Bethune Catholic

The rest of Part One of Two Towers (and where it really starts moving) is up here

And, over at CatholicExchange Russell Shaw writes an article on vocation (here). I note that Mr. Shaw's guidance on discerning one's vocation in Chapter 7 of Catholic Laity in the Mission of the Church (makes a great gift...) is one of the best short treatise on the subject that I have read. But here is a snippet from the article-answering a question about running up against closed doors when discerning a vocation:

"And, finally, I'd point out — supposing the person is able to receive the message — that the disappointment, frustration, and even injustice sometimes involved in running up against closed doors may themselves be important elements of the personal vocations God gives us. Ultimately, after all, our calling as Christians is in some way to re-enact the life of Christ in our own lives. But persecution, suffering, and death were part of Jesus' personal vocation, and if we try to follow Him honestly, we can be sure that they will be part of ours."

Words to think about....

We have our tree. It is almost decorated... Still much to do. I will try to stop in, but as the days get closer there is still much to do. From Bethany, the small holding in Bethune... Oremus pro invicem!