By Missy Crane | January 27, 2020
In times of heartache and trouble, those of us who know the truth turn to our faith for guidance and strength.
The same goes for the many people today who are mourning the loss of NBA legend Kobe Bryant, his daughter, and 7 other souls who tragically died on a hillside in Calabasas, California.
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We find comfort in knowing that Kobe, who was a man of great faith, spent his last day on earth attending Catholic mass.
Bryant, a devout Catholic, reportedly attended mass the morning of the accident according to Father Barnes, who tweeted out the message.
“A friend texted me today to tell me that a friend of her’s saw #KobeBryant at #Catholic Mass this morning,” Boston priest David Barnes said via Twitter on Sunday. “Mass is the worship of God. Heaven is the worship of God. Go to Mass here so that you can worship God forever in heaven.”
A friend texted me today to tell me that a friend of her’s saw #KobeBryant [2] at #Catholic [3] Mass this morning. Mass is the worship of God. Heaven is the worship of God. Go to Mass here so that you can worship God forever in heaven.
— David Barnes (@PadreBarnes) January 26, 2020 [4]
This report touched so many within the Catholic family.
https://twitter.com/ccpecknold/status/1221767219077664768
This video pays tribute to Kobe’s sports talent and his faith
Bryant, who was raised Catholic, credited his faith and the help of a Catholic priest for allowing him to overcome major personal stumbles.
Bryant turned to his faith during some of his darkest times and there’s comfort in knowing that on the day that he left this world he was heading straight into the arms of Christ.
This piece originally appeared on WayneDupree.com [5] and is used by permission.
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