Today, I arrived in Washington D.C. for the Our Lady Immaculate Catholic School 8th grade trip. Since my plane arrived earlier than the rest of the group, I had a chance to visit with one of my classmates. We were catching up on the joys of being new priests. “How do you like priesthood?” I [...]
Priesthood: expect the unexpected. I think about that saying quite a bit. Today, it’s perfect. Sitting at my desk, I was working furiously on the tasks that need to be completed before I leave this weekend for Washington D.C. with the 8th graders from our school. A knock came at my door: “There’s a woman [...]
When questions come up, it’s great to pick up a phone and call a good priest-friend. Tonight, I visited with a friend I hadn’t spoken with since we left Rome. We talked about my theological conundrum and shared stories about our priesthood. I asked him if he was enjoying priesthood. His answer was brilliant: I [...]
“What’s that sound?” I open my eyes to a dark room. Oh yes, I forgot I changed the text alert on my phone so that it would wake me. 1 new message: “He is gone.” – 6:17am. Slide to unlock. “I’m on my way.” Send. For several hours last night, we sat with him. Prayer [...]