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Omnia Christus est Nobis

This why I am a priest

6/29/2015

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One of the joyful things about a CMAA Colloquium is the gathering in the hotel bar. The conversations are the best and there is incredible support for what we are doing in our parishes.  This year is different for me because I am homeless and there is no parish to return to. 

But, wearing a Roman collar, identifying as a priest at all times, has its effect.

This family, Father, Mother and Daughter, from Spain, They pull me aside as I am paying my bill and ask if I am Catholic, to which I reply, Yes. 

The Daughter is going in for Brain surgery in the morning in this Pittsburgh hospital known for this kind of work.  Papa was concerned his daughter had not found a priest to "confess."

I took care of her. And then made them wait as I went upstairs and retrieved my oils. Yes, they have always gone with me on my trips.  So she recieved the annointing of the sick,  The rite is on my iphone.
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Vince Perpetuo
6/29/2015 02:21:59 pm

Bless you for all you do in bringing comfort to all that need it.

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Marissa Mendoza
6/29/2015 02:55:42 pm

Home is where the heart is, for now it's online. Virtual parish, anyone, and we are more than happy to be your parishioners. :)

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Scott Genung
6/29/2015 03:12:00 pm

Seems your home is wherever a Holy Priest is needed. A parish home was not required this day! 🙏

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Julie Apel
6/29/2015 03:14:03 pm

Agreed! I'm joining your virtual parish, too. What an amazing opportunity to offer comfort and healing with the sacraments at such a scary and difficult time. You must have seemed like a Godsend to them :)

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Sofia Guerra link
6/29/2015 10:58:50 pm

Dear Father, you are in my daily prayers. I understand the vocation to a religious order is very different as opposed to the diocesan priesthood. However, have you considered a change to perhaps the Diocese of Madison WI? I am sure His Excellency Bishop Morlino would love to incardinate you here. I know,Father's Zuhlsdorf and Heilman would live it as well.
I left a notorious diocese back East and moved to this diocese because of Morlino. True story. Know you would be welcomed with open loving as here.

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Felipe R. Vazquez
6/30/2015 10:14:58 am

Thank you for your blog posts! I really look forward to them!

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Jim Colvin
6/30/2015 01:16:49 pm

Looking forward to your podcasts. So glad you were able to bring comfort to the family with the anointing

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Salvador Vazquez link
6/30/2015 04:06:24 pm

Being a Roman Catholic is cool,
Receiving the sacraments from a genuine Roman Catholic Priest, priceless.

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