Long...long...looooonggg...time no blog...lo siento...

Hello my Echo friends in other places other than Peoria...ok...Anna too. :-) It actually has not been a long time since I have blogged..now that I think about it..since this is my first time! Hope everyone is enjoying their experiences and completely letting go of themselves for the greater glory of our God. This experience has been quite a journey for me and I am sure one for you too. Everyone's is different and fits the plan that God has for our lives that will bring his beauty and be a sign of his love to the world!! Being a catechist and leader is beautifully humiliating and has drawn me closer into the depth of our God's love. Do you ever just ache to share such joy for those sitting next to you at Church or those you walk in with through the front doors at Church? I have learned that this is what I am called to do every morning and evening for every weekend Mass. I am a greeter during the beginning and closing of every Mass. My primary phrase is "goodmorning" or "goodevening" and sometimes an occasionally "how are you?" or "Go Irish!" or "Don't stop believing in the Irish...I know they can do it!" ;-) (JK)...Seriously though...sometimes I have found this simple act to be the most humiliating and least favorite tasks of my apprenticeship...until this weekend...no...there was never an "ACL moment" to bring me to the realization of how awesome this little task is...just a simple pause in thought and change of heart...realizing that the first step to catechesis and bringing God's beauty to the world is to humbly look into the eyes of every stranger and smile with authenticity...such a simple act...but something that I have faith will open hearts and doors in others not to know me soley...but to know His love first...How awesome is it to be a living light of Christ for others!!! Hope you enjoyed my rambling...

Love and Peace to All!
Kathy

Smile to let His light shine through you!!! Rely on Him always!!