What a life! And it is mine, as a Priest of Jesus Christ!

Well---I'm now about a week into the new semester---my last semester  of seminary formation, so I figured a quick update is needed. I can't believe we're under 3 months from Priestly Ordination!! In August 2011 this day seemed so far off, and now it's right around the corner! (Last night after vesting for Evening Prayer I realized I won't ever wear the Ordinary Green Deacon Stole/Dalmatic again, because ordination is in the Easter season...and with Lent beginning on Wednesday, days of Green are numbered---and I'm not on the liturgical schedule until after Ash Wednesday!) Though in 2011 this day seemed so far away, the past almost 6 years of priestly formation have really flown by. There have been many challenges and struggles in seminary/community life, but they are far outweighed by the blessings, great memories and life long brotherhoods created. Although I'm looking forward with joy, some natural nervousness, and gratitude, I'm going to do my best...