LIBERATOR DIVINE, THANKYOU FOR FREEING THEIR MINDS FROM CARES AND PASSIONS THAT WEIGHED THEM DOWN.
- 2013
Rev Amin Abboud
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Amin Abboud, priest of the Prelature of Opus Dei, passed away the age of 48.
Amin was attending a spiritual retreat conducted by a priest of Opus Dei at Kenthurst Study Centre. The news of Amin's death was received with shock and sadness, moving those who knew him to prayer and acceptance of God's will in this moment. Amin was well known to be fit, energetic and optimistic, sparing no effort in his pastoral work.
He was ordained a priest of Opus Dei by its Prelate, Bishop Javier Echevarria, in May 2006. Prior to ordination Amin was a medical doctor, who specialised treating people suffering from Alzheimer's disease. In preparation for the priesthood, he completed a doctorate in Moral Philosophy and was soon to publish a book on Bioethics.
Just prior to ordination, Amin said: The Christian philosophy of man has been fundamental to my work. In school, they taught us how to prepare people for pain and death without any religious explanations. That seemed empty to me. Faith permits one to open himself to the next life and to give meaning to the present one. It's a 'medicine' of incalculable value.'
In his seven years as a priest, Amin maintained an assiduous work load. As Vicar Secretary for the region of Opus Dei in Australia and New Zealand, he worked closely with the Regional Vicar, Monsignor Victor Martinez, in the government of Opus Dei in this region. He also carried out an extensive pastoral work with university students, lay men and women and priests.
Fr Amin Abboud', said Monsignor Martinez, was a humble and holy priest, who always put the needs of others before himself. His loss is deeply felt.'
May he rest in peace.
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