The three Missionary of the Holy Spirit priests concelebrate Daily Mass, sharing the duties of the liturgy with one carefully preparing the altar for the main celebrant to approach and begin the Eucharistic prayers. The tender touch of the priest to the corporals, the chalices, and the hosts is noticeable. With one hand over heart, he hands the ciborium to his brother priest.
The elderly gentleman with keys to the church w comes nightly to repose the Blessed Sacrament in the Adoration Chapel. Most never see the man (his name is Daniel) because of the hours he keeps, but he makes this weekday practice of Adoration possible for the parish.
The small group of Filipino women that pray daily in the Mass and often in the chapel afterward to offer the Divine Mercy Chaplet and Rosary. They will feed you, take care of you, and give endless hospitality.
The maintenance man who meticulously cleans toilets, dusts the blinds, vacuums the floors, straightens the pews. He ever so quietly and gently reads theology and spiritual books, lives simply, and loves the community deeply in his work of service.
The jovial volunteer who cleans the pantry. The dishes are straight; the pots and pans are in place. On her weekends, she goes to food festivals and feels excitement over large drawers that would further organize the kitchen facility. Her gift to the community comes in little things. All their gifts to the community come in little things.
Saints, living among us, serving among us, praying among us, inspiring us. Who are the saints in view for you today?
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