April 27, 2007 - 29 days until ordination

I realized this morning that in just four Fridays from now I will spend my last day as a simple ordained deacon. That next day, by God's grace and te calling of the Holy Spirit I will enter the sacradotal priesthood forever configured as a servant of the people of God. That is such an overwhelming thought that it is almost unfathomable. Simply trying to wrap one's mind around such a mystery can drive one insane. On the other hand, I must recognize the reality of what will happen. It is only when I realize the immensity of this that I am able to realize that only through the grace of God can I embrace this life.

I know that everybody has a moment in their life when they realize the immensity of what they are about to do. A couple, when preparing for their marriage, come to a point where they realize that they are giving themselves totally to each other - heart, mind, soul and body. There is that moment when a person realizes that they are coming to the end of their life, be whether it because of age or disease, and they realize the immensity of dying and eternal life. Both these seem to come together in my realization of what I am about to do. I give myself in heart, mind, sould and body the the Church. At the same time, I will be dying of self and embracing the eternal life as a priest forever. It is both overwhelming and at the same time comforting.

God is great...all the time. All the time...God is great. Until tomorrow, God bless.

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