In his homily, Father Michael G. Ryan described Marilyn as someone who truly embodied the Word of God. “When I think of Marilyn,” Father Ryan continued, “ I think of holiness and happiness.”When speaking with his brother priests and Marilyn's close friends, Archbishop J. Peter Sartain, after the Prayer after Communion, said that he heard nothing but “praise and thanksgiving” for Marilyn.
Archbishop and Father Ryan’s words brought to mind Marilyn as a person who lives the liturgy.
Liturgy does not simply describe the worship of the people, but it can also refer to our response to the Sacred through acts of praise and thanksgiving in our day-to-day actions.
Like Marilyn, may we continue to exemplify holiness and happiness, not only in our worship, but in our lives, knowing that God is always at our side.
Eternal rest, grant unto her O Lord.
and let perpetual light shine upon her.
May she rest in peace. Amen.
May her soul and the souls of all the faithful departed,
through the mercy of God, rest in peace.
Amen.
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