Weekend
This weekend has been one of great joy for me. Last night I was blessed with the opportunity to attend a Latin High Mass at my parish, a very special event that doesn't often come along (although it looks as though Father is going to get a Latin Mass going every Sunday at 11:30a.m. starting after Easter). It was very, very beautiful and I loved it a lot. I have always loved Latin and I think the Mass really comes alive in the beauty of the language. The incense, the Latin songs and prayers, the gregorian chant... it was truly a magnificant experience.
This morning was also the First Scrutiny... I am really beginning to love these little traditions, they mean so much to me right now. Going up to the front of the church and kneeling in front of the altar, with the entire congregation standing behind us-- it was amazing. The prayers for us were so comforting and they strengthened my resolve all the more. Just having the knowledge that the Church cares so much for us and truly wants to see us through this journey is very uplifting. It finally feels like it's almost here, that it's almost time.
I think the best part of the scrutiny, or should I say the most powerful part of it, was when the priest came to each individual, placed his hands on their head and prayed over them. I don't know what his prayer was or anything to that sort, but I could feel the power of God in his hands. It was at this moment that I knew and could really recognize the special role and power of a priest. They are truly in persona christi. With Father's hands on my head, I could sense this 'greatness'. I don't know how else to explain it. There was just this sense of great power... And I could feel the grace of God sweep through me, strengthening me. Again, I can't really explain. Nor do I need to, really. It was absolutely amazing, though.
On another note, I have recently been extremely intrigued by St. Dominic Savio.
I watched a little bit of a biography of his life on EWTN the other day and I can't stop thinking about him or his life. I am so inspired by his holiness and love for God, especially at his young age. His fervent desire to be a Saint and his ability to live out the Gospel in everyday life just amazes me. His early death also sticks out to me, as I have always had this odd feeling that I might die young. Not super young, like him, but young. I don't know. He's really, really cool and I'm almost thinking of choosing him to be my confirmation saint, if they let us. I've had my mind kind of set on St. Augustine, but I'm really really liking St. Dominic Savio.
Anywho... I'm doing well right now. The Lord is showering me with His mercy and wrapping me in His love. What more could I ask for?
This morning was also the First Scrutiny... I am really beginning to love these little traditions, they mean so much to me right now. Going up to the front of the church and kneeling in front of the altar, with the entire congregation standing behind us-- it was amazing. The prayers for us were so comforting and they strengthened my resolve all the more. Just having the knowledge that the Church cares so much for us and truly wants to see us through this journey is very uplifting. It finally feels like it's almost here, that it's almost time.
I think the best part of the scrutiny, or should I say the most powerful part of it, was when the priest came to each individual, placed his hands on their head and prayed over them. I don't know what his prayer was or anything to that sort, but I could feel the power of God in his hands. It was at this moment that I knew and could really recognize the special role and power of a priest. They are truly in persona christi. With Father's hands on my head, I could sense this 'greatness'. I don't know how else to explain it. There was just this sense of great power... And I could feel the grace of God sweep through me, strengthening me. Again, I can't really explain. Nor do I need to, really. It was absolutely amazing, though.
On another note, I have recently been extremely intrigued by St. Dominic Savio.
I watched a little bit of a biography of his life on EWTN the other day and I can't stop thinking about him or his life. I am so inspired by his holiness and love for God, especially at his young age. His fervent desire to be a Saint and his ability to live out the Gospel in everyday life just amazes me. His early death also sticks out to me, as I have always had this odd feeling that I might die young. Not super young, like him, but young. I don't know. He's really, really cool and I'm almost thinking of choosing him to be my confirmation saint, if they let us. I've had my mind kind of set on St. Augustine, but I'm really really liking St. Dominic Savio.
Anywho... I'm doing well right now. The Lord is showering me with His mercy and wrapping me in His love. What more could I ask for?