Personally knowing the power of prayer and facing yet
another deadly health challenge poignantly described at http://csn.cancer.org/node/289551, Robert asked his uncle, Monsignor Bill, who knew of Matt
Talbot, to write a prayer for him. This is that prayer:
Venerable Matt Talbot, you
sobered up through a simple daily program of complete reliance on God after
pledging yourself to live without alcohol. You did this with the encouragement
and guidance of two spiritual directors. You lived your Catholic faith after
the example of Mary our mother and her beloved Son\, Jesus our Savior. You
began each day with Mass and Holy Communion. You prayed and fasted
constantly. You gave what little you possessed or earned through your hard work
to the poor.
We come to you, Dear Matt, on
behalf of our beloved Robert who has suffered so much since his fall. We are
asking you to intercede for a miracle of healing for Robert from the cancer that
threatens to take his life. Please go to Jesus and Mary and plead with them for
this great favor. We will be grateful to you for all our lives.
Conclude with 3 our Fathers, 3
Hail Mary’s and conclude with: O Sacred Heart of Jesus, we place our trust in
you. Immaculate Heart of Mary we hope in you. Venerable, Matt Talbot, please
hear our prayers. AmenAmen