St. Patrick’s life is quite remarkable, and his circumstances make me think about today’s growing problem of human trafficking. He himself was a victim of this nightmare that has destroyed – and keeps destroying – the lives of defenseless women and men, most of whom are very young.
I’ve prayed before many reliquaries, but never have I prayed upon one.
No matter the adversity she faced, Bernadette held to her conviction and kept her resolve to carry out the wishes of “the Lady” who appeared to her at the grotto.
Visitors have come from as far away as England, with ethnic pilgrimages coming from all over the continent. They come because the Saints of Auriesville Museum is unlike any other natural history museum.
Since I initiated Prayer Requests, the requests have been flowing in from all kinds of people with all kinds of crosses – some are indeed quite heavy. You must have crosses, too. Most people do. Can I pray for you? Can we pray for each other?
That’s the crux of this whole matter. It’s a misconception that if there’s silence, nothing important is happening. That can’t be further from the truth!
On the Feast of the Holy Innocents, I most certainly grieve for the children who Herod so heartlessly ordered to be murdered. But on this day, my heart also goes out to the Magi.