Bloomington: A physician’s tweet discusses the post-mortem experience of a coroner who reached the gates of death. Dominican priest Fr. Patrick Hyde’s tweet has become a wave of social media. “This is the power of the sacraments. That is why I am a priest. ” Patrick tells of his experience.
“Yesterday I went to anoint a Covid-19 patient. His innocence when he heard my voice was one of the most powerful experiences in my life of faith. “Father, I am very happy that you have come here.
The tweet has so far garnered over a hundred and sixty comments, more than 1,000 retweets, and 7,000 likes. A number of people have commented, thanking the clergy who risked their lives in dangerous situations and offered the sacraments to the sick. ‘Father is happy to be there, let the man’s soul rest in peace’ – there are many such comments coming up.
