This day was made by the Lord; we rejoice and are glad in it.
(Antiphon for Easter Day)
Late tonight, I chanced upon the news reports broadcast by the local ABC affiliate in Houston, TX. 'Why', you may ask, 'was he watching local news from the deep south of the United States of America'. Well, thanks to some friends who live in the metropolitan Houston area, I knew that today was a day of great rejoicing for the Church in the Archdiocese of Galveston-Houston.
After more than ten years of planning, and three years of construction, the new Co-Cathedral of the Sacred Heart was dedicated today. As I watched the video clips published by ABC, I couldn't help thinking that those responsible for this building have done a superb job at planning, fundraisinig and publicizing the events of this day ... and they have used this unique opportunity to provide some invaluable catechesis for the faithful of the Archdiocese (and others who look on from points beyond its borders) about all the steps involved in bringing such a mamoth project to completion.
More than 2000 people gathered in the Co-Cathedral for the celebration which was filled with colour, pagentry and prayer ... with just the right amount of humor thrown in for good measure. We even can see a copy of the order of service for this special Mass.
Congratulations to our friends from the south. This is indeed a day made by the Lord, and we should rejoice and be glad in it.
1 comment:
Absolutely beautiful. That stained glass feature of Jesus almost comes alive. WOW!!! Prayers for the new congregation... that they are even more beautiful than the building.
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