May the Angels in Heaven...

This morning, after Mass, Father stopped us in the kitchen, saying that we should sing ‘Happy Birthday’ to Sr. Elaine.  I had prayed for her in the petitions at Mass.  We even sang the second verse, and, no, I don’t mean “How old are you…”  The second verse that we usually use in our community is: “May the dear Lord bless you, and His Blessed Mother, too.  May the Angels in heaven watch over you!” 
 
The priest at Mass, just minutes before, had alluded to the angels in his homily, reflecting briefly on the first reading (Isaiah’s vision in the temple). 
 
A little while later, Sister Elaine came to the front desk to relieve me so I could go on an errand downtown.  Just then, two ladies who attend Mass here frequently, came in. 
 
They, too, had taken note that it was Sister’s special day; they had gone out and brought back a beautiful strawberry cream cake and a flavored coffee. 
 
I think it made her day! 
 
Please join me in asking the angels in heaven to watch over her in a special way!