Thursday, April 19, 2012

Triduum - Part 1

I have been remiss in posting my Triduum activities.

I went back to my home parish of St Catherine's.  The priests there kindly put me up in the rectory for three nights while I was there.   The absolute highlight of the weekend for me was not actually Triduum related.

On Saturday afternoon the pastor invited me to make two communion calls with him.  I gladly accepted.  He prepared the oil for anointing and gave me the pyx with consecrated hosts and a small prayer book that he uses. We made the 2 visits and I watched as he blessed and talked with 2 elderly women.  I offered them both Communion. 

As we were heading back to the rectory, we got an emergency call from the hospital.  There was a stroke victim and the prognosis was not good.  We drove to the hospital and the pastor gave an anointing and we prayed with the family.

It was indeed a privilege to watch an experienced pastor shepherd the Lord's flock.  I was blessed to be able to watch and participate.

1 comment:

  1. Chris - makes the heart swell to think of being present during such holy, sacred moments.

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