You can see that the posts slow down as our homework increases. Demands on time are pretty heavy, but this is not much different than demands at work or the demands we will have when we get into our ministry. You just have to figure out the organizing of this particular type of task and manage it. So far, so good.


A front came through here a couple of days ago and it is picture post card perfect weather here. 75 in the daytime and about 55 at night. Sorry, those of you in FL, I know you are still steaming in the sauna.

Thank you for those of you that contributed prayers for Deb. She did get the job! No benefits, but I trust that the Holy Spirit will work this all out for us. I sent an e-mail letter to the VP of business asking that they offer a more comprehensive plan next year. It was forwarded up to the board that oversees this in Chicago. We will see what happens. Who knows, maybe the government will even pass something that will give us coverage. They require coverage if you want to be a student here.

We had a Spiritual Direction meeting last night. There are two spiritual directors that work with the school and have for the last 10 years. There is individual or group spiritual direction offered. I have done some work with a spiritual director and have become a big fan of this. It really helped me sort some things out in a rather difficult time of discernment. I have signed up for individual sessions and start this afternoon. I would like to experience the group sessions at some point as I think this would be a great tool to have in my ministry. The seminary, through one of its endowments picks up most of the cost for the individual and the group is free as each group is led by a senior student that has been in a group. I am really looking forward to this.

Well the “to do” list is a full page long at this point. They all need to be done by Sunday evening. Should be doable I think. Flu Shots today! With all of the people we come in contact with at school and in our field parish I think a flu shot is a must going forward. Good thing I am not squeamish about needles.

Well, back to the list. Have a blessed day! Steve