Nonnie's Observations

Heavenly Father,  increase our faith in the Real Presence  of Your Son Jesus Christ in the Holy Eucharist.  We are obliged to adore Him,  to give Him thanks and to make reparation for sins. We need your peace in our hearts and among nations. We need conversion from our sins  and the mercy of Your forgiveness.   May we obtain this through prayer  and our union with the Eucharistic Lord. Our parish has Eucharistic Adoration each second Sunday of the month and on the fourth Thursday of each month. The latter is through S.E.E.D. Seeking Evangelization through Eucharistic Devotion. Father Keane had been slated as the S.E.E.D. speaker for December. In his stead,  the Eucharistic Adoration  was dedicated to him and for his soul. linking to  our gracious hostess Rebecca at Postcards from Paradise

Last night at St. Mary Church, many parishioners gathered together for a prayer service and the recital of the Rosary in honor of Father Keane. He was unique, intelligent, well-informed on current issues, and he had a sense of humor par excellence. Men of the Knights of Columbus took turns keeping vigil. this image of some of the local Knights of Columbus found here Along with the Knights, parishioners also took turns keeping vigil  through the night, lasting till 10:30 a.m. and the funeral at 11:00 a.m. Today our church was packed to say our farewells and convey our respect and love for this wonderful priest.      Remembered Joy Don't grieve for me, for now I'm free! I follow the plan God laid for me. I saw His face, I heard His call, I took His hand and left it all... I could not stay another day, To love, to laugh, to work or play; Tasks left undone must stay that way. And if my parting has left a void, Then fill it with remembered joy. A friendship shared, a...