Tuesday, June 24, 2014

Priest Days

Last week was the annual gathering of priests from the Archdiocese, as they reflected on Forming Intentional Disciples with Sherry Weddell and Fr. Michael Fones, OP.

Pictures were posted to my Facebook page. Each day of the gathering was filled with various liturgies such as Morning Prayer, Office of the Dead for the Deceased Priests of the past year, Night Prayer with individual confessions, and of course Mass. A few highlights from this year's Priest Days include:

- a "Sing the Mass" optional session with ValLimar Jansen, which was attended by about 20+ priests, many of whom came out of the session more confident in their singing and chanting ability,



- a visit from Archbishop Brunett, currently in rehab from his stroke last September,


- and a great quote from the archbishop emeritus:

"When you have a stroke they tell you to 'look up' all the time to strengthen your core muscles again so you won't stay paralized. So I looked up, and right in my line of vision was a crucifix, and I realized that I could either join my suffering and pain to Christ... or become bitter."

Let us continue to pray for Archbishop Brunett in his recovery, that we too, may join our sufferings to Christ, and for all the priests of the Archdiocese of Seattle.

1 comment:

  1. Beautiful! We heard from Fr O'Brien that it was a beautiful gathering with Archbishop Brunett.

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