Today is the feast of St. Joan of Arc and so I want to wish a happy feast day to all the special “Joans” that God has placed in my life. I hope they know how grateful I am to know them. They are prayed for daily but today especially.
I haven’t written lately because the days just go by quickly. I decided that it is best for me to only do two things a day. I just don’t have the energy.
On Monday, Memorial Day, I had the 5:30am Mass. Because it was a federal holiday and we didn’t have a 6:30am Mass, there were lots of people. As soon as it was over, Fr. Jim picked me up and we drove over to Ruth Chris’ in Bethesda and met Fr. John, and Fathers Mike and Regis, who teach at CUA. We use to get together for dinner and haven’t done it for while. We had a great time.
On Tuesday, I had the 11am Mass and then that evening, I attended the wine and cheese meeting of the committee on people with special needs. It was very informative and two members of the L’Arch community came and made a presentation. Again, very interesting.
On Wednesday, I had the 11am and then in the evening I met with a couple whose marriage I will bless in a couple of months once we get all the paperwork done.
Today is my day off and I had intended to go to a casino but my companion isn’t feeling good, so we will reschedule. Since I was going to be home, I offered to say the 11am Mass. Fr. Lucas would have had three since Fr. Ron is away on retreat.
At all the Masses this week, I preached about the book of Sirach, which was the first reading. It’s a book full of good advice. I’d forgotten but I suggested to the people they should get familiar with it as it had given me a lot to think about.
I spent a lot of time in my office writing emails and making phone calls. I used the oxgyen while I was over there, especially at Mass and when I fit come back to the office. It’s been fun to “reconnect” with friends – and I can do that as long as I don’t move around.
I will learn to re-adjust my life and still get to do what I want to. As they say, “Let go and let God”.
I’m not sure you really do JUST two things a day. Don’t underestimate the time you spend on paperwork, email and phone calls!
Dear Friend, Thank you for your thoughts and prayers on St. Joan of Ark Feast Day. You by your kindness, dedication and loving care of so many others have certinly been a blessing to me for many years. Many thanks and may God bless you for it. Hope you are taking it easy and not wearing youself out.