We were told that there would Mass or a Service at 3:00 pm today in the village church. 3:00 pm came and went and there still wasn't a priest. I noticed that at 3:15 pm a young man walked just outside the door and made a phone call. I assume it was to the priest and by the reaction I also assumed that he wasn't going to be able to make it today.
I am not sure if this is a common occurrence or not. Someone did say that the visiting priest can only come once a month. However, in a matter of minutes the service began. I was amazed that three young adults, probably the age of my kids, or ever younger, ran the entire service: Singing, Reading, and even a Sermon-like talk. The young man translate on the fly something written in Spanish and delivered it in the native language. I am still so impressed how this small community keeps the faith alive even without a clergy.
from Deacon Pat Kearns on Vimeo.
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"Hey! Let's Take a Hike!
Since Mass wasn't scheduled until 3:00 pm I asked Liz if she wanted to go on a hike. I guess our idea of relaxation differs at times. You got it! She declined and maybe she is all the wiser.
I planned for a nice little walk this morning and when I had the great idea to take a different route back home.....well, just let me say that it was not wise to not take water on what turned out to be a 2 1/2 hour hike on a warm day at 5000 feet elevation and eventually needing to climb a mountain to return home. But hey, 2 hours later and after a cold shower and lot of water I am good again!
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