I write to you today as I begin my second month here at the Seminary of the Immaculate Conception in Huntington (http://www.icseminary.edu/). Thanks for sending me here.
This has been an interesting part of the journey so far! It has pushed me in some new directions - and that's a good thing. Growth sometimes comes through the most challenging of experiences.Many people have asked me what a typical day is like here. It's actually busy with a lot of things to do. We gather as a community, or a house, for Morning Prayer at 7:30 most morning. Following we have classes until about 11:30. We gather for Mass at 11:45 and then share lunch together. The afternoons are generally free from assigned classes for school work, meetings, and the like. We gather for either Evening Prayer or a Holy Hour each night around 5 or 5:30 and then share dinner together. Following dinner it varies by night. On some nights we have a class, other times a meeting, maybe a soccer game (yes I've actually played!) or just time to catch up on school. Then - you're up and at it for the next day.Leaving my ministries and coming here has certainly be
en cause for major adjustment. And, truthfully, this change has had it's ups and downs. Even in the midst of the challenges, I must say that I have no doubt that I am in the right place and that hopefully I am in the right direction. That, along with the incredible amount of support and love that has been shown to me over these past few months, is making these first weeks easier than the probably would have been...so again, Thanks for sending me here!
This has been an interesting part of the journey so far! It has pushed me in some new directions - and that's a good thing. Growth sometimes comes through the most challenging of experiences.Many people have asked me what a typical day is like here. It's actually busy with a lot of things to do. We gather as a community, or a house, for Morning Prayer at 7:30 most morning. Following we have classes until about 11:30. We gather for Mass at 11:45 and then share lunch together. The afternoons are generally free from assigned classes for school work, meetings, and the like. We gather for either Evening Prayer or a Holy Hour each night around 5 or 5:30 and then share dinner together. Following dinner it varies by night. On some nights we have a class, other times a meeting, maybe a soccer game (yes I've actually played!) or just time to catch up on school. Then - you're up and at it for the next day.Leaving my ministries and coming here has certainly be
en cause for major adjustment. And, truthfully, this change has had it's ups and downs. Even in the midst of the challenges, I must say that I have no doubt that I am in the right place and that hopefully I am in the right direction. That, along with the incredible amount of support and love that has been shown to me over these past few months, is making these first weeks easier than the probably would have been...so again, Thanks for sending me here!P.S. Can you find me in this picture?
I see you!!! LOL (Mary told me about the blog...very cool!!)
ReplyDeleteHope all is well...hang in there...hope to see you soon!
Are you Waldo now, John?? Hahaha, glad you're doing well. Enjoy playing soccer and the like :-)
ReplyDelete-Lisa Maher
I'm so glad you got this up and running. It's such a great way to keep in touch. I'm glad that everything is going so well for you. Looking forward to your next installment! Carol
ReplyDeleteFeeling very high tech reading this!
ReplyDelete-K Goldin :)
Hey John, Hope all is well. Let me know how that whole silent thing works out. Hated you...I mean... MISSED you at the animal blessing, particularly "zoo-like" this year, "brother" dog left a package for you. All kidding aside, hope the retreat is fruitful. Peace, fb
ReplyDeleteI just knew you would be a "cool Seminarian" with a blog...But I have a question; how come in the picture, everyone's head is down except yours?...lol
ReplyDeleteSoooo happy for you, you're in my prayers daily and thanks for sharing...Doreen:)