Today was the 'Rite of Ordination of a Deacon' for one of our Seminarians. Steve and I got up early to head out to the Church of St. James, about 2 hours from our home. Alex went there last night, as he is now in this Diocese as a Seminarian. This was my first time to witness this, and I must say that it was REALLY BEAUTIFUL!! Tom, (the young man involved) looked SO happy...and I must say, VERY RELAXED!! The Church was lovely and the Choir was HEAVENLY!! Tom's parents looked so proud of him and all in all, it was a beautiful day!! Alex was one of the Servers and I couldn't help thinking that Steve and I will be, with the grace of God, in the same place in about 5 years!! It was a very moving experience and I'm very, VERY happy for Tom!! May God continue to bless him, his family, (living and deceased), as they settle down from this VERY exciting day!! Let us also keep in mind how important it is to pray for Vocations...especially those to the Priesthood. Without Priests, we can not experience the joy of the Eucharist!!
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What joyous news! Congratulations!
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