A young Argentinian nun – smiling and serene though dying from a devastating battle with cancer – have erupted on social media, with thousands sharing the images and heartfelt prayers.

Rev. Sister Cecilia Maria who died with a Smiling face

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Pictures of a young Argentinian nun – smiling and serene though dying from a devastating battle with cancer – have erupted on social media, with thousands sharing the images and heartfelt prayers.

Sister Cecilia Maria lived in Saints Teresa and Joseph Monastery in Santa Fe, Argentina, dedicated to prayer and the contemplative life.

She passed away early on June 22 at age 43.

After graduating as a nurse at 26 years of age, Sister Cecilia Maria made her first vows as a discalced Carmelite.

In 2003, she made her final profession. Six months ago, she was diagnosed with cancer of the tongue and the disease metastasized into her lungs.

In her time living at the monastery, she played the violin and was known for her sweetness and constant smile.

In the final weeks of her illness, her condition worsened and she had to be hospitalized. From her bed she never stopped praying and offering up her sufferings with the certainty that her encounter with God was near.

She wrote her last wish on a piece of paper: “I was thinking about how I would like my funeral to be. First, some intense prayer and then a great celebration for everyone. Don’t forget to pray but don’t forget to celebrate either!”

The discalced Carmelites announced her death as follows: “Jesus!

Just two lines to let you know that our dearly beloved sister gently fell asleep in the Lord, after such a painful illness, always borne with joy and her surrender to her Divine Spouse.

“We send you all our love, grateful for your support and prayer during this entire time, so painful yet so wonderful at the same time. We believe she flew directly to heaven, but we also ask you to not cease commending her to your prayers, so from heaven she may repay you.

A big hug from her Sisters in Santa Fe.” 

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"BEYOND THE SUNSET"

Music: Blanche Kerr Brock

Lyrics: Virgil P Brock

 https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=g_rH47om5TI GaitherVEVO    

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Qv9_gpJ96pk gejable

Beyond the sunset, oh blissful morning,

When with our Saviour heav'n has begun.

Earth's toiling ended oh glorious dawning;

Beyond the sunset, when day is done.

Beyond the sunset, no clouds will gather,

No storms will threaten no fears annoy;

Oh day of gladness oh day unending,

Beyond the sunset, eternal joy

Beyond the sunset, a hand will guide me

To God the Father, whom I adore;

His glorious presence, His words of welcome,

Will be my portion on that fair shore

Beyond the sunset, o glad reunion,

With our dear loved ones who've gone before;

In that fair homeland we'll know no parting,

Beyond the sunset forever more.

This song is usually sung behind the following poem

written by Albert Kennedy Rowswell (copyright 1935)

Should you go first and I remain

To walk the road alone,

I'll live in memory's garden, dear,

With happy days we've known

In spring I'll wait for roses red,

When fades the lilacs blue,

And in early fall when brown leaves fall,

I'll catch a glimpse of you.

Should you go first and I remain

For battles to be fought,

Each thing you've touched along the way,

Will be a hallowed spot.

I'll hear your voice I'll see your smile,

Though blindly I may grope,

The memory of your helping hand,

Will buoy me on with hope.

Should you go first and I remain

To finish with the scroll,

No lessening shadows shall ever creep in

To make this life seem droll.

We've known so much of happiness,

We've had our cup of joy.

And memory is one gift of God

That death cannot destroy.

Should you go first and I remain,

One thing I'll have you do;

Walk slowly down that long lone path,

For soon I'll follow you.

I'll want to know each step you take

That I may walk the same,

For someday down that lonely road,

You'll hear me call - your name.

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