Beloved priest, Father Mark Beard, dies in car accident near state line

Beloved priest, Father Mark Beard, dies in car accident near state line
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[@katrinaanon1038]

I went to Medjugorje with Fr Mark twice. The 1st time as a Protestant. I was lovingly called the token Baptist on this trip and was my first time exposed to daily mass and 100th anniversary of Fatima in Fatima. I brought my kids and my grandson to Medjugorje as a present with Fr Mark and a bunch of pilgrims. 2 of my adult children went their to disprove Catholicism and Medjugorje. Like Father Mark's own reversion story, by the end of the trip they decided to become Catholic. But it was Father's Mark's presentation, explanations, and expansion of Catholicism that changed hearts and minds of so many. Over my short time since becoming Catholic I have spent hours with him on many projects or events. I miss him at his passing as a true friend and a friend in Christ. But his presence and his teachings remain here among us forever.

[@dianesutton1353]

Remember what Fr Beard said in a recent sermon, “If I die, I want lots of Masses said for me! Don’t just assume I don’t need them.“ Well Father I’ve never met you but I will make sure you get those Masses. I look forward to meeting you in Heaven. You are loved and you will be missed. May you Rest In Peace. From your sister in Christ.

[@NewZealandallblacks627]

DianeSutton- me too 🙏

[@catholicfaithmedia4880]

already had a mass said for him always in our prayers Father Mark rip

[@LightHouse_222]

He is praying for us too. I just watched his video on purgatory. kzbin.infoglxWn70aJbM?feature=shared

[@rachelpauli9375]

I am originally from Louisiana but now live in North Carolina. While I always go to my local Catholic Church, I still listened to his homilies on KZbin. They spoke to my soul and helped me more than Fr Mark could have ever known. This is a true loss for all Catholics. Even those of us who don’t reside in Louisiana.

[@tony1685]

i pray Mark didn't understand Exodus 20:8-11, since his 'church' teaches contrary It. catholicism has good people, even Christians, in it - but it's not at all a Christian entity. it's downright evil in reality. former (35 yr) catholic, now Christian.

[@christopherleise1593]

@@tony1685 [Edit by inserting date: 8-6-23] We don't ignore Exodus 20: 8-10, Ex 31: 16-18, and Deut 5:12. We did learn of Jews' observance of the Sabbath on Saturday resting from all work and emulating God's own rest on the 7th day of creation which we read about in Gen 2:1-3. This commandment was not abandoned by the RCC as some SDA's may claim. Rather, the observance of the third commandment to keep holy the Sabbath was transferred to Sunday also known as the Lord's Day, which you can read about in Acts 20:7 "On the first day of the week, when we were gathered together to break bread (the Eucharist), Paul talked with them, intending to depart on the next day, and he prolonged his speech until midnight" and also 1st Cor 16:2 "On the first day of every week, each of you is to put something aside and store it up, as he may prosper, so that there will be no collecting when I come." They gathered in assembly. Notice they did not gather on the seventh day but the first day, which is Sunday. So, we know it is thru Christ's resurrection that allow us to become a new creation, we read about that in 2nd Cor 5:17 "Therefore, if anyone is in Christ, he is a new creation". We notice that in the Bible the early Christians did something different by abandoning of Judaism system of ritual animal sacrifices (you read about in Deut 12: 15-28 and 14: 3-21) and honoring the perfect and once-for-all sacrifice of Jesus Christ, also known as the Lamb of God Who takes away the sin of the world (John 1: 29-36). Circumcision, one other example we read about "eternal commandment" in Gen 17, was replaced by baptism, which we read about in Gal 3: 27-29, Gal 5:2, Acts 15, and Col 2: 11-12. These Old Covenant ordinances came in shadowy way and later were fulfilled by Christ, which we read about in Heb 8:5, Heb 10:1, and Matt 5:17-18. And we see St. Paul added about that by writing in Col 2: 16-17 and Gal 4: 9-11. Even more interestingly, notice Matt 19: 16-22 tell us that Christ enumerated the Ten Commandments, except for observing the Sabbath when he was asked what one must do to be saved. Furthermore, the RCC has authority to do changes as long as they adhere with the Scripture (See Matt 18:18, Matt 28: 18-20, Matt 12: 8, Mark 2:27, Matt 10:40, Lk 10:16, Matt 16:19, and Matt 18:18-20). I could explain more about Papacy, but let me know first of your thoughts on Sunday Worship.

[@eoc6788]

@@tony1685go away Tony.

[@flordelizasimon1552]

ETERNAL REST GRANT TO THE SOUL OF FR MARK BEARD O LORD N LET PERPETUAL LIGHT SHINES UPON HIM. MAY HE REST IN PEACE. AMEN

[@nonnie4angels165]

I am a South African Portugese that loved to listen to Fr Mark Beard's homilies I am devastated at the world's loss. May his dear soul rest in peace and in our prayers 🙏

[@fireice6190]

May Perpetual Light shine upon the soul of Rev. Fr. Mark. May his soul rest in peace

[@davidderoberts1466]

He was a devoted priest and outstanding preacher. So sad to hear this. May he rest in peace.

[@Landis_Grant]

There’s no peace for devout Roman Catholics after death.

[@miatiberio3651]

God Bless Fr. Mark Beard in heaven, may he pray for us and Glorify God forever in heaven 🙏❤️

[@robertd9743]

Fr Mark Beard is one of the best Priest I have ever heard. I loved his homilies. He was a straight shooter and now is a saint in heaven.

[@tony1685]

the resurrection hasn't happened yet - so it's unlikely - see 1 Cor 15:51-54

[@suew4609]

@@tony1685When you die your body is separated from your soul, as the body perishes, but the soul is eternal. You are immediately judged and sent to one of 3 places, Heaven, Hell, or Purgatory. See Luke 16:22; 23:43; 2 Cor. 5:8; Phil. 1:23. At the end of the world, your body will be resurrected and reunited to your soul just before the Last Judgement, in which everyone’s sins and virtues are made know to all. The Catechism of the Catholic Church says: “In the presence of Christ, who is Truth itself, the truth of each man’s relationship with God will be laid bare. The Last Judgment will reveal even to its furthest consequences the good each person has done or failed to do during his earthly life . . . The Last Judgment will come when Christ returns in glory. Only the Father knows the day and the hour; only he determines the moment of its coming. Then through his Son Jesus Christ he will pronounce the final word on all history. We shall know the ultimate meaning of the whole work of creation and of the entire economy of salvation and understand the marvelous ways by which his Providence led everything towards its final end. The Last Judgment will reveal that God’s justice triumphs over all the injustices committed by his creatures and that God’s love is stronger than death. (CCC 1039-1040)

[@robertd9743]

@@tony1685 Luke 23:43

[@CatholicMailman]

Was he eliminated/silenced because he preached the truth?

[@tony1685]

@@CatholicMailman not possible. if he were catholic, he wasn't allowed to preach Truth, but promoted and mandated sin.

[@celineajcruz]

I am from Malaysia and I do listen to his sermon. A spirit filled and vibrant priest. May his soul rest in peace. Amen

[@elayneferraro7232]

Fr. Mark was a true blessing to us all, in many parts of our country. He will be missed. Those of us in Colorado are praying for his eternal rest and prayers for his family, friends and parishioners. God bless you all.

[@bernierached4468]

May you rest in eternal peace Fr Beard. Loved listening to your homilies from Australia 🙏🏻🕯✝️🕊💐

[@mikepuglise6874]

Thank you Fr Mark for being a worthy servant while here on earth!

[@vivrowe2763]

He was and is a wonderful person to remember, and I am watching his sermons again, and I learn and hear so much from him. A man who was so good at what he did, bring people to Jesus! RIP Father Mark.

[@peoplegetready1504]

I pray in thanksgiving for the precious months I knew of Fr. Mark Beard and his ministry. Of course, I planned on visiting his church "one day." Of course, I am so sad that I didn't act on that visit. Fr. Mark, you will be missed so much. I listened to your Sunday homilies every Monday morning. Thank you for me getting a chance to experience your reverence and gifts in my life.

[@timothycardoso1364]

I'm so sorry to hear of his loss. My heart goes out to all who knew and loved him.

[@silenttalk54321]

Eternal life and peace to you Fr. Mark Beard and always guide us always even if you're in heaven with our Almighty Father. Amen.❤

[@theresafoster7352]

I'm so sad!!! I loved listening to his homilies. May he rest in peace

[@brooktran1214]

Rest in Peace Fr. Mark.

[@robinadair8918]

Heartbroken. 💔

[@mariaelizabethsiguenza3959]

I am offering my masses this month to you Fr. Mark. Rest in peace.

[@giri184]

May his soul rest in peace😢

[@commonsensecatholics]

For those who may be unaware, this was his last homily this past Sunday..Our King called His steward home. Well done my good & faithful servant. kzbin.info/www/bejne/aaLdpYNvm51jprM

[@WashingtonDC99]

Thank you for the link.

[@LS-ILJVM]

God Bless his soul. Prayers for Fr. Mark and family and friends. 🙏🙏

[@rongablue]

A great loss to the world…a blessing to Heaven. Rest in Peace father. 🙏✝️🙏

[@Brad90977]

I love Father Mark's homilies. I've watched them all and continue to rewatch them. I pray for him often, especially when mediated on the Rosary.

[@gsnowakowski]

Heartbreaking. Eternal rest grant unto him, O Lord, and let perpetual light shine upon him. May his soul and all the souls of the faithful departed, through the mercy of God, rest in peace. Amen

[@kwkw5711]

lord have mercy on his soul

[@markthomas4083]

He was a powerhouse! Father helped thousands of people in many ways. His sermons live on they KZbin.

[@hclws8930]

Eternal rest grant unto Fr. Mark Beard O Lord and may perpetual light shine upon him, may he rest in peace. Amen. May his soul and the souls of all the faithful departed through the mercy of God, rest in peace. Amen 🙏 ✝ 🕊 🌹 💔 my condolences to his family, friends, parishioners, fellow clergy and religious and all who knew him. My prayers are with you all 🙏 ✝ 🕊 🌹 💔

[@zoraidaiglesias934]

We are from a south Florida and we use to listen always to his Homilies. He wii be missed. We need more priests like him

[@antoinettedavid2826]

May his soul rest in peace! Amen 🙏 ❤️

[@FrankGiunto-ct6yt]

May his reward in heaven be great. Awesome priest. God embrace him

[@victormeza7859]

BATON ROUGE HAS BEEN ETCHED IN MY SOUL SINCE 1961. PRAY MANY 🌹 🌹 🌹 VEN. HENRIETTE PRAY FOR ALL PRIESTS AND FOR US. ❤ A. M. D. G. ❤

[@RS-ej3ru]

To the community of Baton Rouge: My prayers are with you for the lost of Fr. Mark. May God be with Father Mark. God bless him and your community.

[@tonymorfea6319]

HE WAS A REAL POWERFUL PREACHER /PRIEST. THE TYPE WE DONT SEE MANY OF TODAY

[@alphonsotryson7105]

Rest in peace Fr,i have been listening to his powerful homilies

[@PC-mz5su]

Heartfelt sympathy to Fathers family I just started to watch his older sermons, amazing priest❤

[@veronicamcardle3251]

Enteral father may his soul and souls psrsher may he rest in peace amen father my condolences to family and friends 🙏🙏🙏🍀💐

[@lawrencevandenberg7725]

As a news story...why no details of the car crash?

[@joananne7802]

Such a loss. So very sorry for you all.

[@johnbalao711]

Eternal rest Father Mark and to his family my deepest condolences.

[@christinawhite9256]

Mat God rest his soul. 🙏 He will be sorely missed, but we will continue to use what we have learned from his marvelous, blessed teachings.

[@nishwish1932]

May he rest in peace

[@jimthompson2963]

RIP

[@CDM1234]

Condolences to the family. May his soul rest in eternal peace ❤

[@Sydroo1969]

God rest his soul. May his time in purgatory be brief. JMJ 🙏

[@RestoreJustice675]

In just the few homilies I heard of his, it is obvious that he spoke straight from the heart. A person didn't have to guess what he was saying. Lord Jesus wash his soul with your precious blood, and make his soul, white a snow.

[@fionamoody1432]

You all were absolutley blessed to have had Fr Beard, albeit for such a short space of time. I am almost certain many, including myself, consider ourselves incredibly blessed to be able to listen to his amazing homilies which stir up the Holy Spirit in us. MHSRIPP. 🙏

[@752brickie]

I remember when one of the priests from our area was killed in an accident on his way to Church on Sunday morning. Our Methodist Pastor was in tears as he told of Father Leopold's passing . We were all in shock he was a beloved priest and True Servant !

[@marytygett4189]

Such an amazing and holy priest. Rest In Peace Fr Mark 🌹🙏

[@StephenieBaumann-oh4fw]

I listen to his last homily on KZbin after listening to Fr. Alar on the Divine Mercy KZbin video. Fr. Alar was so sad but wanted his viewers to hear Fr. Mark’s last homily which touched Fr. Alar deeply. I was also touched by Fr. Mark’s homily and pray that Fr. Mark was welcomed in heaven with God’s statement, “Welcome good and faithful servant.”

[@ShoJ369]

May Fr. Beard R.I.P, safe in the arms of Jesus 🙏. I watched his homilys online as Im in Ireland, He eill be greatly missed.

[@luisaz8990]

His homilies are fantastic. Rest in peace. 👼

[@lettymedinilla3270]

😪Deepest sympathy & condolences to his bereaved family. May his soul rest-in-peace in God's kingdom forever🙏🏽🙏🏽🙏🏽💐

[@virginiaschoenfeld4690]

This is very strange timing. Will anyone investigate the real cause of his accident? I am praying that their was no foul play! You never know nowaddays...so many priests being cancelled for speaking truth!

[@tallotta1]

Was he for the Latin Mass? And for tradition? If so get the incident fully investigated. I don't trust Rome at all at this point. I am a cradle Catholic by the way. Francis is doing away with a lot of good traditional priests, and replacing them with the LGBT community from what I'm hearing. Aka: James Martin!

[@butterflybeatles]

Cars can be remotely controlled.

[@butterflybeatles]

Did Fr. Mark have enemies?@@marcelsadura2114

[@marlenesabiooliva7667]

May the soul of Fr. Mark Beard through the mercy of God, rest in peace! Amen.

[@ashley3k]

Mary's Immaculate Heart will triumph in the end!!!!!!!!❤️‍🔥 Fr. Mark fulfilled his vocation and touched millions, GLOBALLY!! He spread the truth, when many refuse!!!!! Pray for the clergy. Pray for His Church.

[@nbgetz5095]

I am so broken hearted to hear this, I loved him so much!

[@mosesalvarez831]

Your still touching people Fr mark may you rest in peace

[@mpat100]

May his souls rest in eternal peace; blessings for his family

[@PInk77W1]

When I was a kid we got a new young priest at our church. He got a motorcycle. His boss the pastor told him to get rid of it. He hid it at a friends home. He would take it on rides on the sly. He was kllld in an accident shortly afterwards

[@patham1968]

May he rest in peace 🕊️ loved his sermons.

[@adelemadden8639]

Prayers.

[@user-sk7rx3iy4b]

Amen God bless him 🙏😇🙏🙌🏻😚😌🕊️🤍✝️❣️💞

[@imrosieposie2010]

Much love and condolences to Fr. Mark’s family and friends and the parishioners of St. Helena. Fr.Mark will be greatly missed. His homilies were on fire -let us all take his words and wisdom to heart… get off the fence!!! I’ll miss you Fr. Mark your words fed my soul. Love and prayers from Nanaimo Canada ❤❤❤❤❤❤

[@elviracruz5451]

May Fr Mark Beard rest in peace with Our GOD Almighty. Condolence from a Filipjno Catholic 🙏 🙏 🙏

[@VUrban-yr5ch]

Still can't believe he's gone. 🙏🕊✝️🤗😥

[@ChersJourney]

Peace Be with You Father 🙏🏻📿

[@irishgirl1753]

So sorry may fr mark rest in peace 🙏✝️🤗❤️

[@tramarherrera6685]

May he rest in peace.🙏

[@ddallen733]

I'm not a catholic but I listen to father Beard messages extremely anointed man of God.

[@JOHNDOUGH-xz3yu_52MERC]

Wow that is crazy. I'm sorry to hear

[@yessicatauladan9143]

RIP 🙏

[@SC047074]

I would like to know more details about the car accident

[@johnsix.51-69]

Father Mark I don't know if you are in Church Penitent or Church Triumphant, but pray for Church Militant so that we can continue in our faith.

[@dpalmer1557]

His Homilies can be found on YT.

[@elsamatiwas6731]

R I P our beloved father God bless you 🙏🏾🙏🏾🙏🏾🙏🏾💒💒💒💒👼👼👼📖📖🕯️🕯️🕯️🕯️🕯️

[@leoniea138]

So sad ...

[@brianclifford8487]

So sad…. 🙏

[@shirleymitchell8398]

Eternal Rest Grant Unto Fr Mark Beard, and May Perpetual Light Shine Upon Him too....I only started to watching his Homily a couple of days before he died. And What an impression this Holy Priest's Homily left on me, passionate, and not pulling any punches. "Fired up With The HOLY SPIRIT. PRAISE THE LORD OUR GOD.🕊️ 🙏❤️🙏 🌹🌹🌹

[@patsytrejovasquez367]

May Fr. Beard rest in eternal peace and may perpetual light shine upon him, amen.

[@erinarai6163]

May the departed soul of Fr. Mark Beard rest in eternal peace..

[@barbararey-constantin5679]

May he rest in peace.

[@Msflamingo-wl4qo]

I'm so sorry for your loss. God rest his Soul, and comfort his family and friends.🙏🙏

[@ha4417]

May his soul rests in peace and May God comfort all his beloved ones 🙏🙏🙏

[@jenniesalse7406]

he's with heaven now may pray for us

[@margarettopagian7710]

Rest in peace Father Mark Beard. 🙏

[@ewuramalyle6551]

Eternal rest grant unto him O Lord and let Pepertual light shine upon him. May his holy soul rest in peace. Amen.

[@brandonwhite3899]

😢😢😢😢 May his soul rest in peace 😢😢😢

[@chriscolonna-wm4bl]

God Bless his soul.

[@patweedbusters1027]

Rip 🙏 🙏 🙏

[@garryrecamadas1548]

Rest in Peace...Amen!!!

[@annemcquade7185]

RIP in the everlasting Love of God Father Mark Beard. Thank you too. Amen Glory to God in the Highest level of Love forever. ❤

[@trunion6]

Rest in peace Father Mark

[@massabielle2821]

What were the circumstances of the accident?

[@mynameisGail]

Eternal rest grant unto Fr Mark Beard oh lord and let perpetual light shine upon him. May his soul and all the souls of the faithful departed through the mercy of God rest in peace. Amen 🙏 +++

[@williamfeldner9356]

Blessed it be, this Priest.

[@debbiemarchica722]

God has him in his arms, close to His heart. Amen🙏🙏🙏🙏🙏

[@eleanorflores5513]

Our Lord always takes the good ones home to be with Him ❤