On April 26, 2008, Father Edward L. Richardson, a Roman Catholic priest went to the angels, as beautifully put in his memorium. At St. Thomas the Apostle Church in Brigantine, New Jersey, Father Richardson had many loving and beloved friends. We have missed him and his great devotion and leadership. It was only yesterday, April 30, 2012, that I saw the beautiful passage on the last page of a special memorium that was put together for Father. It was a passage called Be at Peace, and it had been written by St. Francis of Assisi. It is remarkably appropriate and inspirational for today's times in the United States and many other countries now, and as time moves forward.
Be at peace. Do not look forward in fear to the changes in life; rather look to them with full hope as they arise. God, whose very own you are, will deliver you from out of them. He has kept you hitherto, and He will lead you safely through all things. And when you cannot stand it, God will bury you in His arms. Do not fear what may happen tomorrow; the same everlasting Father who cares for you today will take care of you then and every day. He will either shield you from suffering or will give you unfailing strength to bear it. Be at peace and put aside all anxious thoughts and imaginations.--St. Francis of Assisi
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