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Members of the Steinman family drew near to an altar made of wood from a barn their ancestors had built and used. Pope : May the apostolic zeal of Blessed Fr. Moisés encourage priests Pope Francis urges release of Hamas hostages, end of conflict in Israel and Palestine
"Thanks be to God, we are here on this beautiful Sunday in the midst of glorious creation to celebrate the resurrection of the Lord," the bishop stated."As Catholics, we recognize the value and importance of the family farm and the culture that is lived by those in rural America," he said."In the countryside, we are naturally closer to the earth and can experience the beauty of creation in a way we cannot in the city.
Hymns and prayers echoed off limestone bluffs above the Maries River Valley and out across a lake on the Steinman property. People seated in lawn chairs and on hay bales faced the altar under shady trees.Children from nearby Visitation Inter-Parish School drew the assembly together by singing"Open My Eyes, Lord."Members of local veterans organizations bore flags of the United States and of the Holy See.
"I remember the shock and awe of being thrust into the life of a farm family," he stated."We were up before the crack of dawn and didn't quit working until it grew dark.""My grandmother knew it was important for me to experience, see and hear the things that you get to see and hear on the farm," he said."It was her way of sharing more of herself with me.
All people are intended to be in profound relationship with their Creator, each other and the rest of his handiwork. "We are called to fulfill the biblical command to be stewards of creation," said Bishop McKnight."We have been given the responsibility, because of our human intelligence, to respect the laws of nature and to recognize the delicate balance between the creatures of this world."
The event's organizers hope it will become an annual event, with the Mass taking place in a different part of the diocese each year. "It was a beautiful example of when people step up to the plate and do what they know they can do," she told The Catholic Missourian, Jefferson City's diocesan newspaper.
She talked about growing up in a community built around faith, family, friendship and farming."It's such a blessing to be here," she said.
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