Friday, August 21st, Saint Pius X, Pope

The Lord says this: I am now going to open your graves; I mean to raise you from your graves, my people, and lead you back to the soil of Israel.

My beautiful bride, Anna, is now in Herman House Hospice in Sperry, OK. We have had many years of good times and bad but as is said in Matthew 19 the husband and wife become one. The time of her death is soon and only God knows when.

My only solace is that we will be reunited again after I die.

My only thoughts are with her at present.

Jesus said in today’s Gospel ‘You must love the Lord your God with all your heart, with all your soul, and with all your mind. This is the greatest and the first commandment. The second resembles it: You must love your neighbour as yourself. 

If we all follow these two commandments, then we will all be in Heaven with our Divine Savior one day. Let us all today put flesh on our bones and obey these commandments. God Bless.

God Love You Always

Bob Burford

PS:  Please Pray for Pope Leo XIV. Please Pray for Cancer victims and their caregivers. Pray for those in Hospice. Pray for the conversion of Russia and the salvation of the Ukrainian and Russian people and their soldiers. Pray for the Holy Land. The impossible could and can happen. (Saint Rita) Never deny God! Pray for justice for all victims of human trafficking and immigrants! Pray for justice for our President and all government officials! Pray for Peace!

About the Author

My name is Bob Burford and am married to my lovely bride, Anna. I am a cradle Catholic and worship at Church of Saint Mary's in Tulsa, Oklahoma. I am active in the Knights of Columbus and praying where the Lord wants both of us to serve in our new faith home. College degrees in Economics and Accounting. My wife and I have eight grandchildren and seven great grandchildren. I love proclaiming the Word of the Lord in my life! Please pray for all the Ukrainian people. Pray for their salvation and physical and emotional health.

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31 Comments

  2. I have lost a spouse too. Bob say a Chaplet of Mercy for her before she passes. Be there with her and just pour out the love and say anything you don’t want to leave unsaid. My husband died in his sleep. No chance for me to that with him.
    Linda

  3. My sincere thoughts and prayers are with you your family and most of all with your beautiful wife. May the May the good Lord sustain you at this very difficult time of your life.
    God bless you, your family and your beautiful wife.

    Phil Slattery,
    Sydney, Australia.

  5. I am with you and I understand you, Bob. My sincere thoughts are with you and your wife. Thank you always for your beautiful reflections. Take care.

  6. Bob, I will keep you and your wife in thoughts and prayers during these difficult times. Will also pray the other intentions you have asked us to pray for! May God bless you and your family!

  8. May God bless you and Anna. If death cannot separate us from the love if God, how can it separate us from the those we love in God too.

  10. Dear Bob,
    I will continue to pray for both you and Anna. Your faith is so very strong, you have shared such incredible reflections that demonstrate your Love of God and Neighbor, thank you.

  11. Bob, praying for you you and ypur wife Anna. You are an inspiration to many thousands of ACM readers who are lifted up by your reflections.

  12. Praying that the love of Jesus fills your hearts and gives you and Anna peace and comfort.

  14. I join my fellow ACM readers in praying for you and your beautiful bride Anna as she is called home to God. Praying for peace and strength for both of you and for your entire family, Bob.

  18. Bob, I’m sorry to hear about Anna. May you be consoled knowing Anna will soon be with our Lord.

  20. Many prayers for you Bob and your beautiful bride and family. How hard this must be. Be assured of all our ACM prayers.

  21. Lifting Anna up in prayer! May you find peace in knowing you will be reunited one day in Heaven…eternal happiness! 🙏🏼🕊️

  22. Oh Bob, this was read with a heavy heart. I wish I had words of comfort. I am with you in prayer as you sit in this fire.

  23. Bob,my prayers are with you and Anna today.May she be surrounded by God’s grace and love as she prepares for her journey home to the Lord.Thank you for taking the time to write this reflection when your heart is heavy.

  24. Dear Bob, thank you for taking the time to write this reflection. Know that all the ACM community, with whom you’ve shared so much of your life, is praying for your beautiful bride, Anna, that she may soon be in the loving arms of our Lord. May the peace and comfort of the Lord be with you during this difficult time.

  25. Bob,
    Anna has been on my prayer list for a few months now. I will continue to pray for her. I will also keep you in my prayers. Keep the faith. You’re such a great example of someone who puts his trust in God.
    May God’s angels see Anna home. May He bring you peace.

  29. Bob, I’m so sorry she’s gone from you, but she’s gone to be with our Savior, Jesus. You’ll join her some day and your joy will be multiplied. May God’s mercy rest your heart until you meet again. Prayers for you and your family.

  30. Dear Mr Burford. Your strength and faith so admirable. Your consistency unstoppable. Your Anna is so precious to all you are. Our hearts are with you and we pray for the gift of God’s grace and the gentle hands that will bring Anna home. In Jesus name we trust.

  31. May Anna Rest In Peace in God’s loving hands.Sending my condolences and prayers to you Bob.❤️🙏🏻❤️

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