News has reached us that our fellow-contributor and friend, Fr. Cody Unterseher, fell seriously ill yesterday and is hospitalized. His parents have flown in to New York to be with him during this critical time. We invite you to join with all of us at Pray Tell and with his parish community (Christ Church, Bronxville) in praying for Fr. Cody and his family.
Sarah Kraemer, Senior Warden, offered this suggested prayer in an e-mail sent to the parishioners of Christ Church. In solidarity, we share it with you here:
Lord Jesus Christ, Good Shepherd of the sheep, you gather
the lambs in your arms and carry them in your bosom: We
commend to your loving care your servant Cody. Relieve his pain,
guard him from all danger, restore to him your gifts of
gladness and strength, and raise him up to a life of service to
you. Hear us, we pray, for you dear Name’s sake. Amen.
UPDATE 4/18/12
From Christ Church we’ve received notice that the parish has set up a Caring Bridges website at which messages can be left for Cody, and updates read.
http://www.caringbridge.org/visit/codycunterseher
We have not received any specific information on Cody’s medical condition, only the general acknowledgement that this period remains one of considerable danger. It is cheering to hear, however, that he is conscious and can receive visitors. The notice also included a tidbit which stikes us as touchingly suggestive of the person we know and regard with such affection: “Reading materials are in his room and he enjoys being read to.” You can take the scholar out of his library…
Continued prayers and best wishes from all of us at Pray Tell!
–rf
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