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Posted 2019-01-28T17:57:00Z

Praying for Speedy and Visible Lung Recovery

Thank you for all your prayers for Michael. 

Michael especially needs our prayers right now because doctors have told us he is running out of time. While he has overcome many challenges in the last 2 months, his damaged lungs have shown no significant improvement. Michael is still heavily dependent on ECMO. This form of life support cannot sustain him long-term. These next few days are particularly critical. We must see swift and significant improvement in Michael’s lung function.

We place all our trust in God and continue to pray for a miraculous healing. 

We pray for the intercession of St. Bernardine of Siena, patron saint of respiratory illnesses:

St. Bernardine of Siena, you were healed of respiratory illness and preached the love and mercy of God everywhere you went.

I come to you now seeking your prayers for Michael and all who suffer with respiratory illnesses.  

Plead their cases in unison with Mary, the Mother of God, and seek healing for them if that is God’s holy will.

Pray, dear saint, that they suffer with joy, persevere with hope, and that they join their afflictions with Jesus’ for the salvation of souls.

I ask your intercession on their behalf in Jesus’ holy Name.   Amen

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Comments (33)

  • Marybeth Carroll
    Marybeth Carroll

    Heavenly Father, Jesus, please have mercy on Michael and I ask you to please heal his lungs now. Please improve his lung function and restore 100% of his lung capacity. I surrender now and I ask this prayer in Your Mighty Name Jesus, Amen.

    7 years ago · Reply
  • Jack Reetz
    Jack Reetz

    Keep fighting Mike, I’m sending all the positive energy that I have ❤️🙏💪

    7 years ago · Reply
  • Catherine and Keith Zub
    Catherine and Keith Zub

    Praying with all our hearts and minds, Michael and family. Will light a candle for you today, you'll be in the prayers for healing on Wednesday morning. We join together with everyone in this community and pray for a swift and full reversal of this horrible attack on your body. Love and prayers, the Zubs.

    7 years ago · Reply
  • Marion Conceicao
    Marion Conceicao

    I am praying harder than ever❣️

    7 years ago · Reply
  • Jordan Grant
    Jordan Grant

    Praying for Michael! Keep fighting ♥️

    7 years ago · Reply
  • Tracy Sullivan Hollis
    Tracy Sullivan Hollis

    Our prayers for Michael are as strong as ever! 🙏🏻🙏🏻

    7 years ago · Reply
  • Br. Joseph
    Br. Joseph

    We are all praying for you at the Abbey and I hope that Michael and you all realize the love and care that is being poured your way. Br. Joseph

    7 years ago · Reply
  • Joan McCabe
    Joan McCabe

    On my knees praying to our Lord to heal Michael's lungs. Amen.

    7 years ago · Reply
  • Lucy Niemann French
    Lucy Niemann French

    Dear Lord, I humbly beg that You stream your white healing light into Michael's precious and vulnerable lungs. Through the intercession of St. Bernardine of Siena may his respiratory function be restored and revived by your Holy Word and be visible to his Doctors. In Jesus' name we pray that accompanied by the intercession of His Most Holy Mother Mary, may God's merciful will prevail against the ravages of Michael's illness.....Jesus we trust in You . Amen

    7 years ago · Reply
  • Marge Oliveri
    Marge Oliveri

    Praying with you! Lord, please through your great Divine Mercy - hear and answer all these prayers for Michael... St. Bernardine of Siena, you were healed of respiratory illness and preached the love and mercy of God everywhere you went. I come to you now seeking your prayers for Michael and all who suffer with respiratory illnesses. Plead their cases in unison with Mary, the Mother of God, and seek healing for them if that is God’s holy will. Pray, dear saint, that they suffer with joy, persevere with hope, and that they join their afflictions with Jesus’ for the salvation of souls. I ask your intercession on their behalf in Jesus’ holy Name. Amen

    7 years ago · Reply
  • Lucy Niemann French
    Lucy Niemann French

    “Pray, hope, and don't worry. Worry is useless. God is merciful and will hear your prayer.” ― Padre Pio

    7 years ago · Reply
  • Jane Jones
    Jane Jones

    O Mary conceived without sin please pray for Michael O Mary conceived without sin please pray for Michael O Mary conceived without sin please pray for Michael REMEMBER, O most gracious Virgin Mary, that never was it known that anyone who fled to thy protection, implored thy help, or sought thy intercession was left unaided. Inspired with this confidence, I fly to thee, O Virgin of virgins, my Mother; to thee do I come; before thee I stand, sinful and sorrowful. O Mother of the Word Incarnate, despise not my petitions, but in thy mercy hear and answer me. Amen. St. Bernardine of Siena, please pray for us. St. Bernardine of Siena, please pray for us. St. Bernardine of Siena, please pray for us.

    7 years ago · Reply
  • Georgie Wynn
    Georgie Wynn

    Praying for a recovery like no other, please God give us a miracle.

    7 years ago · Reply
  • Paula Berberian
    Paula Berberian

    We are praying for a miracle - God please protect and heal Michael's lungs...Please!

    7 years ago · Reply
  • Richard Hall
    Richard Hall

    I say a Rosary daily for Michael’s recovery. Thank you, Sarah, for the information about Saint Bernardine of Siena. God be with you all. Richard Hall

    7 years ago · Reply
  • Cris Kalivad
    Cris Kalivad

    Dear Meads Family, I have never met Michael but he attends the University of Wisconsin with my son and they are in the same fraternity. Please know our whole family is holding Michael up in prayer every day. We have shared it with the fraternity and they are praying as well. We strongly believe in the power of prayer and have seen medical miracles in our own family. To that end, we will faithfully be praying for Michael.

    7 years ago · Reply
  • Mary g
    Mary g

    The Greene family is praying daily for Michael’s recovery.

    7 years ago · Reply
  • Lorraine Walsh
    Lorraine Walsh

    We are praying with you all for full,rapid lung health and healing🙏🙏 The Walsh Family

    7 years ago · Reply
  • Tim Kerans
    Tim Kerans

    Praying with all my heart to St. Bernardine of Siena and Almighty God to restore health and strength to Michael's lungs 🙏

    7 years ago · Reply
  • Caroline Bochman
    Caroline Bochman

    I am praying for you Michael.

    7 years ago · Reply
  • Mary Aaskov
    Mary Aaskov

    Love and prayers from all the Aaskovs and Whitneys.

    7 years ago · Reply
  • Linda Brodeur
    Linda Brodeur

    Praying with you all. As is the entire BG family! Linda Brodeur

    7 years ago · Reply
  • Jacqueline Doyle
    Jacqueline Doyle

    Very specific prayers for Michael’s lungs being said. Our God is breathing his Power, Grace, and Love into him at this very moment.

    7 years ago · Reply
  • Cheryl Huntley
    Cheryl Huntley

    We gather in our earthly bodies praying for your mercy and the command of Michael's lungs to heal. You tell us to just breathe and your goodness will abide. We thank you for never leaving us. AMEN.

    7 years ago · Reply
  • Tim Wholey
    Tim Wholey

    The Wholey's are all praying that God's love and healing intervenes immediately and continually for Michael to recover his lungs and overall strength....Tim, Cait/Pete, Ryan, Erin/Ryan...

    7 years ago · Reply
  • cathie anastas
    cathie anastas

    Ezekiel 37:5 Thus says the Lord God to these bones: Behold, I will cause breath to enter you, and you shall live.

    7 years ago · Reply
  • Lisa Varano
    Lisa Varano

    Continued Holy Prayers for Dear Micheal. May Blessed Mother and St Bernadine help him.

    7 years ago · Reply
  • Susan Quinn
    Susan Quinn

    Dear Meads Family, I haven't had the privilege of meeting Michael, but my son (Charlie Quinn) is in his fraternity pledge class at the University of Wisconsin-Madison. There are a lot of us in Minnesota praying for Michael and your family. Continued prayers for healing for Michael. Love, Quinn Family

    7 years ago · Reply
  • Dimi Zelden
    Dimi Zelden

    extra prayers from our family to yours. Breath of God, fall upon him and heal him in only a way that you can....

    7 years ago · Reply
  • Elizabeth Carey
    Elizabeth Carey

    Praying for Michael as he continues to fight to heal his lungs and grow stronger. Constant thoughts and prayers are with Michael and the entire Meads Family. - The Carey Family

    7 years ago · Reply
  • Sarah Creel
    Sarah Creel

    Continuing to pray with all of my heart. -Sarah Aaskov

    7 years ago · Reply
  • Jennifer Shannon
    Jennifer Shannon

    Dear Crouch and Meads family I just learned of Michaels situation and I am heartbroken and sadden. I can’t stop thinking about your beautiful Michael and pray with all my heart that he continues to fight the fight I have so many memories of Michael and valor at the beach. I pray that God will continue to help Michael heal. I am thinking of all of you during this very difficult time. Sending hope and faith that Michael can pull through you have lots of people including myself who are digging deep and asking for God’s will to answer all of your prayers Love to you all Jennifer

    7 years ago · Reply
  • Katherine Bhana
    Katherine Bhana

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    2 years ago · Reply