tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8254272216866737058.post2603392773404423981..comments2024-03-25T20:03:03.657-06:00Comments on Καθολικός διάκονος: How does grace work?Deacon Scotthttp://www.blogger.com/profile/01385969740195992108noreply@blogger.comBlogger4125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8254272216866737058.post-88947479673096161402012-01-18T09:48:16.652-07:002012-01-18T09:48:16.652-07:00I've arranged for a Mass to be said for your i...I've arranged for a Mass to be said for your intentions, Scott, by the Marians. I know it doesn't seem like much on paper but once I got a chance to see the candle shrine they maintain for all the intentions people bring to them in prayer. The blaze of the candles is so intense there is no need for heat or light even in the darkness and cold of winter. Through this I hope to gain a blessing of peace for you and those you love through this sadness and pain.EMarynoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8254272216866737058.post-35090387482025851112012-01-18T07:09:10.280-07:002012-01-18T07:09:10.280-07:00THinking of you, Scott.THinking of you, Scott.Dan S.noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8254272216866737058.post-5121735537588358032012-01-18T05:56:18.275-07:002012-01-18T05:56:18.275-07:00Thanks. Lara. I appreciate your kind and gentle fr...Thanks. Lara. I appreciate your kind and gentle friendship very much. I do realize, I realized even then, what a great grace that last exchange with Dad was. I also realize that he wanted me to go and be the man he raised me to be.<br /><br />For some reason, I didn't know that about your Dad. I'm sorry. Twenty-three years is a long time. I am still praying for you for next week.!Deacon Scotthttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01385969740195992108noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8254272216866737058.post-41785527923163227942012-01-17T22:43:17.369-07:002012-01-17T22:43:17.369-07:00Scott,
I'm sitting here with tears streaming...Scott, <br /><br />I'm sitting here with tears streaming down my face, wishing that I lived within driving distance of you so I could come give you a hug. Thank you for sharing this beautifully raw post. It only could have been written with grace and through grace. <br /><br />It's not easy to lose a father. Last June, we celebrated the 23rd anniversary of my father's death. Each year, my brother and I still replay the moments of that fateful day in our minds - the sights, the smells, the sounds. I don't remember my last conversation with my father, and I seriously doubt that it was anything as deep and meaningful as the one you had your father. Cherish those words, Scott, but more than that, cherish the memories... <br /><br />And little Even, even though he may never have the opportunity to meet his grandfather here on earth, he will *know* his grandfather through your love - you are the beautiful link, connecting grandfather to grandson. Through the grace of God, I bet you'll start to see bits of your father in Evan and your other kids as well. <br /><br />Hugs to you, and prayers, of course.Lalshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16060253440799634080noreply@blogger.com