I left on February 28th for a 13 night (1860 mile) car ride around the USA. I had a ball. Drove through snow and sunshine. Visited old friends and made some new ones in Wisconsin. Was on retreat and gave a retreat.
I tried to write something a number of times but sometimes I didn’t have service; other times, I write a long dissertation and it would go out into space!!
Let me just say what a great time I had and it culminated in learning (on the radio as I drove down Rt. 270) that there was white smoke and “we have a Pope”. Since then, I have been busy just unloading my car and getting stuff put away.
Yesterday, I visited Msgr. Beattie in a rehab home. He fell while I was away and the leg – while not broken – was bruised badly. He was forced to go to the hospital for a few days and now is – as he says “learning to walk”. Keep him in your prayers.
Then I said the Mass at Chevy Chase House and then went to a dinner theatre with my sisters and my niece, Mary. We had a good time – as we always do when we’re together.
This morning, I went to hear confessions for the Confirmandi from St. Ignatius parish. They and the team of young leaders were just great. As if I needed encouragement, Fran Werden had me afterward to her house for a great Italian meal. Her son in law, David (whose wedding I officated at!) and his daughter, Breanna and Ella were there as well. Mary (the Mom) was at a wedding in Philly. It was a wonderful afternoon!!!!
I just finished the 4pm Confessions and I have a wedding rehearsal at 7pm. Then I will hit the bed and sleep for about 10 hours. I have the 7:30AM Mass tomorrow – and probably will go back to bed. I have a wedding at 3pm. Then again, early to bed. I am really tired!!!
Probably too old for all this activity???
Happy St. Patrick’s Day to one and all. Ireland Forever!!!
Thanks for the update! Glad to know you were just busy and ill from your travels.
Glad you got home safe, I kept you in my prayers:) Thanks for updating Msgr. Beattie status. Do you know if he can have visitors? If so, could you email me because I would love to go and visit him. I have been keeping him in my prayers too:)