This afternoon I attended the First Friday celebrations in our Church in Wicklow.
The Readings covered the whole Passion and Death of Christ, followed by the solemn presentation of the Cross and Holy Communion.
Our Church, St. Patrick's is quite a big church and it was packed with people. Quite impressive to see so many people of all ages, willing to be there and in a way to thank God for the sacrifice of His Son, Jesus.
Perhaps, some of the tragedies that have happened recently in this troubled world of ours helped to move people towards their belief in the Presence of God and give an awareness of how we are supported by Grace each day of our lives.
I was conscious of this and glad to be able to take part in this awareness of God's Presence.
As people we are so free, free to love or to hate. Maybe even worse, free to be indifferent to the needs of others.
God, being Love, will never force us against our free will.
Therefore, it takes a powerful act, such as the Passion of Christ to move us towards Love.
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