Love is all that is remained behind

Virginia, a young parishioner, was severely injured in a car accident last week. On the morning of August 20, while I was celebrating mass at the Mt Carmel Convent, I received a phone call from the parish office requesting my presence at the hospital immediately to administer the sacrament of anointing of the sick to Virginia. I was supposed to preside at the 11am and 12:40pm masses. Fortunately, a guest priest substituted me so that I could see Virginia for one last time at the hospital.

Virginia was an optimistic and generous youth, and was very popular amongst her peers. After her passing, her parents signed an agreement with the hospital, donating all her organs to people in need. Their act of love is worthy of our respect. May Virginia’s love be remembered forever.

Please pray for the soul of Virginia. We should also pray for each other, that we may live our lives to the fullest, and contribute to our society more unreservedly.