There and Back Again, Twice...
There and Back Again, Twice... 11/06/2019 Since it has been almost six weeks since I last posted, I thought it was time for an update. Especially in light of this week being Vocations Awareness Week. As we continue you on in the school year, I ask that you all continue to prayer for Vocations - for stronger and healthy marriages, for dedicated women and men religious, for active permanent deacons, for faithful priest, and for all devout and generous single people - may they all realize the grace and love of Christ in their Vocations. Having been quite some time, I have been back home to the Diocese of Sioux City twice in the past six weeks. The first time was over the weekend of October 5 and 6. I was able to serve as a sponsor for my cousin Riley's Confirmation. I also assisted with the Mass, and was present on the altar in cassock and surplice. This was a first in my home area, and it was very interesting. I am still not quite used to wearing them, but that is to be expecte...