Comments on: Celebrating the 50th anniversary of the Missionary Society of St. James the Apostle http://www.cardinalseansblog.org/2008/02/01/celebrating-the-50th-anniversary-of-the-missionary-society-of-st-james-the-apostle/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=celebrating-the-50th-anniversary-of-the-missionary-society-of-st-james-the-apostle Cardinal Seán shares his reflections & experiences. Fri, 17 May 2013 17:49:19 +0000 hourly 1 http://wordpress.org/?v=3.5.1 By: Sue Casely http://www.cardinalseansblog.org/2008/02/01/celebrating-the-50th-anniversary-of-the-missionary-society-of-st-james-the-apostle/comment-page-1/#comment-7642 Sue Casely Fri, 08 Feb 2008 16:24:25 +0000 http://www.cardinalseansblog.org/?p=3555#comment-7642 It seems shocking that such a keen and joyful young priest should die so unexpexctedly. It it tempting to say “what a waste”, but God surely knows best, and He will surely bring about His good will to many because of Fr Dan.

My sympathy to all who loved him and who mourn his loss.

]]> By: Mary Begley http://www.cardinalseansblog.org/2008/02/01/celebrating-the-50th-anniversary-of-the-missionary-society-of-st-james-the-apostle/comment-page-1/#comment-7628 Mary Begley Wed, 06 Feb 2008 18:08:40 +0000 http://www.cardinalseansblog.org/?p=3555#comment-7628 Your Eminence,
May You and the priests of the archdiocese always be blessed. You are truly our sheperd. I am very encouraged
by your message, and extradinary way of sharing. We will
pray for eachother. Our archdiocese has been through so much; through your mission, dedication, and encourage-
ment, the hope and love of Christ will reach so many.

God Bless, Mary Begley

]]> By: Mary Begley http://www.cardinalseansblog.org/2008/02/01/celebrating-the-50th-anniversary-of-the-missionary-society-of-st-james-the-apostle/comment-page-1/#comment-7629 Mary Begley Wed, 06 Feb 2008 18:08:40 +0000 http://www.cardinalseansblog.org/?p=3555#comment-7629 Your Eminence,
May You and the priests of the archdiocese always be blessed. You are truly our sheperd. I am very encouraged
by your message, and extradinary way of sharing. We will
pray for eachother. Our archdiocese has been through so much; through your mission, dedication, and encourage-
ment, the hope and love of Christ will reach so many.

God Bless, Mary Begley

]]> By: Fr. Tony Conlan http://www.cardinalseansblog.org/2008/02/01/celebrating-the-50th-anniversary-of-the-missionary-society-of-st-james-the-apostle/comment-page-1/#comment-7605 Fr. Tony Conlan Mon, 04 Feb 2008 09:48:26 +0000 http://www.cardinalseansblog.org/?p=3555#comment-7605 Dear Cardinal Sean, May I offer you and your Diocese (especially those Ordained with Fr Dan) my deepest and heartfelt sympathy on the untimely and tragic death of such a wonderful youg man with so much to give, but in the time he had he gave so generously to all who met him. Indeed he is and will always be a Priest forever. ‘Aer dhies De go raimh a Anam dhelish’ translated from the irish it means (At the right hand of God may his Nobel Soul Rest.)
My deepest condolences to his heartbroken Parents brother, sister and extened Family.
Respectfully.
Tony Conlan

]]> By: Mary http://www.cardinalseansblog.org/2008/02/01/celebrating-the-50th-anniversary-of-the-missionary-society-of-st-james-the-apostle/comment-page-1/#comment-7601 Mary Sun, 03 Feb 2008 19:03:53 +0000 http://www.cardinalseansblog.org/?p=3555#comment-7601 Your Eminence,

I am deeply saddened at the passing of Fr. Dan Kennedy. As a Catholic TV viewer, I watched him at his Deacon Ordination and then his Priesthood Ordination. I pray his family will pray to him to help them get through their grief to a place of peace. So young, so accomplished, so full of Christ’s love that he obviously passed on to all whom he came in contact. The Great Cardinal Cushing certainly welcomed him in his arms.

Yours in Prayer,
Mary O’Brien

]]> By: Malaysian blogger http://www.cardinalseansblog.org/2008/02/01/celebrating-the-50th-anniversary-of-the-missionary-society-of-st-james-the-apostle/comment-page-1/#comment-7600 Malaysian blogger Sun, 03 Feb 2008 14:47:46 +0000 http://www.cardinalseansblog.org/?p=3555#comment-7600 Dear Cardinal Seán,
All priests should get a yearly physical check up. But probably Father Dan had done his share of the work. Jesus Christ was young too when He had to leave Earth.

I think it is a struggle for Sister Olga knowing herself being an Iraqi by birth and being adopted by Americans. I hope this meaningless war would end. People do not have to die for no good reason. If Obama is elected, please tell him to stop the fighting. If Clinton is elected, please tell her to bring the soldiers home.

Best regards.

]]> By: Maria Teresa Frias http://www.cardinalseansblog.org/2008/02/01/celebrating-the-50th-anniversary-of-the-missionary-society-of-st-james-the-apostle/comment-page-1/#comment-7598 Maria Teresa Frias Sun, 03 Feb 2008 01:39:33 +0000 http://www.cardinalseansblog.org/?p=3555#comment-7598 Querido Padre Sean. We are very sad for the departure of two of your priests. We are praying for all of you and all of us who are affected by their passing. Being today the feast of the Presentation of the Lord, we are strengthening each other in our faith by He who has overcome death and gather us in His Temple in the celebration of the Eucharist where we get our nourishment to accept His holy will always because His love endures forever and in Him, we all live because He is the everlasting life.
We thank Him for everything always and thank God for you Padre Sean and for many others like you, who have consecrated themselves to serve Him and love Him by serving us faithfully like those in the Mass this morning, thanks to BCTV, of the Transitional Deacons that fill our hearts with gratitude. May we all find consolation in the love of our Lord and the love that we express for Him for each other

]]> By: Fr. Christopher Ruggles http://www.cardinalseansblog.org/2008/02/01/celebrating-the-50th-anniversary-of-the-missionary-society-of-st-james-the-apostle/comment-page-1/#comment-7597 Fr. Christopher Ruggles Sat, 02 Feb 2008 23:39:34 +0000 http://www.cardinalseansblog.org/?p=3555#comment-7597 What a wonderful person you have in Sister Olga. I was very moved by her words and actions. May they bring about fruition to all our desires for both America and Iraq.

Prayers and Blessings,
Fr. Christopher Ruggles
Diocese of Tyler

]]> By: Joanne Worthley http://www.cardinalseansblog.org/2008/02/01/celebrating-the-50th-anniversary-of-the-missionary-society-of-st-james-the-apostle/comment-page-1/#comment-7594 Joanne Worthley Sat, 02 Feb 2008 19:58:26 +0000 http://www.cardinalseansblog.org/?p=3555#comment-7594 Dear Cardinal Sean,

I want to let you know that my prayers and thoughts are with you this week. I am sure that it is always a sadness that fills your heart when you celebrate the funeral of a priest, but this funeral of Fr. Kennedy, must have been extrememely emotional. I personally know that you have been a great sheperd and mentor to our young priests and you have grown to know and love them as if they were your sons and you their father. I can only imagine the grief a parent embraces as they lose a child, and I believe that you are feeling this same grief. God Bless You and Thank you for all you do for the young priests of Boston. Joanne Worthley

]]> By: Lisa http://www.cardinalseansblog.org/2008/02/01/celebrating-the-50th-anniversary-of-the-missionary-society-of-st-james-the-apostle/comment-page-1/#comment-7587 Lisa Sat, 02 Feb 2008 02:39:10 +0000 http://www.cardinalseansblog.org/?p=3555#comment-7587 Wow – what a week of contrasts! The pilgrimage to Peru so inspiring, the death of Fr. Dan so shocking, and the reflection of Sister Olga so deeply motivating. Thank you, thank you, thank you are the only words I can say at this time.

Peace and blessings!
Lisa

]]>