By Sr. Natalie Sayde Salameh
The Maronite Servants of Christ the Light in collaboration
with Fr. Alex Joseph, pastor, facilitated a regional pilgrimage to Our Lady of
Mercy Church in Worcester, MA, on Sunday, October 16th. In the
Eparchy of St. Maron, this is one of the sites of pilgrimage with a Holy Door. Our
Lord stands at the door of our hearts knocking. We are called, especially
in this Jubilee, to open our hearts to God’s abundant mercy.
It was a beautiful, grace-filled day. The pilgrimage began
with Divine Liturgy followed by brunch in the Church Hall. Afterwards, all gathered in the Church for
exposition of the Holy Mysteries and adoration.
The congregation entered at the vestibule offering prayers for the
intentions of Pope Francis, and then each pilgrim processed through the Holy
Door while receiving a blessing of holy water from Father. The Maronite Servant
Sisters facilitated the adoration while Fr. Alex heard confessions.