I feel sad. I was just talking to a priest friend a while ago and he said that one of their fellow priests died yesterday because of cardiac arrest. He was only 55 years old.
I remember those days when they were together in our Parish and they also used to preside mass here in our subdivision. I remember the meaningful and uplifting homilies they used to share with us parishioners.
What they say is true. death comes like a theft in the night. One would never really know when the time comes. It is all in God’s hands.
This keeps playing in my mind. Would you prefer a sudden death over a prolonged illness?
Rest in peace Fr. Larry!
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Sorry to hear about Father Larry, 55 is still a young age these days. But if his beliefs are true, then he has gone to a better place.
A sudden death is far better for the person who dies, undoubtedly. However, those left behind in shock and grief have no time to prepare themselves.
Best wishes, Pete.
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Yes, 55 is too young. And I do agree, sudden death is harder for those who are left behind.
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It is sad to lose someone you liked and admired, but as Pete said, he’s in a better place.
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Ye Anne. No more sufferings! Thanks Anne!
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A good friend’s husband dropped dead last week while they were having their morning coffee. I think sudden is worse, though Imguess we don’t get to choose.
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That’s sad to know Elizabeth. Yes, we don’t get to choose because God is in charge of everything.
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It’s probably good that we don’t get to choose. Think of all the hard times we might have given up. I trust God’s timing much more than mine.
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yes, it is all in God’s hands. thanks Elizabeth.
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Just enough time to say goodbye would be fine for me. One wife died suddenly at 21; another at 59 after ten years of illness with protracted treatment. Neither would I recommend
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One thing though, it would be nice if we could prepare ourselves to say goodbye, lesser pain perhaps to those we will leave behind.
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Yes
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