I don't if I'm just paying more attention, but I have noticed just in our little town, more "younger" people being called home and I've though the same thing Padraig. Is it a great mercy for them? Perhaps, but while comforting, it doesn't take away the pain or sorrow for those who loved that person. Praying for your sister that she continue her journey while still here on Earth back home and for strength and and God's peace upon you and your family as you help her walk this journey.
My prayers are with your sister, Padraig. I ask particularly that the Lord send St. Joseph, who sheltered and protected the Holy Family in this life, to comfort and guide your sister and your family, whether she is called to vigorous new health in this world or the joy of eternal life in the next.
Yes Bernadette all Irish, Ciaran, Padraig, Sean Og, Grainnie, Siobhain, Cormac, Conor , Feargal and Eithne. My father and mother were both Irish speakers.
Siobhains husband Tom ,Charlie is a recovering alcoholic. I belief he has not drunk in a couple of years. They split up a few years back. I hope all this does not drive him back to the bottle. I am endlessly touched by the suffering , the deep suffering in the lives of all around me. Everyone suffers and everyone suffers deeply. It seems to go with all our vocation. On the other hand we are never closer to Christ than when nailed with Him to the Cross. I often wonder really what heaven will be like, 'Where every tear will be wiped away'. The oddest thought came to me at mass this morning. 'Will I still have an Irish accent in heaven/' I prayed to the Lord about this, felt Him laughing, shaking His head an answering, 'If you want still to have one' I find myself thinking a lot about heaven recently. A lot.
Ah, Padraig, I am confident you will have an Irish accent. It is half of your charm. I read all your posts with a lovely Irish brogue in my head!
