Nonnie's Observations

Photo snapped upon arrival at church.  Torrential rain accompanied by lightning knocked out the power. The traffic lights were out; thankfully, people treated the intersections like 4-way stop signs. Upon entering church, I found that we had no lights there either. "It is better to light one candle than to curse the darkness." ~Chinese proverb~ The Chinese proverb was used as a motto by Father James Keller founder of The Christophers. linked to Kaylene's Quotography

Ready for the babe, baptismal font and candle, now comes Baptism. On the vigil of Palm Sunday, our parish was blessed to welcome a new member to our Christian family, an adorable baby girl. During the last two weeks of Lent, all statues are covered. Christ on the cross was covered before the vigil Mass of Palm Sunday.  For more detailed explanation, go here . This evening I met my daughter-in-law at her home parish church, St. Francis of Assisi.  We like the tradition that is practiced at St. Francis; everyone who wishes to participate has their feet washed and then washes another person's feet,  the way Jesus did for his apostles. (In my parish, the priest washes the feet of 12 men.) The Mass on this evening has no closing; everyone processes out quietly after Communion. Those who wish, then stay for Benediction and Adoration.  That's why this altar is set up in the narthex. I wish everyone a sacred finish to Lent and an Easter full of blessings and peace.

"To be the candle or the mirror that reflects it." ~Edith Wharton~ more quotes on Quotography

Softly the candle glows, beckoning my love's heart to link within mine. more at Haiku My Heart