tracey, Sgt. Kevin Downs (injured), stm, nckerr, Jason federalist1 asks: Matt Wallace, a soldier, the son of friends of ours, was in a vehicle that was hit by an explosive device. He has been burned over 90% of his body. While at first he was too unstable to move, doctors were able to get him to Germany. Would you please join us in asking God for a miracle.http://www.freerepublic.com/focus/f-news/1667316/posts freema asks:" I beg your prayers for the Haditha Marines, the Hamdaniya Marines  known as the Pendleton 8, the Ishaqi Marines who...

Prayer Needs: Prayer requests for members of our armed forces: Tracey, Sgt. Kevin Downs (injured), stm, nckerr, Jason Please remember Army National Guard First Sergeant Jeff McLochlin (who gave his life for his country in Afghanistan) and his family.  You can learn more about him at this link: http://www.wndu.com/news/072006/news_51124.php rj45mis tells us: "Thanks to all who have sent prayers for this family. This world has lost a fine human being and it will take some time for the grieving process to run it's course." freema asks:" I beg your prayers for the Haditha Marines, the Hamdaniya Marines  known as the...

Prayer Needs: Prayer requests for members of our armed forces: Tracey, Sgt. Kevin Downs (injured), stm, nckerr, Jason Please remember Army National Guard First Sergeant Jeff McLochlin (who gave his life for his country in Afghanistan) and his family.  You can learn more about him at this link: http://www.wndu.com/news/072006/news_51124.php rj45mis tells us: "Thanks to all who have sent prayers for this family. This world has lost a fine human being and it will take some time for the grieving process to run it's course." Margaret C.Daugherty Martin, LadyX, born May 7, 1934, passed into her Father's arms July 8, 2006....

Prayer Needs: Prayer requests for members of our armed forces: Tracey, Sgt. Kevin Downs (injured), stm, nckerr, Jason Please remember Army National Guard First Sergeant Jeff McLochlin who gave his life for his country in Afghanistan and his family.  You can learn more about him at this link: http://www.wndu.com/news/072006/news_51124.php rj45mis tells us: "I am told that the body of my niece's husband (Jeff McLochlin) is to arrive in country on Thursday of this week and the funeral may be as early as Friday 7/14. There is no doubt that seeing him in that casket will elicit much emotion that has...

Prayer Needs: Prayer requests for members of our armed forces: Tracey, Sgt. Kevin Downs (injured), stm, nckerr, Jason Please remember Army National Guard First Sergeant Jeff McLochlin who gave his life for his country in Afghanistan and his family.  You can learn more about him at this link: http://www.wndu.com/news/072006/news_51124.php rj45mis tells us: "I am told that the body of my niece's husband (Jeff McLochlin) is to arrive in country on Thursday of this week and the funeral may be as early as Friday 7/14. There is no doubt that seeing him in that casket will elicit much emotion that has...

Prayer Needs: Prayer requests for members of our armed forces: Tracey, Sgt. Kevin Downs (injured), stm, nckerr, Jason Margaret C.Daugherty Martin, LadyX, born May 7, 1934, passed into her Father's arms July 8, 2006. Please see the message here. freema asks:" I beg your prayers for the Haditha Marines, the Hamdaniya Marines  known as the Pendleton 8, the Ishaqi Marines who were recently cleared, and their families."freema also asks: "I have had a request to contact the USMC Ping List to ask you keep up the heat on the subject of the Haditha Massacre Accusations, as FReepers are investigating every...

Prayer Needs: Prayer requests for members of our armed forces: Tracey, Sgt. Kevin Downs (injured), stm, nckerr, Jason Margaret C.Daugherty Martin, LadyX, born May 7, 1934, passed into her Father's arms July 8, 2006. Please see the message here. rj45mis asks:  "For you freepers who would be moved to do so, I ask for your prayers for my niece and her 2 children. The husband/father was killed in a firefight Tuesday night near the Pakistan border. He was a National Guardsman in his mid forties and had 2 months left in country. He had served a short tour in Bosnia...

Prayer Needs: Prayer requests for members of our armed forces: Tracey, Sgt. Kevin Downs (injured), stm, nckerr, Jason Margaret C.Daugherty Martin, LadyX, born May 7, 1934, passed into her Father's arms July 8, 2006. Please see the message here. rj45mis asks:  "For you freepers who would be moved to do so, I ask for your prayers for my niece and her 2 children. The husband/father was killed in a firefight Tuesday night near the Pakistan border. He was a National Guardsman in his mid forties and had 2 months left in country. He had served a short tour in Bosnia...

Prayer Needs: Prayer requests for members of our armed forces: Tracey, Sgt. Kevin Downs (injured), stm, nckerr, Jason Margaret C.Daugherty Martin, LadyX, born May 7, 1934, passed into her Father's arms July 8, 2006. Please see the message here. rj45mis asks:  "For you freepers who would be moved to do so, I ask for your prayers for my niece and her 2 children. The husband/father was killed in a firefight Tuesday night near the Pakistan border. He was a National Guardsman in his mid forties and had 2 months left in country. He had served a short tour in Bosnia...

Prayer Needs: Prayer requests for members of our armed forces: Tracey, Sgt. Kevin Downs (injured), stm, nckerr, Jason rj45mis asks:  "For you freepers who would be moved to do so, I ask for your prayers for my niece and her 2 children. The husband/father was killed in a firefight Tuesday night near the Pakistan border. He was a National Guardsman in his mid forties and had 2 months left in country. He had served a short tour in Bosnia 2 years ago as well. He was training Afghani troops and had just been moved to the border region. Besides my...

Prayer Needs: Prayer requests for members of our armed forces: Tracey, Sgt. Kevin Downs (injured), stm, nckerr, Jason freema asks:" I beg your prayers for the Haditha Marines, the Hamdaniya Marines  known as the Pendleton 8, the Ishaqi Marines who were recently cleared, and their families."http://www.freerepublic.com/focus/f-news/1649656/posts?page=25#25 An update on the Hamdaniya Marines:http://www.freerepublic.com/focus/f-news/1651033/posts freema also asks: "I have had a request to contact the USMC Ping List to ask you keep up the heat on the subject of the Haditha Massacre Accusations, as FReepers are investigating every nook and cranny, and to request any new information be directed to FReeper backhoe."...

Prayer Needs: Prayer requests for members of our armed forces: Tracey, Sgt. Kevin Downs (injured), stm, nckerr, Jason freema asks:" I beg your prayers for the Haditha Marines, the Hamdaniya Marines  known as the Pendleton 8, the Ishaqi Marines who were recently cleared, and their families."http://www.freerepublic.com/focus/f-news/1649656/posts?page=25#25 An update on the Hamdaniya Marines:http://www.freerepublic.com/focus/f-news/1651033/posts freema also asks: "I have had a request to contact the USMC Ping List to ask you keep up the heat on the subject of the Haditha Massacre Accusations, as FReepers are investigating every nook and cranny, and to request any new information be directed to FReeper backhoe."...

Jefferson can find hope in past caseFriday, May 26, 2006 Lolis Eric Elie "There are two sides to every story," Congressman William Jefferson said Monday. I doubt anybody would disagree with that general sentiment. But unanimity may have been lost when the New Orleans Democrat tried to apply that platitude to the specifics of his own situation. We've heard only the FBI's side, but it's pretty compelling. The feds say they have a videotape showing Jefferson accepting a $100,000 bribe. They also say most of that money ended up in Jefferson's freezer. Two of Jefferson's former associates have pleaded guilty....

Please pray for my Jewish friend who is only in his early 50's and is dying of cancer. The doctor's have given him 3 - 8 weeks to live. He is Jewish, but has lived a secular life. I have to say he treated me like a son for the 10 years I worked for him and I wouldn't be where I am today here in the US if it wasn't for him. Haim, I hope you beat this cancer, but I am one of little faith these days. I wish I knew how to share my faith with you,...

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NEW ORLEANS -- The American Civil Liberties Union has asked a federal judge to jail public school teachers and administrators for allegedly violating a court-imposed ban on school prayers. It's the fourth time the ACLU has told Judge Ginger Berrigan that officials in Louisiana's Tangipahoa Parish are flouting her prayer ban. This time, the ACLU said an elementary school teacher repeatedly held prayers in her fourth-grade class, encouraged students to bring their Bibles to school, held Bible studies in the school cafeteria and admonished students who didn't show up. In addition, the ACLU cited a prayer "in Jesus' name" that...

by Fr. James Farfaglia Other Articles by Fr. James FarfagliaContact this Author Lent Is a Spiritual Workout 02/09/05 Any worthwhile achievement requires immense effort. When speaking to the Corinthians, St. Paul uses images from the world of sports to explain that the spiritual life requires continual exertion and struggle. St. Paul knew that the Greeks would understand these images since they hosted the original Olympics. In This Article...Raise the Bar During LentGo Against the Culture: Deny Yourself!Self-Mastery is Training for Freedom Raise the Bar During Lent "Do you not know that in a race all the runners compete, but only one...

ROME, NOV. 23, 2004 (Zenit.org).- Answered by Father Edward McNamara, professor of liturgy at the Regina Apostolorum Pontifical University. Q: What is the official teaching of the Church on using taped music at Mass? We just attended a funeral today and two songs were played over the loud speaker that were professional recordings. Each of these had a Christian message. Another song was pre-recorded onto a tape and was sung by a relative. Is there any official document that has guidelines that would help with this situation? -- C.Y., Murdock, Minnesota A: There are few universal norms which explicitly forbid...

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A Lebanese has been the victim of a scam orchestrated by a Syrian and a Nigerian who made him believe they could multiply his $50,000 four times after they hypnotized him, judicial sources said Wednesday. The victim, identified by the sources only as Jihad, woke up to discover his “pocket emptied.” He rushed to the Judicial Palace to file a complaint, according to which Internal Security Forces personnel arrested the Syrian national but were unable to locate the Nigerian. Investigations showed that the Syrian, identified as Jamal, was a professional conman. He had been previously arrested along with his Nigerian...

Click on the link on the article Somebody's Praying Me Through" at the top of the Bush Country home page at http://www.bushcountry.org. It is one of the most moving songs I have EVER heard! A REAL tear jerker!