Give Your Servant Francis Eternal Peace, O Lord

 I opened my print newspaper this morning to see a nice photo of Pope Francis making a surprise visit in the Popemobile on Easter Day in Rome. I read of his chat with J.D. Vance.

So, naturally, like most of us, I was really stunned to hear that he died in Rome early Easter Monday.

He served with his utmost to the very end which is something I hope that can be said of me. I am praying for his soul. 

Give your servant Francis eternal peace, O Lord,

and let perpetual light shine upon him.

May his soul, as well as the souls of all the faithful dead,

rest in peace, thanks to God’s grace.

Amen.

For those who would like to know more about Pope Francis's life and ministry, The Pillar has a very good article.

I am also praying for the College of Cardinals who are traveling to Rome now to vote in the upcoming conclave. I pray they will be open to the Holy Spirit as our next Holy Father is chosen.

For those wondering what is happening now and what will happen during the voting, here's another good piece from The Pillar. It's funny to me to recognize Cardinal Farrell's face so easily. He was bishop of Dallas before being called to serve at The Vatican.