Friday, March 13, 2020

HERE I GO AGAIN......MISSION TRIP THIRTEEN


WE INTERRUPT THIS SCHEDULED BLOG POST TO BRING YOU THIS NEWS




In light of the fact that his country now has its first confirmed caronavirus case, Bishop Gerard County has agreed that it would be wise to cancel the planned diocesan-wide gathering for my workshop - at least for the time being. 

I WON'T BE GOING AFTER ALL!

I WAS SO LOOKING FORWARD TO IT!

BETTER TO LIVE ANOTHER DAY!

DISREGARD THE FOLLOWING OUTDATED INFORMATION!



YOUR PRAYERS, ESPECIALLY THIS TIME, PLEASE! 

 I feel a need to face my fear, to be careful and cautious and to go ahead. They are expecting me.  They have been planning this for a long time. There is simply too much to lose at this point for both of us if I were to back out now.


Sometimes there are things more important than personal convenience and safety. After all, a promise is a promise and a commitment is a commitment. Besides, one of the main topics of the workshop is the necessity of "following through." To be credible, one must practice what one preaches!


A CARONAVIRUS  PRAYER

Jesus Christ, you traveled through towns and villages “curing every disease and illness.” At your command, the sick were made well. Come to our aid now, in the midst of the global spread of the coronavirus, that we may experience your healing love.

Heal those who are sick with the virus. May they regain their strength and health through quality medical care.

Heal us from our fear, which prevents nations from working together and neighbors from helping one another.

Heal us from our pride, which can make us claim invulnerability to a disease that knows no borders.

Jesus Christ, healer of all, stay by our side in this time of uncertainty and sorrow.

Be with those who have died from the virus. May they be at rest with you in your eternal peace.

Be with the families of those who are sick or have died. As they worry and grieve, defend them from illness and despair. May they know your peace.

Be with the doctors, nurses, researchers and all medical professionals who seek to heal and help those affected and who put themselves at risk in the process. May they know your protection and peace.

Be with the leaders of all nations. Give them the foresight to act with charity and true concern for the well-being of the people they are meant to serve. Give them the wisdom to invest in long-term solutions that will help prepare for or prevent future outbreaks. May they know your peace, as they work together to achieve it on earth.

Whether we are home or abroad, surrounded by many people suffering from this illness or only a few, Jesus Christ, stay with us as we endure and mourn, persist and prepare. In place of our anxiety, give us your peace.

Jesus Christ, heal us.

America Magazine
March 02, 2020

  
On Saturday, March 14,  I fly down to the islands.
Louisville to Miami - Miami to Kingstown
On Saturday, March 21, I fly home. 
Kingstown to Miami - Miami to Louisville






Saint Vincent and the Grenadines is way down off the South American coast. 


The New Argyle International Airport
in
Argyle, Saint Vincent and the Grenadines



"FAN INTO FLAME THE GIFT OF GOD THAT YOU HAVE"


The Radical Conversion of Heart, Mind and Habits Needed Within the Leaders of the Diocese of Kingstown to Build Diocesan Structures for Strengthening Intentional Evangelization and More Effective Spiritual Leadership 

Father J. Ronald Knott
Doctor of Ministry in Parish Revitalization


A Parish Revitalization Workshop for the Bishop, the Priests, the Deacons, the Sisters, the Brother and the Lay Ministers of the Diocese of Kingstown SVG



Bishop Gerard County, C.S.Sp.



An Older Photo of Some of the Diocesan Leaders 



The Deck of the Diocesan Pastoral Centre


Sister Nyra Anne, Sister Carmen and Some of the Kids and Staff of Saint Benedict's Home for Children



Sister Carmen and Her Second Grade Class at Saint Mary's School A Couple of Years Ago



A Weekday Noon Mass at the Cathedral of the Assumption






Below Are Only Three of Many Catholic Second Wind Guild Projects


Saint James Chapel in the Pastoral Centre Chapel



Renovated Mary, Star of the Sea, Church in Sandy Bay With Chairs From Our Louisville Cathedral, Stations of the Cross from the Louisville Ursuline Sisters and Crucifix from the Sisters of Providence in Indiana. 



A new van for the kids at St. Benedict Home for Children. Sister Nyra Anne accepts the keys.  Notice our logo on the van door - Catholic Second Wind Guild. 


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