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Welcome to the Marian Shrine at Good News Ministries in Tampa. Entrust your prayers to Jesus through the loving partnership of Mary, our Blessed Mother. Use this video and the music in it as a background for your Christian meditations while you watch the candle burn down. (Scroll to the bottom of this page if you’d like to know what the various elements are in our shrine, and why.)
You may use the comments box at the bottom of this page to post prayer requests, which will be distributed to our world-wide Prayer Network.
To defeat evil, pray the following on the first three beads of the Rosary:
Hail Mary, full of grace, the Lord is with you.
Blessed are you among women, and blessed is the fruit of your womb, Jesus.
Holy Mary, Mother of God, Ark of the Covenant leading us to victory in battle,
I consecrate my life to you.
I consecrate my family to you.
I consecrate my friends and co-workers to you.
Help us become holy.
Pray for us sinners now and at the hour of our death.
Amen.
Pray the following after the Rosary:
To you, O Blessed Joseph, we have recourse in our affliction, and having implored the help of your most holy spouse, we now, with hearts filled with confidence, earnestly beg you to take us under your protection. Through that sacred bond of charity which united you to the Immaculate Virgin Mother of God, and by that fatherly love with which you embraced the Child Jesus, we humbly beg you to look graciously upon the beloved inheritance which Jesus Christ purchased by his blood, and to aid us in our necessities with your power and strength.
Defend, O most watchful guardian of the Holy Family, the chosen children of Jesus Christ. Keep from us, O most loving father, all blight of error and corruption. Aid us from on high, most valiant defender, in this conflict with the powers of darkness. And just as you once saved the Child Jesus from mortal danger, so now defend God’s Holy Church from the snares of the enemy and from all adversity. Shield us by your constant protection, so that, supported by your example and strengthened by your help, we may be able to live a virtuous life, die a happy death, and obtain everlasting bliss in heaven. Amen.
(composed by Pope Saint Leo XIII)
The songs “Hail Mary” and “Magnificat” used in this virtual Marian Shrine were written and performed by Elyse O’Kane from her CD “With All My Heart” (please visit elyseokanemusic.com); used by permission.
“Ave Maria”, Ave Verum”, Crucem Tuam”, “Psalm 98”, and “Restful Waters” were performed (and in some cases written) by Robert Metivier (please visit bobmetivier.bandcamp.com); used by permission.
The symbols on our shrine:
The bugle in our Marian Shrine was in our original logo. It symbolizes “proclaiming the Good News”. In the Book of Revelation, the trumpet blast is used to call together the believers, and a trumpet-like voice represents the voice of Jesus. Good News Ministries of Tampa Bay was founded in 1995 to teach Catholic believers to evangelize by imitating Christ and being his outreach of love and his voice inviting others to conversion and holiness. The bugle in our shrine was donated to us by our first chaplain, Father Edward Nichols; it had belonged to his grandfather when he fought for the freedom of slaves in the US Civil War.
The alabaster jar represents the gifts we give to Jesus. Mark 14:3-9 and Luke 7:36-50 show us the passion of a woman who anointed Jesus with perfume from her alabaster jar. The significance of this is written in the WordByte “Your Alabaster Jar of Love for Jesus“.
The roses in our Marian Shrine remind us of the power of meditating on the mysteries of the Christian faith while praying the Rosary as we unite our intercessions to the care of the Blessed Mother Mary.
The statue of Mary was donated for our Marian Shrine by Laura Rojas and made by artist Alicia Varela in Caracas, Venezuela. The artist named it “Virgin of Miracles”. According to Laura, Mary herself chose this particular image to represent her presence in our new office: “When I read your letter on the same morning that I received this statue, in which you mentioned that you wanted an image of the Virgin Mary, I immediately knew in my heart that she would be yours!” You can order a photo of this on a holy card, with “A Prayer to the Virgin of Miracles” on the back of it.
The white lily is recognized in scriptures for its beauty and fragrance. It’s often used to designate royal dignity, the beauty of wisdom, and spousal union. It’s easy to see why the lily has been attributed to Mary. Sometimes she is compared to the lily. Other times, she holds a lily in her hand or is depicted in a field of lilies. Early in the development of Good News Ministries of Tampa Bay, we smelled lilies, where none were visible, while praying the Rosary. See the fully story here.
The blue butterfly represents the new spiritual growth that we provide to countless people through the various works of Good News Ministries, as they are transformed by the power of the Holy Spirit.
The figurine of the child in the hand reminds us that we are God’s children and he holds us securely in the palm of his hand. It comes from Isaiah 49:16 (“I have engraved you on the palm of my hands”) and the interpretation of this in the popular song, “On Eagle’s Wings” (“And He will raise you up on eagle’s wings,/ Bear you on the breath of dawn,/ Make you to shine like the sun,/ And hold you in the palm of His hand”). This theme keeps us going when trials get difficult.
The wooden statue of Jesus holding a lamb comes from Jerusalem. GNM’s Executive Director, Terry Modica, brought it home from her 1998 pilgrimage, because it reminds us that Jesus takes tender care of us who are submissive lambs in his flock. It’s also an image of conversion: Shepherds tie the legs together on lambs that want to stray. Unable to go anywhere, these lambs are carried by the shepherds until they learn to recognize the shepherd’s voice and want to forever remain close.
A free PDF document of this is available for your own personal use.
How to Win Victories in Spiritual Warfare
Knowing God’s Will and Doing it Well
Lessons from the Blessed Mother
Daily Prayers with the Saints
Pray for eternal salvation of Emilia Correia, Noor Jiwani, Odilha Sequeira, Emedia Fonseca and Gregorio Paes.
Please pray for my friend’s cousin, Tommy. He was hit by a car while bike riding and suffered serious head injuries. The Drs. say it does not look good. Thank you and God Bless you. Praying for all intentions.❤️🙏
Dear God I pray that through the powerful intercession of our blessed Mother my daughter Paula Marie will be delivered from her current struggles with alcohol and bad company of friends. God I pray for your divine intercession and healing. Please come in haste I pray. Amen
God, You always know what was happened because You see everything a most hidden corner, I come with a broken heart. God if you deign, please God soften and touch Damianus A. C.’s heart for me.
Thank you Blessed Spirit for your guidance and help in securing my perfect apartment now. I am so grateful for this blessing.
Heavenly father, help me, You know my pain, You always know what happens because You see everything even in the most hidden corner. I come with a broken heart. God if you deign, please soften and touch Damianus’ heart for me.
Pray for Valentine’s family to settle in Bangalore, bless Neha with Bank job govt job in Bangalore, Nikita to be placed in the best Company of Engineering with high package in Bangalore, bless Vellu Judy with good jobs in Bangalore, bless Neha Nikita with suitable loving holy understanding rich catholic life partners who will keep Vellu Judy in their homes, healNehas Nikitaseyes and uterus heal them completely from PCOS problem heal Jairuss Kidneys from cancer heal Nehas throat and eyes completely from auto immune disease heal Judy from cancer depression anxietyphobiapanic attacks phobia, bless Valentine’s Arun’s Jeevans Jairuss families and families of Vellus siblings with Heavenly Grace’s bless our finances lives intentions prayers studies future health and teaching profession.
My name is Matthew and I’d like to share my prayer request.
Some time ago I became involved with an occult group which I later learned is actually an evil satanist cult. Ever since then I’ve been suffering from severe psychic attacks in my mind and the pain can become unbearable. Please pray for the intercession of the Blessed Virgin Mary to bring an end to these psychic attacks and make these cruel and evil people from the occult group leave me alone for good!
I’m truly desperate. If it’s possible please bless my prayer with the Marian Shrine. Thank you so very much!
The Lord bless you and keep you may his face shine on you. Our Lady will intercede to her son for you. We too will pray for you.
Have been denied approval for loss of job monetary compensation due to assault by patient. This has gone on for a year. Constant dizziness ( unable to drive) , some memory loss and other PTSD sxs. Praying all appeals be approved soon – living off checking account. Please also pray for healing of all sxs. that I’m experiencing.
Son be called / hired from job he applied for and other intentions.
Thank you.
Pray for Valentine’s family to settle in Bangalore, bless Neha with Bank job govt job in Bangalore, Nikita to be placed in the best Company of Engineering with high package in Bangalore, bless Vellu Judy with good jobs in Bangalore, bless Neha Nikita with suitable loving holy understanding rich catholic life partners who will keep Vellu Judy in their homes, heal Nehas Nikitaseyes and uterus heal them completely from PCOS problem heal Jairuss Kidneys from cancer, heal Nehas throat and eyes completely from auto immune disease heal Judy from cancer depression anxiety sleeplessness fear mental disorder panick attacks, phobia, deliver Valentine’s Arun’s Jeevans Jairuss families and families of Vellus siblings from cancer and all the ailments of body and mind, deliver us from ancestral bondages .
Gallbladder inflamation subside. Thank you/
Please pray that I will be able to STOP smoking cigarettes. Please pray that my mind body heart soul spirit will heal, both physically and spiritually. Please pray that something good will come from this affliction I have had from these many, many years. Please pray that this self punishment and feelings or worthlessness will be replaced by health and joy and love of the Holy Spirit. Please Mary hear my prayers. Please help me and rescue me. Please let your son Jesus know how very sorry I am for having failed him. Please ask for mercy and forgiveness for me. Please ask the GOD the father to help me. Please find a way to have the pure life and energy of you Mary inside my heart. Please pray that I may find very soon an academic and career path for jobs that will help others and help me.
Please pray for my daughter Benisa, for her good health of mind and body and that she may excel in her studies as she is preparing for her 10th std board exams beginning from 3rd March to 25th March and secures a high percentage in her exams. I pray in Jesus name. Amen
Please Spend All your money and Have A Mass Celebrated each week or month for your family friends The Holy Mass Is The Greatest Miracle!!
Please pray that my husband n children pray and is filled with the Holy Spirit
Please pray for my son Andrew David Immanuel A. to get his voice back and have a successful voice recital next Wednesday. It is required so he can graduate from college. Another voice major invited him to visit before Christmas and didn’t tell my son he had Covid. My son got Covid but recovered to sing for Christmas until last Sunday. After singing for morning masses, he has now lost his voice totally and can’t sing. It’s spiritual warfare interfering with him finishing his degree and having a successful life.
75-year-old Vietnam Vet. Pray for my diseased kidneys that are slowly failing, pray for my diseased lungs, pray for my diseased spine and pelvic bones. Pray to ease the suffering I have that doctors cannot stop or cure. Pray I go to heaven and sit in next to Jesus and Mary for all eternity with no more suffering..
Please pray for me to be a good and faithful wife to my husband, for my heart to be more and more tender towards him, and for us to be close, as we should be. Also, for young Joel to be saved, born-again, and set free from all fear and depression, and hungry for God and for righteousness. Thank you!
Please pray that my marriage is saved, that my husband’s heart softens and that he comes home to me and our 19 month old daughter. Please pray that he wants to be a good husband to me and father. Thank you.
Pray that one grandson will continue to overcome a stuttering issue and the other will continue to have success with weight loss. I pray that both will be healthy and do well in life with the help of Jesus.
In honor and gratitude to the Lord, Mary, Saint Joseph, Angels and Saints. For the Blessed Souls. For all apostolates and prayer requests. For Spiritual and Corporal needs and dangers. For conversion, faith, trust and perseverance.
Please pray for the healing of Denise who is suffering greatly from nerve damage and foot problems
Please pray for Colleen who suffers from a stroke with mobility issues and immense pain all over her body
Please pray for the healing of Denise who suffers greatly from nerve damage
God, thank you for the gift of life. I need your special grace to get financial assistance to complete my Mater Misericordiae Home in Jesus name. Amen
Please pray that God will send Me a Woman who is to become My Wife, My Marriage Partner throughout life God willing.
Please pray for my former friend, Maria Louela Sta. Maria Aragon that she may really forgive me for all the sins I’ve done to her and that our friendship will be restored again. Please pray also that she may really accept my friend request in facebook specially now that I attempted to add her again using a new account. Please pray also for her that she really be able to trust me again. Please pray also that she may reciprocate my love for her and that she may love me as much as I love her. Please pray also that she may really be my wife and mother of my future kids whenever she already decided to settle down. Please pray also that she may say Yes whenever I propose to her already. Please pray for her conversion to Catholicism and that her Catholic faith may deepen more.
That Annie, through the intercession of Saint Stanislaus Papczyński, gets pregnant very soon and goes to term, and gives a very healthy birth
For all those who have gone astray no matter the reason to return to Jesus and Mary. For my family and friends that disease and pain will be defeated through our Lady, Mary, That Our Lord will cure all those who seek His Face and His benefits. Regardless of what we deserve may the miracles we ask through Mary, Our Lady of Miracles, be granted through her great love for her children.
For my brother Lorenzo that is currently going through a criminal case. I pray for Divine intervention for all to come back in his favor and for God to bless and bring him healing of mind, heart and soul. For my mother Teresa, may God give her the strength to get through this time of struggle. May God bring healing, peace of mind, heart and soul and may God surround her with love and support.
Please pray for my son Alec. May God bring him a nice girl of God to bring him companionship and love and hope. May he know that his identity is in God and bring him back to Him. Bless and heal any broken relationships of Alec, Tara or Troy and restore those relationships. Bless Tara at school and work and as a mother and bless Troy’s move. Help me to remain in prayer and hope knowing God will bring love to Alec. I ask the intercession of St. Monica, Blessed Mother Mary. Amen.
Praying for all GNM prayer requests. Jesus I Trust In You,
Prayer Petition for me to not be evicted from my Senior Apartment Federally Subsidized in Livonia, Michigan. I’m physically & mentally disabled. Divine Mercy enter the hearts & minds of the Magistrate, Judges & all those people in whose hands my housing situation rests. Jesus, I Trust in You. Amen❤️❤️❤️
Seeking divine wisdom and comprehension to get hired in a new job with a new company.
Blessings to everyone!
I pray to find a suitable life partner healing of mind body and spirit parents to be blessed with good health.
Prayers of faith and intercession for Kendra, Kassy, Patrick, Kathleen, Faith, Glenn, Robin, Draven, Katara, Hunter, Jaydon, Jordan, Cory, Jason, Audrey, and Charlene. May God bring each of us closer to Him in more meaningful ways with much love for the Holy Family, God, Jesus, and the Holy Spirit. May Jesus bind any sins and evilness in our lives so we can do God’s work without driving others away from God’s love. Bless our hands, work, jobs, homes, travels, extended family, and close friends. Asking for God’s great protection to be provided for my family and me as we experience attacks from all sides. To God be all the glory and praise due to His Holy being. Amen.
For God to grant Ogundiran family members their heart desires. All Ogundiran families seeking for offspring – that God will provide for them.
Please pray for eternal salvation of Agnelo, Steffi, Philip, Keith and Emedia. Repose of souls of Victoria, Lilia and Joseph.
Dear all,
Please pray for me and my husband Nilesh as he is unemployed for more than 6 years and has a habit of gambling and telling lies and he doesn’t want to work. I’m the only earning member of the family who takes care of our son and house. I don’t have enough money to buy my own house. Please pray that my husband starts working and takes responsibility of house and family and earn money to buy a house.
Thanking you
Pooja
My best & only friend LM does not wish to hear my voice often, gets irritated with me regularly, does not like me as before. Maybe it’s my fault, maybe I did not give my 100 % efforts. I only do not understand the tension and difficulty people face during this time, but whom will I talk to? All these years I have no friends to support me. I pray that God works mightily and sought out the misunderstandings and restore the love and friendship that does not seek self interest nor any profit but only wills the best for one’s own buddy. Thank You.
Please I need a miracle job for sustainability of my family, please help me out with your prayers
Our Lady of all help, please help us. Please help me and please help Eric. Please lead and guide us through this life and on to our Eternal Home in Heaven to live with The Most Holy Trinity. Please pray for the conversion and salvation for Eric. Please help him to turn to Jesus and find faith, hope, and love. Please open Eric’s eyes to the reality of Jesus Christ. “Oh, Mother of All Help, say but one word in our behalf to Thy Divine Son, for he cannot refuse thee any favor. Amen.”
I need prayers for protection for my daughter’s Kelly Kimberly my grandson’s Cameron D. E. my wife Denise son-in-law Tim, me Phillip brother’s sister’s family.
I am asking God to give me the job that He wants me to b doing at this time in my life,the work that will be of service to Him and to His people.
Please, my family needs miracles: healing for my daughter Carla, my grandson Nickolas, my grandaughter Morrigan, healing for my sister Carolyn, and a miracle that my daughter Melinda will be blessed for keeping her disability check and the government will not take it away. And peace in my home, and God’s love and graces for all people in the world and souls in purgatory.
I need prayer for me to have a personal relationship with the Blessed Mother, as I don’t have feelings for her. I don’t feel like I know her, like how I know & love our Lord Jesus. I pray for discernment too, to tell if showing reverence for statues of the Virgin Mary is a form of idol worship; pray for others (especially Protestant Christians) who have the same feelings & confusion as what I have now. Dear Blessed Mother, pray that devotion to you will no longer be a cause of division between Catholics & Ptotestants, & pray that the love of Christ unite all Christians. Amen.
I pray for my family, my daughter Reese for her soul and health and divine restoration in everything that she lost. Thank you for always keeping her in your precious heart and that of our lord Jesus Christ. I also pray for all those who help us in our hour of need. Our lady, grant us divine healing and full restoration of what has been lost in our situation. Restore the heart of our family. We pray for peace, healing and your eternal blessings. Amen
Hail Mary, Mother of the Church, be a mother to Eric MD. Please lead and guide him to Jesus Christ. Please help Eric to find faith, hope, and love in and through Jesus Christ. Please grant Eric all the saving graces that he needs. Holy Mother, Queen of peace, give Eric the peace of Christ. May Christ’s peace fill his soul. Holy Mother, please bless our brother Eric and all of your children in the name of Jesus Christ…Amen. Thank You Jesus and Mary!!!
I ask you to pray for my oldest daughter when you pray for the conversion of sinners. She attempted suicide twice in a year and a half. She does not go to the Eucharist and a long time ago she left the Church and she has something against the priests. I beg the Lord for the salvation of my daughter.
Praying for your oldest daughter, Mary. May God bless her and bring her back to the Church.
Pray for my families (Alexis/Salina) so we will all be protected from any strain of the virus. Also that no one will lose jobs and for our country Trinidad and Tobago that our leaders will be instructed by your wisdom to make right decisions. Soak us in the Precious Blood of Jesus which was shed on Calvary to save us. Heal our land.
For my friend Sunil who had a fall, there may not be any major injury.
Here is a prayer against the coronavirus, which I just received today. I believe that the power of this prayer will be self evident. It was given to me by a priest and a very trusted spiritual director.
“Father, In the Name of Jesus, through the power of the Holy Spirit, I call
forth your presence to be injected into the very molecular and biochemical
structure of the Coronavirus. May your presence destroy the mutation
capabilities and transference of the virus upon humanity. And I thank you
and I praise you!
Dear all,
please pray our priest in our parish, we hope they more faithful in their calling. please pray for me, to get strength to face tempation like bad habit, and can live in purity,and please pray my parents, i hope God bless us and give them healthy. please pray for me, I hope God heal my hurted past moment.
Please pray for Indonesia, God Bless these country
thanx Gbu
Prayer requests:
For my son, Michael’s healing of his depression and for him to find a job very soon.
For reconciliation in my family
For my daughter and son-in-law to be healed of their “hardness of heart”