I was deeply saddened to learn that Father Paul Keenan passed away today, June 10, 2008 -- three days before his 62nd Birthday. He has been a dear friend and wise and compassionate columnist for Soulful Living for six years. Father Paul was a generous, loving soul who always had a kind, healing word of encouragement to share. He will be deeply missed.
As he wrote in his final column for SoulfulLiving.com, Celebration of Life, life is for celebrating. So let us celebrate and remember his soulful life, which he devoted to God and helping others, through his service as a Catholic priest for over 30 years, and through his radio ministry and his many books.
Father Paul was a great light in our lives. And his work and legacy live on in the many people he has inspired. We grieve, yet we know he is in Heaven, smiling upon us.