What a beautiful way to celebrate Corpus Christi! Following the 8am Mass today, Father Bateman, our parish seminarian Steven Arena, our summer seminarian Matthew Larlick, a dozen skilled servers and the People of God publicly witnessed to our belief in the Real Presence of Christ in the Most Holy Eucharist.
In a brand new monstrance, with newly purchased vestments and canopy, the Faithful processed out of the church and into the streets amid incense, banners and chants and litanies. What a beautiful expression of our faith! Thanks to one and all who worked so hard to make this such a wonderful Corpus Christi Celebration!You can view LOTS more photos by CLICKING HERE.
I am so happy that I came back in for the procession today; it was so moving, touched the hearts of many around me and on the passers by. I had two phone calls today from some people in the community asking what was the occasion; they were even touched and asked if it is to late for them to turn Catholic, with a smile but I feel they were sincere.
ReplyDeleteI thought the procession yesterday for the closing of Mass was very inspiring, and the new Monstrance is beautiful! I often said if I won the lottery I would buy a new one, because the old one really did need to be replaced. I guess that means I won't win the lottery.
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