I am beginning to
believe that the crisis in manhood is hitting epic proportions. My job/Pastoral summer assignment sees me at
the local cemetery, accompanying families for the final prayers when a priest
or deacon cannot be present. It is
humbling, and gives a foretaste of the Grace that God will give us to simply be
present for families during this time.
The public transportation that I use to get to the cemetery sees me
gritting my teeth and refraining from interfering when I hear nothing but
constant swearing and an overall lack of manners and common sense. I guess its part of a global phenomenon? This will be the subject of another blog post. Whatever the reason, a sense of decency is
not the abnormal, but should be part of everyone’s formation.
Working at the cemetery
allows me to crawl into people’s lives, sometimes by the toes. Our Lord has shown me incredible Graces, with
all sorts of families. All have one
thing in common, LOVE. The prayers at
the gravesite are always full of love and appreciation, my presence in many
ways is to show the Compassion and Mercy that God wants to bestow upon families
at the time they need it the most.
Perhaps this blog is
not as intense as what usually it once was??,.. Blame Jesus! Lol!!! Being a Seminarian is completely awesome!!!
Sacred Heart of Jesus,……………….Have
Mercy on us!
