PathToHoliness

I think this is a very cool picture. It’s my family all showing their Miraculous Medal rings.

My wife, 3 daughters and myself all have the same rings to show our devotion to Mary, the Mother of God.

I’m proud of all of them for being open and public in their faith.

I got to my Knights of Columbus council meeting too late to get inside since they had already started our First Degree exemplification so it gave me a chance to spend a few quiet moments in our Mary grotto.

This is behind the Cathedral of St. Joseph in Jefferson City, MO and down the hill. It was late afternoon and absolutely beautiful out. I can’t think of a more peaceful way to spend some quiet time than with our Lady!

I wasn’t able to attend the “SOLEMN MASS OF SAINT JOSEMARÍA
GIVING THANKS FOR 50 YEARS OF THE APOSTOLATE OF OPUS DEI IN ST. LOUIS, CATHEDRAL BASILICA OF SAINT LOUIS, ST. LOUIS, JUNE 19, 2006” but I did find the text to Archbishop Raymond Burke’s Homily at the Mass.

You can find it here.

The homily closes with this:

Thanking God for fifty years of the apostolate of Opus Dei in the Archdiocese of Saint Louis, we ask God to bless the members of Opus Dei, that they may be faithful to the gift of the Holy Spirit give to Saint Josemaría. In our gratitude to God, let us now go with the Mother of God, and at her bidding, to the Foot of the Cross. Let us unite our doubting, fearful and hesitant hearts with her Immaculate Heart, placing our hearts into the pierced Heart of Jesus, drawing from His glorious Sacred Heart the grace of the Holy Spirit for the conversion of our lives and the transformation of our world. Following the instruction and imitating the life of Saint Josemaría, let us “[a]ll, with Peter, go to Jesus through Mary.”

A 28 minute film titled, “Passionately Loving the World: Ordinary Americans Living the Spirituality of St. Josemaria” was premiered to launch the St. Josemaria Institute. You can obtain copies of the documentary on the website.

The premier was held in the Lighthouse Audutorium of Manhattan in New York City.

The Institute has a variety of resources for those wishing to learn more about St. Josemaria Escriva and conducts seminars and other activities.

A special dinner will be held in St. Louis for anyone who would like to “Find God in Daily Life and Raise Catholic Families.” It will be held on Friday, October 13 in the St.

Charles Convention Center, Plaza Ballroom. Doors will open at 6:30pm with the program beginning at 7pm.

The introduction will be given by Fr. Peter Armenio, Vicar of Opus Dei in the Midwest. The keynote speakers are Dr. Scott Hahn and Kimberly Hahn.

Tickets are $40/person prior to Sept. 15, $50/person after. Reservation deadline is October 6. You can register online at www.beginagainstl.org.

I just returned from a business trip to Hamar, Norway. While there we got to visit the remains of the Cathedral that was destroyed during the reformation.

I recorded the whole presentation which includes the telling of the story of the Cathedral and some folk music. It’s over a half hour long but fascinating.

Listen to the story of the Hamar Cathedral here: Story of Hamar Cathedral (35 min MP3)

I’ve been on a posting drought here over the last month or so. My blogging travel schedule has been unbelievable. But I have been keeping up with Mass as often as possible like the Little Flower Church in Reno, NV.

I’m back on the road this week and hoping to find time to post here. There’s a lot I’d like to post but only so much time in a day. I’m not giving up on it.

Sunday Mass today was in St. George Church in Tinley Park, IL.

We’ll be here for one more night before moving on in the morning.

I have no idea where I’ll be for Mass next.

Travelling eastward I got to attend a weekday Mass at St. Lawrence O’Toole in Laramie, WY.

Not being able to make a daily Mass has made me realize how blessed we are when we do have the opportunity to make it to Mass each day.

I haven’t experienced so many days without Mass in many years and I miss it a lot.

Right after going to Nashville I took off for a cross country trip to celebrate the interstate highway system’s 50 year anniversary. I’m in a convoy and we’re making daily treks with multiple stops and press conferences. It’s made it difficult to make it to a daily Mass.

However, I have made it to Mass a few times. Here’s the Cathedral of the Madeleine in Salt Lake City, UT.

It’s a very traditional design and a historic landmark.

Another town, another church. This time it’s Nashville, TN. I’m here for the CMA Music Festival and attending Mass at Holy Rosary Catholic Church.

It’s right near the hotel I’m staying in. They even had a Saturday morning Mass! You’ve got to love that.

In the media center at the Indianapolis 500 Speedway we have 2 Sunday Masses! I got my picture taken with the priest who said Mass but neglected to get his name.

This is part of the IRL Ministry and I’m really glad we have the opportunity.

We pray for the safety of the drivers, teams and fans here today.

With all the hype over the Da Vinci Code movie I don’t think I need to say anything other than that it’s a good time to learn more about the founder, St. Josemaria Escriva.

I have links in the right sidebar to websites where you can find a lot of truthful information.

Or you can visit these: St. Josemaria Institute, Scepter Publishers

I’m in Indianapolis this week for the Indy 500. Near to my hotel is St. Luke’s.

I attended Mass yesterday morning. It was a school Mass and filled with kids in uniform.

Tomorrow I’ll attend Mass in the Indy track chapel. They have IRL Ministry formed to have interfaith services as well as Catholic Masses.

I just wanted to say a Happy Mother’s Day to all mothers. Most especially to our Lady!

The priest at the Mass I attended today gave a tremendous blessing to all mothers there.

He lamented the ones who have been placed in nursing homes with no one to visit them, especially on their day. In his native country they keep their elders in their homes and feel honored to be able to take care of the person who brought them into the world and took care of them.