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In Memoriam

VATICAN CITY, 17 JUN 2009 (VIS) - The following prelates died in recent weeks:

- Archbishop Khalil Abi-Nader, emeritus of Beirut of the Maronites, Lebanon, on 14 June at the age of 87.

- Bishop Luc Alfons De Hovre S.J., former auxiliary of Mechelen-Brussels, Belgium, on 4 June at the age of 83.

- Bishop Livio Reginaldo Fischione O.F.M. Cap., former apostolic vicar of Riohacha, Colombia, on 10 June at the age of 84.

- Bishop Kidane-Mariam Teklehaimanot, emeritus of Adigrat, Ethiopia, on 2 June at the age of 75.
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Prayer for Life

O Lord Jesus Christ, the only begotten Son, enlighten the minds and hearts of those blinded to the truth that life begins at conception so that they may see that the pre-born in the womb is already adorned with Your image and likeness. Enable us to guard, cherish and protect the lives of all those who are unable to care for themselves. For You are the Bestower of Life, bringing each man from non-being into being, sealing each with your divine and infinite love and we glorify you together with Your Father, Who is without beginning, and your all-holy, good, and life-creating Spirit, now and ever, and to the ages of ages. Amen.

Wisdom from the Church Fathers

What purposelessness, oh the deceit of life; truly in vain does each man vex himself, and truly blessed and thrice-blessed are those who have left everything for the Lord, that they may attain the good things announced in the Gospels. For what profit will it be for a man to enjoy the whole world, but lose his soul, to which the whole universe is not equivalent? All the splendor of man is like the blossom of grass. For the grass departs and the blossom dies, but the word of the Lord abideth for ever.

St. Nicon "Repent Ye"
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