tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-20981956.post9132180212844174083..comments2024-03-27T11:26:55.051-04:00Comments on Vox Cantoris: It was Martha - the story of a woman who sought the pearl of great priceUnknownnoreply@blogger.comBlogger26125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-20981956.post-1563505105636895602017-10-19T18:39:42.249-04:002017-10-19T18:39:42.249-04:00Losing a parent can be one of the most difficult t...Losing a parent can be one of the most difficult things that happens to a person. I am truly sorry for your loss, and I hope for the best for your family.Laramie Hirschhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08959963301900895898noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-20981956.post-85116293317058717072017-10-18T18:53:10.864-04:002017-10-18T18:53:10.864-04:00Thank you Kathleen. You wrote beautifully last yea...Thank you Kathleen. You wrote beautifully last year too and they are above. Yes, these little ladies are long gone and maybe not to be seen again. If they are not in heaven, or at least on the top rung of the ladder in purgatory, there is no hope for any of us. They did all they were to do, and more.Vox Cantorishttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16987049370515084083noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-20981956.post-34144504258389391072017-10-18T10:32:17.256-04:002017-10-18T10:32:17.256-04:00I completely believe the dream was a reflection of...I completely believe the dream was a reflection of a heavenly reality. I have come to realize dreams of this type are a consolation given to us by God. I had one myself, and now I know. I would be tempted to find a pragmatic explanation for what I had, and this one, if I were not the person who experienced it, but now that I have, I know. <br />I have to say, once again, this lady was incredibly lovely, both as a young woman with her whole life ahead of her, in that white dress, as she was in the first photo, with a lifetime of love of God and family behind her. When you see her Vox, once more, she is likely to look as the photo of her younger days. My sister, who passed at 68, appeared to be as 25 years old or so.Kathleen1031https://www.blogger.com/profile/10201084623185206141noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-20981956.post-67285013635735313672017-10-17T19:37:27.326-04:002017-10-17T19:37:27.326-04:00Eternal rest grant unto her O Lord, and let perpet...Eternal rest grant unto her O Lord, and let perpetual light shine upon her. <br />She was blessed, as were you. We miss our darlings, don't we? These grand ladies of all kinds, they are like precious jewels. Yours was darling, and you can rest easy, you loved her and she knew it. What peace that gives.Kathleen1031https://www.blogger.com/profile/10201084623185206141noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-20981956.post-4421194892123416862017-10-17T19:28:00.303-04:002017-10-17T19:28:00.303-04:00@Paul Morphy
Thanks for sharing this with us, Vox...@Paul Morphy<br /><br />Thanks for sharing this with us, Vox. And tribute to your mother and your father for passing the faith on to you too.<br /><br />I don't mean to be sceptical or cynical about Bridgets dream - but is it possible that Bridget had seen that lovely photo of your mother before your mother passed away, and before Bridget had her dream? I've no doubt that what Bridget did dream about is real. But it could be that she had seen that photo of your mother before she had that dream. Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-20981956.post-37683005323101623392017-10-17T11:30:22.770-04:002017-10-17T11:30:22.770-04:00Thank you for publishing this beautiful post. May ...Thank you for publishing this beautiful post. May Martha rest in peace. Your mother's faith is inspiring to us all. God Bless!Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-20981956.post-51336844583518296432017-10-17T05:58:20.472-04:002017-10-17T05:58:20.472-04:00God is so good! May the Lord bless your family, an...God is so good! May the Lord bless your family, and may your mom be with him forever in bliss!Michael Ortizhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12823627318269572922noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-20981956.post-41914540758645271812017-10-16T20:03:38.916-04:002017-10-16T20:03:38.916-04:00What a wonderful, wonderful woman....you are very ...What a wonderful, wonderful woman....you are very blessed. May she pray for us all.susannoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-20981956.post-69836941706468541012016-10-19T00:00:11.927-04:002016-10-19T00:00:11.927-04:00Dear Vox,
Please forgive my belated condolences o...Dear Vox,<br /><br />Please forgive my belated condolences on the anniversary of your mother's death. <br /><br />When my Dad passed away, I begged Our Lord to 1) allow him to die in the Brown Scapular as He allowed to my uncle who was away from the Church over 65 years and 2) that he would not die on my sister's wedding anniversary or my birthday. <br /><br />The good Lord heard my prayers and Dad passed away the day before my birthday. The morning he died, I had this feeling that he would pass away and I wanted to stay home. Mom said to me: Margaret, you have to go to work - you've missed so much time already." So I said to him: "Dad, I have to go to work now. I love you. Bye." I kissed him goodbye and left for work.<br /><br />About 10:30, my sister called me and said to come home. Dad passed away quietly. Mom and my sister were in the kitchen. <br /><br />My one consolation was that he died in the Brown Scapular.<br /><br />Every night before going to bed, he'd say an Our Father, Hail Mary, act of contrition and these little prayers 3 times:<br /><br />Sweet Heart of Jesus, be my love.<br /><br />Sweet Heart of Mary, be my salvation. <br /><br />For your mother +Martha and our fathers +Basil and + Eugene:<br /><br />Only chaste and Immaculate Virgin, who gave birth to God without seed, intercede before Him for the salvation of their souls.<br /><br />Good night and God bless!<br /><br />In Christ the King,<br /><br />Margaret <br /><br /><br /><br />Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-20981956.post-1207790997057847602016-10-17T20:26:32.645-04:002016-10-17T20:26:32.645-04:00I love that recent photo of her. The faces of our...I love that recent photo of her. The faces of our seniors are really as sweet as could be, especially the little ladies. So cute! And these ladies of yesterday, our moms and grandmoms, are ladies of a kind we are just frankly never going to see again. Truly when God made these ladies, he broke the mold. Kathleen1031https://www.blogger.com/profile/10201084623185206141noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-20981956.post-53807069394442729012016-10-17T17:11:49.713-04:002016-10-17T17:11:49.713-04:00May Martha's soul and all the souls of the fai...May Martha's soul and all the souls of the faithful departed through the mercy of God rest in peace. Thank you for sharing that story.Everyday For Life Canadahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10479325811094869718noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-20981956.post-35899314675786813802016-10-17T13:49:55.924-04:002016-10-17T13:49:55.924-04:00Thank you.
Karl
(A son of another, Martha.)Thank you.<br /><br /><br />Karl<br />(A son of another, Martha.)Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-20981956.post-47030074830982872592016-10-17T11:38:12.818-04:002016-10-17T11:38:12.818-04:00Thank you for this, Vox.Thank you for this, Vox.Aged parenthttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05217229048176272954noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-20981956.post-34734618498132045262016-10-17T06:25:56.683-04:002016-10-17T06:25:56.683-04:00Prayers offered up for our dear brother and sister...Prayers offered up for our dear brother and sister in Christ, Martha and Basil. May they rest in the arms of the lord, as we ask them to pray for us that, we too may one day be with the lord in paradise. God Bless you and keep you Vox.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-20981956.post-26205739355569849612016-10-16T19:35:52.252-04:002016-10-16T19:35:52.252-04:00Right after I read this column I found this in my ...Right after I read this column I found this in my mail. It is from the Capuchin Franciscan Friars in Pittsburgh.<br /><br />Prayer for Consolation in the Loss of a Loved One<br /><br />We give them back to You, O God<br />who gave them first as a gift to us.<br />Yet just as You did not lose them in their living here among us,<br />So we do not lose them in their going home to You.<br /><br />Comfort us, Risen Lord, as we mourn.<br />Deepen our faith and hope to believe that life is eternal, and love is forever, and death is only a horizon - and a horizon is simply the present limit of our ability to see and understand.<br /><br />Lift us up, compassionate Son of God, that we may see further.<br />Give light to our eyes, O Radiant Christ, that we may see more clearly.<br />Draw us closer to You, Gentle Jesus, so in our hearts we know that one day we will be reunited with our cherished loved ones who, we pray, are home with You in Heaven.<br />Amen.Kathleen1031https://www.blogger.com/profile/10201084623185206141noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-20981956.post-88097595369863667882016-10-16T18:59:11.848-04:002016-10-16T18:59:11.848-04:00What a holy consolation for you! What a lovely you...What a holy consolation for you! What a lovely young woman, and how sweet and adorable the photo of her as the mom you knew. When our moms leave us, they take part of us with them. We are already partly in heaven when our beloved family members are there. <br />Two parallels to a personal experience of mine, that I can't help but share. One, when my dear sister passed two years ago, I recall the definite feeling that she was being spared something, and I too had a dream that changed everything for me. It was a dream that was so vivid it was surely supernatural. I give God the praise, the thanks, and the glory, for giving me such a tremendous consolation when I needed it so badly. I must admit, it solidified my faith in a way that was singularly unique, it was such a gift. We have a God who cares, who knows our pain, and when we truly need Him. Nothing escapes His attention. Prayers for Alan's Dad Ken as well, and all our loved ones who have passed.<br />Eternal rest grant unto them O Lord, and let perpetual light shine upon them. Amen.Kathleen1031https://www.blogger.com/profile/10201084623185206141noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-20981956.post-4707587002015403312016-10-16T14:29:41.900-04:002016-10-16T14:29:41.900-04:00A lovely photograph of a really happy & conten...A lovely photograph of a really happy & contented lady. May she rest in peace.Ana Milanhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13614286775064340959noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-20981956.post-7517075545881329702016-10-16T11:26:40.575-04:002016-10-16T11:26:40.575-04:00Very, very beautiful. May she rest in peace. God b...Very, very beautiful. May she rest in peace. God bless your family!Peter Lambhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17952041193215971470noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-20981956.post-71019898038476712142015-10-19T07:35:21.142-04:002015-10-19T07:35:21.142-04:00God bless you David,
Dear Lord God,
I lift up...God bless you David,<br /><br /> Dear Lord God,<br />I lift up my Mother to You.<br />She loves You first, and that love reflects upon me.<br />She is so sweet and so concerned about my life.<br />She sacrifices so much for my well-being.<br />She has done so very much for me.<br /><br />I lift my Mom up to you, Father.<br />She prayed for me, she nursed me.<br />My Lord, she gave her all for me.<br />I pray that you bless her, Lord forever.<br /><br />Thank you for my wonderful Mom!<br />I pray that I me see all in Heaven.<br />I love you my God with all my heart and soul.<br />In the Name of Jesus, AmenGeorge Brennernoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-20981956.post-83431899078729900742015-10-18T18:27:30.645-04:002015-10-18T18:27:30.645-04:00What a blessing your post today has been for me on...What a blessing your post today has been for me on this quiet Sunday afternoon here in the US. May we all strive to love God with all of our hearts for as long as we have left on this earth. He is worthy of all of our devotion. God bless you. chattingwithuhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11488695753840148138noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-20981956.post-64159478478242237472015-10-18T14:31:27.245-04:002015-10-18T14:31:27.245-04:00Thank you Vox, what a beautiful witness to God'...Thank you Vox, what a beautiful witness to God's love and glory !Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10905043428102683529noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-20981956.post-76496639678029312712015-10-18T13:38:47.196-04:002015-10-18T13:38:47.196-04:00Thank you, Vox.
Torchofthefaith mentioned what a ...Thank you, Vox.<br /><br />Torchofthefaith mentioned what a good Franciscan said about God taking some to protect them from what is coming, from what has come. How much worse will it get? Will I have time to make up for my mistakes, and somehow wake up those whom I love? Dorotanoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-20981956.post-19726655950523186502015-10-18T12:32:22.074-04:002015-10-18T12:32:22.074-04:00This is the most beautiful thing we've read fo...This is the most beautiful thing we've read for some time.<br /><br />Thank you so much for posting this today - just what we needed in this dark time of trial. May this account help many souls.<br /><br />It is a beautiful account. May your amazing Mother rest in Christ's Holy Peace! We'll share this story with our family members.<br /><br />Please pray for my (Alan) dad Ken. Tomorrow is his 3rd anniversary and we miss him terribly. He was a remarkable convert who searched for the Truth for many years. He was blessed with a Holy Death too. When he died a good Franciscan priest told us he had been taken to protect him from what was coming on the earth. We did not fully understand it then, but do now...<br /><br />Yours in Christ<br />Alan (and Angeline)torchofthefaithhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09128214322674215841noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-20981956.post-36232193215484141182015-10-18T12:06:22.916-04:002015-10-18T12:06:22.916-04:00Nice.Nice.Maudie N Mandevillehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07608333522668477953noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-20981956.post-79549221011715269542015-10-18T10:49:30.960-04:002015-10-18T10:49:30.960-04:00Thank-you for this lovely post. How blessed you ar...Thank-you for this lovely post. How blessed you are to have such a holy and beautiful mother. May she be in Paradise with Our Lord and His Mother. May your dearest mother protect you and bless you.Baronahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06265555388172261643noreply@blogger.com