LENT 2009

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I wish you all a blessed entry into this season of the desert. I have just a couple minutes this morning to share a little about where we are here. At 3 Ash Wed masses yesterday we saw almost a thousand students, standing room only. We've been pondering the incredible influx for masses that aren't even on a holy day of obligation. Yesterday iterated for me the great need for people willing to engage their faith and engage other Catholics who might not practice their faith to its joyful optimum. In other words, we have a lot of work to do. Please pray for us.

Last weekend we had our Eastern Regional Interview Weekend, and it was a great time with great applicants. I'm very excited to see who will end up on staff. I had a wonderful opportunity to be in special relationship with the applicants as a group. I was in charge of fun, so they were very warm to me. Also, as MC of the weekend, they grew to be comfortable with me and were very willing to approach me with questions and also joke with me. It made me feel very close to them as a group after just 2 days. I was sad to part ways, but we're united through the Spirit and the Sacrament.

I pray for you all in your daily walk with Jesus this Lent, as you accompany Him on His journey to the Cross. May He draw you closer to His Most Sacred Heart.