Father LeRoy woke us while it was still dark this morning for the long thirty-mile drive back to Littlemore. Bishop Mueller, being very organized, already had breakfast planned. When the housekeeper rang the bell, we came downstairs to bacon, eggs, and toast, which tasted wonderful so early in the morning.
Father said we were ahead of schedule, so we held our Reading Club meeting right there in the Bishop’s residence before leaving. My chapter was about the Curé of Lourdes, Abbé Peyramale, and how firmly he stood against the plan to arrest Bernadette. The Mayor realized the Curé would not give way, and that trying to take Bernadette might stir up the whole town. He finally said he would rather resign than help carry out such a terrible order.
Father said real courage is not loud, but faithful. Sister Mary Claire said the Curé protected Bernadette because she was small, poor, and obedient. Robert liked how one brave priest could stop a plan that seemed already settled.
Soon we thanked Bishop Mueller and started home. The sky grew pale as we drove through the quiet countryside. The corn looked beautiful—some waist high, and some nearly shoulder high. Father said the rain had done its work.
By the time we reached Littlemore, I was glad to be home near St. Mary’s, our fields, and our own little road.
Evening Prayer
Dear Jesus, thank You for bringing us safely home. Help me to be brave like the Curé of Lourdes and gentle like Bernadette. Bless Father LeRoy, Sister Mary Claire, Robert, Bishop Mueller, and our Reading Club.
Our Lady of Lourdes, pray for us.
Amen.
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