Sunday, April 03, 2005
Memorials
Yesterday our pastor showed me a copy of what was sent to the diocesan priests Friday from the bishop in case the Holy Father did die. I was surprised as to the thoroughness of the advance plans and suggestions for parish prayer, and there were many good ideas I had not thought of.
Last night I told pope stories at the dinner table for Brittany, who was the youngest participant in the afternoon rosary. There were two teens from a parish family and about 40 or 50 others, mostly sitting in the back. It brings to mind why I dislike praying the rosary in small groups in a big room, as we had about three competing paces for praying. The leader suggested songs at the beginning and at the end, and the people did well with singing these.
The guidelines spoke of a special Mass for the conclave. Anyone doing one of those?
How has the attendance been at your parish's special events? Anything noteworthy in these liturgies?
