DAILY BLOG - in descending order
Friday, September 19th, 2008
Feb 2 The Presentation of the Lord
The 30th anniversary of my ordination to the priesthood. 30 years of memories….I trust I will be allowed some sentimentalism (& romanticism) today! I am looking forward to the High Mass tonight.
Wed 3
It was a wonderful Mass last night. The music & singing was excellent, with a marvellous anthem by Martin Shaw - tho it seemed more perfect for 30 years ago: Go forth with God! The day is now that thou must meet the test of youth…..Glory shall shine about thy road, if thou go forth with God! About 100 attended, & the collection for our Haiti sisters was over $1,300! A fun party afterwards….it was just a fantastic evening 
The readings at Mass this morning were very appropriate for the day after my ordination anniversary: the foolishness of David & the rejection of Jesus in Nazareth!
Thurs 4
Busy day today. 11 am I take Fr Antony (Russian monk from SF) to the airport; lunch with Fr Moquin; 3 pm HC visit; 6 pm Mass; 7 pm Confirmation class. I celebrated the Mass for a priest on the anniversary of his ordination, from the missal. A very personal Mass - & the readings were so appropriate: David handing over to Solomon (”keep the charge of the Lord your God”) & Our Lord sending out the apostles to teach & heal.
Fri 5
Mass & bible study as usual, then home to do sermon. Tonight I am off to the opera - my only one this year…..La Boheme.
Sat 6
A quiet day today….& it’s raining!
Sun 7 Epiphany 5
Good attendances at both 8 am & 10 am - despite the weather. In my sermon I talked about Superbowl & said I was supporting the Saints. And they won!! Who dat?