Virtual Circle Commitment Ceremony
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March 16, 2023We made our commitments as Redemptorist Associates with the Denver Province in a virtual ceremony on February 19. The commitment ceremony opened with the song "Redeemed" by Influence Music and Matt Gilman, followed by the Old Testament reading Micah 6:6-8, the responsorial Psalm 130, and the Gospel reading Matthew 25:31-40.
After a brief reflection by Fr. Greg May, each Associate made their individual commitment for this quadrennium as part of St. Michael’s Redemptorist Virtual Circle. Three others – Karen Blanchard, Jim Mascolo and Kevin McLane – also made their initial commitments. Chris McCosh renewed his commitment as an Associate, and Julie Worch renewed her commitment as a Lay Missionary of the Most Holy Redeemer.
Fr. Greg received us as Redemptorist Partners in Mission, and the ceremony closed with a beautiful sung version of the Our Father, known as The Millennium Prayer, by Cliff Richard. Overall, it was a beautiful commitment ceremony, so well put together and designed to be a meaningful and memorable liturgical experience with the chosen music, scriptures, and prayers.
Even though the commitment ceremony was virtual, we had a sense of meaningfully being present and were aware of the presence of others. We shared a special sacred moment together in prayer and belonging to a community, and we felt a joyful sense of being received into our spiritual family, our spiritual home.
The core principles and values of Alphonsian spirituality have imbued and animated our understanding and practice of Christian discipleship. As married laypersons living our lives predominantly in the secular world, Alphonsian spirituality has been our lodestar as we try to concretely apply its principles and values in our various activities and everyday life.
Now that we are connected to a vibrant group of Redemptorist Associates, we look forward to deepening our understanding of Alphonsian spirituality, fostering stronger bonds and true Gospel friendship with other members of the Redemptorist family, and using our talents and gifts to actively serve, participate in, and contribute to the Redemptorist mission.
