tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4808375493800890797.post4755005483043228035..comments2024-03-27T13:12:39.343-04:00Comments on A Concord Pastor Comments: Holy Thursday: Evening Mass of the Lord's SupperConcord Pastorhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/18322127779647130869noreply@blogger.comBlogger2125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4808375493800890797.post-24239445039847320882010-04-01T22:04:15.022-04:002010-04-01T22:04:15.022-04:00tonight I was in a church that is unfamiliar to me...tonight I was in a church that is unfamiliar to me-<br />and, the readings and the Gospel were read in a different language- Haitian Creole, I believe.<br />The homily was in English, so that helped me...<br />For the washing of the feet, the priest called out names and people (I didn't know how many, but thanks to your post I understand it was 12) went up and stood facing the people. I was confused and was glad when I got home and read this post.<br />At first, I felt very much like I didn't belong and I missed the parish that I belong to very much. And... I thought about leaving...<br />but, something (or someone) made me stay, and I am glad I did. I told myself that even though I was in an unfamiliar place, God was still with me- wherever I am He is with me. As the Mass went on, I gradually felt calmer and more comforted. <br />I will be in three different churches this Triduum- and I am grateful.michellenoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4808375493800890797.post-26760715829098103762010-04-01T08:56:34.118-04:002010-04-01T08:56:34.118-04:00A copy of this painting hangs in the rectory, but ...A copy of this painting hangs in the rectory, but a few feet from where I work. I love it and never tire of seeing it.<br /><br />Tonight it will move over to gathering space I believe; it was there last year.<br /><br />Peace to you these days, these sacred days dear Fr. Austin.Franhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11848864171813782695noreply@blogger.com