Today is the Confirmation Commitment Mass for my oldest son. His father is trying to turn him against the Catholic Church and has all but convinced my son that Catholicism is just short of paganism.

My son now says he does not want to be confirmed. I'm not convinced that this is what is in his heart, but rather a result of the poisonous and false notions that his father has put in his head.

I would like my son to go through the process leading up to Confirmation in the Spring... then, if its not in his heart to be confirmed he will be able to make a more informed choice.

His father has threatened to show at the church today and prevent my son from participating.

Please ask for strength of heart and a clear mind for my son, and please ask for protection for my children and me from the poison and anger of their father.

In Jesus name,
Amen