Comments on: Coming Home

By: H Narciso

H Narciso — Wed, 13 Mar 2024 23:37:57 +0000

Wow! Very impressive summation of Art Major’s return to catholic.faith I always knew Art as an excellent, selfless and a dedicated executive leader in Aerospace. I didn’t know the spiritual side of Art. I have never met Monica but based on what I learned today, Monica was a God sent to Art and the rest whom she touched during her earthly life. She is now an Angel smiling above and continuing to guide Art’s path.

By: Melissa George

Melissa George — Thu, 08 Feb 2024 23:49:35 +0000

Monica was a dear friend of mine and I considered her a spiritual mother. She lived her faith out loud and had a way of speaking the Truth with love. I witnessed her many times randomly helping people in need, whether it was paying for their meal or buying them groceries. She was talented in playing many instruments and had a beautiful singing voice. I first met her singing in the our church’s choir. She also sewed or knitted many outfits for friends . Monica’s life wasn’t easy, living with cancer, but she was always willing to share her Faith and help others.
It was through Monica that I met Art Major. He was such a blessing to Monica, and was exactly who she needed her last few months on earth. My friend and I traveled to visit Monica, but unfortunately she died before our plane landed in Arizona. Art graciously hosted us and allowed us to stay and help with arrangements. At a time of great grief for him, he shared his faith, time, and talent with us. Monica’s and Art’s selflessness and humility inspire me to share God’s love with others no matter what my circumstances.

By: Mrs. Janet Dean

Mrs. Janet Dean — Thu, 08 Feb 2024 18:39:30 +0000

Art’s wife Monica was instrumental in answering questions I had about the faith when I was searching, but before I had the nerve to ask those questions I could tell she was someone I could ask because she never missed an opportunity to say “Praise God!” whenever anyone at work shared some good news, and she always, always made the sign of the cross and prayed before lunch in the employee break room. Back then in my mid-twenties, she was the only devout catholic I knew. I believe it was God’s providence that we ended up meeting at work. My previous coworkers at jobs would do was right for themselves and do what they could do get ahead, but here was a woman who pulled me aside to apologize about something I was clueless about. She let me know that she thought she had treated me unfairly because she was jealous I was being trained for management, which she confessed she didn’t realize that she even had a desire for until I came along. Who does this in a work environment?! Such honesty and humility! God knew I needed someone like her to break down my defensive barriers to start moving in the direction He wanted me to go. She eventually became my sponsor into The Church. As Monica would say, “God is good!”

By: Arthur (Art) Major

Arthur (Art) Major — Thu, 08 Feb 2024 18:21:39 +0000

My thanks to Rick for taking the time to write this article to let me share my journey and Monica’s influence. Also thanks to all those who supported me in the various ministries. It’s not mentioned in the article, but Monica passed away due to cancer on 6th of January 2023 after 6 weeks of home hospice.