Thought of the Day



Saturday, 10 October 2009

His Sacred Heart

Father just returned from the international priest's retreat in Ars, France. He said it was the best retreat he had ever been on (and he's done 30 day silent Ignatian ones!) so I believe him. He looked refreshed!

In fact, even though he was still on France time (9 hours ahead) he decided to say Mass at 7:00 PM Friday night - normally Mass is at 11 AM at the old folks home. The parish secretary called around to the week night regulars to see who would be interested. I was.

This was one of those Masses where I just wanted Father to talk and read fast and skip the homily so we could get right to the Consecration! I was SO HUNGRY for Holy Communion.

When I received the Precious Blood I experienced the oddest sensation. I felt like I had two hearts beating in my chest. It beat so fast and hammered on my ribs. It didnt' hurt - it was just...unusual! I liked it!