Trains again

I have been hearing trains like crazy today, and have been praying. (If you don't know my story go to https://sites.google.com/site/divinemercyforlostsouls/.

Then I heard a very loud shot like a gun going off. Now, that is unusual where I live, so I am hoping it was just a warning shot for me to post two new prayer requests I got for suicidal people. Please pray for Nathan and Barbara. Thank you.

More train whistles

Virginia would like to be added to the list of "offline" prayer warriors. She wrote:

"I read your story on spiritdaily and wanted to share with you a
similar experience.   A few months ago in early December,  I also had an
experience of tuning into the train whistles, here in Steubenville. 
There are actual trains here, but I live 1 1/2 miles from the tracks and
don't pay too much attention to them.   However, on a few days  in
December, the whistles sounded fairly close as I tuned in more intently.
There seemed to be an "urgency" to the alarming train whistles and  the
idea occurred to me that someone was trying to commit suicide and needed
prayer.   This went on throughout a few days in December and also in
January and I shared the train whistle experience with a few friends.  I
was certainly surprised when I read of your similar experience and it was
around the same time.  Honestly, this experience is not really new and has
been happening for many years in other ways, not necessarily with the
trains.  I have worked as a behavioral health nurse and in that capacity
deal with severely depressed and suicidal people regularly.  There have
been many times when I felt a calling to pray for someone who was in
anguish.
Reading your story has inspired me and confirmed my own and I would like
to be a part of your ministry.   Thank you for your work on behalf of lost
souls."

I was so amazed that someone else had the same experience with the trains as I did. To me, this is a confirmation that this ministry is from God (not that I had any doubts, but someone else might).

Prayer request

Please pray for Jennie who committed suicide on Sept. 10, 2010. The person requesting the prayers said that Jennie struggled with depression most of her adult life and was working on her Master's degree and was beginning her student teaching. How traumatic that must have been for her students.

urgent prayer request

I got this urgent prayer request last night. If someone wants to "adopt" Michelle to cover with prayer every day, that would be great. (I have  names of deceased to post but do not want to overwhelm you, so I will do it gradually over the next few days.)

"My niece Michelle - age 25 - has tried to kill herself three times since 12/10/10.  She's currently in the hospital for the 3rd time and I'm praying that this time they keepher as long as is needed and that when she is released it is with proper follow-up treatment that will enable her to cope with life and be able to move forward.  She does not have medical insurance so I'm not sure if this is just how the mental health system works (or from what I've seen so far doesn't work).  I'd also like to ask for prayers for my sister who has found her each time and is under tremendous emotional stress and exacerbated physical problems as a result."

Did you know that St. Elizabeth Ann Seton contemplated suicide as a teenager? There is hope!!!!

Prayer request from a distraught mom

Here is one of the prayer requests I received tonight:

"Please can you pray for the soul of my 18 year old son Adrian who committed suicide on 11th October - feast of the Motherhood of Our Lady.  He had been jilted by a girl.  We had no warning.  He went off to the woods near our house and was found two days later.

Despite the great number of Masses that have already been said for him, I still worry desperately for his soul.  My husband and I have been begging Heaven for consolation - some sign that he is safe - but as yet, nothing.  At the moment I am feeling completely destroyed.  I have turned to Padre Pio in this crisis.

This may be of interest to others in the same position... Adrian had a very poor sense of smell.  I have found out that this can be an early warning sign of serious mental illness, for example schizophrenia.  We didn't find this out until after his death.

Thank you for your prayers.  We will remember you in ours."

Urgent prayer request

I just got this urgent prayer request:

"I have asked for prayers for my daughter Heather who tried to kill herself
about 2 weeks past. Her blood acholol level at that time was 3xs the legal
limit. Just spoke to her this evening and she again mentions sucide; told me if
you don't hear from me again remember I love you. I believe
she is drinking; cries she's depressed/no insurance/but refuses to call
hospital & tell them she talks about sucide & is depressed; won't call a sucide
hot line/or go to AA Please pray for her Perhaps our prayers will infuse her
w/the desire to live and seek help. Thank you"

I invoked the help of St. Anthony, saint of miracles and lost souls, for her. I still have his first class relic on loan. If anyone wants a relic card of him (3rd class relic) to pray with, let me know.

Books on Purgatory

Last night I added a list of books about Purgatory to our website. This list came from the library of books the priest at our church has regarding Purgatory. This priest is very devoted to praying for the Holy Souls and has a Purgatory Society which meets weekly for Mass and Rosary, etc. and a Purgatory Sodality which meets once a month. His collection of books is always available for borrowing.
You can see the list on this page. https://sites.google.com/site/divinemercyforlostsouls/books-about-purgatory
I also changed the background at the site. I'm still learning....
Feel free to contact me with any additions you think I should make to this list.