I realize it has been a long time since I posted anything
here. I keep thinking, “I need to get to
my blog” but you know how it is. Our
summer schedule was busy. We had our
annual retreat as I mentioned before and our annual community vacation. Then last week I began a new apostolate which
took some preparation. But let’s try
again.
I hope some of you were able to watch the 5-hour prayer
vigil from the Vatican on Saturday (9/7) presided over by our beloved Pope
Francis. As we moved around doing our
Saturday chores we had EWTN on and were able to move in and out of the
room, sitting for awhile, praying with the 100,000 people gathered in St. Peter’s square
at the Vatican. We agreed that for us it
was like a retreat day. I was speechless
and unable to articulate how I was affected by the vigil.
I am so grateful to God that I am Catholic and so proud of our Catholic
Church. Who else would have a 5-hour
period of prayer for peace, broadcast around the world. God bless Pope Francis for his courage and
vision. Here is the text of his homily
during the vigil which included the Rosary, sacred music, Scripture readings,
other readings and Exposition of the Blessed Sacrament with Benediction.
Our parish will have a special Mass for peace tomorrow
evening. Perhaps your parishes are also
praying with our Holy Father. If not,
please set aside some time of your own.
Our world is on the brink of great chaos and millions of people are
suffering so much. Mary, Queen of Peace,
pray for us.
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