u/tetrabryaton

I live here in New England where Catholic shrines are fairly spread out. I recently found a Padre Pio shrine. It's a small area where there's a chapel, a place where you can light candles and a small garden outside and even a gift shop.

I am going through some heavy stuff at the moment, but when I looked them up again they [or someone] placed C. Kirks image right near Padre Pios relics. I'm fairly certain it's C. Kirk and I am so disappointed and heartbroken that they placed him near Padre Pios relics. Like, are you serious..!?

My dad is not doing so well and I wanted to bring my mom there to have some prayer time, but this makes me think otherwise. It's just so heartbreaking.

Hello Western Mass,

My husband and I are in search of mobile homes/communities around the area. Still a bit unfamiliar with what's around here, so if someone knows of a good place to where to start looking anything would be appreciated!

Thanks in advance!

My husband and I have been going through problems with where we live. It's been super stressful, and on top of that I haven't been able to find a stable job.

So I went to Mass this morning like I do every week, but with a different heart. A heart filled with worry and anxiety. Before Mass, we prayed the Rosary. I asked Mother Mary for her guidance and I knew she heard me.

During Mass, especially during the Eucharist where the priest raises the Body of Christ I immediately started crying. I was in deep prayer and I looked up and there he was.

I was reminded of Saints who experienced spiritual ecstasy, while I don't think I experienced that, I now know why they would feel like that, but obviously magnified.

Something inside of me said that I was ready. So I did. I received Communion after decades of not participating. I felt like I wasn't worthy, but today while in prayer and meditating upon the Crucifix at church, I stood up and got in line.

I've received the Sacrament of Reconciliation, but still afterwards didn't feel like worthy to receive Communion until today.

My anxiety has quieted down all day and all I can feel is His presence.