1 thought on ““Our Shepherding King, Holding Such Mystery” By Ronald Raab, CSC Published by the Congregration of Holy Cross, October 2026”
Dear Fr. Ron,
Your reflection on the hands of priests is touching and profound. I agree that the men of HCH all have “grown into the sacrament they celebrate”. I’m reminded of our classmate, Fr. Mark Illig, who, after a botched surgery to correct his heart valves, suffered nerve damage. He lost control of his index and middle finger, and could only use his remaining two fingers to hold the Eucharist. I really was touched by his dedication, even in the midst of his disability, to continue to say mass. God bless you and all the holy hands at HCH!
Dear Fr. Ron,
Your reflection on the hands of priests is touching and profound. I agree that the men of HCH all have “grown into the sacrament they celebrate”. I’m reminded of our classmate, Fr. Mark Illig, who, after a botched surgery to correct his heart valves, suffered nerve damage. He lost control of his index and middle finger, and could only use his remaining two fingers to hold the Eucharist. I really was touched by his dedication, even in the midst of his disability, to continue to say mass. God bless you and all the holy hands at HCH!