Today was a very strange day for me. It followed my day off that was pretty much a day off until late afternoon when I came back to the rectory and got ready to go to Dyer for a funeral service for a friend and former parishioner from the time I was at St. Maria Goretti in Dyer.
I have known Joe since my time there. He has always been a staunch Catholic, a defender of the faith, a lover of Mary, and a devoted Knight of Columbus. His wife, Cheryl, has also been a firm believer.
When I came back from the service and all day today, I have been remembering people I have known throughout the years who have passed away. The older you get, the more those numbers stack up. That has what has made this day a bit “strange”. Many memories.
Rest in peace, Joe . . . and all you others who I have known.