Prayer request
Please pray for Fr. McAfee, a frequent commenter here. A reader wrote to let us know that he had a stroke.
22 May 2008
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Absolutely saying prayers…
Comment by Jenny Z — 22 May 2008 @ 11:28 amPrayers going up.
Comment by techno_aesthete — 22 May 2008 @ 11:47 amSad and troubling news. Fr. McAfee offered the first TLM I attended. Prayers underway now.
Comment by CKirkpatrick — 22 May 2008 @ 11:52 amAs of now, there is no confirmation that Father McAfee suffered a stroke, at least not from those in the parish who look after him. He was taken to the hospital last Tuesday evening, after losing sensation on his left side, particularly his arm. While the most likely explanation is not ruled out, they are still conducting tests, and we remain optimistic.
The External Celebration of Corpus Christi at St John the Beloved this Sunday at noon, with a Missa Cantata and Procession of the Blessed Sacrament, will proceed as scheduled.
Comment by David L Alexander — 22 May 2008 @ 12:02 pmThanks for the update, David.
Comment by Flambeaux — 22 May 2008 @ 12:35 pmPrayers going up. Always enjoy the good Father’s perspective.
Comment by Paul Murnane — 22 May 2008 @ 12:53 pmA Rosary for Fr. McAfee…
Comment by Quantitative Metathesis — 22 May 2008 @ 1:03 pmFather McAfee is one of the great priests of the Arlington Diocese.
Comment by Greg Hessel in Arlington Diocese — 22 May 2008 @ 1:42 pmGreetings. I am able to confirm that Father McAfee did suffer a minor stroke earlier this week. He is expected to be released before month’s end, but will still require rest and physical therapy.
Not to mention the prayers and good wishes of all of you, which are most appreciated.
Comment by David L Alexander — 22 May 2008 @ 2:34 pmDavid: Do let Fr. McAfee know how much we care about him and are praying. I love reading his posts.
Comment by Diane — 22 May 2008 @ 8:07 pmI will remember Father is my evening prayers.
Comment by Cathy_of_Alex — 22 May 2008 @ 8:44 pmAve Maria gratia plena…
Comment by J.R. Benedict — 23 May 2008 @ 1:05 amGod bless Fr. McAfee. His liturgies inspired a love of the Latin Mass in me.
Comment by eric — 23 May 2008 @ 9:14 pm+Prayer promised! Liturgy of the Hours and Holy Mass
Comment by Coletta — 23 May 2008 @ 10:04 pmDavid, could you keep us informed about Father McAfee’s progress. I am a former parishioner of his, but we are living overseas now. My husband and I are concerned about Father, and had a Mass said for his recovery in Jerusalem Saturday evening.
Comment by Marysann — 25 May 2008 @ 2:25 pmMarysann et al:
Father McAfee was released from the hospital yesterday (Saturday) afternoon, and has been resting. He said a private Mass in the rectory early this morning, and was not able to join us for the Missa Cantata with Procession. But he was able to receive a few visitors later in the day, including yours truly. He still has some difficulty, and tires easily, but is otherwise in good spirits. He’s also been catching up on the blogs, so perhaps he’ll be able to speak for himself. I conveyed to him the prayers and felicitations of WDTPRS readers, and he is most appreciative.
Comment by David L Alexander — 25 May 2008 @ 10:45 pm