I am John Murray, an Australian, Catholic priest of the Order of St Augustine. I live and work in Thailand and have been here since October 2005. I have many stories from my life journey and would simply like to share some of them. So hope you enjoy and go away sometime with a smile or a helpful little insight.
We gather
to give thanks for my 25 years.
Monday, April 16, 2012
Another one from Fr Joe's Gospel
Joe Maier shared this original version of Psalm 23 from Thomas Merton at his mum's funeral.
"My Lord God I have no idea where I am going, I do not see the road ahead of me, I cannot know for certain where it will end, nor do I really know who I am myself, and the fact that I think I am following your will does not mean that I am actually doing so. But I believe Lord that the desire to please you does in fact please you. And I have that desire to please you in all that I am doing. ..."
Joe also shares the four basic chants of Buddhist monks at funerals. They are
Nee mai pon - To run and there is no escape.
Bhy mai glap - To go and not return.
Lap mai dhern - To sleep and not wake up.
Fern mai mee - To not return to consciousness.
I thought this all worth sharing.
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