Life is full of moments.
This is made all the more obvious to us in today’s culture. Social media gives us myriad opportunities to
share even the most mundane occurrences in our lives using “Stories” on
Facebook or Instagram, or through the use of dedicated video clip apps like
Snapchat and Tik Tok. With the
proliferation of these services, sometimes it can seem like even small events
in our lives become big moments.
It is important for us to take a step back and realize that
some events really are bigger than others.
Some are truly life-changing.
Getting a first job (or a dream job), getting married, starting a
family, etc. are all bigger, potentially life-changing events.
Working with the catechumens and candidates in RCIA this
year, I have been, and will continue to be, witness to several of these moments
in their lives. This past Sunday, we
celebrated the Rite of Sending. This
means that we as the faith community of Saint Ambrose are sending the
catechumens and candidates to Bishop Solis to become the Elect. As the Elect, they will be received into the full
communion of the Catholic faith at the Easter Vigil. The Rite of Election will be this Saturday at
the Cathedral of the Madeleine.
For the catechumens and candidates, this Saturday is one of
the bigger moments in their lives. It is
something they will remember for the rest of their lives. We in the RCIA team are here to support them
during this time, but they need the support of the entire community of Saint
Ambrose. Please pray for them this
Saturday as they enter the final stages of their process of Christian
initiation.
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