For the record...

I've now gone "on the record." They've got me as saying the profession of faith and the oath of fidelity.
Father Parent preached an inspiring homily. He emphasized the counter-cultural character of this type exercise of our freedom. He congratulated us and expressed his great pride in us and our arriving at this level of priestly formation. He spoke of the privelege of making this profession and taking this oath. He encouraged us to commit ourselves to the patronage of the Virgin Mary, Immaculately Conceived.

Happy Saint Agnes Day!

Friday is the memorial of Saint Agnes. Here's a good read. I'm thinking of Dad in particular. I bet he'd like it.

the night was perfect

I didnt go to black tie and boots. I went to dinner at Le Ferme and then a big cocktail party in dc with Mike. It was wonderful. We got all dressed up and went into the city. The city looked nice under the snow. It was the best to be his date.

Black Tie and Boots

So how was it?

Happy Birthday Grandfather!

Today is truly a Royals Holiday. Because on a cold January morning in Chicago, Illinois, the Grandsire of the Royals family was born seventy-eight years ago today. All hail Grandfather, the grandsire of the House of Royals! Hip-Hip-Huzzah!

Ellen is a

freak-a-zoid

Retreat's done!

The retreat is over. The grand silence is lifted. Now it's back into the fracas. HAZARD YET FORWARD!

Ordinary time is not so ordinary for those in love!

Annie is back in Providence, the last to go. She called to say she had arrived well. Mary and Margaret had their last sleep until noon slump, then started art.... so far so good. Both are very meticulous and highly motivated to do their best. I think it's going to work.

Thank you all for a beautiful Christmas Season. Love Mamacita

Happy New Year

I am still celebrating Christmas.

Y'all can be doing your New-Year-thing as long as you don't forget which is the more sovereign mystery.