A couple from Co Cork passed away from cancer within minutes of each other after 32 years of marriage.Tom and Mary Forde both died in their sleep at Bantry General Hospital on Saturday.The pair were both battling cancer, with Mary recently moved from Cork University Hospital so she could be with her husband in her final moments.They were laid to rest in a joint funeral service in Drimoleague on Monday. Mary’s brother-in-law Richie Fitzgerald said their passing almost seemed like fate. He told The Echo: ‘Mary rallied and rallied.’She had been diagnosed with cancer before but this was a short battle. In the end, they both died in their sleep within 40 mins of one another. ‘We’re not sure if that was meant to be, but it looked that way.’sent to me by Poetess Mary Shine

can save mefrom the bondsof ignoranceand passion.‘Who but the Atman is capable of removing the bonds of ignorance, passion and self-interested action? ‘―AdiShankaracharya

may be definedas a temporarychange in theoverall patternof subjective experience,such that the individualbelieves that hisor her mentalfunctioning is distinctlydifferent from certaingeneral norms forhis or her normalwaking state ofconsciousness.(Ref. to Charles Tart’s terminology)

with a sharp dartof longing love.Come what maydon’t give up.Love and love aloneis the way to God.

His people’s infidelity,He remains trueto His promisesand remainsfaithful towardsHis people.In His grace,He did not cutthem off foreverand was alwaysready to givethose who wouldrepent of their sinsan opportunityto return to Himand receiveHis blessings.

permanent residencein the hearts ofall His childrenand we have becomethe dwelling-placeof the all-powerfuland all-mighty.God of love isall-knowing,all-gracious God.

repeating to me:Be more and moresilent.I like to come to you.I want to speak to your soul.