The month of May will always be the time that we reflect on our reception into the Church, and what a blessing our reception has been!  From the relief of our first general confession to the on-going graces that the sacramental Catholic life provides, Chick A and I keep pinching ourselves.  Will we ever stop being astonished at the way Christ blesses his followers by giving them the guidance, authority, and rest that comes from becoming a member of the Universal Church?  I hope not.

A few things stand out from our Catholic confirmation several years ago.  First, I’ll never forget the sweet smell and feel of the anointing oil that the priest used to mark our foreheads when we were confirmed and hoisted onto the “Barque of Peter.” I just didn’t want to wash it off- I wished it could stay on forever.  (similar to when someone has shaken the hand of a celebrity and doesn’t want to ever wash that hand…..only better).  The day after the confirmation, I ran into a Catholic friend of mine who commented, “Wow, your face has such a glow and peace about it.”  The first response that came to me was,”The Holy Spirit…..He’s better than Botox!”

I hear that the effectiveness of Botox eventually wears off, and you have to keep going back for more.  While I’m not discounting the possibility of ever having Botox, I think I’ll start with this goal – keep my wrinkles in perspective, save some money, and try to stay in step with the Spirit.  Our Lady of Perpetual Help, pray for me!

Chick “B”

Charm is deceptive, and beauty is fleeting;
but a woman who fears the LORD is to be praised.  Proverbs 31:30