January 2nd, 2010

Thanks to all those who have taken the time to visit my blog, and have then passed it along to those they care about.  Working together, we can change the world through prayer!

A few administrative updates:
1) It was brought to my attention that the Comments function has a few "bugs" in it.  This has been resolved.  Please feel free to leave as many comments as you would like!
2) It was also brought to my attention that after completing the Contact form (to submit a prayer request), users were unable to return to the blog site.  This, too, has been corrected.  Now, upon completing a prayer request, you will be returned to the homepage of this site.  I will then send an email, confirming that your request has been received, and informing you of the date your intentions will be honored.

Thanks for letting me know about these programming issues.  I appreciate your taking the time to help me improve this site.

Today, the second day of the new year, is also the feast of Saint Basil the Great (329-379).  Saint Basil worked tirelessly to care for the poor and needy, embracing his own poverty as sacrifice to those around him.  He said: “The bread which you do not use is the bread of the hungry; the garment hanging in your wardrobe is the garment of him who is naked; the shoes that you do not wear are the shoes of the one who is barefoot; the money that you keep locked away is the money of the poor; the acts of charity that you do not perform are so many injustices that you commit.”

Today we remember those who are poor, hungry, homeless, ill, and lonely, and pray that we may look to Saint Basil as a model of charity and giving.


Day 2 of 365
Prayer Intention: Those in need