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Freeper Canteen ~ Sunday Chapel Thread ~ CARDINAL JOHN J. O’CONNOR ~ September 26, 2010
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Posted on 09/25/2010 5:09:12 PM PDT by Brad’s Gramma
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CARDINAL JOHN J. OCONNOR
Cardinal John J. OConnor passed away May 3, 2000 at the age of eighty. Much has been said and written about this remarkable man of faith. Most obituaries mentioned that he served as a Navy Chaplain, but failed to mention that at one time he headed all Chaplains in Vietnam, and then later served as Chief of Chaplains with the rank of Rear Admiral. As Cardinal for New York he reached out to people of all faiths and to people who had no faith. He cared for the homeless, AIDS victims, the destitute, as well as influencing the halls of power as a moral voice. When learning of his appointment to New York City, instead of basking in the media attention that attends such an appointment, he disappeared for three weeks to learn Spanish in an immersion program so he could better reach out to New York's Hispanic community.
He possessed a keen, intellectual mind and was able to clearly articulate complicated ideas in a way everyone could understand. He was kind and understanding, but no pushover, and he did not suffer fools gladly. It was said to be no picnic being a staff officer for him when he was Chief. He demanded excellence and he got it. Yet, he was tougher on no one than he was on himself. He routinely slept only four hours, using the other night hours for prayer, study and writing. His influence on the Chaplain Corps and the Navy reaches us to this very day. He forced the Navy to take a hard look at how it was doing on civil rights issues and brought about much-needed reform. We are all beneficiaries of many of the ideas he pushed through to become policy.
He was a remarkable man who deserves our deepest gratitude. This vignette from the life of Cardinal John J. O'Connor tells a lot about who he really was...
Four of the most liberating words that exist are "Im sorry" and "I forgive." Here is a poignant reminder of how true this really is. . .
JIMMY CAGNEYS FAREWELL
Jimmy Cagney, the famed actor, left his faith as a young man. His father took ill in a flu epidemic in 1918. He was dying and the family sent for the Priest. He never showed up. This incident remained with young Jimmy, and it was a spiritual roadblock that the actor could not overcome. Mr. Cagney died in 1986. At the funeral Mass in New York City, Cardinal John J. OConnor (former Chief of Naval Chaplains) stepped forward to give the closing prayer. He then broke with tradition and said these words to Willi Cagney, Jimmys 86 year-old wife: "I feel a real obligation to say this. I want to tell you how sorry I am for any incident with an unkind Priest, anything that hurt your husband." Cardinal O'Connor then leaned over and kissed Willi. There was audible sigh in the congregation and many people were weeping, including political dignitaries and Hollywood celebrities.
Chaplain Mitch Schranz
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09/25/2010 5:09:33 PM PDT
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Brad’s Gramma
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To: Jet Jaguar
Ow! Hai!
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09/25/2010 5:09:54 PM PDT
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Brad’s Gramma
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To: Brad's Gramma
Good morning Troops, Veterans and Canteeners.* * * * * * * * * * * *
Our Flag Flying Proudly One Nation Under God
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Lord, Please Bless Our Troops, They're fighting for our Freedom.
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God Bless Our Republic
Prayers going up
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09/25/2010 5:10:38 PM PDT
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HopeandGlory
(Hey, Liberals . . . PC died on 9/11 . . . GET USED TO IT!!!)
To: HopeandGlory
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09/25/2010 5:10:38 PM PDT
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Brad’s Gramma
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To: HopeandGlory
Disgregard my ping. ;) LOL!!!
Thanks AGAIN for your faithfulness...Have a blessed Lord’s Day!
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09/25/2010 5:11:20 PM PDT
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Brad’s Gramma
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To: Brad's Gramma
God Bless The Troops and Family Members!!!!!!
Hello from Idaho. It was 24 degrees low and 77 degrees the high!
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09/25/2010 5:12:43 PM PDT
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ColdOne
(GOP. Gutless Old Politicians :^))......November and Beyond!)
To: ColdOne
Hi ColdOne!!! God Bless them all, INDEED!
You..have a wonderful and blessed Lord’s Day!
I’m sweltering here...putting the dog in the SUV and heading up your way... ;)
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09/25/2010 5:14:23 PM PDT
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Brad’s Gramma
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09/25/2010 5:14:26 PM PDT
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Kathy in Alaska
(~ RIP Brian...heaven's gain...the Coast Guard lost a good one.~)
To: Brad's Gramma
Evenin' G-ma! *hugs*
A Blessed Lords Day to you and yours! Thank you for this Sunday Chapel!
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09/25/2010 5:15:10 PM PDT
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oldteen
To: oldteen
COOKIE MONSTER!!! :)
Hope you are having a great weekend...and blessings to you for the Lord’s Day...
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09/25/2010 5:18:07 PM PDT
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Brad’s Gramma
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To: HopeandGlory
Thank you Hope for our Nations pledge and a wonderful Lords Day to you!
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09/25/2010 5:18:08 PM PDT
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oldteen
To: Kathy in Alaska; oldteen
Have a wonderful and blessed Lords Day! *((HUGS))*
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09/25/2010 5:18:18 PM PDT
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ColdOne
(GOP. Gutless Old Politicians :^))......November and Beyond!)
To: Brad's Gramma
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09/25/2010 5:18:21 PM PDT
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Dubya
(JESUS SAVES)
To: Dubya
Hi Dubya....Welcome...have a BLESSED Lord’s Day!!
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09/25/2010 5:19:14 PM PDT
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Brad’s Gramma
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To: ColdOne
A blessed evening to you ColdOne, from a very hot California!
Right now we stand at 96*...UGH!
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09/25/2010 5:21:14 PM PDT
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oldteen
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09/25/2010 5:21:43 PM PDT
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Kathy in Alaska
(~ RIP Brian...heaven's gain...the Coast Guard lost a good one.~)
To: Kathy in Alaska
Evenin' Kathy! *hugs*
A most wonderful Lords Day to you and the folks!
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09/25/2010 5:22:28 PM PDT
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oldteen
To: Brad's Gramma
Thanks, Grammie, for today's Sunday Chapel
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09/25/2010 5:22:42 PM PDT
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Kathy in Alaska
(~ RIP Brian...heaven's gain...the Coast Guard lost a good one.~)
To: Brad's Gramma
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09/25/2010 5:23:40 PM PDT
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SkyDancer
("Give Kids An Education, Take Them Out Of Government Schools" - and I'm still Molly Norris")
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