Happy Easter!
Greetings. It feels like it's been forever since the last post (with words, that is). Need to ease back into this and avoid a long post.
Last I heard, the two boys from the accident are alive. Their names are Juan and Julio (last names I am withholding), and they are 15 and 16, from Gurnee and Waukegan, Illinois. They stole a car, sped off at around 80 mph, were pulled over, switched spots, sped off again, and crashed. I pray that they remain alive (I don't know their conditions) and amend their lives.
I went to Marytown yesterday to meet with the vocation director for the Conventual Franciscans. I figured that this would be a good order to blend contemplative prayer with a ministry of teaching. God apparently had other plans, for the director told me that I'm not ready for the religious life. He had good reasons that I accept, and some that I disagree with. But that's the way things go. Just have to keep moving.
I was a server for Thursday, Friday, and Saturday, and these were the first times being a server since last year's Easter Vigil. It was an interesting experience, and it seemed rather fitting. I actually felt a bit odd this morning in the pew, like I wasn't in the right place. Serving was a bit of a struggle though. I had to keep telling myself that I was SERVING. I had to keep myself from trying to look "holy" and relishing in some high status, like a Pharisee. I tried to make sure that my outer appearance was a reflection of what was going on inside. I had limited success. Pride, selfishness, vanity: these are my new biggest vices (well.... besides laziness, procrastination, indecision, etc. etc.). However, there was no problem at the Consecration. It's quite the experience to be only 8 feet or so away from the altar when you hear "This is My Body."
Anyway, these are my meanderings for today; turned into a bigger post than I wanted, but, oh well. OH, lastly, don't forget to watch God or the Girl tonight on A&E, starting at 9 Eastern time. It is supposed to be an accurate portrayal of four young men discerning a call to the priesthood. Should be good.
Ok, done now.
Last I heard, the two boys from the accident are alive. Their names are Juan and Julio (last names I am withholding), and they are 15 and 16, from Gurnee and Waukegan, Illinois. They stole a car, sped off at around 80 mph, were pulled over, switched spots, sped off again, and crashed. I pray that they remain alive (I don't know their conditions) and amend their lives.
I went to Marytown yesterday to meet with the vocation director for the Conventual Franciscans. I figured that this would be a good order to blend contemplative prayer with a ministry of teaching. God apparently had other plans, for the director told me that I'm not ready for the religious life. He had good reasons that I accept, and some that I disagree with. But that's the way things go. Just have to keep moving.
I was a server for Thursday, Friday, and Saturday, and these were the first times being a server since last year's Easter Vigil. It was an interesting experience, and it seemed rather fitting. I actually felt a bit odd this morning in the pew, like I wasn't in the right place. Serving was a bit of a struggle though. I had to keep telling myself that I was SERVING. I had to keep myself from trying to look "holy" and relishing in some high status, like a Pharisee. I tried to make sure that my outer appearance was a reflection of what was going on inside. I had limited success. Pride, selfishness, vanity: these are my new biggest vices (well.... besides laziness, procrastination, indecision, etc. etc.). However, there was no problem at the Consecration. It's quite the experience to be only 8 feet or so away from the altar when you hear "This is My Body."
Anyway, these are my meanderings for today; turned into a bigger post than I wanted, but, oh well. OH, lastly, don't forget to watch God or the Girl tonight on A&E, starting at 9 Eastern time. It is supposed to be an accurate portrayal of four young men discerning a call to the priesthood. Should be good.
Ok, done now.
posted by Alan Paal at 4:43 PM
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