Catholic Cowboy Wedding

I love being cowboy. But I love being Catholic more. Even better is when they both work together. Today we had the opportunity to celebrate the wedding of a Catholic Cowboy couple in Rapid City, SD.

Our Lady of Perpetual Help is the name of the local Cathedral. Built in 1963, she is a force to be reckoned with. 

Robust and spacious to say the least. Beautiful as well. 

It definitely has a late 50s/early 60s vibe. Which usually involves a lot of marble and tall ceilings. Over the decades, this Temple of God has stood the test of time. 

Our Lady of Perpetual Help is an interesting title of a western Catholic Church. Tradition has it that the original image of this painting was done by the Gospel writer, St. Luke. This rendition of that icon is one of the biggest in the western hemisphere. 

The cathedral has many side chapels. Including this Mother of God perpetual adoration chapel, where we celebrated Mass early Saturday morning. 

After which, Gerry, Fr. Josh Lee, who is the associate pastor of the cathedral, and myself all went out to breakfast. 

Then came time to marry Wyatte and Brooke. Really beautiful wedding Mass. Super great Catholic Cowboy couple. 

Followed by everybody's favorite, the reception. 

Paul and Cindy walked with Wyatte and Brooke as they prepared for marriage. Well done, good and faithful servants. 

Good stuff. Little brings joy to a community more than a wedding. And when it's a Catholic Cowboy wedding, all the better. Wyatte and Brooke, you're an amazing couple. Keep letting your light shine for all the world to see!