Greetings in Christ!

Here's a quick update, Phatmassers:

My application for the priesthood to the Glenmary Home Missioners is complete and I've also sent my application to the Pontifical College Josephinum for seminary studies!

I'm receiving positive feedback from both.... but the waiting game continues!

I'd deeply appreciate it if you could please keep me, my future, and financial issues in your prayers!

All of you continue to be such a wonderful support system, as I pursue God's chosen vocation for me!

Blessings!

Your Brother in Christ,
~Shawn

Praying for all your concerns, hopes, and aspirations, Shawn....

The Prayer Before the Crucifix

The biographies of Saint Franics written by Thomas of Celano and Saint Bonaventure characterize the early years of the saint's conversion as a struggle to discern God's will. Both of these authors, as well as the author of the Legend of the Three Companions, describe the scene in the deserted church of San Damiano in Assisi during which the young Francis heard a command of the Crucified Lord while he was absorbed in prayer. "Francis," the voice told him, "go and repair my house, which, as you see, is falling completely into ruin." The remainder of his life was spent consciously or unconsciously responding to that command.

O Most high,
glorious God,
enlighten the darkness of my mind
and give me, Lord
a correct faith,
a certain hope,
a perfect charity,
sense and knowledge,
so that I may carry out Your holy
and true command.

Our prayers join with yours as you search for your place in life.

Prayers for you!

I'm writing a letter to my daughter. I'll pass your request on to Sister Lauren as well.

I pray that God will continue to bless you and your vocation.

Thanks so much DAD! I had the pleasure to meet Sr. Lauren when I was at OLAM on a day off during my Alabama Mission Trip placement with Glenmary! What a wonderful and dedicated servant of Our Lord! She certainly brings credit and blessings to your family!

God Bless!

In His Service,
Shawn

Shawn, A prayer for your vocation:

Our Father, who art in Heaven, hallowed be thy name. Thy Kingdom come, thy will be done on earth as it is in Heaven. Give us this day our daily bread and forgive us our trespasses as we forgive those who trespass against us, and lead us not into temptation but deliver us from evil. Amen.