It is with both sadness and deep gratitude that we share the passing of our dear friend and brother in Christ, Deacon John Thompson.
For many of us at Mary’s Hill, Deacon John will always hold a special place in our hearts. It was through his generous “Fiat” and faithful response to God’s call that many of us were first introduced to the Gift of Living in the Divine Will.
On October 13, 2014, Deacon John came to Mary’s Hill and introduced this precious gift to our community. That day marked the beginning of a journey that continues to bear fruit in countless souls. What began as a simple act of obedience to God’s invitation has become, for many, a path of deeper union with Our Lord through the Divine Will.
In those early years, Deacon John faithfully led our cenacles, nurturing and guiding those who were discovering this spirituality for the first time. His gentle presence, humble service, and love for God’s Will helped lay the foundation for what would later become our continuing gatherings and apostolate. When the time came for me to begin facilitating the cenacles, I did so standing upon the foundation that Deacon John had helped establish through his faithfulness and perseverance.
Today, while we mourn his passing, we also lift our hearts in thanksgiving. We thank God for the gift of Deacon John Thompson. We thank God for the grace He bestowed upon him and for the courage with which Deacon John responded. We thank God for every soul touched by his ministry and for every “Fiat” that followed because of his own.
As we commend Deacon John to the mercy and love of the Father, we trust that the seeds he planted continue to flourish in God’s eternal Kingdom. His life reminds us that one generous “yes” to God can influence generations and leave a legacy far beyond what we can see.
May Jesus welcome him into the eternal embrace of His Divine Will.
May Our Blessed Mother, Queen of the Divine Will, accompany him to the Father’s House.
And may we continue to honor his memory by living our own Fiat each day.
Eternal rest grant unto him, O Lord, and let perpetual light shine upon him.
May Deacon John Thompson rest in peace. Amen.
With gratitude to God for the gift of Deacon John and for his faithful Fiat.
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