("Postulant's Path" article for Grace Sheboygan's November Angelus newsletter) As I sat in the pew at Grace during the 10:15 service recently, I was struck by how many faces were new to me. Seeing these faces reminded me of when, not so very long ago, I was new at Grace. It was October of 2008 …
What Next?
("Postulant's Path" article for Grace Sheboygan's August Angelus newsletter) Two months. Six countries. Three thousand photos. Countless memories. Now I am back in Virginia. I arrived less than a week ago and am attempting to adjust back to Eastern Standard Time living. There is a lot to process regarding what occurred over the past two …
‘Trust’ is a future word
(July Postulant's Path article for Grace Sheboygan monthly Angelus newsletter) Grace and peace to you from the plains of Ninevah! Unlike Jonah, I am here willingly while sharing the Gospel. There are moments that I marvel, “How’d I get here!?!” Then I look back on my life and see the points where I chose to follow (despite …
Food for the Soul
Lent. Growing up, I never paid it much attention. (Though I DO remember one of my eighth-grade classmates gave up haircuts for Lent. We laughed. But, by the end of Lent his hair was SO long, most girls would’ve been envious!) Over the last few year, Lent has been difficult while at the same time …
Puzzled Halfway Through
Halfway. As you read this, I’ll have started the second half of seminary. I still am in a bit of shock that I’m already at this point. Where has the time gone? How can this portion of the journey already be half completed? It baffles my mind! Suddenly, I’m reminded of the lessons from cathechumenate …
Make His Deeds Known
In the blink of an eye, the first half of the semester is finished! As I write this, I am seated at a desk in Berkeley, CA on the campus of CDSP where I will spend the week enjoying some much-needed rest! “O give thanks to the Lord, call on his name, make known his …
Time to Hit the Books
It’s time to hit the books once again! It’s hard to believe that a year has already passed since my first day at seminary. It required a lot of adjustment for me and those I love. This year may, at least, be a tiny measure “easier” thanks to being able to build from what was …
CPE Discoveries
Shortly, my Clinical Pastoral Education (CPE) experience will be over and I’ll be headed back to WI for a bit of a break. This summer program has been exhausting but I’ve learned a lot; both expected and unexpected. All of which, though, I couldn’t have done without your love, support, and prayers. As I entered …
Exhaustion
My apologies for not writing for you last month. The whirlwind that was finals and graduations (complete with an honorary doctorate for our own Bishop Matt) left me at a loss for words; especially with the great unknown of CPE (Clinical Pastoral Education) ahead of me. I was thankful to come home to Grace (ever …
Formation, formation, formation
It’s hard to believe that, as I write this, my first year at seminary is coming to a close. It seems like only yesterday the U-Haul was parked outside of church while we went to one last morning prayer in the Christ the King Chapel before hitting the road. However, it also seems like I’ve …
"Krafting" a Bridge 