To Comare Anna and family,
I am deeply saddened to hear of your loss of Compare Gianni. He was a wonderful man of personality with wit and a kind heart. I remember him fishing with Uncle Vic, sitting at the table with the many family gatherings and enjoying the company, the pasta and wine. All of us kids would be outside playing while the neighborhood chimed with the Italian music and laughter of another weekend socialable. My favorite prayer I like to share with you because it truly resonates with life and the faith that we have.
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
My sincere condolences. May God wrap his loving arms around you and give you strength and comfort.
