This Saturday morning, I'll be presenting eighty-nine candidates to receive the Sacrament of Confirmation. Bishop Grahmann (Bishop Emeritus of Dallas) will be here to administer the sacrament. If you would, please pray for the confirmandi.
Almighty and everlasting God, by whose Spirit the whole body of thy faithful people is governed and sanctified: Receive our supplications and prayers, which we offer before thee for all members of thy holy Church, that in their vocation and ministry they may truly and devoutly serve thee; through our Lord and Savior Jesus Christ, who liveth and reigneth with thee, in the unity of the same Spirit, one God, now and for ever. Amen.
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89 candidates - wow! That is truly amazing. It must be great being part of such a large group. The preparation will obviously have been of a high standard, and the candidates will have supported each other. I feel sorry for the candidates when only 3 or 4 are being presented to the bishop - classes will often have been tedious, with individuals scared to ask questions. The young people often wonder whether they are doing something 'odd' - why aren't more of their friends being confirmed? I shall happily remember all 89 in my prayers on Saturday - and have a glass of wine at lunchtime to celebrate!
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