Nihil Obstat Posted June 12, 2014 Share Posted June 12, 2014 I do not know how many of you might have heard yet. Two FSSP priests in Phoenix were attacked. Fr. Kenneth Walker is dead, and Fr. Joseph Terra is seriously injured. It seems that Fr. Walker was ordained with my priest, Fr. McDonnell http://rorate-caeli.blogspot.com/2014/06/urgent-prayer-request-fssp-priests.html The Mater Misericordiae Mission, the Latin Mass community of the Diocese of Phoenix, Arizona, run by the Priestly Fraternity of Saint Peter (FSSP), was the scene of a terrible tragedy on Wednesday night, following the breaking and entering of their church by armed burglars. Father Kenneth Walker, FSSP, Associate Pastor, was murdered. Requiescat in pace. Please, pray also for the consolation of his family: his parents, brothers and sisters. Father Walker was 28. Father Joseph Terra, FSSP, Pastor, was severely wounded by the criminals, and is (at least to our knowledge as of this moment) hospitalized in critical, but stable, condition. Please, pray for his health and his complete recovery, through the mercy of God Almighty. Finally, let us also pray for their parishioners, the members of the Fraternity of Saint Peter, and all who are affected by this ordeal. Let us pray for the law enforcement officers, may they accomplish justice according to God's will, with the help of Our Lady, Mirror of Justice. Let us pray for the criminals, may they find conversion and salvation on this earth and avoid eternal damnation. [Tip: Parishioner. The respective families had already been duly informed at the moment of posting.] Update (1:30 PM GMT): Statement of the Diocese of Phoenix (no new information) Update (4:00 PM GMT): Statement of the FSSP North American District (no new information)____________________________ ____________________________ R.P. KENNETH WALKERTU ES SACERDOS IN ÆTERNUMSECUNDUM ORDINEM MELCHISEDECH Father Kenneth Walker, FSSP, at the moment of his ordination, on May 19, 2012 - he is the first on the right. Fr. Kenneth Walker, FSSP was born in Upstate New York near Poughkeepsie, the middle of 11 children (6 boys and 5 girls). His family moved frequently when he was young. While his father was working construction in Wilmington, N.C, the family decided to build, with their own hands, a log cabin on some land they owned in nearby Tennessee. Their intention was to sell the home, but they changed their minds and moved in. Father Walker gives his first blessing to his ordaining bishop, Bishop Bruskewitz While living there, they visited a used bookstore and found a book called The Incredible Catholic Mass. It described the Tridentine Mass, which they had never seen nor heard. The book was considered worthless and the storeowner gave it to them for free. The family was intrigued. The more they learned about the Traditional Mass, the more they wanted it in their daily lives. On his own initiative, Fr. Walker began learning Latin. The family decided to sell their log cabin and move to rural Pennsylvania near Scranton where the Traditional Mass was offered. Fr. Walker eventually became an altar server at the FSSP Apostolate, and after attending Our Lady, Seat of Wisdom Academy in Ontario, entered the seminary. He was ordained to the Sacred Priesthood in 2012. [Source: Regina Caeli parish, Houston. Fr. Walker's parents currently reside in Kansas.] Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Credo in Deum Posted June 12, 2014 Share Posted June 12, 2014 This is incredibly tragic! Lord, have mercy on us! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
KnightofChrist Posted June 12, 2014 Share Posted June 12, 2014 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
beatitude Posted June 12, 2014 Share Posted June 12, 2014 How terrible. Their poor families. I will offer up my next Holy Communion for the families, for the soul of Fr Walker, the healing of Fr Terra, and for the conversion of the attackers. + Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
arfink Posted June 12, 2014 Share Posted June 12, 2014 I heard about this. They're in my prayers. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CrossCuT Posted June 12, 2014 Share Posted June 12, 2014 MORE shootings. I just cant even comprehend all this anymore. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
chrysostom Posted June 12, 2014 Share Posted June 12, 2014 (edited) Requiescat in pace. + Hail Mary, full of grace, the Lord is with thee. Blessed art thou amongst women, and blessed is the fruit of thy womb, Jesus. Holy Mary, Mother of God, pray for us sinners now and at the hour of our death. Amen. Edited June 12, 2014 by chrysostom Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AnneLine Posted June 12, 2014 Share Posted June 12, 2014 Praying for the priests, the families, parishioners, and the people who did it. AND for all of us who have been so shell-shocked the last few weeks by violent tragedy and death. May God bring healing and light to all of us... and may many people be led back to God through what seems to us to be so senseless.... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PhuturePriest Posted June 12, 2014 Share Posted June 12, 2014 (edited) MORE shootings. I just cant even comprehend all this anymore. edit Edited June 12, 2014 by FuturePriest387 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CrossCuT Posted June 12, 2014 Share Posted June 12, 2014 edit Are you like...my new fan boy or something? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PhuturePriest Posted June 12, 2014 Share Posted June 12, 2014 Are you like...my new fan boy or something? This fan boy has only room for Harry Styles, but I'll be sure to tell you if anything changes. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CrossCuT Posted June 12, 2014 Share Posted June 12, 2014 This fan boy has only room for Harry Styles, but I'll be sure to tell you if anything changes. :evil: Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
KnightofChrist Posted June 12, 2014 Share Posted June 12, 2014 I know it's likely a waste of time to ask, but Phatmass please allow this thread to stay on topic, which is praying for the soul of Father Kenneth Walker. Please do not make this political or lame it up. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CrossCuT Posted June 12, 2014 Share Posted June 12, 2014 They dont seem to cite a reason for the shooting other than burglary gone wrong. :( Not sure if there was any other motive at this point Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PhuturePriest Posted June 12, 2014 Share Posted June 12, 2014 I know it's likely a waste of time to ask, but Phatmass please allow this thread to stay on topic, which is praying for the soul of Father Kenneth Walker. Please do not make this political or lame it up. Old habits die hard. Praying for the soul of this holy priest. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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