This evening was a blessing for this author for many reasons. This ministry was invited to speak about Saints and Relics at a parish I have never been to before ... and where one of my former pastors from St. Anthony of Padua Church - Fr. Nick - who I haven't seen in years, is now residing. It was nice to see this beautiful church in quaint Manoa Town, and to see Fr. Nick again; to share this ministry's relics ... and to also have the privilege of adoring and consoling our Eucharistic Lord on a night when diabolic deeds are so prevelant.
The Holy Persons who were discussed, and whose relics were present, were Bl. Bartolo Longo, St. Bernadette of Lourdes, St. Catherine of Genoa, St. Damien of Molokai, St. Leopoldo Mandic, Bl. Miguel Pro, St. Peregrine Laziosi, St. Padre Pio, and St. Pope Pius X. Relics of Our Lady's clothing ("Ex Camisia") and the Scourging Pillar of our Lord were also brought to the church.
O Sacrament Most Holy, O Sacrament
Divine! All praise and all thanksgiving
be every moment Thine!
Immediately after the talk concluded, Fr. Nick exposed the Blessed Sacrament for a period of adoration and prayer. It was surreal to think we had actual Saints and Blesseds physically with us before the altar; just imagine - inhabitants of Heaven and earth were united for a brief time in adoration of our precious Lord! POWERFUL.
After the Eucharist was reposed in the Tabernacle, parishioners were then invited to come forward to venerate the relics, which was also a special encounter with the holy.
So a big MAHALO to Fr. Nick and to the parishioners of St. Pius X for their warm welcome of this ministry. God's continued blessings and the guidance of the Saints be with them always.
veneration of relics. Parishioners followed,
including this young mother with children.
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