Today is the Feast day of St. Lawrence. As a deacon in Rome he was asked to present the treasures of the Church to the Roman Empire. He responded by gathering the sick, the ill, the lame, and the widowed and declaring, "These are the treasures of the Church." He was promptly martyred. Because he was a Spanish speaking immigrant and not a Roman Citizen, instead of being executed by the sword, he was tied to a grate over hot coals. He is said to have yelled out, "You can flip me over, I'm done on this side."From Friday through yesterday most of the deacons of our parish along with Fr. Damian and Fr. Wee gathered for a retreat at the Benedictine Center in Schuyler.
Fr. Damian led the retreat which was based on the Ignatian model. Everyone would scatter to pray over a portion of scripture and return an hour or more later to discuss their prayers and understanding as they worked to be in tune with God's desires for them. It was also a chance to them to be together, share their lives and their ministries. It even included their annual walk around the section.
Each of us needs to periodically take time with God to assess where we are in our relationship and if we are willing to serve as faithfully as St. Lawrence.
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