Posts two weeks in a row! It’s a rare occurrence. Today I stumbled across a Saint Dominic Crossword Puzzle. Credit is due, of course, to the Mission San Jose Dominicans. Of note, also, is that among the new additions to our faculty this year is a MSJ Dominican, Sr. Colleen Mary Mallon, OP.
CPE has ended… my two weeks of summer flew by (which I spent sleeping in, seeing my friend Jackie get married, and watching season 2 of Heroes)… and now here I am nearly two weeks into my last (!) semester! There are so many new things to share, I just don’t know where to begin.
This week I began working at Aquinas (again). A change in plans led me back to working in the Admissions office. Having been my home-away-from-home the past two years, I’m excited to work with Jen and Dave in the office. Heck, the more I get to talk about Aquinas the happier I am!
Newly added to my plate this semester is my third semester of SPM (Supervised Practice of Ministry- aka “Field Ed”) and my time (8-10 hrs/wk) at Sacred Heart Villa. I’ll be working with five classes of children, ages 3-6, in the atrium. I’m so excited to gain more experience in the Catechesis of the Good Shepherd. Although, I must admit it’s a bit scary to entertain the idea of working with such young children after being with 9-12 year old the past few years!
Well, that gets me started for now… more on my classes in an upcoming post! Happy New Semester!
I’ve always wanted to go to a World Youth Day. The closest I ever got was being in Canada a few months before the Toronto WYD… which must have been back in 2002. In any case, I’ve spent the past week praying for all the pilgrims in Sydney–those I knew and those I didn’t. And, surprise, surprise, I’ve also been reading the blog-o-sphere for updates.
So when I came across this blog I naturally had to share. It’s called The Love and Life Site. It’s a series of reflections put together about WYD and the impact it’s had on young people. The women writing the entries are all members of the Sisters of Life. A dear friend of mine is feverishly trying to pass the bar exam and pay off her loans so she can join these sisters! Happy Reading!
EDIT: A friend of mine just drew my attention to the Dominican World Youth Day Blog.
News flash for those in the greater St. Louis area (or people with extra free time on their hands):
Archbishop Burke is leaving St. Louis for the Vatican. News just in this morning. There will be many folks blogging about the archbishop’s departure and who might serve in his place. Two notable blogs (with recent posts) are Amy Welborn and St. Louis Catholic.*
Prayers for Archbishop Burke, the St. Louis community, and whomever our new bishop will be.
* - I’m not endorsing either blog, but they will have a variety of viewpoints and opinions presented.
Despite how I might wish to blog more regularly this summer, I doubt that will be a reality. Needless to say, these first few weeks of summer have been QUITE busy. My mom came to visit and it was truly lovely. I’m now in my third week of CPE and well into hospital lingo and learning more about pastoral care. My housemates and I welcomed a new member into our “clan”. (And I moved into a new room in the house, too.) My window boxes are full of flowers that are still managing to endure through the heat. Lastly, I’m headed up to Chicago for a few days to see the final profession of five wonderful Dominican brothers. Please join me in praying with and for them!
Well here we are… the semester has ended (thankfully) and my hiking trip with my dad and sister was GREAT! I’m finishing my last few days working in the admissions office before I start my summer internship. (More on that on Jen’s blog.)
While I was blog-surfing today, I came across this wonderfully prayerful reflection on Pentecost that I wish to share with you all. Peace!
Happy Summer to all!!!
It sounded like a good idea back in January when my dad, sister, and I planned a hiking trip. We’ve hiked Mt. LeConte on close to a dozen occasions since I was a freshman in high school. But lately I’ve been missing the mountains and lamenting the fact that my sister and dad can drop everything to go on a hike whenever they want (not that they do, but still).
So at the start of the semester, we picked the weekend before exams for me to fly home. I thought “Well, if I have it on my calendar this far in advance, I’ll have to get my act in gear and plan ahead.” Well, that time has arrived–and I haven’t planned ahead the way I would have liked to. Oh well, I’m still super-stoked. Check out where we’ll be staying!!!
Perhaps I’ll post pictures when I return… and when I finish the last few papers of the semester!!!!!!!!
The student brothers who traveled to New York last week got some amazing shots of their adventures.
Here’s the full photo album.
And then some highlights on the Central Province website.
I’m so excited for Pope Benedict’s visit to the US this week. I wish I was fortunate enough to get to see him, but alas I will be watching via tv and the blog-o-sphere. January of this year was the 10th anniversary of my first visit to St. Louis–to see Pope John Paul II when I was a freshman in high school. Not only have I looked back on that moment of my life fondly, but I have see the grace in my life as a result of it.
So here are a few websites of notes for those interested in things papally-related:
USCCB Website- Christ Our Hope
Amy Welborn’s blog- she has some good stuff up already, certainly with more to come.
Pope 2008- blog from the National Catholic Register
A Papal Discussion- from the NY Times
From the AI website- student brothers travel to New York
Please pray for safety for all traveling pilgrims and for all those heads of state with whom the Holy Father will be visiting!
Lord, source of eternal life and truth, give to your shepherd Benedict XVI a spirit of courage and right judgement, a spirit of knowledge and love.
By governing with fidelity those entrusted to his care, may he, as successor to the Apostle Peter and Vicar of Christ, build your Church into a sacrament of unity, love, and peace for all the world.
We ask this through our Lord Jesus Christ, your Son, who lives and reigns with You and the Holy Spirit, one God, for ever and ever. Amen.
I think actually the reference is the final four… that’s basketball, right? Well, I don’t follow the NCAA, but I do follow the list of classes I need in order to graduate. And earlier this week I registered for my FINAL semester here at Aquinas. My last five classes are:
And then of course there is CPE this summer. But the end is near! In the meantime, we’re well into the month of April and I can hardly believe that there’s just a month of school left. Schoolwork is demanding my attention!