I learned tonight that Friar David(Balok) fell asleep in the Lord this afternoon following his long bout with cancer. Friar David was a frequent poster on this board, as well as the traditional catholic board. Just two weeks ago, my pastor announced that Friar David was stopping all his treatments and working on his PHD(preparing for holy death). Please pray for the repose of his soul.
May his memory be eternal.
Eternal rest grant unto him O Lord
may perpetual light shine upon him
and may he rest in peace Amen
Eternal God , in whom mercy is endless,
and the treasury of compassion inexhastible ,
look kindly upon us and increase Your mercy in us ,
that in difficult moments we might not despair
nor become despondent , but with great confidence ,
submit ourselves to Your Holy Will ,
which is love and mercy itself . Amen
Memorare (Prayer to Our Lady)
Remember, O most gracious Virgin Mary, that never was it known that anyone who fled to your protection, implored your help, or sought your intercession, was left unaided.
Inspired by this confidence, I fly unto you, O Virgin of virgins, my Mother. To you do I come, before you I stand, sinful and sorrowful. O Mother of the Word Incarnate, despise not my petitions, but in your mercy, hear and answer me. Amen
