Yes, this is very important to remember. There are still family members in need of prayer and support at this difficult time.
I have put Luke to work already, and he has already helped me out. I asked him to intercede for my 7 month old, Sophie, who was sick with croup and I was very worried about her breathing during the night. She had no coughing at all last night, and slept very well!
I was trying to remember what the Sabbatine Privlege was:. That Our Lady of Mount Carmel would obtain the release from Purgatory on the following Saturday after death of those who fulfill the conditions; https://ocarm.org/en/content/ocarm/explanation-sabbatine-privilege An Explanation of the Sabbatine Privilege Mary & the Brown Scapular by Rev. Eamon R. Carroll, O. Carm., S.T.D. Our topic is the Sabbatine privilege, and we recall that it means prompt delivery from purgatory for wearers of the scapular who fulfill certain conditions, especially on the Saturday after death. We can summarize the Sabbatine privilege in two words: the first is 'devoutly,' which goes back to the original scapular promise, that whoever wears the scapular devoutly will receive the gift of final perseverance. Notice that the key word is devoutly. The second word is Saturday; our English word 'Sabbatine' comes from the Latin word for Saturday 'Sabbatum,' like Sabbath, seventh day of the week. But it is not just plain Saturday, it is our Lady's Saturday. We look more closely now at both aspects, first the devout wearing of the scapular, second, Saturday as Mary's day. The Church has always insisted on the full meaning of the scapular as a renewal of our baptismal promises, and thereby an assurance of salvation. To wear the scapular without a sincere Christian commitment would be presuming on God's mercy and an insult to the loving protection of the Mother of Jesus. So it came about that certain conditions were stated in order to gain the Sabbatine privilege — these requirements are central aspects of a truly Christian life, the very conditions that make the original scapular promise of salvation realistically meaningful. The three requirements for the Sabbatine privilege are prayer, penance and the chastity of one's state of life. All three are ingredients of a sincere Christian life, and hence of authentic devotion to our Lady. The prayer prescribed to gain the Sabbatine privilege is the Little Office of our Lady, which can be substituted for by other prayers. The form of penance originally stipulated was not to eat meat on Wednesday and Saturday as well as Friday. In our day any priest who can give the Scapular — and that is no longer limited to Carmelites — can substitute for abstinence from meat a certain number of prayers, most commonly the five decades of the Rosary every day. Now a word about Saturday as our Lady's day. The Sabbatine privilege, as Carmelites have preached it for centuries, has helped greatly to popularize Saturday as our Blessed Mother's day, on which she shows special love to her children who have faithfully worn her scapular. Through all her life, beginning with God's first gift of grace, her Immaculate Conception, and culminating in the glory of her Assumption, our Blessed Mother walked the road of faith. Her faith was tested at the Annunciation, in her Son's public life and in the agony of Calvary. From the early Middle Ages Saturday was dedicated to the Mother of Jesus, in remembrance of her steadfast faith, which still burned brightly even in the midst of sorrow as her Son's body lay in the tomb the first Holy Saturday. The Sabbatine privilege is a strong reminder that Mary most faithful will keep her promises to us. Our Blessed Mother will stand by us when God calls us at our final hour, and her love will accompany us even beyond the gates of death. Thanks to the brown scapular of Our Lady of Mt. Carmel we pray with special confidence, "Holy Mary, Mother of God, pray for us sinners now and at the hour of our death." Rev. Eamon R. Carroll, O. Carm., S.T.D. Professor of Theology Loyola University of Chicago and Associate Editor
I utterly love the cheerfulness and faith with which we so quickly put our friend to work! Reminds me so much of my Irish grandmother; "offer it up!" "ask Our Lady!" "ask Saint Francis!" So cheerful and simple.
I have just heard back from Luke’s parish and yes they are going to live stream the mass which starts at 9.
I had forgotten how good Mac was with tech. He probably helped set up the webcam at St Anthony’s. Thanks Quis. I am just about to write down the names of forum members for the remembrance book. If you could pm me your real names and where you are from I will write them in the book.
Have I missed anyone? Padraig Brian K Quis ut Deus ( John from Belfast) Heavenly Hosts Mary’s Child AED Mario Bflocatholic Adoremus Lumena Praetorian Heyshepard Luan Ribeiro Heidi Indy Waiting by the Window Fatima Mary Rose Rory Rory Pray for Peace Garabandal Josephite Ed Kleese Charlie Johnston Beckie Hesse Fr John Wang Torrentum Mother Superior 7 David Ltg Blue Dolours Carol 55 Miker Lyne Fiat Djmoforegon Sunburst Pinecone Jill Don D Sam Seagrace Katfalls Dolours Border Collie Malachi Beth B Bartimaeus Kclark Fallen Saint Sterph Frank Markus Blue Horizon Texas mama of 2 Denise P Cornhusker Patty Agnes Rose Gracia Donna 259 Byron Picadillo Jerry Mary Kelly PotatoSack (Cathy) Infant Jesus of Prague ( CHRIS) I edited your post Joe and added two names I know they loved mac too (Quis)
I copied the text below from the latest message of our lady of medjugore on the day luke died if she wasn't referring to mac and all of us then I'm a fool My children, you are not united by chance. The Heavenly Father does not unite anyone by chance. My Son speaks to your souls. I speak to your heart. As a mother I am saying to you: set out with me, love one another, give witness. Do not beafraid, with your example, to defend the truth—
Said a prayer for Bernie and will include her in my next Divine Mercy chaplet. It occurred to me that not only was Luke blessed to have had time to prepare to face the Lord, but there are at least ten people (his wife and children) who will be praying for him probably for the rest of their own lives. How many of us will be able to rely on so many people praying for our departed souls? Not me. I arrived at Mass early today. By chance, I sat before a shrine to St. Joseph and it occurred to me to ask St. Joseph to take Luke's family under his wing and take care of them as he took care of Mary and Jesus. Hard times for them now, but I reckon that Our Lady and St. Joseph will see them through. That's what I'll be praying for. Take care, Joe, on that long drive. God bless, and thanks for your posts over these past few days.
I received an email from Josephine today. She just wanted to send a personal note, telling me about Luke’s passing and the incredible circumstances yesterday: I just wanted to let you know personally that Luke died peacefully shortly after receiving viaticum on the feast of the Purification, Candelmas, Our Lady of Good Success, and also after having completed yet another 1st Saturday in reparation to the Immaculate Heart of Mary at 3.30pm Saturday 2nd February. Deo gratias. She must be an incredible woman and wife to remember to write someone her husband talked to online but she had never personally met, especially in the midst of all this. God bless her, all the girls and little Peter. Luke has left an awesome legacy.
I sent my name and where I’m from to the contact page. Will you get it that way? Thank you for your note. God bless from Nova Scotia Canada. Rory Rory
