Wednesday, August 25, 2021
Our family sat near Emily at St. Joseph's Church for decades, and I always looked forward to chatting with her after Mass. She took a warm interest in our children and never failed to ask about each one as they went off to college and then out into the world.
That alone would have endeared her to me, but even more importantly, her religious faith was beautiful to see. She spoke simply, but with inspiring sincerity, about the necessity of prayer, and even when it had grown hard for her to walk, she showed up faithfully every Friday afternoon for an hour of Adoration before the Blessed Sacrament. On more than one occasion, when the weather was bad and the footing hazardous, I urged her to stay home, but she would have none of it. She had made a commitment to pray, and a little ice was not going to deter her! Everyone on the Adoration team will miss her dedication and outstanding example.
May the God she served with such humility and trust welcome her speedily into His Kingdom.
Mary Atwood
