Vigil

A vigil (from the Latin vigilia, 'wakefulness') is a period of sleeplessness, an occasion for devotional watching or observance.

The Bird and Babe Public House is holding a vigil for the Aaron Southwick family. If you didn't already know, Aaron's wife is pregnant with a baby boy who suffers from osteogenesis imperfecta (see Aaron's explanation here). Tomorrow morning, at 8:30am PST, Aaron's wife will have a c-section and give birth to their son. Please be praying for the family and the precious little boy.

O Father of mercies and God of all comfort, our only help in time of need: We humbly beseech thee to behold, visit, and heal this child for whom our prayers are desired. Look upon him with the eyes of thy mercy; comfort him with thy goodness; preserve him from the enemy; and give him peace under his affliction. In thy good time, restore him to health, and enable him to lead his life in thy fear, and to thy glory; and grant that he may dwell with thee in life everlasting; through Jesus Christ our Lord. Amen (adapted from the Book of Common Prayer).