4 events have transpired in the last 24 hrs that just reinforced to me that the Holy Spirit is in charge. 2 of which were total firsts for me. The one that I can share may shock and appall (LOL) some of the Faithful.
This cradle Catholic for the first time in 58 1/2 yrs. asked a Priest to bless a Sacramental.
Now before you judge me to harshly 🙂 , you must remember I grew up in the 60s and 70s where things were changing rapidly. Not all Priests would bless “items”. As late as 3 yrs ago, I had a friend tell me she brought a medal to be blessed, but the Priest refused.
Okay, you can judge me harshly. Only part of the reason I did not do so in the past was not wishing to bother the Priest or Deacon. The larger reason was out of self-consciousness and fear of being embarrassed that prevented me from doing so in the past. (Humility where art thou?)
I received a beautiful Rosary from my niece for Christmas. I did not think I would ever switch from using the Rosary I received from the Chaplain at the emergency room with Mom, but, this one has a locket with the Sacred Heart of Jesus and Immaculate Heart of Mary. I received it almost a week ago, but only put it in my Rosary pouch this morning. Then I realized it was First Friday. A couple reasons and conversations caused me to have that Rosary in my hand when praying in the Confession line.
My Pastor was hearing Confessions and, as it turned out, I was last in line. I knew it was time, one way or the other, to finalize whether this was a practice in good standing with the Church, plus to live that humility for which I have been praying. I trust Father J. explicitly and knew he would either bless it, or tell me in a non-offensive way (and, more than likely, why) that it was no longer acceptable. So, I told the Holy Spirit – You are in charge! Give me the courage to ask and accept whatever the answer is humbly and gratefully!
The good Father blessed my new Rosary and I am ready for those extra Graces! 🙂 🙂 🙂
blessedadorer 
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