Jon Scharfenberger and the Light in the Darkness

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Jon Scharfenberger and the Light in the Darkness

October 17, 2011 by Gerard M. Nadal

I haven’t blogged about any of the life issues since the tragic accident eight days ago that claimed three lives, and critically injured three others.

Jon Scharfenberger remains in extremely critical condition, and quite frankly, it doesn’t sound good from what I am hearing. But then, things often swing to those extremes in an ICU.

I won’t be blogging, going about business as usual here at Coming Home until Jon’s condition resolves, hopefully in a manner for which we are all praying. This has been very difficult for me on very many levels. The issues will all be there when Jon’s life has been secured. In the interim, we’ll hold vigil for Jon here at Coming Home, exclusive vigil. It simply can’t be business as usual, though my work with Medical Students for Life forges ahead.

For now Coming Home will be our virtual chapel, a place to come and simply pray for all involved in this unspeakable tragedy, to meditate on God’s perfect will for us all.

I haven’t been able to get this song out of my mind for days. In the darkness of Jon’s condition, and his family’s anguish, this classic Catholic hymn is the perfect prayer.

Peace, everyone.

Christ Be Our Light

1. Longing for light, we wait in darkness.
Longing for truth, we turn to you.
Make us your own, your holy people,
light for the world to see.

Refrain
Christ, be our light! Shine in our hearts.
Shine through the darkness.
Christ, be our light!
Shine in your church gathered today.

2. Longing for peace, our world is troubled.
Longing for hope, many despair.
Your word alone has pow’r to save us.
Make us your living voice.

3. Longing for food, many are hungry.
Longing for water, many still thirst.
Make us your bread, broken for others,
shared until all are fed.

4. Longing for shelter, many are homeless.
Longing for warmth, many are cold.
Make us your building, sheltering others,
walls made of living stone.

5. Many the gifts, many the people,
many the hearts that yearn to belong.
Let us be servants to one another,
making your kingdom come.

Posted in Family | 9 Comments

9 Responses

on October 17, 2011 at 10:53 PM Joan in Colorado

Dear Lord, God of all Creation, I lift up my prayers for Jon. I thank you for all of Your creation, and especially for this young man — both disciple and warrior. In your great mercy and mystery, and in the name of the Lord Jesus Christ, bring the light of Your healing to Jon tonight, I pray. Amen.
on October 18, 2011 at 2:03 AM Daniel Folz

Gerry,
Thank you so much for reaching out to so many for Jon. As I continue to pray for Jon and his family with all of my heart, I am offering thanks to our Great and Merciful God for you.

Peace and all Good.
Daniel
on October 18, 2011 at 7:38 AM Christina

Thank you for creating this vigil, I have been visiting your website often and will continue to as I join in the prayers for Jon.

Blessings,

~Christina
on October 18, 2011 at 9:29 AM Tressa

I pray with the intercession of St. Jude, that Jon will be healed and make a complete recovery from this terrible accident. My prayers are with him and his family. In Jesus’s name I place these intentions at the feet of our Lord, Most Holy. Amen
on October 18, 2011 at 10:08 AM Megan

We are praying for Jon here in Charlotte, NC, as we grieve the loss of dear Kortney and Sophy. May God reign victorious in Jon’s life, in his body, and in his heart. I pray that the Holy Spirit will envelop Jon and equip his body to fight and win the battle against the injuries he sustained. May God be glorified by all who watch His mighty hand at work healing Jon day by day.

Please give us an update when you have any news!
on October 18, 2011 at 10:14 AM chrislyford

Our family is continuing to offer rosaries, Divine Mercy prayers and include him our daily offerings. We can not lose hope. We must have great confidence that God is with Jon and trust in divine providence and intervention on his behalf. Let’s not forget to pray to his Guardian angel (s) and never doubt a full recovery according to the will of God. It seems the world is praying for Jon and his family. I can not wait to hear the great news that he is stablized and making great progress. I have hope and faith that the prayers being offered will be answered in the positive. This ordeal has great purpose and the down turns are just more for the story of how sacred life is. Jon will be used in the future to lead many to the truth about life. God is preparing him! We continue to trust, hope and believe that the miracles asked for will be granted. God is faithful! Peace to all and good health and strength to Jon!

Vickie Lyford ❤
on October 18, 2011 at 8:18 PM Marilyn Romeo

God’s work is obvious to me tonight. The earthly masterpiece portrait is finished now . . . The best must die so others can live. We will witness many miracles in the pro life movement since He has taken this handsome, dedicated warrior and a young mother carrying her yet to be born baby home . . . a tribute to their familes and Moms and Dads who nurtured them with love.
on October 20, 2011 at 7:51 AM Anthony and Lorraine Portelli

We have been praying for Jon and were saddened to hear of his passing.
on October 20, 2011 at 11:56 AM alma gonzalez

Jon is no longer suffering. He is now in the hands of a mighty God. Let us pray for his family members and friends that were left behind and must become strong in their loss. WE ALL LIVE WITH THE HOPE THAT WE WILL MEET AGAIN in God ALMIGHTY home. Never having to say good-bye to one another.