Sunday, July 24, 2022

How Sweet It Is

Hubby Tony and I went to Mass together this morning. At the end of the service, after the announcements but before the final blessing the priest announced that today was the second annual World Day for Grandparents and the Elderly, as proclaimed by Pope Francis.

I had never heard of the day before, but when he asked all the grandparents and elderly to stand for a special blessing I was proud to do it. After the blessing everyone remained standing for a present-a small tulle bag holding several Hershey's Kisses. 

Five years ago: No Ice Cream For You!

14 comments:

  1. You get two grandparents days this year. The US grandparents day is Sept. 11th this year.

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    1. So grandparents get twice as many days of honoring than moms or dads. That sounds about right.

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  2. I like this day! Pope Francis is actually in Canada this week to apologize for horrific crimes committed on the native people many years ago.

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  3. How Sweet It Is! Wishing you well, my friend!

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  4. The Pope proclaimed it; but grandparents being elderly forgot about it. Someone should remind the Pope to proclaim it again every year.

    God bless.

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  5. Our daughter and grandkids arrived late Sunday evening. The grandkids will be here all week but our daughter had to head home to care for her pets and to work. She's not sure when she will be back to get the kids due to obligations. Our son-in-law is in a very busy season with camp work so is unavailable to make the trip. That's fine with the grandparents. We can keep them fed and watered!

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    1. You can feed them, water them, and make wonderful memories with them.

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  6. A sweet way to celebrate grandparents!

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  7. Now that's worth going to church for!

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