Kolbe House Graces

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Today we were able to see Pope Francis for the Wednesday general audience, visit Santa Croce in Jerusaleme where the relics of the Cross, nail, St. Thomas' finger, thorns, INRI sign all reside.  We were able to see the rooms of Ignatius and also celebrate mass there with Fr. Johnson who joined us. Finally we had a nice long meal together.

I wanted to share some of the graces that were voiced at our night prayer tonight.  One person shared the peace he has from the trip, and the gratitude to be in Rome with friends, knowing this won't ever happen again with such a group in his life. Another shared the deep and powerful time he spent in front of the relics of the passion, and how they brought sorrow and joy at the same time.  Another shared an amazing story about seeing the pope.  He was noting the self-centered approach he had to running up to the rail, I want to see the Pope, I this I that but he was a few rows back in the crowd. Then an older man who was sitting in a chair close by got up and told him to stand in the chair so he could see.  The old man was so selfless it moved him.  Lastly there was one who was talking about renouncing his will and reflecting on the relics of the passion, how Christ submitted his will to the father.  He lastly reflected that it is only when we surrender our wills that we are every truly satisfied.

Some amazing reflections by some amazing you men.

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