HUNTERSVILLE — St. Mark Church hosted a Mass and Holy Hour of Reparation Aug. 3. Nearly 70 people attended the second-annual service, held to atone for the sins of abortion, contraception, euthanasia and same-sex unions in the United States.
Father John Putnam, pastor, offered the Mass of Reparation and preached about the need to make reparation to Christ for these offensive sins, especially those committed against the Eucharist, as Our Lady of Fatima mentioned when she requested the five First Saturday devotions.
Reparation is especially needed in light of Catholics who act contrary to Christ’s teachings, Father Putnam noted. (Pictured above) After Mass, Father Cory Catron, parochial vicar, led the faithful in a Holy Hour of Reparation which offered prayers to the Sacred Heart of Jesus in atonement for the sins of man.
The service was sponsored by the parish’s Respect Life Ministry. The Catholic Pro-Life Action Network of Charlotte, a coalition of parish Respect Life coordinators, is encouraging each parish to organize this event at least annually. St. Thomas Aquinas Church will be next to offer a Mass and Holy Hour of Reparation in January.
— Mike FitzGerald | Catholic News Herald