Monday, February 28, 2011

Victims of the Quake

When the article was first published at stuff.co.nz., it was stated that Jewel was a native of Cebu City. So I wrote the author, Mr. Greer McDonald of Fairfax Digital to correct the issue and he immediately did. He was also courteous in asking if any of the members of the family would like to add more about Jewel's details.

Click below to view the revised article

http://www.stuff.co.nz/national/christchurch-earthquake/quake-victims/4700319/Jewel-Francisco

Sunday, February 27, 2011

OUR PRAYER




Dear Lord,
Hear me in my plea. I ask You, if it be Your Will, for the quick and safe return of JEWEL to her loved ones.
If it not be Your Will at this time, Lord, then I ask for the graces necessary for Jewel's loved ones to be able to carry this cross. Even though it may seem like the darkest of times, let them know that the light of Your Love shines ever so brightly upon them and that You have wrapped them in the mantle of Your most generous and Sacred Heart.
Please, Lord, as a new day dawns without Jewel, let them know that as they take each difficult step forward, You are right there by their side. When they falter, let them know that it is You who pick up their cross & enable them to carry on. May they never doubt Your immense love of them, & may they find the peace & joy that comes from loving You.
Amen.

*Prayer written with the aid of the Holy Spirit by Kelly Jolkowski