With the rain at home I had a goal to arrive here in KC last night, so that I could join Hallel for mass this morning in Lumen Christi! Such a blessing... I was there alone as Nancy's family attended mass in their parish!
Happy Easter Hallel! Delivered 10 dozen eggs for their pilgrimage to take place next weekend!
They have mowed their grass twice here, and I found lilacs that are bloomed! Fast forward to spring by driving 8 hours South.
Hallel guided me to a lilac tree behind their monastery! This accompanied me on my wonderful day with Hallel and The Community!
The washing of their veils and hanging them out to dry after hand washing them. I felt very touched to share in with Hallel on a very private level today. Such a warm and special feeling to be able to share in their Sunday!
Seeing this tree behind The Monastery was like seeing an old friend as we sat in it's shade 10 years ago when we came down here to see Hallel before she returned to France after John's battle with brain cancer!
Easter beauty! Divine Mercy Sunday on this 8th day of Easter.
Father Christophe shared a story of a large tattooed drug addict, who went into a phone booth in New York to call for more drugs and there encountered a picture of Jesus/Divine Mercy which shook him to his core. He then walked down the street and found the same image in the store window of a book store. He entered and asked the old woman terrified clerk at this huge man with chains and tattoos... "Who is that man in the window with the rays coming from him?" She had him sit and she told him about Jesus's love and how he died for him. He then joined the Franciscans and was converted with the Divine Mercy image! Christophe told is much better and I was wiping tears...
Hallel before mass... I surprised her when I walked in, and made no plans to spend time with her after mass. I left it up to the Holy Spirit, and I was given such a special time. I was a fly on the wall and got to experience as "a mom" along with The Community! "It is always wonderful and great to have mom along." We smile knowing that we are all speaking about Our Lady!
The little Brothers and Little Sisters went over to the Soup Kitchen to entertain while the hundred or more mostly homeless came in to eat... it was so powerful to watch The Community minister to them sharing the Gospel with them in song and a play...
The LIGHT came to join them... the white garments showing they are washed clean by the Mercy of Our Risen Lord! It was so good to see those attending look up from their food and have a glimmer of interest in their beautiful singing and instrumentals and sharing of Jesus in his Word. Many Hallelujahs!!!
Today in the Gospel - doubting Thomas... Jesus came in although the doors were locked, and showed Thomas his wounds... "My Lord and My God!" He shows us his wounds so that we can show him our wounds without holding back.
Jesus traveling through those gathered for a meal.. the brothers and sisters sat throughout the room and spoke with many.
Then we went to the open air market where Hallel found her cute little Italian man to speak Italian with... get her fix of Italian in! "He talks like he just got off the boat!" It was so fun to watch her get a chance to speak her beloved Italian!
Feeling like I was allowed to be part of the Community for the afternoon!
I was so happy to have to have my new knee! I could jump out and tag along with them as they went to beg for some fruit for their weekend coming up with many on a pilgrimage.
Generous shop owners shared fruit and vegetables! I am always surprised at those that stop and talk to them or turn to look at them when I am with them. "That's right I am with a group of nuns!" So important that they wear those habits and therefore people can see them and acknowledge that they are special and come to speak with them!
Such a powerful witness to the world around them that they are brides of Christ!
The violinist, Louis Marie, had his feast day today on the Feast of St Louis de Montfort! How he entertained all there with his singing and music! He was in great form as he celebrated up right!
We gathered over at the Little Brothers' Monastery- Light of Mary, the Mother of God! Coffee and chocolate and some videos!
Hallel and Dorota brought me home... I am now here with baby George, who needs me... Jesus, thank you for such a wonderful day with both of my girls and their families! Bless-bless, Barb
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