Pilgrims from our diocese who attended this years National Eucharistic Congress were blessed to encounter and spend some time with our new Bishop-elect Philip Moger, who was also a key-note speaker.
Reflecting on this wonderful experience, one of our diocesan pilgrims Tanya Trevena shared the following words:
‘A round of applause went up as Archbishop Mark O’Toole introduced Bishop-elect Philip Moger to our Plymouth Diocese pilgrims at The Eucharistic Congress yesterday at Oscott College!
The group enthusiastically welcomed our new Bishop-elect and a great day was had by all as we reflected on “the joy of the sacrifice. The stress being on not giving up but on giving. As all feasts are an occasion of joy, we eat and rejoice because the Lord our God has blessed us,” and He truly has.’
During his inspiring homily Cardinal Nicholls spoke movingly about the role of the Eucharist in our lives as Catholic Christians, referring to it as ‘ the fount and source of all our efforts, of every act of evangelisation. As we seek renewal in our mission let’s take to heart that every act of dialogue and proclamation, of service and compassion, flows from our love of Christ. And every action is an invitation, implicit or explicit, to those whom we serve to come to know and love the Lord.’
A moving experience for all in attendance, pilgrims from our diocese have returned with a renewed sense of connection to their faith. As a diocesan community we continue to pray for our Bishop-elect Philip, and, with hope for the future, look forward to welcoming him and celebrating his installation on November 9th.