Gesture of Water / Departure from Miami
Monday, April 18, 2022
The Gesture of the Water was available for visitors to receive, at Our Lady of Lourdes Parish Hall, during Holy Week. Many came from all over Florida and from other states. Four stations were originally set, but because of the volume of people that came, it was expanded to eight stations.
During the Gesture of the Water, the participant first says a prayer, offering their intentions for healing of the body, mind, and spirit. Next the water is poured into their hands for washing. Then, the water is received for the face and other parts of the body that need healing. Finally, the water is poured to sip.
Monsignor Schwanger thanking all who volunteered to administer the Gesture of the Water.