So, once upon a time here on VS, we had "prayer-pals" or prayer partners. Since that time, many of the members (though not all) have moved on from VS to bigger and better places: many have entered their respective convents, monasteries, seminaries, hermitages, and some have already been ordained or have gotten married. Anyway, I was remembering this the other day, and praying about the fact that VS should not only be a place where we can find information on our respective vocations and hear vocations news from around the world, but we should be a center of prayer, carrying one another to the heart of Jesus, sincerely interceding for one another.

I know many of you, like me, carry the people of VS in your prayers, especially when they request special prayer intentions. I know that others have gotten to know people and carry them especially in prayer. However, I've been thinking that maybe we should try to reestablish some of these more intimate prayer relationships, especially for those who have very little support in their discernment. Even if you already have one person or a few people (as I do) that you're praying for, join us if you'd like (you can never have too many people praying for you, right??) I know in the times I have really struggled, my greatest consolation was that there were always people praying for me, even when I couldn't pray for myself.

So! Here is the link to the old thread but, as many of these members have gone, I though we should begin in this new thread. Before, it worked best just to assign randomly as people showed interest. So, if you are interested at all, sign up below. If you have a special request, clear it with that person and then post the partnership below.

Happy Prayers!

In the hearts of Jesus and Mary,
Lauren

I'm interested...I would love a Prayer Pal...

I think that is wonderful!!!!! I would love to be invovled.....

Pax ex Bonum,
Bro. Ed

Sign me up

I WANT A PRAYER PAL!!!

I seconded that!

I'm third .

Me...fourth?

Fifth.

Sixth.

Ditto!

Yes!!! I need all the help I can get....

I think this would be a great idea. I seventh this. Is there a nun or Sister emoticon, BTW? I didn't see one, but maybe my eyes just deceived me.

I'd like to be a part of this too

Count me in, too.

I haven't really talked that much on the VS, but I would still like one. 'S that cool? How do we get assigned a prayer pal?

Me... 15th? I would like a prayer pal too

Any guys discerning with Cistercians?

I'm so glad that you guys want to take part. Good idea, Holy Spirit!

Anyway, I'll probably assign them randomly when I get a chance later this afternoon, and then as time goes on, we can assign people as they come in pairs.

And, I have never seen a nun smiley, although I think people have asked about getting one in the past.... you should ask d.ust (or even one of the moderators, because d.ust's pm box tends to get full quickly) (also, if you are going to pm d.ust, take out the period... its all one word, but it has word triggers when you write it on the forum- see: dust)
God bless you all!!!
In Jesus and Mary,
Lauren

I guess Brother Ed broke the ice, I guess it is OK for us religious to join as prayer partners.
Sign me up.

I'd be interested in a prayer pal as well.

wanna be mine?

I would like to share with you all the song that I had sung at my Perpetual Promises. I have my choir sing this at least every other month. (I am a full time Music Director at a wonderful Parish in Upstate NY).

This song is very moving and uplifting. Here are the words, just read them. I played it last night for all of you.

I Surrender All

vs.1 - All to Jesus, I surrender, all to him I freely give. I will ever love and trust Him, in His presence daily live.

vs.2 - All to Jesus, I surrender, Humbly at His feet I bow. Worldly pleasures all forsaken, Take me Jesus, take me now.

vs.3 - All to Jesus, I surrender, Make me Saviour, wholly Thine.Let me feel the Holy Spirit, Truly know that Thou art mine.

vs. 4 - All to Jesus, I surrender, Lord, I give myself to Thee. Fill me with Thy love and power, Let Thy blessing fall on me.

Refrain - I surrender all, I surrender all, All to thee, my blessed Saviour, I surrender all.

My love and prayers to all of you... Lets keep praying....
Pax et Bonum,
Bro. Ed

So here's the list thus far... I just kind of paired them randomly. How does it look???

Caramelonion - puellapaschalis

Brother ed - EricTheRed

phivan - SisterAli

HisChildForever - Deus_te_Amat

Amor vincit omnia - passerby

DominicanPhilosophy- Maria Faustina

Lisieux Flower - littlesister

aalpha1989 - the_rev

TotusTuusMaria - Sister Rose Therese



ps- the next person to sign up gets me... you lucky person you!!!

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So here's the list thus far... I just kind of paired them randomly.

Please add EWIE,

begging your prayers,
offering mine.

Thank you.

I WOULD LOVE TO TAKE PART!

SIGN ME UP!

Count me in, I think this is a great idea

This is awesome, thank you!

Can I have a prayer pal?

Praised be Jesus Christ! And the Holy Spirit!
What a great idea...I would love a prayer pal!
(Great idea, Lauren!)

Okay, I'll try to get the list together and up tomorrow.
Sorry all for the delay!!! My life has been crazy busy that I can just stop in and read one or two and then bounce.
God Bless you all!
Lauren

I would love to have a prayer pal, too!