Freeper Canteen ~ Sunday Chapel Thread ~ CARDINAL JOHN J. O’CONNOR ~ September 26, 2010

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[Brad’s Gramma]

 

 

 

 

CARDINAL JOHN J. O’CONNOR

Cardinal John J. O’Connor 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 "I’m sorry" and "I forgive." Here is a poignant reminder of how true this really is. . .

JIMMY CAGNEY’S 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. O’Connor (former Chief of Naval Chaplains) stepped forward to give the closing prayer. He then broke with tradition and said these words to Willi Cagney, Jimmy’s 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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[Kathy in Alaska]

A Blessed Lord's Day to you and yours, MarineMom, and our thanks to your son for his service to our country.

[Kathy in Alaska]

A Blessed Lord’s Day to you and yours, Cindy. Thanks for the links.

[Cindy]

A blessed Lords Day to you Kathy.

You’re very welcome.

(P.S. I bought my 2011 edition of the Farmer’s Almanac today. I haven’t had a chance to read it.

Feels like a short autumn this year.)

[E.G.C.]

A very pleasant good morning to everyone at the Canteen and to al lour military at home and abroad. Thanks for your service to our country.

((HUGS))Good morning, Kathy. How's it going?

[E.G.C.]

BTTT

[Kathy in Alaska]

Welcome Troops, Veterans, Families, and Allies!
God Bless You and Keep You Safe.

Deep In Love With You

Gathering In The Sky

[Kathy in Alaska]

Welcome Troops, Veterans, Families, and Allies!
God Bless You and Keep You Safe.

Hem Of His Garment

I Believe

[Kathy in Alaska]

Welcome Troops, Veterans, Families, and Allies!
God Bless You and Keep You Safe.

King of Kings

Old Time Religion

[Kathy in Alaska]

Welcome Troops, Veterans, Families, and Allies!
God Bless You and Keep You Safe.

Roll Jordan Roll

Sweet Hour of Prayer

[Kathy in Alaska]

Welcome Troops, Veterans, Families, and Allies!
God Bless You and Keep You Safe.

In The Garden

When I Survey That Wondrous Cross

[Kathy in Alaska]

Good Lord’s Day to you and Chuck and Bo. How did your teams do? I saw a couple minutes of the OU game and they were behind? Did they pull it out?

[Kathy in Alaska]

[Kathy in Alaska]

Good morning/afternoon/evening/night Troops, wherever you are.

Thank you for doing your part to help keep all of us free and safe.

Thanks, unique, for the pastries.

Coffee is always on........

How about a donut?

Cookies?

Veggies?

Sandwich?

[Kathy in Alaska]

God bless and keep safe our troops worldwide.

Good night.

Statler Brothers ~ How Great Thou Art

[E.G.C.]

Morning coffee bump.

Well, OSU was off yesterday. That was a close one between OU and Cinncinati but OU pulled it out 31-29.

[Arrowhead1952]

Good morning to everyone at the Canteen. A blessed Lord's Day to one and all.

[SevenofNine]

Come think of it Robert Mugbaee shop at Walgreens LOL!

http://www.dailymail.co.uk/news/worldnews/article-1315183/Yes-really-IS-Robert-Mugabe-lipstick-section-New-York-drug-store-And-s-seriously-embarrassed-.html

[SevenofNine]

Come think of it Robert Mugbaee shop at Walgreens LOL!

http://www.dailymail.co.uk/news/worldnews/article-1315183/Yes-really-IS-Robert-Mugabe-lipstick-section-New-York-drug-store-And-s-seriously-embarrassed-.html

[luvie]

Kneel at the cross....






















...Christ will meet you there...

Providence~Amazing Grace.wma

Glad~Before the Throne Of God Above

Cathedrals~Wonderful Grace of Jesus

Glad~Arise My Soul, Arise

Gaither Homecoming~Heaven's Joy Awaits.wma

Tad Robinson~No More Night

The Imperials~Sweet, Sweet Spirit

Have a blessed Sunday

[E.G.C.]

Sunday Music Bump.