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