Would you please pray for my intention? Tomorrow, I travel to Poland in order to give a paper at an academic conference on Thomas Aquinas’ use of the Early Church Father, Cyril of Alexandria in the development of his Christology. Please pray that I would have my paper finalized and that it would make a meaningful contribution to the discussion. Please pay that I would have a safe travel and that this trip would have a positive impact on my preparation for applying to doctoral programs. Please pray that the Immaculate Heart of Mary would wrap my paper and my presentation in her mantle of Peace and protection. Please pray that she would give me the graces to understand this material and present it effectively. Please ask that the Father would bless this trip and give me the fortitude and strength to make the most of this important opportunity. Finally, please ask Jesus to give me his Holy Spirit and enable me to serve him as a teacher and as a disciple. Thank you.