On Fr. Neuhaus (Received Last Rites)

NRO's The Corner ^ | 1/7/2008 | Kathryn Jean Lopez

[PAR35]

It’s not “Last Rites” anymore.
It’s Anointing of the Sick.

Well, in the old days, it was "Extreme Unction", which certainly sounds better than 'Last Rites'.

[Mrs. Don-o]

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.

[lightman]

Lutheran Ping!

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.

[wagglebee]

That is a beautiful prayer, thank you.

[Zionist Conspirator]

I actually exchanged letters once with Fr. Neuhaus.

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.

[lightman]

That is a beautiful prayer, thank you.

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.

[wagglebee]

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).

[livius]

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!

[livius]

Thank you. I checked his blog but I don’t see any more recent updates.

[lightman]

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).

Correct.

[Conservativegreatgrandma]

A special prayer for Fr. Neuhaus.

[MinuteGal]

Abide with me, fast falls the eventide
The darkness deepens, Lord with me abide
When other helpers fail and comforts flee
Help of the helpless, O abide with me

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

[99Floyd]

A strong witness and faithful servant.
Rest in Peace.

[HoosierHawk]

Prayers sent.

[GOPJ]

Thanks for the ping.

[BykrBayb]

Prayer bump.

[Salvation]

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.

[Smokin' Joe]

Prayers up!

[Tax-chick]

Yes, my oldest daughter received Anointing of the Sick before she had her tonsils and adenoids out.

[NYer]

Prayers for Fr. Richard John Neuhaus.