Sunday, March 16, 2025
I woke to a snowy morning. Sharon Malenda called, asking if I was going to mass. She offered to bring me Holy Communion if I was not. I told her that I would be at mass.
Sister Mary Louise volunteered to lector for me today when I thought I would not be here due to my hospitalization. The entire ministry knew about it and welcomed me warmly. I went to my pew and Sharon came to tell me that Sister Mary Louise would not be coming because of the snow. Could I lector? I could, even though I still felt a little weak. The reading went well. But the Petitions book fell behind the seat and I couldn't find it. A man located it for me.
We gathered after mass and shared a lot of pacemaker stories. Nancy continues to bring generous treats.
I made some note cards that turned out rather nice. I did some napping and took it easy.
At 6:30, I went to the Club Room to watch "Invictus", which Terri Miller had arranged, about South Africa, Nelson Mandela and rugby. I hesitated going, but I'm glad I went to see this excellent film. Mandela found strength from repeating the poem "Invictus", which is the title of the movie.
INVICTUS
Out of the night that covers me
Black as the pit from pole to pole,
I thank whatever gods may be
For my unconquerable soul.
In the fell clutch of circumstance,
I have not winced nor cried aloud.
Under the bludgeonings of chance
My head is bloody, but unbowed.
Beyond this place of wrath and tears
Looms but the Horror of the shade,
And yet the menace of the years
Finds, and shall find, me unafraid.
It matters not how strait the gate,
How charged with punishments the scroll,
I am the master of my fate
I am the captain of my soul.
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