Any time I get to spend five consecutive days in a parish I am able to get a sense of the community. I can say with no hesitancy at all that the faith communities in Douglas and Glendo are alive and well. It was a blessing for me to be surrounded by all of you during these days of the mission. You jumpstarted my own Advent journey in a beautiful way. Thank you.
I captured this photo upon my arrival in Douglas, Wyoming on Saturday before the snow blanketed the ground. I eventually got the opportunity to get a little exercise by shoveling the sidewalks. The parish mission grew in attendance each night. That is always a positive sign. It was truly a privilege for me to preach the weekend Masses at St. James in Douglas as well as Our Lady of Lourdes in Glendo. This was my first opportunity to preach at both of these locations. As I added these locations to my page "Speaking Engagements," I realized that I have now had the privilege to preach at Eucharistic liturgies in 30 different churches or chapels. That is something I never imagined when I was ordained a deacon. God has blessed me immensely in my diaconate ministry. Any time I get to spend five consecutive days in a parish I am able to get a sense of the community. I can say with no hesitancy at all that the faith communities in Douglas and Glendo are alive and well. It was a blessing for me to be surrounded by all of you during these days of the mission. You jumpstarted my own Advent journey in a beautiful way. Thank you. Our Lady of Lourdes in Glendo, Wyoming
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