ArchbishopTimothy Dolan's vicariate visit

hi friends!
it's been a while since i've posted something, partly because i can never really think of anything to write about and partly because i don't have a lot of free time. but, i wanted to take the time to write about a very inspiring visit by our Archbishop of New York, Timothy Dolan. he came to St. Patrick's church in yorktown heights, NY on thursday evening, the 10th of december for his vicariate visit to the northern westchester/putnam parishes. it was a nice evening of vespers and a homily given by Bishop Dolan. after the service in the church, there were light refreshments in the church hall along with an opportunity for every person to stand on a long line to meet the Bishop. what amazes me is how this very charismatic bishop took the time to really greet and speak with each person that he met. Bishop Dolan's homily was very encouraging. he spoke of it being the season of Advent and how Jesus is continually being born through each of us who serve in the ways that we do. Bishop Dolan also stated how much he loves us all, the people of the Archdiocese of New York, and how, being the Year for Priests, how we should all love and encourage and pray for our Priests. what touches me the most about this very warm and kind Bishop of ours is how much he wants to know, love, care and pray with all of his flock that he has been shepherding so beautifully and inspirationally. we are blessed to have him. and let us remember to love, care and pray for him, too. PEACE! ~tara t~