To be Christ's page at the altar, to serve Him freely there,Where even the angels falter, bowed low in reverent prayer.To touch the throne most holy, to hand the gifts for the feast,To see Him meekly, lowly, descend at the word of a priest.To hear man's poor petition,...
... on the feast of All Souls!
Réquiem ætérnam dona eis Dómine; et lux perpétua lúceat eis. Requiéscant in pace. Amen.
This past Friday we were so very blessed with a Latin Votive Mass for Our Lady! It was the first time Father Carmelo (a retired priest in our area) has agreed to offer Mass in Latin for us. It wasn't the extraordinary form, but still so very beautiful and...
This was our 5th annual All Souls Mass at a local cemetery. (Here are pictures from the 2nd, 3rd, and 4th years!) Unlike every other year, the weather was just gorgeous today and actually even WARM! Unfortunately our friend Marc...
Here are a few more pictures (actually they are "video stills") from our friend Marc, taken at the beautiful Mass at a local cemetery for the Holy Souls. Thank you Marc!
Father Carmelo and Snuggles
On March 14, 2009 Fr. Carmelo Mifsud celebrated 50 years as a priest of God. Here is a short video tribute to his life. It was created by our friend Marc and presented last night, at the lovely Anniversary dinner we attended, in his honor:Father Carmelo has been such...
Father in heaven, grant me the grace to appreciate the dignity which you have conferred on me. Let me realize that not even the Angels have been blessed with such a privilege—to share in your creative miracle and bring new Saints to heaven. Make me a good mother to all my children after the example of Mary, the Mother of your Son. Through the intercession of Jesus and Mary I ask your continued blessings on my family. Let us all be dedicated to your service on earth and attain the eternal happiness of your kingdom in heaven. Amen.
