Sometimes when I sit down to write this column I often wish that paper and ink could come alive! This week I am so filled with joy! I wish that joy could flow from me, to my keyboard and to the ink on this page to leap out to you when you touch the bulletin! Wouldn’t it be wonderful if joy could be transferred that way?
You may be wondering why I am so joyful… The past couple of weeks I have attended four Confirmation Masses, two First Communion Masses and even a brief wedding ceremony. I was honored to be a sponsor for two Confirmation Candidates and sharing in their joy as they received the Sacrament brought me joy also. I got to musing how much joy I receive from working with you in my position, worshipping with you and from sensing your own faith, love and joy. We share our lives and faith with each other and we share our love and joy with one another.
When we come together for the Sacraments whether
it is a Baptism, Wedding, Confirmation, First Communion, etc. Sunday Eucharist, Christ is sharing His joy and love for us. As I attended these Sacramental rites and ceremonies I closed my eyes and felt the love and joy coming from the Confirmandi, the First Communicants, from their proud parents and from Jesus. When we share faith, we share our love, joy and our lives. The next time you are in Mass or witnessing a Rite of Baptism or Matrimony, close your eyes… focus on the sacrament being celebrated and be ready to receive Christ’s peace, love and joy as well as the joy of your fellow worshippers. Share your life, faith, love and joy and slowly we will transform the world!
Joy to you this day… Holly Clark
"Peace I leave with you; my peace I give to you. Not as the world gives do I give it to you. Do not let your hearts be troubled or afraid. You heard me tell you, 'I am going away and I will come back to you.' If you loved me, you would rejoice that I am going to the Father; for the Father is greater than I." - Jn 14:27-28
