Posted on 12/07/2016 6:36:30 PM PST by DUMBGRUNT
By the time hed driven his black Crown Victoria 10 minutes to the Ghost Ship fire, hed transformed himself from Catholic priest to minister of presence.... As first responders, we dont always know what to say to somebody whos had this terrible situation. Some are better than others, but Father Landeza is as good as they get.... As first responders, we dont always know what to say to somebody whos had this terrible situation. Some are better than others, but Father Landeza is as good as they get....
Just stand there and listen to people talk about whats going on, he says. Ministry of presence. Im not out here pushing anything.
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How does one be a chaplain to the Godless?
Seems sort of repetitive, in a repetitive sort of way.
Uhmmmm, read the article first. He is a Chaplin for the Fire Department that responded to the fire. He not only has to be the 'pillar of strength' to the firemen at the scene, but also to the gathering of people trying to find friends and family in the aftermath. I do not think I personally would be able to handle more than one disaster like this.
IIRC The root of condolence is “suffer together.”
The unfortunates in this mess may not have a religious background, but the Chaplain can still provide some support.
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