It was a beautiful day in Ohio, not too hot, clear skies, and NO humidity.
We started the day off with Mass.
I feel very blessed and humbled that these wonderful and spiritual people allow me to participate in their Holy Mass each morning.
And as soon as Mass was over, quickly the kids started the sports games.
Sean has so much fun playing sports each day.
I had time to visit with my beautiful wife.
Sitting under a shade tree...... Enjoying the calm of the day.
Everyone enjoying the wonderful weather, visiting with newly met friends, sharing the faith, and absorbing the catholic culture that we were immersed in.
June 30: Reno, NV July 01: Grand Canyon, AZ July 02: Santa Fe, NM July 03: Carlsbad, NM July 04: San Antonio, TX July 05: Lafayette, LA July 06: New Orleans, LA July 07: Birmingham, AL July 08: Nashville, TN July 09: Loretto, KY / Louisville, KY
July 10 -16: Steubenville, OH
July 17: Mt Vernon, OH July 18: Sandusky, OH July 19: Detroit, MI July 20: Chicago, IL July 21: Robinsdale, MN July 22: Fargo ND / Grand Forks ND July 23: Grand Forks, ND July 24: Dickinson, ND July 25: Dickinson, ND July 26: Billings, MT July 27: Twin Falls, ID July 28: Redding, CA
Back Home!
This prayer is a tradition among Oldenburg, Indiana, Franciscans:
“Jesus, Mary and Joseph, be with us on our way. Angels of God, guard and protect us, that we may reach our destination in peace and safety.”
Some people always add, “St. Patrick, grant us all green lights!”
Family
God's gift to us.
Who will have the faith to take the first step and lead?
Why call it a Pilgrimage and not a Vacation?
For us, this will be much more than a vacation for a variety of reasons.
We believe that God is asking us to move on once again. We are not sure where and when, but possibly soon.
That is what this trip is about, a sincere discernment and listening to God's voice as we travel.
We plan to begin each day with Mass, where ever we are.
Each morning will include the family praying morning prayer (Liturgy of the Hours) and ending each day with Evening prayer.
12 pm each day with be set aside for praying the Rosary.
3 pm each day will include the Divine Mercy Chaplet.
Grounded in prayer, we hope to keep our eyes open and ask God to lead us.
I have felt for sometime now that we have been called to be missionaries, and because of such a call, we will have faith that God will show us the way.
Many stops along our path will include visiting with family as well as the many and varied friends that we have made over the years while on mission trips, and as usual, we will make new friends each and every day.
This trip is not just about having fun (i.e a vacation), although it will be an exciting adventure for sure, it really is about listening to God and following his call for our lives.
Please Pray for our Pilgrimage.
Deacon Pat and Family
Lord - Give me strength to keep the course and never turn back!
Our Mother - Pray for us!
Our Lady - Lead us to Chrsit
Deacon Pat's Homilies (Video / Transcripts)
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