My “blogmeister” (the redoubtable Dr. Anthony Parisek of Tracy, California) informs me that 102 subscribers to this erstwhile bi-weekly commentary are anxious for a new post. True enough, my last submission was a July 28 homily, and since then I have written neither a “pastor’s message” nor a homily, for the simple reason that I ceased to be a pastor as of August 1. On August 2 I left my parish for the Wind River Mountains of Wyoming to shepherd 13 Wyoming Catholic College students on their Freshmen Orientation, which consists of 21 days hauling 50 lb. backpacks up rather tall mountain passes (upwards of 12,000 feet). I joined them only for eight days, and certainly did not bring my laptop along for the ride. These students were among America’s finest, and no one learns leadership and sacrifice better than on such a journey.
On my last day in camp, I jumped over a log and severely torqued my ankle, such that the ensuing 6-hour horseback return to civilization was less pleasant that it could have been. Still, the trip was magnificent, and I have a foot quite similar to a blue watermelon to remind me of the experience. Three days ago I moved into my new digs at Thomas Aquinas College, where I will be one of three chaplains for the foreseeable future. I am ready, therefore, to resume my commentaries on the Gospel of Jesus Christ as it is made manifest in this good old world of ours. My dear Anthony will begin posting College homilies and other reflections from your scribe tomorrow. Happy Sunday!
On my last day in camp, I jumped over a log and severely torqued my ankle, such that the ensuing 6-hour horseback return to civilization was less pleasant that it could have been. Still, the trip was magnificent, and I have a foot quite similar to a blue watermelon to remind me of the experience. Three days ago I moved into my new digs at Thomas Aquinas College, where I will be one of three chaplains for the foreseeable future. I am ready, therefore, to resume my commentaries on the Gospel of Jesus Christ as it is made manifest in this good old world of ours. My dear Anthony will begin posting College homilies and other reflections from your scribe tomorrow. Happy Sunday!
RSS Feed