Cousin Carlo de Lellis met me at the station in Caianello on Saturday evening. I celebrated Mass at 8:00 a.m. in our church of San Michele for the repose of the soul of my brother Michael; November 25 is the anniversary of his death. Returned to the church to hear confessions at the request of Don Salvatore, the parish priest.
In the afternoon: a wonderful Sunday pranzo with Carlo, Nora, Ettore, Giovanna (Bambolina), Gabriele, and Denise.
Back to the church for Eucharistic Holy Hour with the parish in the afternoon. After a good night's sleep in a very comfortable bed (see the photos below) I returned to Rome on Monday morning for a very busy day of appointments and visits.
His Excellency, Bishop Edward J. Slattery of the Roman Catholic Diocese of Tulsa, Oklahoma has given
Father Mark a special mandate to live under the Rule of Saint Benedict in adoration before the Eucharistic Face of Jesus, offering thanksgiving, intercession, and reparation for all his
brothers in Holy Orders. In this way, Father is preparing the foundation of the new Diocesan Benedictine Monastery of Our Lady of the Cenacle. Father Mark is available to the
priests and deacons of the Diocese for spiritual and sacramental support in their pursuit of holiness. He is also charged with the spiritual formation of women who desire to dedicate themselves to spiritual motherhood in favour of priests.
Hello Don Marco,
Enjoy Italy! Great to see some of your family.
Also, please know that you and your family are in my thoughts and prayers as you mark Michael's death.
Safe travels.
Greetings, Father!!! Hope all goes well. How long will you be in Europe? Your vestment was completed and sent. Hope you like it. Talk to you soon.
Fr. Martin,op