[NYer]

Bethzy Bran-Lopez receives her first Holy Communion from Father Thomas Murray, pastor of St. Agnes, Greenport.

[FourtySeven]

My goodness, that is the most beautiful picture I have ...ever...seen. Brought tears to my eyes.

One question though, I’m not clear on this. (if it’s in the article I missed it): Why did the Make-a-Wish foundation have to get involved in her receiving Holy Communion? I realize because of her special needs, she probably couldn’t with other kids her age, but couldn’t some special arrangement be made for her without Make-a-Wish? I don’t have anything against the foundation; it just seems to me to be a “normal” thing the Church would do anyway.

[Ronaldus Magnus]

When asked what she would like instead, Bethzy said she wanted to receive Communion and to see her parents, Jose and Mirta, get married in the Church.

What a beautiful little girl, and what a holy wish for a six year old girl to make! She is truly a blessing from God for everyone around her.