A friend asks prayers for the family of Catholic writer/speaker Johnnette Benkovic:
+ Please storm heaven for the necessary graces. He had recently returned from a tour of duty in Iraq. Jesus, mercy.Dear G--,
Our son, Simon, was killed today in his truck in an accident. Please pray for us...please pray for us.
Johnnette
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My hearts go out to their family.
my "heart". wow.
May his soul, and those of all of the faithful departed, through the mercy of God, rest in peace.
Wow!! I can't even imagine. God bless Johnnette and her family, and may God have mercy on Simon.
Almighty Father, You know all too well the pain of the death of a Son. May Our Blessed Mother Mary recieve Simon as she onced recieved our Lord Jesus from the Cross and deliver him to our Savior.
Grant Lord that the soul of Simon, be immersed in the infinite Ocean of your Divine Mercy. God grant this in Jesus' name,
Amen
I pray at this hour the Divine Mercy Cahplet for your Son Simon.
I heard of this sad news on the EWTN radio broadcast of the morning mass. My most sincere condolences to the Benkovic family and friends. May the holy trinity and heavenly hosts envelop them and comfort them.