Our bishop held a Mass on Wednesday to pray for all victims of child abuse. I didn't know what to expect but I went with a hopeful heart. And I was not disappointed. It was such a beautiful Mass.
I felt the bishop's homily was quite moving. He said what I needed to hear. He focused on survivors of abuse and prayed for our healing. I came away feeling some peace. I really needed that.
As I left the church, I ran into a woman that I had had a phone conversation with the previous day. She knows I am an incest survivor, but she did not know I was going to be at this Mass. So she told me that she had prayed for me in a special way throughout the Mass.
No wonder I felt such peace. To be at that special Mass, to know this Mass was being said for us survivors, to have someone praying for me specifically as well.
I knew I had been touched by the Savior!
3 thoughts:
Colleen,
Sometimes when I read someone's post a Scripture passage will pop into my head.While reading yours about this beautiful Mass, this one from St Paul kept running through my mind: "All things work unto good for those who love God..." I'm glad the bishop celebrated this Mass and that it contributed to your ongoing healing.
Thanks for participating.
Hugs & Prayers!
Oops- Just read your comments on my post. I forgot to put the linky thing in. I just did it and linked your post. I'm glad one of us is awake :) Thanks!
Karinann, thanks for linking me up!! And thanks for that scripture passage. I love it - it really resonates with me and I will need to ruminate on it today. Thanks for listening to the Holy Spirit, my friend! Blessings and hugs to you!
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