Posted on 01/07/2009 1:16:01 PM PST by Pyro7480
His friends and family are keeping vigil and he was administered last rites shortly after midnight. Fr. George Rutler, who gave him the Catholic Sacrament, says that he is not expected to live long and suggests that it is appropriate that prayers be offered for a holy death.
Fr. Neuhaus has come close to this moment before and been back. If its his time: Go in peace. He's a man who has loved and served His Lord. When he leaves this world, his vast intellectual and spiritual body of work will have a long life here....
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Well, in the old days, it was "Extreme Unction", which certainly sounds better than 'Last Rites'.
RCIA, eh? With Raymond Arroyo and Richard John N, and JP2 and B16 all in on the conspiracy? Mysterious indeed are the ways of prayer. Bless you, Miss Marple.
O Lord, support us all the day long of this troubled life, until the shadows lengthen and the evening comes and the busy world is hushed, the fever of life is over and our work is done. Then, Lord, in your mercy, grant us a safe lodging, and a holy rest, and peace at the last, through Jesus Christ our Lord.
That is a beautiful prayer, thank you.
He is a great man, a great defender of G-d, and a great friend of the Jewish People. Ribbono shel `Olam, yehi ratzon millefeneykha that he experience a refu'ah shelemah. 'Amen.
The Antiphon for Compline is used as the final part of Prayer at the Close of Day 365 days a year. The Prayer beneath the Luthern Rose on the ping was written by John Henry Newman and has been part of the Lutheran worship resources since 1958.
Thanks for the info, I didn’t know that. I assume you mean John Henry Cardinal Newman who converted from Anglicanism to Catholicism in the 19th Century (and was a brilliant, if difficult to understand, writer).
I corresponded with him once, too. I was always so impressed that somebody as learned and busy as he was would take time to write to some completely unknown and not very significant person like me. I thought his writing to me was a sign of great holiness!
Thank you. I checked his blog but I don’t see any more recent updates.
Correct.
A special prayer for Fr. Neuhaus.
I fear no foe with Thee at hand to bless
Ills have no weight and tears no bitterness
Where is death's sting? Where, grave, thy victory?
I triumph still if Thou abide with me
Leni
A strong witness and faithful servant.
Rest in Peace.
Prayers sent.
Thanks for the ping.
Prayer bump.
Sins are forgiven in the Annointing of the Sick. That’s why it must be administered by a priest. Have you ever received it or stood by someone who received it to support them in their illness or scheduled surgery.
I have. It is very moving.
Prayers up!
Yes, my oldest daughter received Anointing of the Sick before she had her tonsils and adenoids out.
Prayers for Fr. Richard John Neuhaus.
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