One of the nice side effects of the Liturgy of the Hours is you get to know saints about whom you knew little – St. Jerome is one such saint. He founded a community of religious who educated and cared for orphans and the poor in the beginning of the 16th century in Italy. Especially as we have learned of the abuse that happened in the Church in the 20th century, I am happy to remember the thousands of dedicated religious men and women who took such loving care of those who were abandoned or in need. We give thanks for their good example.
I thought I might be catching a cold yesterday as I kept sneezing and had a “runny nose”. Someone suggested I try something called “Airborn” and I did and it certainly worked. It is like an Alka selzer and you put it in a glass of water and it bubbles and makes a very pleasant lemon/lime drink. I also stayed in bed for about 10 hours. I have to worry about getting a cold and having it turn into pnumonia. I feel so much better today.
I didn’t come to the center till about 1pm and as I have adoration at 3pm and Mass at 5:30pm, I’ll just stay here and keep trying to clean this desk. I must be getting something done as the re-cycle bin is full each night.
I took some time out to listen to a 23 minute talk by the new bishop of Dodge City. It was on Whispers in the Loggia, which is one of my favorite blogs. He gave an unusual and very informative reflection on his role as a bishop. That will be Fr. Dwight’s bishop until he returns to Wichita. I hope to see Dwight in New Orlean’s for the NCEA convention in April.
I had the Mass and preached about the great work the church has done and is still doing for orphans and the needy. It was cold in the church but I wore layered cloths.
I just finished a meeting with Claire and David, whose wedding I will witness in North Carolina in June. I hope to drive down and swing by and see friends in the Middle South after the wedding.
I don’t have Mass tomorrow till 11am, so I will take some more of that medicine. I feel so much better and so quickly.
Glad you are taking action to ward off a full-blown cold! Rest and liquids!