St. Anne and the Pool of Bethesda

Starting a new spiritual journey in the midst of many other journeys, such as the one toward ordination, may look like too much and to be too difficult a challenge, but it remains sweet and idyllic for the soul. This is what we have discovered at the beginning of this Lenten observance as we continue the journey of our pilgrimage.  As each day is a new beginning, Lent is a gift given freely by God for spiritual reactivation- the renewal of our Commitment to belong to none but God alone. How sweet it is to hear these words of reminder in none other than the Church of St. Anne, the birth Place of the Blessed Virgin Mary, a true and perfect disciple and a perfect model for us!

Mass at St. Anne's

We have been to several places on our pilgrimage, each pointing to the historic fact of the story of our faith; and enkindling in us the spiritual fire and love, thus preparing us for both this period and for the moment at which we can say with Mary, “May it be done to me according to Your Will,” and this is what we continue to experience and await for as we embark on our Lenten practices, and as we continue on the remaining part our Pilgrimage.