Just a few days ago, I attended our baccalaureate mass: a ceremonial tradition that the Catholic school I study offers to the graduating class, their families, and friends. Aside from being a ceremony, it’s also a sort of thanksgiving to the Lord, for the blessings bestowed upon the graduates and their loved ones. But as much as both sides of my family are faithful Catholics, who, after getting me enrolled in a school centered on our religious beliefs, I’ve realized over time that I’m far from being as devout as they are. Still, I linger throughout the mass, listening to the Homily, prayers, and the concluding rites.
czar, this is so wonderful ;-; the way you shine a light on celebrating mass, how everyone comes to say thanks, to celebrate life and being alive together... it really is beautiful and such a simple anchoring thing to do :"( been feeling overwhelmed w things and this couldn't have come at a more needed time, the poem and your writing. pressures of life can make u feel like so much is missing and that there is so much to do!! but simply pausing and looking at the abundance around u... there is so much to thank and be grateful for ;-; "How we can be grateful, I think, for the gift of existence, to attend in this world and say “love you” and “thank you” in words and actions." thank you for this <3
please be seated for the word of thanks
czar, this is so wonderful ;-; the way you shine a light on celebrating mass, how everyone comes to say thanks, to celebrate life and being alive together... it really is beautiful and such a simple anchoring thing to do :"( been feeling overwhelmed w things and this couldn't have come at a more needed time, the poem and your writing. pressures of life can make u feel like so much is missing and that there is so much to do!! but simply pausing and looking at the abundance around u... there is so much to thank and be grateful for ;-; "How we can be grateful, I think, for the gift of existence, to attend in this world and say “love you” and “thank you” in words and actions." thank you for this <3
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