Alessandra's Pilgrimage Begins...(I am glad to be part of the advance team!)

All pilgrimages have a start and this year's Order of Malta Pilgrimage to Lourdes began for me yesterday at St. Raymond Parish in Menlo Park. Alessandra Colorado, Mom Hallie, Dad Camilo six week old Adrianna, celebrated Mass toghether with our parish community (along with her sisters not pictured). Our start was the way it should be; hearing the word proclaimed, reflection and prayer, Eucharist for our journey joined with our community in Christ who we carry along with us in our hearts. Planes, trains and automobiles bring us here, and we ask God to direct our legs to carry us in service, our arms to gather and hold as His son would, and for Mary to be our constant guide. Thank you St Raymond for your prayers and support. You will constantly be in our prayers.