What a beautiful for a drive it was. So I went to Hartford and visited the Cathedral of Saint Joseph. This church is very near and dear to my childhood. The parochial school adjoining the cathedral was my educational journey from first to eighth grade [1943 to 1951]. The 'old' cathedral was built in the Gothic style of Notre Dame in Paris. It burned down while I was in college and I watched this spectacle from the mailroom of Allstate Insurance Company on Bishop's Corners in West Hartford where my part-time job helped me get through college.
Today's visit was, of course, to the 'new' cathedral built in a very modern style. There were only a few people on hand waiting for confession to be heard. There was nary a candle to be lit! So I left a card on a lectern on my way out. Walking to the parking lot I met a lovely lady, Mary. We chatted and she told me she prays to Saint Pio for intercessions to others unknowing of her prayers. I gave her a card also and told her to watch my journey. I will light a candle for her in Poland in October.
A beautiful church, I graduated from nursing school here, so glad you went here, holds special memories for me.
ReplyDeleteFollowing you on your journey and praying for you.
Cindy