when I was told I had cancer, I accepted the disease, I even accepted the fact that I would die but I could not accept the idea to suffer. Our bodies are so reluctant when facing suffering! These past few months, I have however understood that I have to embrace suffering as well. For if I want to live compassion until the end with Christ and all those who suffer, I must accept the suffering. Today, I say «yes». It is certainly painful for my body but my heart and my spirit both say «yes» (…) I have been asking God for a special grace on the twenty-five-year-old anniversary of my ordination. Here it is! I thank God because if I am to keep living, this disease would have made me closer to God and a better priest. And if I die, then I’ll die a better priest!»
Today is Fr Michael Sepp's Birthday…I cannot believe it has been 3 years since Father has passed away. Although I did not see him much towards the end of his life, I miss him. He was a special priest and man.
Father Michael was also a great friend and I feel very blessed to have had him in my life. Even at the end in great suffering, he always was thinking of everyone else.
When my guys were young, every summer Fr Michael and Fr Larry Paoliceeli would take them, along with some other boys who lived with no dad, on an adventure. Whether it was white water rafting, camping in the Adirondacks, or a World Youth Day somewhere in the world, it was blessed time for my sons and a break for me from raising my kids alone. I know those times will stay fondly with my sons forever.
I cannot think of Father without thinking of his angelic voice, and both him and Father Larry singing the Regina Celi…you would have thought heaven came to earth to hear them!
He was truly a self less man, and a holy humble priest.
We know you are watching over u s now from heaven Father,and praying for all of us….
We miss and love you !
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