A special visitor

Discussion in 'The Signs of the Times' started by Seán, Feb 1, 2009.

  1. Seán

    Seán New Member

    At Mass this morning I noticed a family friend sitting beside me once again, as she has been a
    frequent visitor to the Holy Mass for the past few weeks.

    A month ago, she lost her husband, who was in his early sixties, from cancer. They were both
    very good friends of ours.
    I find it very heartening to see her come to Mass. She used to come with her husband before
    he passed, every so often, and they would sit in the pew beside me.

    But now, with her husband's death, I feel she is beginning to fall on the Church for comfort and
    consolation. Our Parish Priest has been a great help to her since the funeral, and is still, and he
    has said to her that she is always welcome to the Church.

    You see, she is Protestant.

    Her husband was Catholic, and was buried in the church cemetery. I hope and pray that she may
    be feeling an attraction for the Catholic Faith, as I have also seen her attend weekday masses.
    Now, she does not receive the Eucharist, but she goes up to the rails anyway, where the priest
    gives her a blessing.

    It is a wonderful example of good ecumenism in action, and I am really delighted that our priest
    has shown true Catholic spirit by kindly making her welcome at any time. Please God she may
    convert in time; at any rate, she is on the right path.

    I was very touched when I saw her at mass again this morning. Amazing what God can do.#


    Seán
     
  2. darrell

    darrell New Member

    Yes, the Spirit is calling your friend to the Church. Sounds like she's listening. Yes, our God is an Amazing God. Thanks for sharing that Sean.

    I had just the opposite experience today: during Mass, someone had gone around and put anti-Catholic pamphlets on all the windshields of the parking lot. What an incredible waste of time and resources. I’m sure the people who did this believe they are doing right, so I’ll have to pray about how to use this to work towards unity.
     

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