We have been contacted by our friends and Companions in Canada, seeking the prayers and intercessions of all British friends of the Heralds of the Gospel, for Bro. Claudio Imperatrice, who is seriously ill. Bro. Claudio is greatly loved in Canada, having been instrumental in the foundation of the Heralds in that country. Below are two excerpts from e-mails received:
From our Canadian Companions:
Salve Maria!
Some time ago we were told that a Brother of the Heralds of the Gospel, Br. Claudio Imperatrice , one of the first brothers to come to Canada from Brazil, was diagnosed with cancer. .... This brother was very instrumental in the foundation of the Heralds here in Canada. There was nothing he wouldn't do to advance the cause of Our Lady here in this land. The Heralds are here today because of the determination of this man.
We are asking all companions to begin a novena to Our LADYstarting today and ending on the feast of the Nativity asking Her to restore his health..
Please feel free to include anyone who may not be on this email to join in this novena.
Thanking you in advance and in union of prayers
Excerpt from Bro. Claudio's e-mail to the Canadian Companions:
Before, during and immediately after the operation on May 27th my state was very critical and I only survived due to Masses offered and prayers said on my behalf. I can call it a miracle! ...
Besides the tumor in the intestines, it was discovered that I had metathesis in the liver and left lung that now are producing visible symptoms and signs. ... Since the operation, I have lost a considerable amount of weight, but now keeping a steady level. My skin, because of the liver turned yellowish and I went through a series of discomforts, but not pain.
... right now, I am not in a critical but in a very serious level which can either return to red alert or go down to a serious or very cautious depending how I respond. ..
In plain words, I am engaged in a total war. If, first and more important of all, I keep fighting not allowing lose confidence and full determination to go to the very end, than I win. Here comes the supernatural aspect of the struggle where prayers comes to place, thanks to Our Lady they are coming from all sides especially Monsenhor Joao Cla who constantly enquires about my situation.
Yes, do ask the Companions to pray on my behalf.
Again, thank you for your e-mail.
May Our Blessed Virgin Mary through the intercession of our Holy Founders grant you all choicest graces,
In Iesu et Maria, Claudio
PRAYER TO OUR LADY OF PERPETUAL HELP
Mother of Perpetual Help,
you have been blessed and favored by God.
You became not only the Mother of the
Redeemer,
but Mother of the redeemed as well.
We come to you today as your loving children.
Watch over (...) and take care of (him).
As you held the child Jesus in your loving arms,
so take (him)in your arms.
Be a mother ready at every moment to help (him).
For God who is mighty has done great things for you,
and God's mercy is from age to age on those who love God.
Intercede for (him), dear Mother,
in obtaining (his recovery) if it be your Son's Holy Will,
pardon for (his) sins,
love for Jesus,
final perseverance,
and the grace always to call upon you,
Mother of Perpetual Help
AMEN.
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