Fr Tim Finigan referer på sin blogg til en familie i menigheten som nylig reiste mange timer for å se relikvien til den hellige Johannes Maria Vianney – hans hjerte. Og denne familien skriver:
We drove for over four and a half hours each way on Thursday to spend an hour and a half in prayerful contemplation before the heart of Saint Jean Marie Vianney in Saint Anthony’s Church, Wythenshawe, and it was worth every moment. Hearty and heartfelt praise are owed to Bishop Mark Davies for organising the visit of this precious relic which will undoubtedly bring an outpouring of graces to the Catholic Church in England. In addition to the long queues to venerate the heart of the Cure d’Ars, it was encouraging to see long queues for the many confessionals.
There is still time to see, venerate and pray before this important relic: now more than ever our priests need the intercession of Saint Jean Marie Vianney. See below for the remaining dates. Even if you only manage a short visit after a long journey it will be worthwhile. …