A Priest for Forty Hours

CatholicVote.org ^ | May 10, 2013 | Thomas Peters

[Salvation]

A Priest for Forty Hours

By Thomas Peters

This incredible story came to me first via family.

St. Joseph Parish in Maumee, Ohio posted this note to their Facebook page on Wednesday (it has already been viewed and shared thousands of times since then):

As many of you know, our seminarian Deacon Scott Carroll has been battling cancer for some time. Although Scott looked forward to joining his classmates for ordination on June 22, 2013, it became clear this week that an earlier ordination might be prudent.

On Wednesday morning, Bishop Blair ordained Fr. Scott to the Order of Presbyter. The ordination took place at his parent’s home with immediate family present. It was a beautiful occasion and Scott is very much at peace.

Today, a seminarian friend of Fr. Scott’s posted the news on his blog that Fr. Scott passed away today — a mere two days after his ordination:

Fr. Scott passed away about 40 hours after his ordination.

Right before his death, he had just finished offering the Mass.

When it was over, he fell asleep and died shortly thereafter.

Fr. Claude Dusty-Burns (better known to many as @FrPontifex) posted this brief reflection on Facebook:

Fr. Scott was ordained two days ago and died today. He is a priest forever.

Amen.

Rest in peace, Father.

[Salvation]

Rest in peace, Father Scott Carroll.

[Salvation]

A lump in my throat ping. He died after he said his first Mass.

May his soul and all the souls of the faithful departed through the mercy of God, rest in peace.

[Salvation]

A lump in my throat ping. He died after he said his first Mass.

May his soul and all the souls of the faithful departed through the mercy of God, rest in peace.

[johngrace]

God bless-em.

[Cicero]

God bless him! What a wonderful story.

[Venturer]

His dream came true.

God Bless him.

[RedMDer]

God our Father,

Your power brings us to birth,
Your providence guides our lives,
and by Your command we return to dust.

Lord, those who die still live in Your presence,
their lives change but do not end.
I pray in hope for my family,
relatives and friends,
and for all the dead known to You alone.

In company with Christ,
Who died and now lives,
may they rejoice in Your kingdom,
where all our tears are wiped away.
Unite us together again in one family,
to sing Your praise forever and ever.

Amen.

[defconw]

I’m impressed that the Bishop did this and that God allowed Fr. Scott to say his first Mass. Tears.

[trisham]

God bless him. May he rest in peace.

[Chode]

Godspeed... RIP

[mardi59]

The Lord loves him so much that He called him home. God bless him.

Living Water, heavenly streams
thorns and roses, angelic dreams
pass through mist,in the blink of an eye
passing through time, memories fly

Little soul reckon thou
i have known you then and now
walk with me, give Me your hand
stay with Me always in this new land.

No more sorrow for you here
No more illness, no more fear
I will always be with you dearest friend
I will always be with you even unto the end.

[Tennessee Nana]

That bishop seems to be like the Pope...

God bless him...

[lightman]

O God,
Thou didst raise Thy servant, Scott,
to the sacred priesthood of Jesus Christ,
according to the Order of Melchisedech,
giving him the sublime power to offer the Eternal Sacrifice,
to bring the Body and Blood of Thy Son Jesus Christ down upon the altar,
and to absolve the sins of men in Thine own Holy Name.
We beseech Thee to reward his faithfulness and to forget his faults,
admitting him speedily into Thy Holy Presence,
there to enjoy forever the recompense of his labors.
This we ask through Jesus Christ Thy Son, our Lord.
Amen.

[pax_et_bonum]

Made me cry.

Bless him.

[MarkBsnr]

[Tired of Taxes]

Rest in peace, Father Scott. Thank you for sharing this story.

[Celtic Conservative]

"Thou art a priest forever, according to the order of Melchizidek"

God bless you, father Carroll.

CC

[Biggirl]

RIP, a priest FOREVER.

[Bigg Red]

And may Perpetual Light shine upon him.

Amazing.