I was amazingly delighted when Fr. Michael Carrion, the pastor of Immacualte Heart of Mary's parish, told me that the staff members have donated in support of my school in Cameroon. This was their Christmas gift to help the neediest children go to school. I am so grateful to Fr. Mike, and all those in his team who supported me in this venture.
I see the image of Christ reflected in this priest, in all that he does:being totally committed to his parish, and serving God faithfully in loving and serving others, praying, and playing when he has to do that, welcoming, and serving everyone joyfully, celebrating the sacraments with faith and enthusiasm. May God bless Fr. Mike, as most of his parishioners call him.
Personally, my gratitude to him is beyond what words can express. He has accommodated me as one has he had known long ago, but he knew me on in October, 2010. I will forever pray for you, Fr. Mike.
Once more, thank you and your team for everything. St. Teresa of Avila said, "This is what we must strive for earnestly, to be affable, agreeable, and pleasing to persons with whom we deal..." This is reflected in what you do. May God bless you.
The world needs this language of love. Christ commands us to speak this language practically. Every act of love toward the exile, the outcast, the stranger, is considered done to Christ. The rewards of those who do so await them. God our Father, bless all those who reach out to those in need with an abundance of what they have, with good health of mind and body, that they may continue to have the strength to do so. Amen
