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Laura Jones wrote:

Hi guys,

  • What is the difference between:

    • having a Mass said for someone — Is that an intention?, and
    • a prayer petition?

Thank you!

Laura

  { What is the difference between having a Mass said for someone and a prayer petition? }

Eric replied:

Hi Laura,

A Mass intention applies the infinite merits of Christ and the fruits of His Sacrifice on the Cross to the intention, whereas a prayer petition is simply a believer asking for a favor.

A Mass is much more powerful because the power of the Blood of Christ is without limit.
Christ pleased the Father perfectly in His Sacrifice.

We, on the other hand, have spotty records of this. :-)

There is of course no strict guarantee that if you have a Mass said for a specific petition you will get your petition granted. We believe by faith though that it's a more fervent and efficacious way to obtain a petition.

Eric Ewanco

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