Yesterday, (Friday) I had the 11:00am Mass. It was the feast of Sts. Simon & Jude. I mentioned that each of these Apostles may have suffered by “being in the shadow” of the other Simon (Peter) and Judas Iscariot and are not as well known. I used the Pope’s reflections that he did a couple of years ago about the Apostles. It was very interesting for me when I read it and I hope it was for the congregation today.
Then I drove down to Southern Maryland. I had time before my Team meeting at 6pm; so I went to Jiffy Lube and got my car serviced. It was suppose to happen at 92,222 miles and I was at 92, 359 – not to bad for someone who didn’t know when he first got a car that you had to change the oil at all!!
We had a great – but a little long – meeting of the Team. The topic was Blessed Pope John XXIII and of course, I loved that. I drove Jane and Bob Connolly home to Lusby on my way up to spend the night at Maggie’s. I was really beat and went to bed shortly after I got there.
I slept great and got up at 7am so I could get home by 9:00am. I knew there was a priest coming for a Baptism and as Grace is still out sick, I thought I’d be here to help him get ready. I should have know that the pastor would think the same and he was there being a genial host. So I’ve returned here to the desk and am trying to get some of the loose ends of my life tied up so I can leave for the cruise ( 122 hours ! ) with a clear conscience. Shall write tonight.