If you can, if you will

[StrawberryJam]

It has been a sad day for me today. My spiritual advisor, and Irish priest of over 50 years is not doing well. I’m trying to prepare myself for this, and knew it was a matter of time months ago, but I think it is going to be very soon now.
I’m going to be missing a friend, and a trusted advisor. And more. I never laughed as much as I did discussing serious matters as I did with him, nor did I cry as much either. I can sense I am feeling the loss already after seeing him again. It will still be very hard when it happens. I don’t know how to say goodbye right after saying hello. I know it’s been over a year now, but he feels like family to me. Can I ask for those who pray to pray for him? Please pray for him.

 

[trmyjs]

I’m praying for him, and for you as well.

 

[mlz]

Precious Lord, You know so well the special relationship SJ has with this beloved priest of Yours so we lift her before You asking for Your strong spiritual arms to hold her and guide her in the path You have for her. She is experiencing this loss before it’s happening but show her how to get through this grief. We thank and praise You Lord for this precious faithful servant of Yours and ask that You gently bring him into Your Kingdom. Amen.

mlz

P.S. Although I don’t won’t always post I will remember you in prayer. It is hard loosing a friend like this and I’m feeling for you

 

[choliks]

Luke 2:

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Now there was a man in Jerusalem whose name was Simeon. This man was righteous and devout, awaiting the consolation of Israel, 10 and the holy Spirit was upon him.
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It had been revealed to him by the holy Spirit that he should not see death before he had seen the Messiah of the Lord.
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He came in the Spirit into the temple; and when the parents brought in the child Jesus to perform the custom of the law in regard to him,
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he took him into his arms and blessed God, saying:
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“Now, Master, you may let your servant go in peace, according to your word,
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for my eyes have seen your salvation,
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which you prepared in sight of all the peoples,
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a light for revelation to the Gentiles, and glory for your people Israel.”

Dearest Lord,

Grant Your humble servant the peace that you have given Simeon when he finally saw and held the Savior, if it is Your will.

For our dear sister Strawberry Jam: may she find solace and comfort in their friendship that was formed through Your love and grace.

We ask this through Your Most Holy Name,

Amen.

 

[ibo]

It has been a sad day for me today. My spiritual advisor, and Irish priest of over 50 years is not doing well. I’m trying to prepare myself for this, and knew it was a matter of time months ago, but I think it is going to be very soon now.
I’m going to be missing a friend, and a trusted advisor. And more. I never laughed as much as I did discussing serious matters as I did with him, nor did I cry as much either. I can sense I am feeling the loss already after seeing him again. It will still be very hard when it happens. I don’t know how to say goodbye right after saying hello. I know it’s been over a year now, but he feels like family to me. Can I ask for those who pray to pray for him? Please pray for him.

I will.