I had the 8:00am Mass and talked about St. Katherine because Frs. John Bohrer and Terry Odien took me about a month ago to her shrine in Ben Salem, near Philly. I had been wanting to go for a long time. One of my parishioners’ aunt is a member of the order and I got to see her. I think she’s in her 90’s but as soon as I mentioned St. Michael’s in Ridge, she said, “That’s my parish”. I was happy to pray at the Saint’s tomb and in the chapel. I recommend a visit.
Fr. Mark Smith, pastor of St. Joseph’s in Charles county, came to take me out to lunch. I taught him at Good Counsel and it was good to spend some time together. He is only ordained about five years and he is already a pastor, so keep him and all young priest in your prayers.
I interviewed three students for Confirmation and also had a person stop by for confession. This evening I presided at a holy hour in the chapel from 9 to 10pm. It is held every Thursday before First Friday and about 25 people come. I always enjoy when it is my turn to lead it.
Tomorrow, I will go to West Virginia. I will stop and visit the Cavallaro’s and then go to Priestfield, a retreat house. My Team from Southern Maryland is coming also. I usually run into some St. Camillus people also. I will keep all of you in my prayers and I will write again on Sunday night.
Counting on those prayers!!!