....Well not necessarily the peninsula, but perhaps the local establishment in downtown DePere! Frs. Tim Shillcox, John Bostwick and I frequently 'frequent' this local establishment for great buck-burgers, the best spaghetti in town and a cold Blue Moon or two. The company that gathers also adds to the enjoyable experience -- gathered at this little hole in the wall includes the young and the old, the parishioners from Lourdes as well as Old Saint Joe's. It's always a great experience!
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On our last excursion, we Norbertines were talking about priesthood, of all things. And in the course of our lively exchange, I stated that I thought it would be a great experience for each of us to consider our top five moments in our priestly ministry. Granted, I've only had 14 years in the priesthood; thus the challenge for me to come up with the top five would be a different task as compared to Fr. Tim's or Fr. John's reflections -- I'm not sure if my task would be easier than theirs or much more complicated.
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Fr. John suggested that this might become fodder for an eventual Norbertine Chapter -- he's forever the retreat master, isn't he? I thought that this blog might be my forum to share my reflections; imagine that! Perhaps your reading of these entries will be pretty boring considering all of the wonderful things you could be reflecting upon as we delve into the heart of Holy Week. Nevertheless, as the clergy throughout the diocese gather on Tuesday for the annual Chrism Mass where at we all 're-commit' ourselves to the priestly ministry, I can't help but think of my "Top 5" as we gather in prayer this week.
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So as the week unfolds, stay tuned; these entries will not simply be about me, but you will also be treated to the people I've had the privilege of serving -- and serving with. All five stories will remind you, "God's flock is in your midst; give it a shepherd's care!"
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A Blessed Holy Week to One and All!
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Father James Baraniak, O. Praem. ... ... ... ... ... ...
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