Easter

Christ is risen, alleluia!

I had debated about whether or not I should stay in Rodez for Easter since we had a long weekend and I thought I could travel somewhere.  In the end, I decided to stay because I wanted to be in my home parish for the celebrations and to be focused on Christ instead of on travelling.

I really enjoyed this Easter Triduum, all the celebrations were so beautiful.  At the vigil, I reflected on how many generations of vigils had taken place there and how this would be the "only" (well you never know) time for me to celebrate in France.

Easter day I went to Mass in the morning and then I had invited myself over to the Franciscan sisters for lunch.  There have been families who have offered for me to come over whenever, but I feel like it's harder to take them up on their offers.  However, with religious I don't feel like I'm imposing, maybe because they have other people that they've invited as well.  When I got there most of them were gathered together in a room listening to the Pope and waiting for his blessing.  After, we moved into the dining room and I got to eat a delicious Easter lunch in the company of Franciscans and two priests.  I find religious are just so beautiful.  The sisters here are mostly elderly because it's a retirement home for them.  I really felt the joy of the Resurrection and thanked God for blessing me with this Catholic community.

In the afternoon, I went for a short walk in the park (I mostly sat) and admired the wild flowers that have sprung up everywhere.  The sun was shining and I soaked it all in before having a nap.

I woke up and googled directions to the friend's house who had me for Easter supper.  I think I've given up with google maps (I keep saying that and yet I keep using it hehe).  In any case, after walking in the wrong direction I asked a lady and was set back on the right path and only arrived slightly late.  I had a lovely dinner with her as well.  Once again, I felt so blessed by God.

Now only a 3 day week since I don't work on Wednesdays.