I heard the name of my old friend from high school’s dad in the intercessions at Mass today and I looked him up to make sure. He died in a car accident yesterday. He helped a mother and her daughter get to the shoulder of the road after their car got hit and he was struck while getting back to his car. He has two daughters, one 19 and another a few years older.
Praying for the repose of your friend’s father,*+
Réquiem æternam dona ei, Dómine, et lux perpétua lúceat ei.
Anima eius, et ánimæ ómnium fidélium defunctórum,
per misericórdiam Dei requiéscant in pace.
Amen.
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and consolation for his grieving family and friends.
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*O most beautiful Flower of Mount Carmel, Fruitful Vine, Splendor of Heaven, who brought forth the Son of God still remaining a Virgin, assist us in this necessity. O Star of the Sea, help us, and show us that you are our Mother.
O Holy Mary, Mother of God, Queen of Heaven and earth, we humbly ask you from the depths of our heart to help us in this necessity. There are none who can withstand your power. O show us that you are our Mother.
O Mary, conceived without sin, pray for us who have recourse to thee. Sweet Mother, we place this cause in your hands. Amen.*