The DOVES
~ Life of Love and Devotion~
A daughter of A daughter of Veronica in Eucharistic Stewardship
may serve the Lord as a Sacristan
by preparing the altar for the Holy Sacrifice of the Mass;
by caring for the Sacred Linens commissioned for the Holy Mass;
as well as, attending to the Blessed Sacrament Chapel for Adoration.
Before she begins her duties as a Sacristan,
the daughter prepares by loving Christ in her heart.
She grows to know the Lord by studying her catechism
and by faithfully living a Sacramental Life.
Having an understanding of the Seven Sacraments
as the outward signs of Christ that impart His grace,
the daughter before the altar
is able to participate more fully in the expression of Divine Providence,
where Jesus promises, “I am with you always, to the close of the age”.
(Matthew 20:28 Ignatius Holy Bible Revised Standard Version; 2nd Edition.)
Frequent Confession and reception of Holy Communion,
with an active life of prayer,
prepares the daughter to appreciate
the privilege of serving Our Lord in the Eucharist as a Sacristan.
As Saint Veronica came forth to offer comfort to Our Lord on Calvary
by consoling Him with her veil,
the Daughter Sacristan is attentive to the Calvary of the Altar
by preparing the sacred linens commissioned for the Holy Mass.
Her movements of purposeful reverence
may inspire the faithful to realize the effects
of all that is seen and unseen.
When her service to the altar is completed,
she continues to serve in the pew with faith,
understanding, prayer, acts of reverence and piety.
She is a faithful witness amidst the Mystical Body of Christ.
As Saint Veronica spent time with the Lord on Calvary,
the Daughter Sacristan may also foster
her love of the Real Presence of the Lord,
by offering a Holy Hour once a month outside of the Holy Mass,
while caring for the Adoration Chapel, as she prays in community.
As the Daughters of Veronica grow
in their devotion to the Real Presence of Our Lord in the Eucharist,
it is the prayer of the Church that they will be prepared to hear
and respond to the call of their vocation in life,
in accordance to God’s permitting Will.
Sharon Marie Willoughby
Mother of Six Altar Sons and One Daughter of Veronica
Consecrated Marian Catechist
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