What is it every year that brings me to tears when we have our May Crowning and Eucharistic procession?  Is it the innocence of the little children (some, babes in arms being carried), with their flowers to offer Blessed Mother?  Is it the sight of the church filled with people there for one reason: their love of God and His Mother?

     Is it the servers carrying “her” into the sanctuary and later around the whole block?  Is it the beautiful music from the loft and sung with such energy from the pews?  Is it the sight of parents and grandparents and children and men and women young and old following Jesus through the streets?

     I suppose it’s all these things really…but how can I describe it in human words?  It’s the understanding, reinforced by all the things I’ve written that this parish is in love with God – in very practical ways, and in very devotional ways.  It’s an understanding that what you all do here, no matter how you’re in any way involved at St. Boniface, flows from your faith in and your love for God.

     All I know is, I’ll never forget it.  It’s imprinted on my heart, in my mind, on my soul.  I’ll never forget these years of incredible blessings, during which I have fallen more in love with God, seeing you love Him, serve Him, learn about Him.

     Our next festive celebration: 40 Hours of Eucharistic Adoration!  Mark your calendars: May 23, 24 and 25.  May Jesus and Mary continued to be loved and praised here, this little oasis of grace!

 Fr. Tim, MI