Just heard from Jon and Sarah, leading in Aberdeen Mississippi, working with Glenmary Home Missioners. They spent the day learning a great deal from their new community (an working hard beginning their incredible raking project! - see left.) .
The group went to mass this morning, surprised to see that there was no priest present for Sunday mass. In fact, there are so few priests in this region that they only have a priest at mass 1 or 2 times a month. They were warmly welcomed by their community of faith, and learned that despite Catholics being the minority, that the hospitality was overwhelming.
I think the group has learned a lot today about not taking anything for granted. The homilist spoke of seizing each day and embracing each moment, and the group said they couldn't have heard a better message at the start of the week, as they are all still reeling from a busy week of mid-terms. I think this group is really off to a great start!
Peace.
Joycelin
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