Around 10pm tonight, my sweet Katie went home. She asked that everyone pray a Chaplet of Divine Mercy for the repose of her soul. At your next opportunity, I ask that you pray one, if nothing else than to honor her wishes. If you haven't prayed the Chaplet before, go here for a step-by-step.
Thank you all so much for your prayers and support. We have been loved beyond anything I could have ever imagined. You have been in our prayers, and please know that Katie is now praying for you in eternity.
I'll post something more complete in the next few days.
David
For the sake of the sorrowful passion.....PRAYERS for peace for your entire family.
ReplyDeleteI went to mass last Saturday evening, before I knew that Katie received anointing of the sick. After recieving the Holy Eucharist, Katie immediately came to mind and I began to pray for her, David, and the kids.
ReplyDeleteThen, the Eucharistic Ministers for the sick and homebound came forward to receive a blessing before taking Communion to their respective places. In the middle of my own prayers, I heard, as clear as a bell, "until we meet again in eternal glory". I don't know how to articulate what happened at that moment, other than I was overwhelmed and acutely aware of the unification of the Church militant, penitent, and triumphant. The Church Triumphant was brilliantly present and joy filled, and while Katie was still with us on earth in that moment, the joy was inexplicably connected to Katie's journey. It is difficult to articulate the moment, but the juxtaposition of joy and sorrow was so overwhelming that I wept.
It wasn't until I got home that my husband told me that Katie had received the anointing of the sick earlier that day. Still deeply moved by the experience at mass, I understood how powerful and present God is in Katie's journey home. He called her home through the merciful wounds of Jesus and into the Triumphant Church. She humbly asked us to journey with her, igniting our faith and calling us to prayer.
She offered her life for the glory of God and our intentions. There is no greater love. I am eternally grateful.
She continues to edify, even in her physical absence.
"To apprehend the point of intersection of the timeless with time, is an occupation for the saint -
No occupation either, but something given and taken, in a lifetime's death in love, ardour and selflessness and self-surrender." T.S. Eliot
Eternal rest grant unto Katie, O Lord. Let perpetual light shine upon her.
May she rest In peace, Amen.
May her soul and the souls of the faithful departed, through the mercy of God, rest in peace. Amen.
Katie, pray for us.
David, we will honor Katie's wishes and continue to lift you and the kids in prayer.
Beautiful.Amen.
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Prayers!!!!!
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ReplyDeletePrayers. And sweet Katie, pray for us!
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ReplyDeleteFor the sake of His sorrowful passion, have mercy on us and on the whole world.
ReplyDeleteJesus, I surrender myself to you, take care of everything!
"4 fingered blessing" dear Katie! Pray for us.
Prayers for you David and your family!
-Vivianne Freeman
Dear David and family,
ReplyDeleteWe are so sorry to hear of Katie's passing. We certainly will pray the Divine Chaplet. We at St. Clare parish were blessed to have you and Katie as part of our parish family. God Bless and our deepest sympathies, Mary Ann and Bill Hellinghausen
David,
ReplyDeleteMy deepest condolences to you and your family for the loss of Katie. I'll be praying for you and your family.
God bless,
Orlando Vega
Please know that you have our prayers! So very blessed to have known such a beautiful and joyful soul!
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Thank you for sharing. Please accept my deepest condolences. I feel lucky to have stopped by Katie's MD Anderson room a few weeks ago to say hi. She was so joyful when we came by. With prayers and love. - Dave Dart
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ReplyDeleteBe assured of our continued prayers for Katie's soul and your entire family during this hard time. May you be carried by grace! ~The Davis Family
I had not heard of this prayer, but I followed your link and prayed for Katie just now. It's cloudy here in Utah today, but the sun just came out from behind the mountains. She and your family will continue to be in my thoughts and prayers.
ReplyDeleteWe celebrate Kate’s birth to eternal life and will continue to pray for her. David, can’t imagine how your heart must be shredded. Nothing I can say could soothe your pain. Know that you and the children are in our prayers. Walt & Rosemarie Gartner
ReplyDeleteFor the sake of His sorrowful passion, have mercy on Katie's soul and on the whole world. May the Lord hold you all and give you comfort and peace. Love you guys.
ReplyDelete“But our citizenship is in heaven, and from it we await a Savior, the Lord Jesus Christ, who will transform our lowly body to be like his glorious body, by the power that enables him even to subject all things to himself.”
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Remembering her in my nightly rosary...especially during the Octave of Easter culminating in Divine Mercy Sunday. May she be celebrating her first Easter before the Lamb himself!
ReplyDeleteI don't know what the chaplet is but I have been praying for Katie so I will definitely read it and pray. God surround you with lots of love and give you all an abundance of peace. Roxie
ReplyDeleteDavid, I don't know you or Katie personally, but am friends with Cindy, and have learned about you through her facebook page. I have been praying for Katie and your family, and also have prayed with my theology classes (I am a high school religion teacher). Your posts have meant a lot to me. I am so sorry for your loss, and will continue to keep all of you in my prayers.
ReplyDeleteDavid, I love you, brother. Am going to try and get down for the funeral. I am so very sorry for the loss of your beautiful bride.
ReplyDeleteThe family dinner in Clear Lake said a chaplet last night for Katie. We love you David and deeply grieve the passing of Katie's beautiful and powerful soul from this earth. May she rest in abiding, peaceful embrace of Jesus.
ReplyDeleteDivine Mercy for Katie from Italy. Sending you prayers, love, and peace during this time.
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