brendan1104 Posted November 2, 2007 Share Posted November 2, 2007 (edited) Read on EWTN's Life on the Rock, Thursday November 1, 2007: [quote]Dear Family Regretfully, I have a message that does not come without significant pain to both you and me. I have to tell you in all honesty and truth, that I have been personally involved with helping a widow and her struggling family. Over the course of time, the mother and I have grown very close. As a result, I am compelled to take some time off to prayerfully and honestly discern my future. I am truly sorry of the impact this may have on so many. I am not unaware of the gravity and magnitude of the situation, yet after much wise counsel, it is really something that I must deal with now for the good of all. With that said, it is best that I deal with it away from EWTN. Therefore, I have asked for and graciously been granted some extended time to prayerfully discern my vocation. To those who are part of the EWTN family locally, and others throughout the world, especially all those who have supported me so faithfully in my priestly vocation and ministry here on Life on the Rock, I sincerely apologize. I ask for your prayers and understanding during this time that is so very difficult, but yet so very necessary. Please lift me up in your humble prayers to Jesus through Mary, our Mother, in Grace and Mercy. Fr Francis Mary, MFVA[/quote] Fr Anthony Mary then said "Brothers and Sisters of our EWTN family, this is a time in which Fr Francis and all involved are in great need of your prayers and your support as our family. Always remember that no one is beyond the power of God's Mercy or Redemption. And on Fr's behalf, I humbly ask that you pray for him. God bless you." Edited November 2, 2007 by Seven77 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Seven77 Posted November 2, 2007 Share Posted November 2, 2007 hearing that yesterday freaked me out...let's pray for Father with hope and trust in Our Lord. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Noel's angel Posted November 2, 2007 Share Posted November 2, 2007 The poor dear. It's good that he's dealing with it the right way. May God's will be done. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tufsoles Posted November 2, 2007 Share Posted November 2, 2007 that is so sad. I hope he makes the right decsion. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Thy Geekdom Come Posted November 2, 2007 Share Posted November 2, 2007 St. Francis, pray for us. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jeffpugh Posted November 2, 2007 Share Posted November 2, 2007 He can't leave the priesthood and his order... what's going on?... sorry if I'm being oblivious here... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Totus Tuus Posted November 2, 2007 Share Posted November 2, 2007 [quote name='Sacred Music Man' post='1413349' date='Nov 2 2007, 07:15 PM']He can't leave the priesthood and his order... what's going on?... sorry if I'm being oblivious here... [/quote] He's still a priest and an MFVA, he's just been given permission to live away from the community for a while. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Veritas Posted November 2, 2007 Share Posted November 2, 2007 + Wow. Is this for real? I wondered why he wasn't saying Mass or hosting LOTR. This shouldn't be so public. I'm stunned. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ash Wednesday Posted November 2, 2007 Share Posted November 2, 2007 I hope he figures it all out. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mercy me Posted November 2, 2007 Share Posted November 2, 2007 I wondered where he was. Prayers for him. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Totus Tuus Posted November 3, 2007 Share Posted November 3, 2007 [quote name='Veritas' post='1413353' date='Nov 2 2007, 07:26 PM']+ Wow. Is this for real? I wondered why he wasn't saying Mass or hosting LOTR. This shouldn't be so public. I'm stunned.[/quote] Fr. Francis is the one who publicized it, so it's ok that it is so public. And yes, it's for real. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Seven77 Posted November 3, 2007 Share Posted November 3, 2007 [quote name='Veritas' post='1413353' date='Nov 2 2007, 06:26 PM']This shouldn't be so public. I'm stunned.[/quote] Something i picked up: There's a battle going on---humility is the weapon. 1. Father needs all the prayers he can get and is asking for ours. 2. Bringing things to light is satan's defeat. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Proud2BCatholic139 Posted November 3, 2007 Share Posted November 3, 2007 I know that this is hard to hear, but again, think of it as a test... There are certain things in life in which you should discern... But, at the same time, I am sad. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Veritas Posted November 3, 2007 Share Posted November 3, 2007 [quote name='Seven77' post='1413383' date='Nov 2 2007, 09:30 PM']Something i picked up: There's a battle going on---humility is the weapon. 1. Father needs all the prayers he can get and is asking for ours. 2. Bringing things to light is satan's defeat.[/quote] + Saint Michael the Archangel, Defend us in Battle. Be our protection against the wickedness and snares of the Devil. May God rebuke him we humbly pray, and do thou O'Prince of the Heavenly host, by the power of God, Cast in to Hell, Satan and all the evil spirits who prowl about the earth seeking the ruin of souls. Amen. Saint Francis -Pray for Us! Our Lady Seat of Wisdom- Pray for Us! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Knight of the Holy Rosary Posted November 3, 2007 Share Posted November 3, 2007 Wow...I am in shock. Yes of course, prayers for Fr. Francis. Let God's will prevail! Was this actually anounced on Life on the Rock yesterday? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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