Bear With Me, Prayers Appreciated

I've been trying my best to post every couple of days lately, but you may see a drop off in the coming weeks. You see I'm simultaneously trying to pack--I leave New Orleans tomorrow--and trying to finish my preparations for a series of talks I'm giving at the International Institute for Clergy Formation in New Jersey next week. I head to Manhattan tomorrow where, believe it or not, I will get some relief from the noise here (they are renovating my house and workmen are everywhere, banging everything!). Please pray for the success of my talks. I will be speaking to priests and deacons about ministry to young Catholics--six one-hour talks! I will be officially homeless for the summer, as this is officially my last full day of living in this community, and I can't move into my new community in Cambridge, MA until after Labor Day. The Jesuits at Holy Cross in Worcester, MA will be offering me their hospitality this summer while I write a book and do some ministry work in my hometown. Please pray for my writing as well. I've been wanting to write a book on the spiritual life for young adults for some time now and I finally have my chance!

I hope to return to my regular posting schedule after the Institute is done on July 2.

Peace,

Mark