Rev Dr Henry Patrao
Parish Priest of St. Martinus Church in Lingenfeld &
St. Bartholomaeus Church in Schwegenheim, Germany
(Passed away on 25th September 2019)
Throughout your life, Fr. Henry, you loved God so dearly
You spoke His words with power, with Wisdom & truth, clearly
God led you on your life path, made all things beautiful in your time
With the touch of His divine grace, you made His love so shine
The Lord, Jesus, whispered His plans, along your life’s rough roads
The Lord, Jesus, walked beside you, and He carried your heavy loads
You took the hand of our Lord, through each moment, one by one
He gave you strength & courage, to walk your steps towards the sun
At the end of your journey... how you travelled your last weary mile
You offered your sufferings unto the Lord, with your beautiful smile
Burdened with times of solitude, the Lord saw you suffering in pain
So, He put His arms around you, lifted you through autumn's rain
We will cherish your memories, when the flowers bloom in spring
We will think of you in the sunny days, the joy & fun that summer brings
You will be always on our mind, in memory you will never be apart
God has you in His keeping, we have you in our hearts..!
Our comforting thoughts and heartfelt condolences to his bereaved family
A tribute of love : from Sharel, Evelyn & Michael Machado, Germany