Dear friends, it has been my intention to write this blog almost as a journal so that people who read it will have an “inside view” of the life of a priest. My life as a priest has been filled with laughter and blessings, travel and surprises, and marvelous human beings. I want people, especially my friends and young people to see what a great life a priest’s life can be.
I often think of my good friend and confessor, Fr. Peter Holden, S. T. and the last few visits I had with him before he died. Once, I was sitting by his bed, reading in a chair when I noticed he was crying. I asked him if he was in pain and he laughingly said to me, “These are not tears of sadness, they are tears of gratitude for all the wonderful people God has put into my life as gifts. I am running them through my mind and I am remembering the joy we had.”
I am going to try to make this blog a journal in which I can record some of the blessing that God keeps pouring into my life.
Today, is the last Sunday of the Liturgical Year 2010. I have spent thirty eight liturgical years as a priest. Next Sunday will be the First Sunday of Advent for the Liturgical Year 2011. I will make a very serious attempt to write daily starting on November 28th, 2010.
I am sorry that I still don’t know how to alllow you to respond or make comments about the blog; but you can write to me at moconnell@blessedsacramentdc.org. I am working on a way that I can write, you can respond, I can read, and I can share with others all at this sight; but I haven’t figured that out as yet.
Know that you and all of your beloved dead has been in my prayers and Masses this Month of the Holy Souls.
Fr. O
Loved the Christ the King reflections!