tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-26883902.post3243647172678973841..comments2024-03-25T11:09:41.538-04:00Comments on a minor friar blog: Womb and TombBrother Charleshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07780326836452864455noreply@blogger.comBlogger9125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-26883902.post-63319390339830950162009-08-21T22:42:49.357-04:002009-08-21T22:42:49.357-04:00I love that we have our church open all day.I love that we have our church open all day.Brother Charleshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07780326836452864455noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-26883902.post-70778745331615016252009-08-21T22:21:26.754-04:002009-08-21T22:21:26.754-04:00Thank you for such a beautiful reflection. How fo...Thank you for such a beautiful reflection. How fortunate you are to be able to enter you sanctuary any time you wish... <br /><br />Most of us can only enter the church during normal Mass times. Arriving a little early or staying a short time after Mass. Most churches I am aware of are locked during the day...<br /><br />At the rare times when I am called to take Communion to the Sick of the parish on a weekday rather than Sunday, I always arrive at church with enough time to spend at least twenty minutes alone in silence... I look forward to those moments alone with our God...pennyantehttp://penny-nowisthetime.blogspot.com/noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-26883902.post-76268599447364910042009-08-21T16:28:25.825-04:002009-08-21T16:28:25.825-04:00In the sepulchre chapel itself, believe it or not....In the sepulchre chapel itself, believe it or not. Only a couple of us fit, the rest of our group was outside. I had asked for a pilgrimage to the Holy Land for my graduation present from college, and went in the spring of '94.Brother Charleshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07780326836452864455noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-26883902.post-4348274678985145812009-08-21T16:22:41.986-04:002009-08-21T16:22:41.986-04:00Father Charles that is incredible! I'm guessi...Father Charles that is incredible! I'm guessing you did so at the Franciscan chapel at the left side of the entrance, correct? The Armenian Orthodox church holds custody of the actual "tomb" or crypt and I doubt they would have let you hold mass there unfortunately (they are all far too territorial there). When I was there back in 2002 I met an incredible Franciscan from Ghana; the friendliest guy on the planet, but big and strong as an ox and confident. He sincerely intimidated some of the Israeli "peacekeepers" whenever they came around. Not naming names, but maybe you know who I'm talking about : ) <br /><br />I'd really enjoy hearing any/all stories you have on your experiences there.Qualis Rexnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-26883902.post-14036970877141227892009-08-21T15:29:27.604-04:002009-08-21T15:29:27.604-04:00The Lord's Tomb was the first place I ever pro...The Lord's Tomb was the first place I ever proclaimed the Sacred Scripture at Mass.Brother Charleshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07780326836452864455noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-26883902.post-55392842020283152232009-08-21T15:26:56.358-04:002009-08-21T15:26:56.358-04:00Yet another extremely profound post, Father Charle...Yet another extremely profound post, Father Charles. Thanks for that. As an aside, have you ever visited "THE" tomb? I can't tell you what a deep experience that is. Talk about sensory overstimulation.Qualis Rexnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-26883902.post-56461354193223930252009-08-21T13:43:06.829-04:002009-08-21T13:43:06.829-04:00Actually, it turned out to be a real fire, a small...Actually, it turned out to be a real fire, a small electrical one that put the elevator out of commission. It's a hardship for some of the senior friars, so pray in thanksgiving for their patience and perseverance.Brother Charleshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07780326836452864455noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-26883902.post-51320933134057905372009-08-21T13:36:42.584-04:002009-08-21T13:36:42.584-04:00Wonderful reflection. And you're right about e...Wonderful reflection. And you're right about empty churches at night. I used to help my mother clean the church in the neighborhood I grew up in. We would stand in the darkness with just the one candle lit over the tabernacle ..and there was something there. You can feel it. And I hope the fire alarm was nothing to worry about!Jeannehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/18217797935437208044noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-26883902.post-19596719902511114462009-08-21T10:08:24.367-04:002009-08-21T10:08:24.367-04:00Thank you, Father, this is amazing!Thank you, Father, this is amazing!Adorohttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02853244433854822731noreply@blogger.com