It is not forbidden to ask for money, material well-being or whatever is necessary to maintain us in our position in life, but we must ask for these things in their proper order. If we want our desires to be met in this respect without fail we must first ask for the larger things. These larger things include the amendment of our lives, the gift of Christian patience, detachment from things of the world and true contrition for our sins. Then afterwards we should pray for health or success. Until we have received these first graces, anything else will likely be harmful to us.
Sincerely in Christ,
Rev. Jeffery A. Fasching
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