Cathedral of St. Peter

Healing and Peace

          On 27 June, I had celebrated 34 years of priesthood.  I was Ordained here by the Most Reverend Arthur J. O’Neill, of happy memory.  Some of the inspirations to priesthood, both other priests and laity, were those who demonstrated great compassion and kindness.  Through high school, and in college, I had come to recognize the deep wounds and brokenness which peoples carry around with them.

          During the ordination rite, the Bishops hands the newly ordained priest the paten and chalice with the instruction, to know and believe what you are doing, and to imitate the mystery which you celebrate.  Perhaps that should be the command for the entire Church.

          As a Eucharistic people we can find healing and peace in the sacraments, the scriptures, and in our community.  As a people of thanksgiving we can find fullness of life in the mystery of faith and be strengthened to un-hobble each other, as instruments of peace.

          The more we can encounter the healing of Jesus, the more we are able to imitate His love and mercy.  And, like Jesus, show others the face of the Father.
 

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Mass Request Form
Requests for Mass Intentions may be completed on the above form with a donation of $10 per Mass and returned to the church office.

Please contact Adam Singleton if you are interested in joining the Choir or Cantoring.

Choir rehearsals will resume Thursdays beginning
June 17 from 6-8 P.M. in the Choir Room.

We will also have a Children's Choir for Ages 8 years and older.

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