On this Pentecost Sunday, I'm so excited to have been part of so many beautiful/sacred moments in the lives of others the past few months:
I got to oversee the Adult Confirmation Mass for 89 Candidates from 13 parishes (@ a packed St. Eugene's Cathedral, SR) today, after supporting visits to half of 31 parishes the past month or so to support parents/sponsors for over 1,000+ youth Confirmation Candidates. For my parish, I just taught a baptism prep seminar for 44 parents/godparents for 13 babies (@ St. Catherines, Vallejo) on Friday evening.
In my own extended family, I got to witness the Confirmation of my 2nd son, served as Confirmation sponsor for my cousin's daughter, prepped fam/friends for marriage/sacraments, and supported the 1st bday of my nephew who I baptized last year. All this doesn't include the joy of serving as a police chaplain and day to day moments in family life.
It's not just serving others ("ministering to") but also "walking with" side by side fellow families, parents, godparents, kids, etc. on the same pilgrim journey of faith together to our Heavenly home. Thank you for sharing the joy of this reflection with me. I can't contain myself with the beauty of the Sacraments of the Church!
If you still need to receive the Sacrament of Confirmation (and/or First Communion) as a baptized adult, or if you still need to have your child under 7 baptized, or if you'd like to learn more about being part of the Catholic Church, please be sure to contact your local parish for follow up. (I can send you on the right direction if you need assistance.)
Blessed Pentecost Sunday! God loves you.
Thank you, Holy Spirit. Renew the face of the Earth & help us bring the Gospel of Love to everyone on the planet.
