Southwest Catholic Charismatic Conference
July 30 August 1, 1999
Glorieta Conference Center, Glorieta, New Mexico
Traditionally the holy mass is said in atmosphere of
quiet, reserved and much respect. Usually only the priest and the
lecturers speak, and the choir sings.
But in a charismatic mass the human emotions seems
to pour out, with much praising to the Lord, singing, arm and hand waving.
What makes this type of mass unique is that much of the congregation will
pray in Tongues.
This year Father Daniel Balizan said the opening mass and a healing mass on the following day. Archbishop Michel Sheehan said the closing mass. In between there were several powerful speakers, Jim Murphy, Barbara Shelemon-Ryan, Sister Nancy Keller, and Charlie Osburn. The brothers from the Pecos Monastery conducted a Holy hour. "A Jubilee of Praise" was the theme this year, not to be confused with the "Jubliee Year". The "jubliee Year" happens every 50 years, last one was 1950. The next one is the year 2000.
For the children there were classes that kept them entertained while at the same time learning about Jesus.
There was a separate conference in spanish where several hundred folks attended. Total attendance was just over a thousand folks seeking God and learning.
Fabby Martinez, Archbishop Michael J Sheehan,
Mary Grace Barreras
Members of the San Miguel Prayer Group
Joe, Fabby, Mary Grace, Terry, Andy, Felix, Linda
Marie
Scenic view of Glorieta
Archbishop Micheal Sheehan celebrating the closing
mass.
