Michael Dubruiel, Rest in Peace

I wanted to pass on a request for special prayers for the repose of Michael Dubruiel's soul, along with prayers for his wife and family, Amy Wellborn.

The death was sudden and unexpected, as described on Amy's blog, "Charlotte Was Both." Loss is never easy but when it comes so quickly and to one so young, it is especially difficult. My prayers are with Amy and her family.

O God, Whose property it is ever to have mercy and to spare, we beseech Thee on behalf of the soul of Thy servant whom Thou hast called out of this world; look upon him with pity and let him be conducted by the holy angels to paradise, his true country. Grant that he who believed in Thee and hoped in Thee may not be left to suffer the pains of the purgatorial fire, but may be admitted to eternal joys. Through Jesus Christ, Thy Son, our Lord, Who with Thee and the Holy Ghost liveth and reigneth world without end. Amen.

Our Father. Hail Mary.

Eternal rest give unto him, O Lord; And let perpetual light shine upon him

Fr. Richard John Neuhaus, R.I.P.

I am just starting to get to know the luminaries in the Catholic world, and it is with great sadness that I confess I didn't know much about Fr. Neuhaus until his passing, which happened yesterday. I am a great admirer of any Christian who confronts society with the intent of engaging it in a forthright manner. Fr. Neuhaus seemed to do this with a rare combination of grace, intellect, and more importantly, a deep and abiding sense of devotion to his faith.

I know that many who knew him well will miss him terribly. I ask all of you to send up prayers. I know I will and also will look forward to getting to know his spirit through his books.



Eternal rest grant unto him, O Lord.
And let perpetual light shine upon him.

May he rest in peace.

May his soul, and all the souls of the faithful departed
through the mercy of God, rest in peace.

Requiescat in pace