hood with the Blessed Sacrament. Mary Ann and Victor González carried it during the procession behind the Blessed Sacrament. “This whole story goes perfectly with our concentration on the Year of Faith. Giving up his life for Christ at such a young age…he’s a role model for young people all over the world,” Gonzalez said. The acquisition of the relic has brought a sense of peace to the entire community, she said. “We all need someone to look up to, not only young people. I’ve also witnessed first-hand how this has uplifted our parishioners. Each one has used their talents to make the installation of Blessed José’s relic possible, all for the greater glory of God, as it should be,” she said. The relic is available for public veneration, Monday through Friday, 8 a.m.-5 p.m., Saturday 8 a.m.-7p.m. and Sunday 8 a.m.-noon. Today, Mary Ann González is the picture of perfect health and is thankful for the gift of life, as well as the chance to spend more time with family, including her three grandchildren. “This whole experience has taught me to persevere in my faith until the end, like Blessed José did. I’m doing well health-wise, but only our Lord knows. He will always give me the courage to forge through what lies ahead.”
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