Write a Letter of Encouragement to Father Nguyen Van Ly

Father Nguyen Van Ly, who was sentenced to eight years in prison in March 2007, recently suffered a severe stroke, according to Forum 18 News. He was admitted to the military hospital in Hanoi. At last report, he was semi-paralyzed but was conscious and able to speak. Family members report that he is being treated well. Pray that Father Van Ly will have a full recovery. We encourage you to continue writing him letters and to continue praying. We also encourage you to write to the Vietnamese government requesting Father Van Ly's release. Please send this e-mail to others who have a heart for persecuted believers, and encourage them to write. Get involved. Pray and write today!

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Elderly Priest Kidnapped in Philippines

Mission News Network reports that a 79-year-old Irish priest working in the Philippines has been abducted. Father Michael Sinnott was abducted by six armed men on Oct. 10, and is reportedly "alive but still at the mercy of his unknown captors," according to Voice of the Martyrs Canada. Sinnott and his captors, who are suspected members of an Islamic rebel group, were last spotted on Oct. 12 more than 40 miles (70 km) from his home. The rebel group Moro Islamic Liberation Front (MILF) has denied any part in the abduction, but remain the focus in the authorities' investigation. The priest has worked in the Philippines for the past 40 years, working with ill anddisabled children, and is reportedly in frail health.