There and back again

This past week I was able to be at home with my family. I enjoyed the time with them and the absence of classes during the time off, but on the return trip, as I got closer to St. Paul a certain amount of excitement came. I was excited because I knew that I would be hearing about what the other seminarians did over the weekend. I was also looking forward to having a chapel in the building where I live. It's nice to be able to go there whenever I want to be with our Lord.

Nevertheless, there is a certain amount of excitement when I come home too. I know that there is time for rest and relaxation. I spend most of the time around home is at my parish, reading books (that I will not be evaluated on), and spending time with my family and friends. This time at home is what gives me the energy to get through the next three weeks of classes and then finals week. I have got some big inspirations to work my tail off this week so that the weekend is not spent stressing. There will be plenty to create stress. The next few weeks are filled with a teaching parish weekend and the ordination of one of the Archdiocesan seminarians to the priesthood.