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Friday, October 1, 2010

Update on Joe Sobran who died yesterday

Joe Sobran died on September 30th close to 3:00 PM, the hour of Divine Mercy. I think it was fitting that this champion of truth who used words so effectively should die on the Feast Day of St. Jerome who translated the Scripture into the common language. Joe had a way of explaining even the most complicated matters in a down-to-earth way that resonated with common sense.

Please pray for the repose of his soul.

Here's what Fran Griffin who published his columns sent out about his final moments. Funeral details appear at the end:
9/30/10
Joe Sobran left this earth today just before 3 p.m. Over this past week, a multitude of prayers were offered for him his recovery. Now that he is on the other side, I am sure that he is aware of your prayers and kindnesses and is most grateful for them. While he didn't have a physical recovery, I believe that the many prayers brought him spiritual healing. There was a great calmness to his demeanor. Over the past few weeks, but particularly the past few days, he was resigned and looking forward to the next life.


He was very peaceful today and the two people with him at the moment of his death did not immediately notice that he had stopped breathing. He just slipped away quietly.

There will be a wake on Monday, October 4, and funeral Mass on Tuesday, October 5, in northern Virginia, just outside of Washington, D.C. Details are below. You are most welcome to attend.

Eternal rest grant unto Joe Sobran, O Lord. May perpetual light shine upon him. May he rest in peace. Amen.

Fran Griffin
former publisher, SOBRAN'S THE REAL NEWS OF THE MONTH
President, Griffin Internet Syndicate
FUNERAL DETAILS

Monday, October 4: Wake from 3 p.m. to 8 p.m
Money & King, 171 Maple Avenue West, Vienna, VA, link:
http://www.moneyandking.com/_mgxroot/page_10780.php

Tuesday, October 5: 11:45 p.m. to 1 p.m.: viewing
1 p.m.: Tridentine Requiem Mass
St. John the Beloved, 6420 Linway Terrace, McLean, VA, link:
http://www.stjohncatholicmclean.org/church/a03.shtml
Fran Griffin
President, Fitzgerald Griffin Foundation
President, Griffin Communications
713 Park St., SE
Vienna, VA 22180
703-255-2211
703-862-6741 (cell)
http://www.fgfBooks.com








1 comment:

  1. Thank you for this info. I have copied it as part of my own post on Joe Sobran. I do like your blog and haven't seen it until now, when I did a search seeking info on his death.

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