The Faithfully Departed: Memories & Prayers

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I made a prayer intention thread but I’ll mention my friend here as well: her name is Melissa and she was 27 years old. She tragically passed away this weekend from a motorcycle accident. She was a good friend to me and my coworker as well. She worked as a nurse in the same ER as I and it hurts to lose someone I have such camaraderie with. She always had a smile on her face and was the kindest person I knew.

We see death fairly often in the ER, but it is strange when it becomes one of your own, you know? Please keep her in your intentions and her family as well, I couldn’t imagine what they must be feeling.
 
My mother died over 11 years ago on my 30th birthday. It took her ten days to die. She struggled to make to my birthday, and she did. A few minutes after 5pm, the Lord gently took her home. i love her and I miss her. I know she is in Heave, because I can hear her laughing at me. Sad to see her go, but I take comfort in remembering her and praying for her.
 
Please Lord receive these souls in Heaven , I pray you forgive their sins so that they can live eternally in your glory.Amen
Tam
 
I dedicate this page to the memory of my dearest sister Donna who died in 1984 from cancer; my father Dante in 1990; my mother Nancy in 2005. Words cannot adequately express my belief and hope that all three of you are dancing in heaven with our Lord and Blessed Mother. Oh blood and water that gushed forth from the heart of Jesus as a fountain of mercy, I trust in you. Jesus, I trust in your mercy. Amen
 
I am with you on your sad day . My father died from lung cancer october 2008, my father in law dec 3, 2008. It hits us hard but with the Lord all things are possible. He loves us and they are in a better place. It does not detract from us missing them. My father i called every single day and had dinner and church with him every other weekend. I loved my father . mom died of als lou gehrigs disease june 1980 my brother bruce from heroin addicition on memorial day 2003. We get sad but they are with us in spirit and in our hearts. I know it hurts but the memories they left us last a lifetime. What better place to be than eternity. blessings to you and I feel for you in this time of loss. As my father always said peace be with you. Sincerely, from one who knows the heartache. laurel
 
Laurel,
You have given me such comfort in pointing to the breath of God in gentle breezes.
I sometimes sense the closeness of family members who are departed in uncanny ways. Now I look forward to the breath of heaven greeting me in outside activities: the gentle breezes from walks in the parks, sitting on a beach, pushing my grandchild’s swing, praying at an outdoor shrine, etc. In those moments, I shall also thank God for you. Amen.
 
Siena said:
(Edwin- this post is still special- I’t’s your first on the “other side” of 10,000- so- it’s a new beginning! :D)

**I would love to dedicate this post to my late Paw Paw and Grandma.

Harry Sylvester, and Doris Lee Buechel.

They have been gone 15, and 16 yrs. and I miss them very much.

-Eternal rest grant unto them O lord… :)**

/QUOT
MY LAST POEM

If tomorrow starts without me
I’m not there for a kiss good-bye
Remember our life together
Cheer-up and please don’t you cry

When the tears do subside, fairwell
I love you and I always will
The flash backs of life might reveal
The beauty of our life excell

On the way to meet the Father
From sounds of a trumpet and bell
Comes this hansome young blond angle
Hi ya grandpa, its me, Michael

He took me on a guided tour
Met all of our family and friends
You will like it here someday too
The glory of God never-ends.

Eternal Father. I offer You my Body and Blood
Soul and Divinity of Your dearly beloved Son
Our Lord Jesus Christ, In attonment for our sins
And the sins of the whole world

:):):):)🙂
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They held our hands when we were young; we hold their hearts forever.
 
Jim and Mary Williams.

Dear Mary,

I’m here now in heaven with Jesus
In the place where I most want to be.
I’m here with my Blessed Mother,
Yes, safe for eternity.
So don’t you weep for me, Mary.
Shed tears of joy now instead.
I’m happy,so happy with Jesus.
I’ve followed the path where He led.
Just remember the good times, dear Mary.
Just remember the love that we had.
Just remember the nice times, the great times -
Nothing that makes you feel sad.

There’s wonderful joy here in heaven.
I’ve met many a friend I knew well.
There’s angels and saints all around me,
so much glory, I hardly can tell.
I’ve a beautiful home here in heaven.
There’s no tears or suffering or strife,
No darkness, no pain and no sorrow,
Just the joy of eternal life.

I’ll be waiting for you, my dear Mary,
When your work for the Lord is done.
I’ll be waiting with our Blessed Mother,
and with Jesus our Lord, her dear Son.

All my love Jim.

Jim is no longer waiting for Mary. She joined him a few weeks ago.
 
May all of the FAITHFULLY DEPARTED rest in PEACE! In Jesus Holy Name, Amen:signofcross:
 
On 29th May 2009 our Mum, Maria Angelica Susanna D’Souza, passed away.
She was a great example of virtues to her three daughters. She underwent two cancer surgeries besides other surgeries before she finally succumbed to cancer. Her prayer to God was to give her strength to bear her sufferings and not to take away her sufferings. She wanted to live her purgatory on earth.
Our Dad, Joaquim Anthony D’Souza, we lost 12 years ago on 25th February.
He gave us a very sound education on the catholic faith.

Eternal rest grant unto them, Oh Lord,
And let perpetual light shine upon them.
May they rest in peace.
May their souls and all the souls of the faithful departed, through the Mercy of God, rest in peace. Amen.
 
For all of you here, I pray that our Lord will heal your sorrow and that your
loved ones will be with him this day in paradise.

Please, remember me also as I am coming up on the first anniversary
of the death of my dearest friend and mentor , Ron, who
died from cancer 7/25/08.
I have been lost and heartbroken since his death.
Your prayers are appreciated.

Thank you,

Maria
 
I would like to ask everyone to pray for the soul of Mr. Carlos V. Morin who passed away a few week ago. He is the father of my workmate. Also, i would like to ask for prayers for my grandparents and our relatives who passed on. May perpetual light shine upon them.

Amen.
 
In memory of my brother, Carl Frederick, who would be 28 years old.

He died alone, cold, on his neighbor’s doorstep. For a long time I feared that he had not even made it to Purgatory. That fear almost drove me insane. I finallly came to hope and trust in God’s infinite Mercy and Love, for God is Love. My Dad has been blessed to recieve a message from Carl. The week after he died, Carl asked Dad, “Why didn’t you pray for me today?” Dad had promised Carl at his funeral that he would say a rosary every day for him. Dad replied that he was so tired and it had been a long day. Carl reminded him, “You promised” Despite his fatigue, Dad prayed a rosary for Carl’s soul. Also, Dad has had a dream where Carl told him that he could not remember his death. This helped Dad to stop dwelling on the gruesome details of Carl’s last moments.

I will not know if these occurances where supernatural or just in my Dad’s imagination until I reach Heaven (God willing) I like to believe they are real, for they give me hope

We love you Carl and continue to pray for you!
 
crazy8 said:
In memory of my brother, Carl Frederick, who would be 28 years old.

He died alone, cold, on his neighbor’s doorstep. For a long time I feared that he had not even made it to Purgatory. That fear almost drove me insane. I finallly came to hope and trust in God’s infinite Mercy and Love, for God is Love. My Dad has been blessed to recieve a message from Carl. The week after he died, Carl asked Dad, “Why didn’t you pray for me today?” Dad had promised Carl at his funeral that he would say a rosary every day for him. Dad replied that he was so tired and it had been a long day. Carl reminded him, “You promised” Despite his fatigue, Dad prayed a rosary for Carl’s soul. Also, Dad has had a dream where Carl told him that he could not remember his death. This helped Dad to stop dwelling on the gruesome details of Carl’s last moments.

I will not know if these occurances where supernatural or just in my Dad’s imagination until I reach Heaven (God willing) I like to believe they are real, for they give me hope

We love you Carl and continue to pray for you!
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Praying for Carl and your whole family.
 
Mabuhay!

I just came around and realized that God’s mercy and love are beyond measure and could even go beyond what He has written in the bible. We just have to trust in HIS love and mercy all the time. God is God.

May perpetual light shine upon him always.

Godbless
crazy8 said:
In memory of my brother, Carl Frederick, who would be 28 years old.

He died alone, cold, on his neighbor’s doorstep. For a long time I feared that he had not even made it to Purgatory. That fear almost drove me insane. I finallly came to hope and trust in God’s infinite Mercy and Love, for God is Love. My Dad has been blessed to recieve a message from Carl. The week after he died, Carl asked Dad, “Why didn’t you pray for me today?” Dad had promised Carl at his funeral that he would say a rosary every day for him. Dad replied that he was so tired and it had been a long day. Carl reminded him, “You promised” Despite his fatigue, Dad prayed a rosary for Carl’s soul. Also, Dad has had a dream where Carl told him that he could not remember his death. This helped Dad to stop dwelling on the gruesome details of Carl’s last moments.

I will not know if these occurances where supernatural or just in my Dad’s imagination until I reach Heaven (God willing) I like to believe they are real, for they give me hope

We love you Carl and continue to pray for you!
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:gopray2:QUOTE=MariaTheresa;5421617
<<Please, remember me also as I am coming up on the first anniversary
of the death of my dearest friend and mentor , Ron, who
died from cancer 7/25/08.
I have been lost and heartbroken since his death.
Your prayers are appreciated.>>

My dearest Maria,

I pray — the peace of Christ be with you. May the Holy Spirit Come upon you bringing healing, renewal, and restoration in spirit and in heart. May you feel His Presence upon you and experience such a Peace. In Jesus Holy Name, Amen
 
For the repose of the soul of my dear Aunt Susie, sister of my father, and mother to my cousins Ben and Kenny. I pray that our Lord Jesus has met dear Aunt Susie and brought her to that special place in His Father’s house that has been prepared for her.

Amen.
 
This is a good, if rather sad idea. It’s hard to actually articulate the sadness and love for our departed friends and family. But here goes:

My Dad, the crazy Italian that lived his religion and was an example of how to love your family.
My Mom, the quite English girl that loved so selflessly and taught us that war is truly futile.
My Godfather, Tom Roach, the Irishman that never married; he survived the sinking of the Hermes in the 2nd world war and was a life-long friend to the family.
My Uncle, Frank Parsons, the odd little Englishman that loved to tinker with vehicles while managing a large company. Survived the sinking of the Hermes and was Tom’s friend till their ends. He is so missed by his wife, my Auntie Joan.
Maureen Vaughn,my neighbour, a lovely little South African with a LARGE and ENERGETIC life force.
Father Prentergast, who could read ancient Greek and always was ready to discuss the incorrect translations with Jehovah’s Witnesses. What a quite compossed and calm character.
Father Tom O’Dea, the golfing priest that could say a Mass in 25 minutes flat; if he had been given an incorrect t-off time; but would trawl the late bars on Saturday nights and fetch the wayward husbands and sons and remind them of their duties to God and family.
Erich Scott, the Afrikaans man who taught my husband the way to love your family without being considered weak - he died much to young at the age of 37.

For their influence on my life and for the good they did in theirs, I pray for their souls and remember them at every Mass. I am blessed to have known them all.
 
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