We have been blessed with a wonderful “new” priest in our parish, recently ordained at the age of 51. He becomes so emotional at the consecration, he often weeps outright. It is so inspiring to witness, I love sitting up front so we can become swept up in the love.
Sadly there are many who complain about the time it takes for him to get through the Mass, as he truly relishes each word and weighs the spiritual significance of each moment. But I find his reverence to be beautiful. Sometimes he will make a self-effacing little joke/apology at the end along the lines of “only 10 minutes over the clock!” Such a shame that word has obviously gotten back to him and makes him have to think about it that way.
I just watch and think “I’ll have what he’s having, please!”
I remember when, after we received Communion, we were taught to cover our faces. When I got older I realized that the practice was similar to the was Moses had seen God as much as a human could back then, and his face was so full of God's Glory that he had to cover it.
We had quiet time to give thanks afterward. We'll never know until we get to Heaven what a wonderful Gift the Blessed Sacrament is: God bless your new priest, and help him continue to grow in holiness!
God bless you!
Outstanding post!
More priests like his/hers, please!