odyssey
noun
Definition of odyssey
1: a long wandering or voyage usually marked by many changes of fortunehis odyssey from rural South to urban North, from poverty to affluence, from Afro-American folk culture to a Eurocentric world of books— J. E. Wideman
2: an intellectual or spiritual wandering or quest
We headed down to Hagerstown, MD on Friday afternoon to stay in our very favorite hotel room...the "triple" at Homewood suites. Three rooms, three king beds, and three bathrooms! It's really extravagant but it was free with all the points we racked up during our CA trip and I knew it might be beneficial to start the trip with a good night's sleep.
An excellent thought because the next morning we were up early and headed to DC...specifically the Basilica of the National Shrine of the Immaculate Conception.
I love it here...the side altars with all the different names of Our Lady, the main altar with "angry Jesus" lol...Jesus is back and He's not amused. But, this day, it was even more exciting...we were going to see 6 men dedicate their lives to serving God through the priesthood. It was Ordination day for the Dominicans. We have been blessed to have a man studying with the Dominican order from our home parish and, since we were going to DC anyway (ahem), we figured it would be a great opportunity to witness the ordination of a new order (having already seen and Oratorian and Diocesan ordinations). It was so moving, as they always are, to watch these men pledge their lives; especially in today's climate of religious intolerance. When the mother's took up the offertory gifts...sniff. May God bless and equip these men to do His will - now and always (Fr. Joseph Martin is third from the left in the front row - St. Bernard's native son!)Oh, yes, did I forget to mention...The bishop who presided...BISHOP ROBERT BARRON!!! That was a great surprise when we found out and it was a blessing to hear his homily. The best part? He let the new priests distribute Communion up front to their family and friends and he walked back and back...and stopped at our section. Yes, we received the Eucharist (and G got a blessing) from the good bishop himself. Super, extra, fantastic...God is so good. Patron of our other home parish |
This may be our new homeschool motto - after all, God knows best where we belong |
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What an amazing way to begin our journey! Full of graces and blessings, we headed south to what would definitely be closer to the first definition above. We are blessed.
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