On this past Friday, I presided over exposition and benediction at the college's Festival of Praise. I even gave a little impromptu homily. I had seen deacons do this before me for years, so it was great to actually do it myself.
Last weekend, I preached at my parish assignment for the first time since the summer and visited with the parish's religious education classes (PSR, CCD, whatever you call it).
On Sunday I was one of the two deacons serving at the seminary's Solemn Vespers and Benediction. It's one of my favorite things that we do in the seminary and it was beautiful to be a part of it in that way.
This Tuesday morning was the first time I ever preached at a seminary Mass. It was intimidating! Though I was nervous, it was great to finally be able to do it for my fellow seminarians in our chapel.
In my Liturgical Music class, we are learning to chant the prayers of Mass and the Divine Office, as well as how to chant the Gospel reading.
So: lots of new experiences. I'm definitely beginning to really feel the desire to be "out there" in the ministry. This year is unique because I have classes here all week, then go to St. Ambrose on the weekends to serve at Mass, etc. We get a taste of being in a parish, but it's quick.
Please pray for all of us, especially my classmates and me in 4th Theology.
3 comments:
Glad you're enjoying it! Keeping you all in prayer. Hopefully I'll be making a visit soon.
I am so excited for you Mike. I don't know if I have ever heard the Gospel reading chanted--I would like to experience this. You are in my prayers.
Thank you both.
Chanting the Gospel is pretty interesting. It takes a little getting used to but is cool once you hear it.
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