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BBBCanada
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| Posted 2/20/2003 6:50 AM (GMT -6) |   | This guy has interviewed Greg on the radio and he is located in Ann Arbor where Miss. E is now presently located. It was his radio station that I referred Miss. E to listen to. I ask for your prayers for this brother. This is from Dave Armstrong of Biblical Evidence for Catholicism at http://www.biblicalcatholic.com
URGENT PRAYER REQUEST FOR AL KRESTA
Al Kresta is a Catholic talk show host and author of Why Do Catholics Genuflect? His "reversion" story was the last one in the book Surprised by Truth. He hosted a very influential talk show (Talk From the Heart) on the Protestant station WMUZ in the Detroit area, for ten years. I've known him for over 20 years, and he used to be my pastor in the late 1980's. We're godparents to his third child.
Al was hospitalized a few days ago with severe back and leg pain. A terrible "flesh-eating bacteria" was discovered, and part of one of his legs had to be amputated. He is fighting for his life, and was given Last Rites. My wife and I (and many others) went to bed a few nights ago thinking that he probably wouldn't make it till morning.
But alas, thousands of people have been praying, and -- as of Thursday, February 20th -- he is responding to treatment and has opened his eyes a few times. His condition is still critical, but it appears that the prayers for him are having an effect. The good thing is that if he could make it through the very worst, maybe there is hope for his recovery. We were told today that if he can survive the next three days, that the worst will be over, and his outlook will be much better.
Please take time today and the next few days to pray for Al and his family. He has a wonderful wife, Sally, and five children; the youngest being only a year old. He has taught and edified many thousands of people, Protestant and Catholic and Orthodox, through his radio outreach. He's also been active in the pro-life and ecumenical movements for many years. This may be an instance where the power of prayer for a rather remarkable recovery can be manifest, Lord willing.
Brandon
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trosie
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| Posted 2/20/2003 10:18 AM (GMT -6) | | Brandon, I will be praying!
Thank you for informing us.
trosie
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Empiress
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| Posted 2/21/2003 3:13 AM (GMT -6) | | Prayers ascending, thanks for bringing this to our attention.
~E
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BBBCanada
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| Posted 2/21/2003 5:04 AM (GMT -6) | | Thanks. I have been praying too. Al means a lot to me.
Brandon
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Springs
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| Posted 2/21/2003 5:14 AM (GMT -6) | | I'm praying for him and his family, and for you too.
blessings,
Springs
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selah
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| Posted 2/21/2003 5:22 AM (GMT -6) | | Me too.
love
selah
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BBBCanada
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| Posted 3/1/2003 7:59 AM (GMT -6) | | EVERYONE! Halle-julie!  Good news! God is healing Al! Thank you all for your prayers for my Catholic brother, but please continue. Please read the report!
www.avemariaradio.net/news.htm
Brandon
"And don't say it's love that broke your heart when you trusted someone. Cause love's the victim, not the crime."--Jody McBrayer, Love Can Break Your Fall www.jodymcbrayer.com | | Back to Top | | |
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