People of God in Southern Ohio,
I write to invite your prayers for our former bishop, the Rt. Rev. Thomas Breidenthal. Earlier this year, he was diagnosed with an aggressive form of cancer which has now progressed to an advanced stage.
With his permission, I share with you that Bishop Breidenthal has now entered hospice care. I’ve spoken with him and assured him of our continuing prayer from Southern Ohio.
I bid your prayers for Bishop Breidenthal, his wife Margaret, and their family, as they care for him throughout these days. With that invitation, I offer this collect, adapted from the Office of Ministration to the Sick:
Gracious God, giver of life and health: Comfort and relieve your servant Thomas, and give your power of healing to those who minister to his needs, that he may be strengthened in his weakness and have confidence in your loving care; through Jesus Christ our Lord. Amen.
Yours in Christ,
The Rt. Rev. Kristin Uffelman White
X Bishop
Diocese of Southern Ohio
