26 February 2023

Prayer request

 Today some of my brother Knights and I, along with some of our sisters from the Daughters of Isabella, hosted a coffee Sunday after the masses at St Cecilia's parish.  It went well.  In between the masses, our brothers and I were in the basement discussing various matters when we brought up St John  Chrysostom's famous saying that those who do not see Christ in the beggar at the church door have no hope of finding Him in the communion cup.  Not five minutes later, a homeless man came down into the basement and asked for some coffee.  We gave him a cup and some of our refreshments as well.  He and I spoke for a little bit.  His name is Robert, and, according to him, he suffers from schizophrenia.  He hears voices, but the medication he is on is helping.  He was once a welder, holding a steady job, until his condition rendered him unemployable.  He said he misses his job, and he came to Mass seeking communion and hoping God would help heal his mind.  He asked me to pray for him, and that request I am now passing on to you as well.  In your charity, please, storm heaven for Robert. 

1 comment:

Kathleen1031 said...

Heartbreaking. If you can, please get Robert a blessed St. Benedict medal to wear, and let's ask St. Benedict to pray for him as well? God bless Robert, it is a terrible burden to suffer such a malady. I will pray for him. Thank you for being kind to him.