tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-439331035718369167.post3589043090806427878..comments2024-02-09T02:48:13.776-06:00Comments on Daily Meditations with Fr. Alfonse: Holy SaturdayFr. Alfonsehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02557206560119402976noreply@blogger.comBlogger2125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-439331035718369167.post-71287919399616139872012-04-08T02:43:04.634-05:002012-04-08T02:43:04.634-05:00OMG! I just got home from the Easter vigil at St. ...OMG! I just got home from the Easter vigil at St. Ann, yes it is 2AM. They know how to throw a party!<br /><br />It was amazing. You could feel the rock being rolled away from the entrance of the tomb, with the sound of the music!<br /><br />There were 94 people welcomed into THE CHURCH!<br /><br />And the bet part was the consecration. When Father held up the Body of Jesus, I wanted to jump up and say, "JESUS IS BACK IN THE HOUSE!", but I didn't, (probably a good thing)<br /><br />Last week someone said to me that Easter wasn't the same with the kids grown. He was sad.<br /><br />My thought was NO, it is 1000 times better now that I am in love with Jesus. He went through hell on earth for me and for you. He showed me a love that I cannot even fathom.<br /><br />It used to be all about the eggs and the candy and all that stuff, but now its about HIM.<br /><br />The last three days summed up our whole faith. The last three days is what it is ALL about to be a Christian. Without the last three days, there would be no Christians and we would not have the opportunity to spend eternity with him.<br /><br />OMG, I am so filled with joy that I cannot sleep. Maybe I should have had the wine instead of caffeine. Oh well good thing the kids are grown! I can sleep in!Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-439331035718369167.post-92168423888862914672012-04-07T15:11:39.608-05:002012-04-07T15:11:39.608-05:00I can't believe you mentioned sacrificing for ...I can't believe you mentioned sacrificing for someone you love today!!<br /><br />My 82 year old mother just asked me to drive her 4 hours to see some relative that she may never see again and I am dreading it. <br /><br />And it's going to take up 4 of my days!<br /><br />I hate going there. It's all old people that only talk about food, the weather and whomever is not there and play cards.<br /><br />I am the only person who has the freedom to take her so I guess I should be grateful for that luxury. And I should be grateful that I can spend this time with her before she's gone. And I should be happy to sacrifice for her. After all she sacrificed for me plenty.<br /><br />I suck! What an awful selfish daughter I am!<br /><br />OK, I'll take her and I'll TRY to get over myself and TRY to enjoy it and be pleasant and present while I'm there.<br /><br />No I'm not going to try. I'm going to do it. I know trying is an excuse for not doing it.<br /><br />I wish I hadn't read your blog today. I could have gone on my merry way feeling self justified with the minimal amount of guilt!Anonymousnoreply@blogger.com