"The procession for mass doesn't begin when the priest walks down the aisle, but when you leave your homes to come to mass."
Thoughts on the Eucharistic Conference by Deacon Wence
This really made me think when I heard it last night. I remember when the kids were little and it was a frantic, Herculean effort to get everyone ready for mass, then getting them into the car, and, finally, we'd tear down the road, trying to make it on time! Even last night, I'd just barely gotten into town from a fabulous weekend away, picked up the dogs, dropped them off at home and tore into mass with minutes to spare. So, the idea that that mad dash to get there was part of the processional? Wow! Then, it dawned on me--maybe the desire to get there was a true and valid part of the processional. I wanted to be there, and I wanted to make it on time. I wanted to cap off a wonderful weekend with a time of thanksgiving. I wanted to give the glory to the One who made it all so awesome. That makes perfect sense to me. Our desire to be with God in God's house is part of the mass itself! So, here it is, Monday, again. Blessings on your fresh, new week! Love, heidi
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