Holy Week

This is one of those weeks where that seems a sorrowful one. Yet, one full that is a reminder of what Christ had done for us on the cross. The pain that Mary had to go through. Looking on helplessly as her son was slowly suffocating to death. This painful way to die to pay for our sins. A lyric that keeps running in my mind is 'Its my mocking voice that held him their.' From the song How Deep Our Fathers Love for Us.

It feels so much different this year. Then in prior years because I am taking part in a much more meaningful time. This year with becoming part of the Catholic Church. This is some what scary and yet I am ready for this. I can not wait. Being able to part take in all that it is to be a part community of faith.

Spring?

Yes, that is right it's snow. And it is spring time. I hope that coming Easter Sunday that it will be nice out. As I am writing this it the snow is still coming down. I like snow but this just does not fell right. In the morning, the is going to be more snow. Well, that's what happens in northern Illionis.

Coming home

Holy Week...a the events of the passion of Christ. His last supper with his friends, his trail, death, and being raised from death. As for many who have been going though R.C.I.A. having gone though this time of learning. We will be coming home to the Catholic Church. How much I've learned and come to see as to were I need to be going. The time really see if this is the place for me. There is know no turning back. I can not wait for Easter Vigil. Being able to part take of this Holy Meal. I am amazed by the speed of this year went. For, it was last April that I emailed pastoral associate for R.C.I.A. So, here is to Holy Week and Easter 2009!!

Waiting for the proper time

This Holy Week will be quite different and memorable. For, I'll be completing the time of preparing to entering join the Catholic Church. I really do not know what to expect this coming Easter Vigil. Soon it will be here. There is so much to still learn. All of which will take a life time. Finally, being able partake in the Eucharist.

A time to reflect

Reflecting on the time I spent with the Sisters in Indiana. I still really do not know how to put to words what is going on with in my heart. It seems that I learned so much. That I have found I could be a part of this community. That is if this is where I'm being to lead be. There are so many questions that I have but do not really have words to put to them. One of the sisters said to let the Holy Spirit lead you. He differently was doing a number in my heart on the drive home. In fact, he still is. Still it seems like it is such a long time to wait. First for Easter. Then, for the two years until I would be able to join a religious order. If that is God's leading.

A weekend to remember!

This past weekend is one of that I will never forget. I have really felt like I like was home. There was so much to take in. The rhythm of life of the the Sisters of Saint Benedict of the Monastery Immaculate Conception. Is something that I really love. And I don't otherwise have as a day to day part of my life. Is the daily times of prayer.

I know that I really wont Easter to come. And becoming a part of the Church. Soon!!

Fat Tuesday to Ash Wensday and a few more things

Well, when I started this blog I was hoping to post more often then I am. As of the time of this post I have been out of work for a month. My grandma my is on her second stay in the hospital in the same amount of time. It seems that when the craziness of live seems like I can feel the need to rely the most on faith.
Fat Tuesday, a time to pig out on what will be given up for Lent. While, time to drink up or eat up on what ever is to be given up. I'll be giving up my favorite drink, Coke Zero. This time of giving up is a time to ready one's self for Easter. Most impotently it is for my coming into the Catholic Church. The time seems to be flying. So, here's to the next forty days!