Fr. Craig Looney reports:

Thursday morning, April 4

This morning I had a very nice visit with Father Brennan. He was sitting up and was just completing his morning PT. I spent about 1/2 hour with him before the next scheduled PT. He was in the private room and I had to "suit up". I found the facility...and his room...exceptionally clean and bright...and the staff compassionate and attentive.

I found him to be alert, although as was stated, he does not for the most part initiate conversations. He did answer questions clearly and did say he was enormously grateful for Father John's visit and that he was happy to see me. He was happy to receive the sermons and note from Father John which I delivered to him.

The main concern with Father Brennan is the depression. He said he has not had much success in overcoming it. He wants very much to return to Nazareth House. I suggested he focus his attention on getting his strength back so he can do just that...and to listen to the doctors and nurses and follow their instructions. He said he would do so.

Before I left we prayed together and I told him I would come and see him again soon.