During mass today, Father Joe Porpiglia called up the children who were going to make their first Penance this year, along with any other children in attendance.
Upon dismissal of them, he asked them to process down the aisle, carrying the food donations from the congregation to the altar. Along with the Generations of Faith children, there was an extraordinary number of kids who were bringing up the food. It really was a sight to behold.
As the procession continued, I heard a small child behind me, Ashlynn, who was talking in her sweet voice to her mother: "Where are they going? What are they carrying?" Her mother whispered back, "they are carrying bags of food to children and families who do not have enough food to eat."
Her small voice persisted, "do we have enough food?" to which her mom replied, "yes, honey, we have enough food."
I thought this was so telling that even the smallest of the small in our parish was gathering the significance of this wonderful gesture of feeding those who hunger. And, at this small, tender age, she was questioning and wondering why.
We are so grateful to all who donate to those in need in our community and we thank you.
Agnes Smith
VP St. Vincent de Paul Conference at St. Benedict's http://bit.ly/f7egIy