Msg Base:  AREA 3  - ASK FATHER (AMDG)
  Msg No: 214.  Wed 12-23-92 14:55  (NO KILL)
    From: Father Mateo
      To: Andy Dusablon
 Subject: Peace be with you!

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³ Padre, How can someone pull themselves out of slump...ie: loss of faith,
³ drinking oneself into an early grave, watching a marriage turn into a
³ burdonsome relationship, and losing hope of ever being a truly happy
³ person?
ÀÄ[AD=>FM]
 
Dear Andy,
 
Prayer is a great gift, with prayer we can come to know what will
make us truly happy.  Pray, and pray some more.
 
From The Liturgy of The Hours, 12-23-92:
 
                          Psalm 103
 
        Ant. 1   Bless the Lord, my soul; never forget all he has
                 done for you.
 
                 Praise for God's tender compassion
 
        In the tender compasion of our God, the dawn from on high
        shall break upon us (see Luke 1:78)
 
                My soul, give thanks to the Lord,
                all my being, bless his holy name.
                My soul, give thanks to the Lord
                and never forget all his blessings.
 
                It is he who forgives all your guilt,
                who heals every one of your ills,
                who redeems your life from the grave,
                who crowns you with love and compassion,
                who fills your life with good things,
                renewing your youth like an eagle's.
 
                The Lord does deeds of justice,
                gives judgment for all who are oppressed.
                He made know his ways to Moses
                and his deeds to Israel's sons.
 
                Bless the Lord, my soul; never forget all
                he has done for you.
 
       Ant. 1   Bless the Lord, my soul; never forget all he has
                done for you.
 
Please know that I will be keeping you in my prayers.  Andy, look
around for someone or some organization (eg. AA) that can help you.
 
        May the special blessing of this season bring you peace,
 
                                        Father Mateo
 
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