Its been a while
ARG... internet explorer is annoying. I had just written an update, but it erased it. Anyways here we go again.
Summer has started, and it has been pretty good so far. I went camping last weekend with a friend from Fort Mill and that was amazing. I think the most incredible part is that the forest didn't burn down... Hehe. We went canoeing and hiking and overall had a good time. The canoeing was so great that we went downstream and then back upstream to go back downstream again. It was supposed to take an hour and a half to go downstream but we went upstream in 45 minutes. We rocked. So if you want to go canoeing, then let me know. In the meantime we talked about everything, from women to God. I think we have decided to take over all campus ministry in SC, so watch out. We are coming.
Anyways, this weekend is promising to be just as good. I am going to my friend's ordination to the deaconate on Saturday and then moving into Florence SC where I will start my summer internship. That will be fun. All of this occurs just as I turn 20. What an amazing tale.
In the meanwhile, yesterday I went to Columbia to meet one of the candidates for our campus ministry position. He was pretty cool and I look forward to talking to him again. Afterwards, I had to race back home to help my mother with a confirmation retreat. Only as soon as I got onto the interstate, I remembered that I forgot to turn back in one of my forms to get a transcript sent. That was annoying as I had to drive back into Columbia. But eventually I made it home.
As for the retreat, it went well. It is amazing how one's outlook on faith changes over time. I don't know how much the kids got out and you can only tell in time. As for my confirmation class, I would say that less than half of us still attend Mass regularly. But one never knows. For most people, they choose not to follow their faith and in this world It is almost understandable why. However, I hope that this is not the case for these kids. I do hope that they get something more out of their confirmation.
While doing the talk, Andrew gave a wonderful analogy that I would like to talk about. He said that several years ago some Presbyterians knocked on his door and asked, "When did you accept our Lord and Savior into your heart?" To this he responded, "When did you first start to love your mom and dad?" How amazing is that, and yet how true. I don't think that my love for my parents has ever stopped and I don't think it will, they have always loved me and I them. They have always cared for me and our love will continue to grow. In the same way, God's love is very similar. If he is only slightly more forgiving than my parents, then that is truly amazing. I am willing to bet that He is. Often people fail to see Him acting in our lives but he is. I may be away from home, but I know that my parents still love me and would be willing to pick me up if I needed it. I can always talk to them. I think in many the same ways, God acts in our lives and that alone is incredible. It makes me happy and I think it is something worth pondering about.
Well I should go, I have other stuff to do and need to be getting ready for the weekend. Oh but I thought I would remind you. Today was JPII's Birthday so do say a prayer for our beloved deceased pope. Then say another for Benedict as you are already praying. :)
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Summer has started, and it has been pretty good so far. I went camping last weekend with a friend from Fort Mill and that was amazing. I think the most incredible part is that the forest didn't burn down... Hehe. We went canoeing and hiking and overall had a good time. The canoeing was so great that we went downstream and then back upstream to go back downstream again. It was supposed to take an hour and a half to go downstream but we went upstream in 45 minutes. We rocked. So if you want to go canoeing, then let me know. In the meantime we talked about everything, from women to God. I think we have decided to take over all campus ministry in SC, so watch out. We are coming.
Anyways, this weekend is promising to be just as good. I am going to my friend's ordination to the deaconate on Saturday and then moving into Florence SC where I will start my summer internship. That will be fun. All of this occurs just as I turn 20. What an amazing tale.
In the meanwhile, yesterday I went to Columbia to meet one of the candidates for our campus ministry position. He was pretty cool and I look forward to talking to him again. Afterwards, I had to race back home to help my mother with a confirmation retreat. Only as soon as I got onto the interstate, I remembered that I forgot to turn back in one of my forms to get a transcript sent. That was annoying as I had to drive back into Columbia. But eventually I made it home.
As for the retreat, it went well. It is amazing how one's outlook on faith changes over time. I don't know how much the kids got out and you can only tell in time. As for my confirmation class, I would say that less than half of us still attend Mass regularly. But one never knows. For most people, they choose not to follow their faith and in this world It is almost understandable why. However, I hope that this is not the case for these kids. I do hope that they get something more out of their confirmation.
While doing the talk, Andrew gave a wonderful analogy that I would like to talk about. He said that several years ago some Presbyterians knocked on his door and asked, "When did you accept our Lord and Savior into your heart?" To this he responded, "When did you first start to love your mom and dad?" How amazing is that, and yet how true. I don't think that my love for my parents has ever stopped and I don't think it will, they have always loved me and I them. They have always cared for me and our love will continue to grow. In the same way, God's love is very similar. If he is only slightly more forgiving than my parents, then that is truly amazing. I am willing to bet that He is. Often people fail to see Him acting in our lives but he is. I may be away from home, but I know that my parents still love me and would be willing to pick me up if I needed it. I can always talk to them. I think in many the same ways, God acts in our lives and that alone is incredible. It makes me happy and I think it is something worth pondering about.
Well I should go, I have other stuff to do and need to be getting ready for the weekend. Oh but I thought I would remind you. Today was JPII's Birthday so do say a prayer for our beloved deceased pope. Then say another for Benedict as you are already praying. :)
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