Prayer Request

Those of my readers who were at my wedding may recall the priest who married us. He is a very thoughtful and spiritual man who made an impact, in his quiet way, on many of our guests that day.

For some time now, this priest has been seriously ill with cancer and I was very sad to read, last night, that his condition has worsened considerably. He'd been housebound for some time but now he is in hospital and has been referred to the Palliative Care team. The bishop has retired him from active duty and is talking about a nursing home for him. The one blessing, as the bishop puts it, is that he does not seem to be suffering any pain.

I can see why God would want to call the Canon home: he's such a loving gentle man whose love of Our Father is evident, and I'm glad that he's not distressed but it's still a little sad to think that I am unlikely to see him again in this life.

Can I please ask my readers to join me in praying for Canon Frank in the time he has left on this earth, that he might not suffer but be at peace in whatever time God has given him, and be strong and comforted in his Faith and the love of those around him. Thank you.