Luncheon in Honor of St Mary Magdalen

This afternoon I had lunch with friends. It was in honor of St Mary Magdalene. There were five us crowded together in a medium, sized bar restaurant near the White House.

Our conversation bounced around from prayer, to All Saints Day, to Confirmation names. The majority of our conversation was about Butler's Saint for the Day. The title sounded familiar. Hearing the lives of the Saints reduced to simple anecdotes was both entertaining and enlightening.

Our conversation was casual filled with good cheer and hopefulness. We shared a relaxed piety, a moment of sharing and inspiration.

I was reminded that this is the Year of the Priest. I thought about vocations, praying for vocations.

After the food was placed in front of us, we listened attentively as a prayer was read.

It was a very beautiful afternoon.