Last Tuesday was the Mass of the Holy Spirit here at Rockhurst. The President let all classes out so everyone who wanted to could attend the mass. Mass of the Holy Spirit is celebrated at all the Jesuit Colleges and Universities across the country on the same day; which I think is so cool. The Mass of the Holy Spirit was a tradition started all the way back in 1548! Rockhurst had a great turn out at the mass. Those in attendance included Regents, Trustees, Staff, Professors and Students. Father John Craig who is in his first year here in Campus Ministries gave a great homily.
One part of the mass of the mass I found particularly neat was how the first reading was read in three different languages (English, Spanish, and French) at the same time! I am also a huge fan of church music especially some of the “newer” church music. The Rockhurst Choir was awesome during the mass and the song selection was also perfect for the occasion.
Then following mass it was a perfect day outside and Rockhurst had a free lunch on the quad for all who were in attendance at the mass. You know students will not pass up free food! It was just a great way to start off the year asking the holy spirits blessing on the school year. The Students present at the mass read a blessing for the staff, and faculty present at the mass and then the staff and faculty read a blessing for the students.
This week’s inspirational quote is taken from the program at the Mass of the Holy Spirit:
“We stand called by the one spirit to share the very work of God; to shape our future, to renew the face of our fragile planet, and to heal its many communities. We celebrate our common call and purpose”
May the God of wisdom, knowledge and grace bless each of us as we begin this year!
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