Tuesday, July 25, 2023
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Tribute to Sr Mary by her friend Jacquie Soulliere
Sr Marys’ Reflection when visiting her at Devonshire residence August 18, 2022 shortly after a health crisis
“ Monday August 15, 2022 - from Maryknoll Magazine July/ August edition p. 67 Assumption of the Blessed Virgin Mary “
"Yes death has been defeated. It is over. Done. Destroyed. We still experience the end of our earthly existence, but it’s not like the snuffing out of a candle. It’s more like “ falling asleep” and waking up in the loving embrace of of the Lord. ( see 1 Corinthians 15:6)
Mary’s Assumption shows that Jesus will keep the promise He made at the Last Supper. “ I will take you to myself, so that where I am you also may be “ ( John 14:3)."
Sr Mary then highlighted the following:
“ Try to imagine what heaven will be like. Let any fear of death fall away as you picture yourself joining Mary, the angels and saints, , and your own loved ones. “
“Try to capture a sense of beauty , the awe, and the love that will envelop you when you finally see the Lord face to face . Forever.”
“ All praise to you, Lord Jesus Christ, for your victory over the power of death itself!”
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Sr Mary went on to say “ I imagine heaven will be an experience of being enraptured by the Love of GOD where nothing else will matter but this.
Sr Mary had the face of Radiance and Light as she smiled and looked upwards towards heaven.
When seeing Sr Mary at Hospice this July 22, 2023, shortly after her death, I witnessed her face reflecting this same smiling radiant image.
Sr Mary was home and “ enraptured by the love of GOD”
Love you forever Sr Mary from Jacquie and Jerry Soulliere
PS- Jerry misses making pork chop dinners for you each week