A Carmelite tragedy

Sad news from Tanzania, where four members of the Carmelite Missionary Sisters of St Therese of the Child Jesus were killed in a road accident on 15 September, along with their driver.  The Sisters had been in the diocese for the perpetual profession of three of their members, and were on their way to the airport to go to Dar-es-Salaam.  One of them was the Superior General. Among the victims was the Superior General.  I find it deeply saddening when religious or priests die in this tragic way, so challenging to our belief in Divine Providence.  The ways of God are indeed mysterious, and He stretches our faith in the face of such events.  May these beautiful souls rest in peace and rise in glory.

Intercessions:

Cancer: Brian Davis, Bernard (and wife Angela caring for him), Jacqui, Sue B, Theresa K, Fr Jon B

Siena, Elara – sick children

Matthew – six-year old boy dying of bladder cancer

Wojtek – massive heart attack leaving him incapacitated

David OCDS – housebound; Martin Gilham – unable to attend community meetings

Sophia – blind infant

Joy Smith OCDS – seriously ill

Grace – troubling ailments, job difficulties, family (deceased mother and health of father)

Lucia – Overwhelmed by weariness

The battle to protect unborn babies and those involved in the front line.