I was only expecting maybe 75-100 students for today's daily Mass at St. James Academy in Lenexa, including the varisty football team, who attend Mass together every Friday during the season. But the chapel was packed! Standing room only, at least in the back for the people who rushed in right before the start of Mass! There were probably 250 people at Mass this morning, and it was optional! This was the first Mass I celebrated at St. James this year. The only practical reason for the huge attendance that I could think of is that the Mass started at 8:05am versus the 7:40am start time last year. But it was obvious as well that the many new students at St. James have been encouraged, and have embraced the idea, of starting their day by being united as closely as possible with Christ through the mystery of the Eucharist. I know it is early in the semester, but still it was incredibly inspiring to be there with so many on an optional Mass day. Go Thunder! If this many of you keep showing up, I'll have to write a better homily! St. James, pray for us!
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