Views from the Pews
ST. FRANCIS OF ASSISI, APOPKA, FL -- March 3-6, 2007
What an amazing journey! This mission has been so comforting andinteresting. I wish the Church could
offer retreats like this one more ooften. I found peace here while the world is moving so fast!
I truly feel very priveleged and speccial to have been present at this amazing mission. Your words have,
I believe, changed my life!
This was my first mission and ...it was awesome.
This has been a life changing event for me. I am so thankful.
I felt the communal spirit come alive as never before in any other parish.
Finally understand and believe in God's unconditional love. I am forgiven and made whole. A wonderful
feeling of peace and love.
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ST. FRANCIS/ST. KEVIN, SPRINGFIELD, PA -- February 11-16, 2006
You engaged all of our senses during this mission in leading us to reflect on the meaning of
discipleship in the 21st century. Involving parishioners was a gift to them and to all who attended.
Thank you, Father. You are a gift.
I was only going to come Monday, but Fr. Lou was like a magnet that brought me back each night. It
was a shot of "B12" for my spiritual life.
We at St. Francis are fortunate to have such a "down to our level" mission preacher to make and
reinforce the need for us to share our Catholic religion.
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HOLY FAMILY / ST. LAWRENCE -- ESSEX JUNCTION, VT -- March 11-15, 2006
This one of the best (if not the best parish Lenten missions I have ever attended. Fr. Lou spoke to the
fabric of our souls and filled the church with the love of Jesus. Thank you!
A fine mix of the best of our theology and real life stories/orientation.
This helped me feel better about being Catholic, choosing to be Catholic, despite my church's failure to
care better- for all people, especially those on the margins.
I wasn't sure I wanted ti go out each evening, but I was so pleased. I feel like a new person.
As an eighty year-old man, I want to say that this was one of the most satisfying that I have experienced.
Thank you for making Reconciliation a glowing invitation --after many (15) years away!
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CHRIST THE KING, PHILADELPHIA, PA -- April, 2005
The mission brought out emotions that are often withheld: self-realization of my role and commitment to
my universal church.
I was surprised. This is not what I expected. It seemed that the first night called me to the second and
the second called me to the third. I do find I still have a lot to learn and give.
It was good to see all ages in church together. A lot of work went into this mission. I hope all received
something from it. I was so glad I was able to attend all three nights.
I have not been to very many missions in my 29 years as a Catholic. However, I truly believe that this
was an outstanding mission. I am very glad I attended all three nights. I came away from this with so
much more faith!
Personally, this has provided spiritual strength for a morally challenging circumstance I recently found out
about. It's provided a foundation and starting point.
Sorry to see our mission end. MISSION ACCOMPLISHED!
It was totally cool. I want to do it all over again with the same priest. (Age 12)
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ST. BERNARD, PHILADELPHIA, PA -- November 19-23, 2005
This was a very good expeience....a wonderful way to celebrate Advent by beginning again.
I am a 14 yer olf and sometimes I dose and daydream, but these nights have been fun and energetic,
keeping me involved and focused at all times.
This is the first time in many years that I have listened to every word spoken at a church service.
I've enjoyed every evening -- found myself wanting more -- looking forward to the next night.
Awesome parish mission! My teenage children enjoyed Sunday and Monday also. This is what the
Church needs to bring more people back to the Catholic faith.
So extremely sorry we had to miss the first two nights.
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ST. JOHN THE BAPTIST, BRUSLY, LA -- March, 2004
I never attended a Mission before but found this to be a very spiritual, enlightening and meaningful
experience. Enhanced my faith. Thank you very much!
Energizing! Enlightening! Touching!
My wife and I were happy and pleased that we were here -- we have learned -- we will remember -- we will
do!
This was the first Mission I have been to but it won't be my last.
Fr. Lou, you have a gift of waking up a human mind and heart. Thank you for your humor, honesty and
loving support. You are a great speaker and leader.
Everything I heard reaffirms so many thoughts about the Church -- now, put them into practice.
My five-year-old blessed me in the ritual the first night and I felt a rush of emotion.
