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A HEARTY AND PRAYERFUL SOLDIER SEND-OFF
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Posted on 06/07/2002 9:42:11 AM PDT by MarMema
Supreme Leader of the Heavenly Host, we implore thee that by thy prayers thou wilt encircle us, unworthy as we are, with the protection of the wings of thy immaterial glory, and guard us who fall down before thee and fervently cry: Deliver us from dangers, for thou art the commander of the Powers above.
Our very own Stavka2 is leaving shortly for a military mission and will be gone for many months.
Please leave your prayers and best wishes here for him.
Please continue to pray for Stavka2, and ask your parish to do so as well, for about the next six months.
He will not be in a nice place and his rank would make him a very popular captive for the jihadists.
Let's make sure he comes back to us safe and sound!
TOPICS: General Discusssion
KEYWORDS: orthodoxchristian
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Here is a great reason to keep that candle stand busy!!
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posted on
06/07/2002 9:42:12 AM PDT
by
MarMema
To: wordsmith,katnip,formerlib,ninachka,one_particular_harbour, don-o,the-reader-david,wildandcrazyru
prayer request ping
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posted on
06/07/2002 9:51:14 AM PDT
by
MarMema
To: crazykatz,honoraryserb,serb5150,rippin,newberger,MK,truth's baby girl
prayer request ping
PLEASE POST YOUR REPLIES HERE TO STAVKA2
Thanks!
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posted on
06/07/2002 9:56:01 AM PDT
by
MarMema
To: Serge,newberger,formerlib
Prayer request ping.
Formerlib, please add anyone I missed?
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posted on
06/07/2002 9:58:29 AM PDT
by
MarMema
To: siobhan,history_matters,arrogant_bustard,father_elijah,repubmom,black_elk,gophack
Christian brethren ping!
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posted on
06/07/2002 10:06:39 AM PDT
by
MarMema
To: MarMema
I didn't even know he was in the military. Which branch? He will be included in the Bustard family prayers in any case.
To: Stavka2;MarMema
Stavka2, may St. Michael the Archangel be with you.
Thank you for protecting us.
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posted on
06/07/2002 10:09:33 AM PDT
by
katnip
To: stavka2
"O Holy Master, Almighty Father and Pre-Eternal God, Who alone made and directs all things; Who rise up quickly against the evil of the impious ones; Who, by Providence, teach Thy people preservation of Justice and the obliteration of the sword on earth; Who condescend to raise up military columns to help the people: O God, Who commanded the Forerunner John to say to the soldiers coming to him in the desert, 'Do not intimidate anyone... and be content with your wages':
We entreat Thee with compunction, that Thou gavest Thy child David the power to defeat Goliath, and as Thou didst condescend, through Judas Maccabeus, to seize victory from the arrogant pagans who would not call on Thy Name; so too, grant protection in righteousness and truth to these Thy servants against the enemies rising against them, and by Thy heavenly loving-kindness, strength and might for the preservation of faith and truth.
Condescend, out of Thy mercy, O Master, to grant them the fear of Thee, together with humility, obedience and good endurance; that they kill no one unrighteously, but rather preserve all righteousness and truth; that they may fear Thee and honor Justice; that they run in friendship to those who are scattered, extending thy love to those near them, serving the elderly with justice; and that their ranks fulfill all things righteously;
For thou art our God, and to Thee do we ascribe glory; to the Father, and to the Son, and to the Holy Spirit, now and ever, and unto ages of ages. Amen."
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posted on
06/07/2002 10:14:03 AM PDT
by
MarMema
To: crazykatz; JosephW; lambo; MarMema; MoJoWork_n; newberger; Petronski; The_Reader_David...
Additional pings, as requested.
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posted on
06/07/2002 10:35:11 AM PDT
by
FormerLib
To: Stavka2; MarMema
Lord Jesus, You traveled with the two disciples after the resurrection and set their hearts on fire with Your grace. Travel also with your servant and gladden his heart with Your presence. We know, Lord, that we are all pilgrims on this earth, seeking the citizenship which is in heaven. During your servant's journey, surround him with Your holy angels and keep him safe from seen and unseen dangers. Grant that he may carry out his plans and fulfill his expectations according to Your will. Help him to see the beauty of creation and to comprehend the wonder of Your truth in all things. For You are the way, the truth and the life, and to You we give thanks, praise and glory forever. Amen
To: alexandre
ping
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posted on
06/07/2002 11:15:17 AM PDT
by
MarMema
To: MarMema
Bump.
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posted on
06/07/2002 1:02:27 PM PDT
by
katnip
To: MarMema
Is his Christian name Stavka? I am not familiar with that saint.
Thanks to whoever pinged. We do intercessions at morning prayer; 6:45 am Eastern
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posted on
06/07/2002 3:08:23 PM PDT
by
don-o
To: spar
Come wish our friend the best!!!
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posted on
06/07/2002 3:12:07 PM PDT
by
MarMema
To: snow bunny
military ping request. Much thanks!!
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posted on
06/07/2002 3:12:58 PM PDT
by
MarMema
To: don-o
No his freeper name is Stavka. :-)
Thanks for keeping him in your prayers!
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posted on
06/07/2002 3:15:00 PM PDT
by
MarMema
To: Stavka2; MarMema
May God bless you, Stavka2, and bring you back safe!
I will be in a Serbian Orthodox church on Sunday, and will light a candle.
To: MarMema;Stavka
Prayers for Stavka and thank you Stavka for serving our country. You are one of the reasons I am safe and living in a land of freedom and liberty. God bless and be with you each step of the way and keep you safe always.
To: MarMema;Victoria Delsoul;SAMWolf;4TheFlag;whoever;WVNan;MistyCA;
Prayers for Stavka.
To: MarMema;68-69TonkinGulfYatchClub;Angelique;Aquamarine;Lodwick
Prayers for this soldier and our troops.
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