The Catholic News Agency is reporting that a relic of the true cross was stolen from outside a Benedictine Monastery in Madrid on September 15th. Our prayers are certainly with those who would apprehend this thief and return the relic to the monastery.
On a side note, one wonders exactly what horrible things come to pass in the lives of those who are stupid enough to steal sacred objects from churches. I imagine life is not pleasant for them. Not long ago, someone stole the tabernacle from our Church. We never recovered it, and while I know I ought to be praying for their salvation and all that, I admit I recieved a bit of pleasure in the thought that their life is likely a living hell because of it. Assuming they didn’t meet an untimely Final Destination-ish death.
Wow…that made me smile and cheer inside.