Both Bill and Mary Al were an appreciated pair going to visit my parents and taking my dad the holy bread while he was in the hospital. Their faith, the words of encouragement and acts of kindness have never been forgotten. My sincere condolences to Mary Al the Duffy family at this time. Bill was a very kind person with a mischievous streak and a sense of humor to match.
Mary Al I would like to share with you my favorite prayer.
Prayer of St Francis
Make me a channel of your peace
Where there is hatred, let me sow love,
Where there is injury, pardon
Where there is doubt, faith
Where there is despair, hope
Where there is darkness, light
And where there is sadness, joy:
Oh Divine Master,
Grant that I may not seek
To be consoled as to console;
To be understood, as to understand,
To be loved, as to love;
For it is in giving that we receive.
It is in pardoning that we are pardoned,
And it is in dying that we are born to Eternal Life.
Amen
