Dear Brothers and Sisters in Christ, France is seven hours ahead of Illinois. By the time the 8:30 Mass starts it will be 3:30 pm in France and I will be visiting the tapestry that records the events leading up to the Norman conquest of England in 1066. Tomorrow Monday I will lay your remembrances of loved ones at Omaha beach or at the American cemetery. Every name every remembrance tells a story of family of faith and of service. Together we will pray for them and for what they meant to their generation and to their family and friends. Thank you for their service and bravery. Then it will be on to Lisieux as we wind our way back to Paris. Along the way many stories will be shared and friendships renewed. No doubt over the next few weeks I will share some of those stories in photos and in word. Pray for us as I will be praying for you Fr Karl