Getting off the phone after a short conversation with my parents, I snapped this picture of the Abbey church. Its 11:06 and I walk toward it
as I pray my rosary meditating on Jesus’ proclamation of the kingdom of God.
It’s been 18 months since I’ve last posted and I would
expect that hardly any of you have a clue where I am or what I’m talking about.
To make a long story short, my remaining
1.5 semesters at Texas A&M were unforgettable. During that time there was
no other place I would have rather been. But as I got back into the swing of
things I couldn’t help but feel like something was missing. Yes it sounds cliché,
but that’s the best way I can describe it. Through reflection and prayer I was
drawn to seriously research church ministry and how God may be asking me to
fill this void by serving him full time. The thought of priesthood which I had
dismissed as excruciatingly boring in my adolescence, now arose as a viable
option. After more reading, retreats, and soul searching I decided if there was
going to be a “what if” crossroads in my life that I would ponder on later and possibly
regret, this was it. So I manned up, took the road less traveled and headed for
a discernment program which eventually lead me here - to minor seminary to study
philosophy for the Archdiocese of Galveston-Houston.
So there’s the condensed version. I’m planning to be here
for the next 1.5 to 2.5 years and who knows what after that. In the mean time I'm enjoying the opportunity to learn more about my creator, myself, and the church. I
reflect back on the verse I turned to at the start of this whole journey, John
15:7, and try to ask God for His will in my life.
“If you remain in me
and my words remain in you, ask whatever you wish, and it will be given you.”
All Glory to God. Amen.
