Detroit-Saturday, November 18, 2017
Joy, yes, really the only way to describe everything:
So, it has been over a week, and I still can’t figure out what to say. I was there, I experienced something which I have never experienced before. I have reflected and prayed about this, but how to describe it? Surreal, joyful. Those are the only words I can really find. You can read about what happened lots of places on the web, like here or here.
There are lots of facts, but you can read those other places, what really happened? Well, honestly, the Holy Spirit is the main thing that happened. Joy, starting several hours and miles from Mass at Ford Field on Saturday, and lasting well into the next week. That is it, and that is everything. I am so glad I attended and I just pray that I can spread that gladness and joy to everyone I meet everyday. I know I fail at this, but I pray that I can do better.
To the world this Joy, happiness, this peace, is completely out of place and seems stupid and silly. I know, I have been told as much by many people. They ask “why are you so happy?” Well, sometimes, no matter what happens, yes, no matter what, you just can’t keep from smiling. This reminds me of 1 Peter 3:15 …..Always be ready to give an explanation to anyone who asks you for a reason for your hope.
That is just about all I have to say, but this is enough, the more I write about this, the less I say. This was awesome and I am so glad I went.
May God bless you in Jesus Christ,
Your brother
Mark
The Radical Catholic 