For a friend's ordination, and other things

[beatitude]

I've just attended the ordination of a friend I've known for over a decade. He joined a religious order almost as soon as we graduated and he's the first of my friends to become a priest. It was such a grace and joy-filled day (and a very high-calorie one too!). Please pray for him as he continues on his journey, and for a young relative of his, to whom he gave First Holy Communion.

I met a woman at the ceremony who seemed to be in great need of some kind. Her name is Mary, and that's all I know about her. Please pray for her too.

Finally, I was able to go to confession after the Mass and it was extremely helpful to me. The priest asked me to pray for him. I will go one better and ask everyone here to pray for him as well.