Dear Neil,
Florida was wonderful, even when it is cold there!
I had the most spiritual of experiences that I wouldn't mind relating.
On one especially rainy day (Ash Wednesday), we went to a shopping mall where "she who must be obeyed" did the rounds until closing time (9:00 pm).
I finished my shopping early, after casing the book and pet stores.
Having brought my Irish cord rosary with me, I had an opportunity to pray the mysteries for the intentions of all I saw there and all on the forum etc.
Later that night, a kind of vision came to me where I went to kneel before a priest who was situated in an alley-way and before whom I made a most heart-felt confession.
I remembered all my sins when I woke the next morning and realized that I've never before realized them in so comprehensive a manner.
Another thing that came home to me is that anyone who may "fear" that devotion to the Most Holy Virgin Mary might "take away" from devotion to Christ should be at rest.
When we go to the Mother of God, She takes us to Her Son.
May we always allow ourselves to be taken to Christ by His Mother!
Most Holy Mother of God, save us!
Alex
