Fr. Mottet said, “Everything important I have achieved came from relationships.” The Mottet Leadership Institute and organizations Fr. Mottet started are carrying out his legacy. His legacy expands through every person he influenced. If you worked with him met him, know him, or have read his book, your story is part of his legacy. Please share your experience.
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January 25, 2024 at 5:35 pm
I was fortunate to know Fr. Mottet from early in my life as a Sister of Humility. I remember when he was recognized with the "Pacem in terris" award in 2009. As President of the congregation, I had the privilege of contributing the "opening prayer" at the ceremony that day. He was such a genuine person, of many dimensions, the "real thing".
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January 23, 2024 at 6:35 pm
In the late 1970's I attended several of the Healing Masses celebrated by Fr. Mottet at Sacred Heart Cathedral, Davenport, IA. I feel honored that I received his anointing as part of these Masses. He certainly was a saintly priest.Sister Kathleen Henneberry CHM
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January 6, 2024 at 8:35 pm
I knew and loved Monsignor but unsure what you would like to know about our relationship. I wrote a page for Mary Costello’s book. I know others who might contribute but I would like to know more about you and your project.
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January 6, 2024 at 8:23 pm
I first met Fr. Mottet in 2010 at Sacred Heart Cathedral in Davenport, IA. This was to be my first ever Healing Mass. I had never met Fr. Mottet before and didn't know what he looked like or much about him. There were several priests hearing confession before mass. As I sat praying and waiting for mass to begin, I heard the door to one of the confessionals close. There was something special about this priest. He seemed to emit an energy that I'd not experienced before. It was Fr. Mottet! In the months and years to come, I relied on him to hear my confessions, offer advice and to pray with me. I read every book he suggested and as a result of meeting him, I fell back in love with the Catholic Church and found a new hope for an ongoing and seemingly undiagnosable disease. He was one of the few people at that time that listened and believed me when I shared my fears and frustrations. He left me feeling heard! He assured me that Jesus heard me just as he had and that I could talk with Him in just the same way. That was my first step to healing. The physical and spiritual healing continues to this day. As I get stronger, I am inspired to be that caring ear for others who need to be heard. I coordinate the Healing Mass at my parish and ask Fr. Mottet to guide me helping the people I meet. I try to offer deep listening and hope that people leave feeling heard just as Fr. Mottet left me feeling heard. We always pray together, "Jesus I Trust in You", just as Fr. taught me. I love Fr. Mottet and am so grateful he was in my life. Helped me grow closer to Jesus at a very uncertain time and his wise counsel still influences me today.