Some discerning parishioners have asked if we can celebrate a Quinceñera in Lent. The answer is that we MUST celebrate a Quinceañera not only in Lent, but any time of the year. Why is this so? Because we do not care about the party, we care about LIFE. Anytime a young girl, or boy who wishes to celebrate their 15th birthday walk down the isle of the Church, we are immediately placed before the presence of God, whom we call the "Giver of Life". We owe to God every single act of gratitude for the gift of life we have received. The Eucharist is the most perfect gift of gratitude we can offer to God. Precisely, the word "Eucharist" is a Greek word which means "Thanksgiving". When we gather in Church we are thanking God for all His benefits, and the most important is LIFE. We must celebrate not only a Quinceañera, but also every time we have a birthday. That is not enough, we must celebrate every single day the fact that we are still alive and able to offer to God the fruits of that day. If you fail to see that the LIFE component of the Quinceañera is what really matters, then you got the wrong picture. Lent is a sacred time and LIFE is the most sacred of gifts. It is only right that we turn to God in reverence and love and thank Him for this gift.
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This is a beautiful statement and convinced me to attend Mass at St. Mary on my way to Big Bend National Park. I was going to RON (remain overnight) anyway, just in case there isn't a Catholic church in Fajitas, so I am looking forward to visiting St. Mary.
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