It’s been a while since I have posted. My sincerest apologies, but there is alot to catch everyone up on. As I write this post, I am now just 13 days away from Diaconate Ordination which will take place on December 8. Bishop Nicholas DiMarzio will ordain 5 of us as deacons, 3 Rockville Centre men and 2 of us from Brooklyn.
This past week, we were on our cannonical diaconate retreat which was held at St. Ignatius Retreat House in Manhasset New York. It was directed by Msgr. Fernando Ferraresse, pastor of Immaculate Conception Parish in Astoria, NY. His confrences was based on St. John’s Gospel with the title of Jesus as Lord and Master. It was a great time of rest and reflection. Each evening Msgr. showed us movies that reflected the theme of priesthood. They all seemed great, but my favorite was True Confessions with Robert Duvall and Robert DeNiro.
All in all, as I make my final preparations for diaconate ordiantion I ask for your prayers, that I may continue to follow the Lord where he calls me.
Congratulations. Please know that you and the rest of the men are always in my prayers.
Comment by George Tavares — November 26, 2009 @ 8:59 am
True Confessions is a great film! It is one of my favORitE mOvies. glad you had a good retreat Alonzo.
Comment by Chris — November 27, 2009 @ 1:11 pm
Beautifully said, Alonzo! You and your classmates are in my prayers. Peace.
Comment by Fr. Kevin — December 2, 2009 @ 7:50 pm