Attending the mass during the wake of Fr. Green has further made me appreciate the greatness of his soul. Countless friends who made testimonials always agree that he was one great spiritual director, a good friend, and a humble man. His excellent character was also evident while he was at the seminary. Every morning at 4:00, we would go to the tv room and there he will pray. By 5am, he would be ready to say mass. He would say mass in Balara, Pentecost and other parishes which invites him. He would bring his trusty magnifying glass with him because his eyesight was already dim.
On Saturdays at the end of each month he would hold a recollection in San Jose attended by lay people from the city. Many would attend to it because the spiritually was apt for those in the marketplace and it was applicable to life. It was, as the attendees would say, “enlightening.”
Such is Fr. Green. I still would like to write about him later. His burial is nearing and I am sure I will cry alot… I’ll miss Fr. Green.
I am a relative of Father Tom’s. It sounds like you know him very well. If you are considering doing a biography about him I hope there is some way to get in touch. You probably know much about his life as a Jesuit, but it might be helpful to also include info about his younger years in Rochester, NY. There are people who knew him that are still alive that you could interview. I’d be happy to assist you even if it met setting up some sort over the internet interview in future months. I’m not sure how to get in touch with you though.
I sent you an email regarding this. I am honored to have Fr. Green’s relative view my humble opus for him.