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Surfing Father Christian: An 87-year-old Blesser Who’s a Blessing
Published on: October 07, 2012
By C. MacDonald
When Father Christian Mondor takes part in Blessing –babies, children, adults, and even water, he does it with feeling because of his lifelong love of people and especially the ocean.
“There’s a spiritual side to surfing, a time of quiet contemplation,” said the 87-year-old longboarder. “A lot of surfers find the time between the waves is a wonderful time to pray and be thankful. As you rise and fall with the swells, there’s a real beauty and peacefulness to it. It’s just a wonderful feeling.”
“Out on the water, you look back to see beautiful palm trees and, sometimes, snowcapped mountains. Pelicans glide by with their gracefulness and dolphins may ride the same wave with you.” Read more…>
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