Wednesday, December 7, 2011

Acolyte Institution

Tonight at Mass, the 14 members of the First Theology Class (including me) were instituted as Acolyte.  This is the first formal step towards future ordination.  It was a beautiful ceremony celebrated by His Excellency, The Most Reverend Michael J. Sheridan, Bishop of the Diocese of Colorado Springs, Colorado.  He was a bit of a ways from home, but he does have a student here in our class, so he made the trip.  It was followed by a Festive Dinner with my dad, some friends from my home parish and Fr. M. 

I do believe a good time was had by all.  As for me, I felt something during the ceremony.  I'm not positive what it was, but the Spirit might have been stirring. 

Here is a picture of my Dad and me at dinner.

3 comments:

  1. congratulations and God Bless you Chris! Keep your open mind and heart!

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  2. I went to the Cathedral tonight for Mass and dinner with 30 seminarians and the Cardinal. It happened for the first time. A woman stopped me to ask a question and said... "Father.."

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  3. Looking good Chris! I'm glad all is going well for you.. I enjoy reading your posts. Keep us posted on your journey.
    God bless, and Merry Christmas.

    Dan

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