OBITUARY OF BRO. LOUIS OF JESUS CRUCIFIED The death of Brother Louis early on Tuesday morning 10th September 1965, came as a great shock to the Community and people of St. Mungo’s. Although he had been in poor health for a long time his death was sudden and unexpected. Brother Louis was a St. Mungo boy, indeed he was still known to many parishioners as Tommy McGovern. He had been a Passionist for over twenty five years. In the various Retreats where he has lived from the time of his Profession on 3rd February 1936, he was ever the unassuming Brother, going about his allotted tasks with quiet efficiency. His deep spirituality was revealed during the latter years, when he was beset with ill-health. There were times when the doctors feared for his life, yet Brother Louis was never heard to grumble, but accepted his sufferings in conformity with God’s Holy Will. To describe the last day of his life would reveal the whole pattern of the life of a good and humble Religious. He was in his place in the Community Choir at 6.30 a.m., although the Community were not due to assemble until 7 o’clock. He attended four Holy Masses during the day – the last the Novena Mass in honour of Our Lady of Sorrows, his own special Patroness. After that Mass he was present at the Community Rosary, and almost immediately afterwards he showed signs that he was far from well. When the doctor pronounced how serious his condition was, he received the Last Sacraments of Holy Mother Church, and from that until the moment of his death, the members of the Community were with him to console and assist him with their prayers. The presence of Brother Louis in the Community and indeed in the Parish, passed almost unnoticed. But in the eyes of God, his life was a thing of beauty and great spiritual value, and God rewarded His Servant with the priceless graces of final perseverance and a happy death. Whilst we mourn his passing, we certainly rejoice in the manner of it. As Sacred Scripture reminds us: “Precious in the sight of the Lord is the death of His Saints.” May his good soul rest in peace. REV. BROTHER LOUIS (McGOVERN), C.P. EARLY on Tuesday morning, September 10th, 1963, at St. Mungo’s Retreat, Glasgow, the death took place of Brother Louis (McGovern), C.P. Although he had been in poor health for a long time, his death was unexpected. May his good soul rest in peace. Brother Louis was a native of St. Mungo’s parish and was born there on February 10th, 1905. From his childhood days he had been closely associated with the St. Mungo’s Community. It caused no surprise, therefore, when in 1934 he entered the Passionist Novitiate at St. Gabriel’s Retreat, The Graan, Enniskillen. On February 23rd, 1936, he made his Religious Profession. Since then, he has served the Congregation well in several Houses both in Ireland and Scotland. To describe the last day of his life reveals the pattern of a life totally given to God. He was in his place as usual in the Community Chapel for Morning Prayer. During the day he attended four Holy Masses, the last being the Novena Mass in honour of Our Lady of Sorrows, his own special patron. He was present at Night Prayers, after which he showed signs of being unwell. Later he received the Last Sacraments of Holy Church, and was assisted until the end by members of the Community. After his passing, it was felt by those who knew him intimately that a faithful servant of the Lord had gone safely to his reward. The Vicar Capitular of the Archdiocese of Glasgow, Most Rev. Dr. James Ward, presided at the Obsequies, which were attended by many diocesan priests as well as by a large number of his brethren in religion. Requiescat in pace (The Cross, Vol. LIV, 1963-64; p. 192)