Can confirm: I got in line at about 2:30pm and was fully checked in at about 4:30pm. I'm going to need the gift of bi- and maybe even tri-location to see and do all the things I want to see and do.
It was great last night! They did a good flex move and stayed open late to check in after the event and I did that since the line before was so long. This time I sailed through in 10 minutes or so. I loved the procession in and the reverence with Jesus in the monstrance.
My family loves Lego and we collect the Lego catechism books and booklets. They are so, so good. My children also love building Lego parishes and altars, though we haven’t yet added one of these kits to our collection. I wonder if the Maas family would ever consider doing a monastery with the option of brothers or sisters? Or a works of mercy setting. Lego baptism?
Or maybe a classroom setting with Sister Lucy of the Nashville Dominicans as the teacher, since they run so many schools across the country it would be believable that they would run a parish school in Lego Land 🙂
“Apostolic nuncio Cardinal Christophe Pierre gave a lengthy speech” - did he mention his shameless intrusion into the Diocese of Steubenville’s ecclesial autonomy?
I’m excited to follow all the coverage of the NEC, and I’m praying for abundant fruit to grow from this event!
JD/Ed, seeing the photographs, I would be super interested to hear reactions from bishops who attended at the end of this. I don’t know how rare it is for bishops to be at these types of events but it feels like it might be a unique experience for them to be at such an event, that they attend but aren’t necessarily leading…?
I know the registration speed bumps yesterday were distressing to those working the event, having worked so hard for a year or more on it, adding to that emotional toll you mentioned last week. May God's grace sustain them - it's been long days but so far the event they worked so hard to produce has been beautiful on many levels.
Wonderful article, the first half brought me near to emotional tears, the second near to tears of laughter. Of all things, I did not expect fully HALF of the first Eucharist Congress article to be an in-depth discussion of the production and distribution of Catholic Legos, but I am not at all disappointed.
I actually attended the same Catholic parish in Saint Paul, MN that the Maas family attends and I would see them there. Such a small Catholic world!
I think we need a Lego set now with Lego likenesses of JD and Ed recording their weekly The Pillar Podcast! 😉
Can confirm: I got in line at about 2:30pm and was fully checked in at about 4:30pm. I'm going to need the gift of bi- and maybe even tri-location to see and do all the things I want to see and do.
It was great last night! They did a good flex move and stayed open late to check in after the event and I did that since the line before was so long. This time I sailed through in 10 minutes or so. I loved the procession in and the reverence with Jesus in the monstrance.
My family loves Lego and we collect the Lego catechism books and booklets. They are so, so good. My children also love building Lego parishes and altars, though we haven’t yet added one of these kits to our collection. I wonder if the Maas family would ever consider doing a monastery with the option of brothers or sisters? Or a works of mercy setting. Lego baptism?
Or maybe a classroom setting with Sister Lucy of the Nashville Dominicans as the teacher, since they run so many schools across the country it would be believable that they would run a parish school in Lego Land 🙂
And if a Lego priest is possible, so would be Lego bishops, cardinals, and a Lego Pope! 🙂
Great photos, Giovanni!
“Apostolic nuncio Cardinal Christophe Pierre gave a lengthy speech” - did he mention his shameless intrusion into the Diocese of Steubenville’s ecclesial autonomy?
I can just hear it in my mind, the retro-traditionalists saying “I really like Fr. Leopold’s Mass…”
Jesus, eternal high priest and Messiah, please restore us to completing your GREAT COMMISSION in the world.
Verse 1
Lord you give the great commission
Heal the sick and preach the word
Lest the Church neglect its mission
And the gospel go unheard
Help us witness to Your purpose
With renewed integrity
With the Spirit's gifts empower us
For the work of ministry
Verse 2
Lord You call us to Your service
In my name baptise and teach
That the world may trust Your promise
Life abundant meant for each
Give us all new fervour draw us
Closer in community
With the Spirit's gifts empower us
For the work of ministry
Verse 3
Lord You make the common holy
This my body this my blood
Let us all for earth's true glory
Daily lift life heavenward
Asking that the world around us
Share Your children's liberty
With the Spirit's gift empower us
For the work of ministry
Verse 4
Lord You show us love's true measure
Father what they do forgive
Yet we hoard as private treasure
All that You so freely give
May Your care and mercy lead us
To a just society
With the Spirit's gifts empower us
For the work of ministry
Verse 5
Lord You bless with words assuring
I am with you to the end
Faith and hope and love restoring
May we serve as You intend
And amid the cares that claim us
Hold in mind eternity
With the Spirit's gifts empower us
For the work of ministry
Is there a 33-button cassock option available for the pontifical seminary graduate version of Presbyter Leopold? 🤯🤯
I’m excited to follow all the coverage of the NEC, and I’m praying for abundant fruit to grow from this event!
JD/Ed, seeing the photographs, I would be super interested to hear reactions from bishops who attended at the end of this. I don’t know how rare it is for bishops to be at these types of events but it feels like it might be a unique experience for them to be at such an event, that they attend but aren’t necessarily leading…?
Agree! I loved the photograph of them lined along the rail and wondered what it was like for them. What they were thinking.
"Maas, a Pillar reader (in a good way)" 😂
I know the registration speed bumps yesterday were distressing to those working the event, having worked so hard for a year or more on it, adding to that emotional toll you mentioned last week. May God's grace sustain them - it's been long days but so far the event they worked so hard to produce has been beautiful on many levels.
Wonderful article, the first half brought me near to emotional tears, the second near to tears of laughter. Of all things, I did not expect fully HALF of the first Eucharist Congress article to be an in-depth discussion of the production and distribution of Catholic Legos, but I am not at all disappointed.
I’m heartened to read the people in line were patient. It’s a miracle!