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Little Flower Pilgrimage

It was a delightful day as nearly 100 diocesan homeschoolers and their parents joined Bishop Richard F. Reidy to celebrate the Feast Day of St. Thérèse at the Shrine of the Little Flower in Rhode Island.

The day began with a beautiful Mass celebrated with our Good Shepherd. Following Mass, families enjoyed a walking tour of the shrine grounds, where life-size statues of the saints brought their stories to life. Sister Grace explained the lives of the saints and engaged the children in prayer along the way.

With the weather cooperating, everyone enjoyed a picnic lunch outdoors, followed by talks, storytime, crafts, and plenty of fun, including jump rope and tug-of-war. The day offered a wonderful opportunity for families to grow in faith, learn about the saints, and enjoy fellowship with one another.

The afternoon concluded with a Rosary procession and the veneration of the relics of St. Thérèse. A surprise treat of ice cream floats added a sweet finish to an already memorable day!

By 3:30 p.m., many of the families were still enjoying themselves and didn't want to go home! The Little Flower Pilgrimage was a joyful celebration of faith, prayer, and community that brought diocesan homeschool families together in the spirit of St. Thérèse.

By Fr. Brian Maxwell