I spent last night in adoration and then studying for our first period exam in Catholic Spiritual Traditions. This exam is all about remembering lots of details and this old, slow brain does not do that well, so lots of prayer and lots of repetition are the only ways I know to pass this exam.
Today, Morning prayer, exam, and a double class of Liturgy, then Mass. After lunch, I am taking three of my brothers to the airport. Later this afternoon, I have a meeting with my Academic Adviser. Finally, after dinner, I'll head up to Westford to be ready for my Triduum duties there starting tomorrow. Lent ends with the start of Holy Thursday services tomorrow.
I am counting my blessings...
Like this one, last year at this time, I was somewhat perturbed that I was not being used as a Seminarian for the Triduum. This year, through God's grace, I have the gift of spiritual indifference. I don't care how my talents are used, I don't need to be in an alb and on the altar. Just use me Lord.
As far as I know, I am leading Morning Prayer on Thursday, Friday and Saturday. I am playing the organ for the Thursday and Saturday. I am singing with the choir on Friday. I am intoning the "Behold the wood of the cross..." on Friday. I am lighting the bonfire on Holy Saturday. That's enough for me. If I get asked to add or drop something, that is OK too.
Wednesday, March 27, 2013
Tuesday, March 26, 2013
Tuesday of Holy Week
Had a dizzy moment in class yesterday. I decided to be smart and took some meds and went to bed for a while. It has been developing for the last week or so and this weekend was full of running around. Hope that I stopped it from getting any worse. It got better in the afternoon, so I got some study time in for the exam on Wednesday. My head feels OK this morning after a good night's sleep.
Today, we have morning prayer at Mass then we head out for assignments. I'll be driving today and for the rest of the year because my partner has a bad knee after a skiing accident. Just call us Dizzy and Gimpy. Tonight, adoration is definitely on my schedule. I need some help with my dizziness and tomorrow's exam.
I am counting my blessings...
Like this one, we just had spring break at the beginning of the month, but the word in the hallways is that we need another break bad. On Wednesdays, after classes, Easter break starts. For most of us, it is a time of travel, participation in the Triduum and then a week of rest.
Today, we have morning prayer at Mass then we head out for assignments. I'll be driving today and for the rest of the year because my partner has a bad knee after a skiing accident. Just call us Dizzy and Gimpy. Tonight, adoration is definitely on my schedule. I need some help with my dizziness and tomorrow's exam.
I am counting my blessings...
Like this one, we just had spring break at the beginning of the month, but the word in the hallways is that we need another break bad. On Wednesdays, after classes, Easter break starts. For most of us, it is a time of travel, participation in the Triduum and then a week of rest.
Monday, March 25, 2013
Monday of Holy Week
The Saturday evening event with the Knights was wonderful. I had a great time as they wined and dined me. The priests at that parish could not have been more welcoming to me. The members of the parish were very supportive as well. Sunday was study time and then a trip to Westford for a Triduum music rehearsal. The three papers are complete and the last will be turned in today.
A pretty normal Monday for us here at the seminary. I play for Morning Prayer, have three classes then lunch. Evening Prayer and Mass start at 4:30. The only item on the open time agenda today is to study for an exam on Wednesday.
I am counting my blessings...
Like this one, it was a bit jarring, but when I attended Mass on Saturday night with the Knights, I heard this at the prayers of the faithful, "For Chris Lowe, who is studying to be a priest, that he may have the courage of the cross and the joy of the resurrection. We pray to the Lord."
Wow, just wow. God is good (all the time)
A pretty normal Monday for us here at the seminary. I play for Morning Prayer, have three classes then lunch. Evening Prayer and Mass start at 4:30. The only item on the open time agenda today is to study for an exam on Wednesday.
I am counting my blessings...
Like this one, it was a bit jarring, but when I attended Mass on Saturday night with the Knights, I heard this at the prayers of the faithful, "For Chris Lowe, who is studying to be a priest, that he may have the courage of the cross and the joy of the resurrection. We pray to the Lord."
Wow, just wow. God is good (all the time)
Saturday, March 23, 2013
Saturday of the Fifth Week of Lent
I play for Morning Prayer, have three classes and play for Mass this morning. I meet with Fr. A. at 3:00 about my summer assignment (won't get the assignment, just talking about toolbox gaps). Tonight I head up to Townsend to meet the Knights council that has adopted me. They're having a special annual dinner and I've been invited.
I am counting my blessings...
Like this one, thank God for the Knights. They do so much that is unknown by many. They are very supportive of the seminarians here at Blessed John. My own parish's council was not doing anything material for me, so this other council stepped up and paid for my books this year. That was a very nice little influx of money to this penny counting seminarian.
I am counting my blessings...
Like this one, thank God for the Knights. They do so much that is unknown by many. They are very supportive of the seminarians here at Blessed John. My own parish's council was not doing anything material for me, so this other council stepped up and paid for my books this year. That was a very nice little influx of money to this penny counting seminarian.
Friday, March 22, 2013
Friday of the Fifth Week of Lent
The shoulder is better, according to the doctor. I have some strengthening exercises for the next month, but he does not expect me to come back at the end of that time. At the dentist, the filling was removed and replaced successfully. The midterm is in final draft mode. The last paper is 2/3s complete.
A typical Friday with a twist today. Morning Prayer and Classes with Mass this morning. I hope to get on the treadmill this afternoon amidst some errands. At 4:00, the Boston seminarians head for the Cathedral for prayer and dinner with the Cardinal. We typically do this 4 times a year.
I am counting my blessings...
Like this one, God has granted me a pretty good gift of time management. I seldom wait until the last second to start working on something. Sometimes, it is close to the deadline before it is completed. I am the keeper of the class schedule, reminding my brothers that we have upcoming deadlines.
A typical Friday with a twist today. Morning Prayer and Classes with Mass this morning. I hope to get on the treadmill this afternoon amidst some errands. At 4:00, the Boston seminarians head for the Cathedral for prayer and dinner with the Cardinal. We typically do this 4 times a year.
I am counting my blessings...
Like this one, God has granted me a pretty good gift of time management. I seldom wait until the last second to start working on something. Sometimes, it is close to the deadline before it is completed. I am the keeper of the class schedule, reminding my brothers that we have upcoming deadlines.
Thursday, March 21, 2013
Thursday of the Fifth Week of Lent
Our day off. I have a followup doctor's appointment this morning for my shoulder (should be done and released today). This afternoon I have a followup with my dentist to replace an old filling that has developed a problem. The rest of the day will be working on papers and studying for an upcoming exam.
I am counting my blessings...
Like this one, thank God for insurance. The seminary does not provide the best coverage in the world, but it is better than nothing. I am reminded of this every time I go to the dentist and have to pay the bill myself. I pay a simple copay for the orthopedic surgeon. It is a huge difference.
I am counting my blessings...
Like this one, thank God for insurance. The seminary does not provide the best coverage in the world, but it is better than nothing. I am reminded of this every time I go to the dentist and have to pay the bill myself. I pay a simple copay for the orthopedic surgeon. It is a huge difference.
Wednesday, March 20, 2013
Wednesday of the Fifth Week of Lent
My exegesis is complete and I am pretty happy with it. I made a good dent in my midterm and final paper in two other classes. I should start studying for my exam today since it takes place one week from today.
Morning prayer, three classes, and Mass this morning. This afternoon is open after our house committee meetings. This evening is our St. Patrick's day diner and social with entertainment from my seminary brothers.
I am counting my blessings...
Like this one, I am a type 2 diabetic. Keeping track of where my insulin is , how much I have with me and in storage is part of my daily life. It is a pain in the butt, but it keeps me alive with fewer side effects. Thank God for insulin and all the other drugs that help control diabetes.
Morning prayer, three classes, and Mass this morning. This afternoon is open after our house committee meetings. This evening is our St. Patrick's day diner and social with entertainment from my seminary brothers.
I am counting my blessings...
Like this one, I am a type 2 diabetic. Keeping track of where my insulin is , how much I have with me and in storage is part of my daily life. It is a pain in the butt, but it keeps me alive with fewer side effects. Thank God for insulin and all the other drugs that help control diabetes.
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