KNOW GOD no regrets

I have on my left hand a (jelly type) bracelet with those words. During the 8 hour conference at a Catholic High School in OKC I was drawn deep into this phrase. All of the speakers were amazing, Rev. J Glenn Murray, Dr. Dunn Cumby and the always popular William Federer. The cake of the conference went to Robert Rogers http://www.mightyintheland.com a man who lost everything and can still manage exalt God in all things. If you ever have a chance to here him speak, drop everything and go. Once you read on his web site the story he endured, take time to click on the drawing his daughter drew of herself and the balloons (The Balloon Story). I came home late Saturday night and wanted to share that story with her but couldn't compose myself enough to tell her. Last night I disturbed her reading and asked her to listen as I wept through the story. I can't say anymore, God Bless You All

Pray for Us !!!!!!

I'm delighted to be going to Oklahoma City this weekend for a Catholic Men's Conference titled "In The Father's Footsteps" . It is a Catholic version of "Promise Keeper's" with a Mass at the end and always a great uplifting-recharging type day. It has been four years since I have been able to go and my soul battery is horribly low due to the recent ( past months) events. St Anthony's in Liberal, KS. has definitely been a excellent help but I grow very weary.
My nephew is going with me in lew of my boys who have work and school to deal with. I am looking forward to seeing if my nephew will really respond as I have in the past at these events.
It is so easy for the men these days to disregard the ability to openly worship and sing at your voices most. These manly tendencies seem to get in the way of the Spirit's work among us. I already spoke of my experience in boot camp and am hoping he can break through as I did and be truly open to the multitude of sacrements available.
Hopefully I can return to a more regular writing schedule and appreciate those who put up with my sporacity in dealing with life as I know it. Love Always

The Crucible of the Heart......

I just finished writing a letter to members of my parish council outlining the reasons for removing my family from the parish. My heart pains me terribly and I had hoped for some kind of resolution but the council headed by our pastor would not here it. We had tried to discuss the matters in private but that was denied. Several council members told us that they missed us and thought we should come before the council. We have been going to a parish almost an hour away because we thought maybe it was just us. Although we have been accepted already at the other parish we have helped put a lot into this parish and we are devastated to leave. We are still devoutly Catholic and will always be in Communion with the Church and our Brothers and Sisters in our own town, just not welcome by our pastor. Prayer is the only answer at this point ....................