Throughout the past weekend we have been so very aware of the life, death and rising of Margaret Dick. And so have very many others through cards, emails, texts, telephone calls and personal contact. We are so thankful to each and every one, for every word and loving sentiment. The highlight of the weekend Memorial (including a visual display honoring Margaret in chapel) was the Fourth Sunday of Easter celebrated Saturday afternoon; 15 gathered to remember and to give thanks. It was Good Shepherd Sunday. In John’s Gospel, Ch 10, the expression “lay down life” is repeated five times in only seven verses. This was readily seen as a way to understand from a faith perspective how Margaret left this world. And it was readily seen that giving one’s self away did not happen only two years ago, but was a long-time way of life for her; that is, to lay down her life so many times in so many ways throughout her nearly 82 years. Many of us no...
I can visualize you both in prayer in the beautiful chapel. In answer to your invitation, I have added to my dining room prayer table a collage of photos which I had taken during one of my visits at the House of Prayer two years ago this month. I have chosen to pray with you each day as part of my daily prayer practice. I hope these photos will make real one of the very many people who are praying with you at QHP, and for all who are living through this pandemic. Someday I hope to give this photo collage to the house. God bless you both of you. Fran Duffy - Calgary
Thank you, Fran, for forwarding this. The photos in the collage filled me with joy and the music touched me to the depth of my soul. Blessings of peace and joy be yours.
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