Day of Prayer and Fasting

Today, the Columban community was called together in a special day of prayer and fasting for Fr. Mick Sinnott. We met with our priest coworkers in the chapel "San Columbano" for adoration of the Blessed Sacrament. It was a special time and we hope that Fr. Sinnott can feel the presence of God wherever he is, and also that he can feel the presence of his friends around the world who are praying for his safety. For those of you interested in joining us, we've printed a prayer below that you can say at home. The original is in Spanish, and an English version follows.

Oración para la liberación del padre Michael Sinnott (Ministerio de Campo del colegio San Columbano - Ciudad de Pagadian) En tiempos de sombras y preocupaciones, te pedimos, Señor, que mantengas al Padre Mick Sinnott libre de daños. Guíalo en cada minuto de su camino y en cada minuto de su viaje. Que en la luz de la mañana, oh Dios, pueda tener siempre una visión de tu imagen en lo profundo de su ser, que los hilos de la gloria se tejan en su conciencia. Que él vea el misterio del amor modelado en tu imagen, más profundo que el saber, más duradero que el tiempo. También oramos por los secuestradores. Despierta la semilla de tu bondad divina en sus corazones. Hazles comprender que el dolor que pueden causar al P. Mick es también un dolor que causan a la humanidad. Hazlos compasivo a las necesidades de P. Mick y que le den su pronta liberación. Te lo pedimos por Cristo nuestro Señor. Amén. Postdata: P. Michael Sinnott es un sacerdote Columbano de 79 años que fue secuestrado el Domingo, 11 de Octubre, 2009 en la Casa Columbana de Pagadian (Mindanao - Filipinas) por hombres armados cuando hacía su caminata por el jardín.

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Prayer for the liberation of Fr. Michael Sinnott In times of shadows and worries, we ask you Lord, that you keep Fr. Mick Sinnott free from harm. Guide him in every minute of his path and in every moment of his voyage. That in the light of day, oh God, he is always able to have a vision of your image in the deepest part of his being, that the threads of glory knit themselves in his conscience. That he sees the mystery of love modeled in your image, deeper than knowing, more lasting than time. We also pray for the kidnappers. Wake up the seed of your divine kindness in their hearts. Help them to understand that the pain that they cause Fr. Mick is also pain that they cause humanity. Make them compassionate to the needs of Fr. Mick and may they quickly set him free. We ask this through Christ our Lord. Amen. Postdata: Fr. Michael Sinnot is a 79 year old Columban priest who was kidnapped by armed men on Sunday, October 11, 2009 from the Columban house in Pagadian (Mindanao - Philippinnes) while he was walking in the garden.