Coincidence or Providence?

So last night we had the first of our FOCUS Bible Studies. Upon revealing that I was a senior, much to the surprise of a couple of the guys that were present (I'm not sure how old they thought I was...I was afraid to ask.), one of the kids, somewhat cautiously asked me 'what I wanted to do.'

I told him that I was studying Chemical Engineering, but planned on walking away from my degree once I was graduated (a somewhat light-hearted response I like to employ). He prompted me to go further...to actually explain what it was that I planned to do instead.

So I replied that I was pretty sure I was applying for seminary.

He jumped up and yelled, "I KNEW IT!!! I COULD JUST TELL!"

Seeing as I was just sitting there (in sweatpants, no less) talking completely normally, I was a little surprised at his surety. Nevertheless, I couldn't help but smile at his response.

I don't know what it was about me that had "possible future seminarian" written across my forehead, but regardless, I felt honored to even give off that impression. I've known quite a few seminarians in my day, and they have been without exception some of the most honorable Christian men I know.

Falling off the Wagon...

I predicted this would happen. I come back to school and I get slammed with 'stuff.' Granted, at this point in the semester, I don't even have that much homework. That's quickly changing, especially given that I'm in my senior Design class that is sure to kill me because of all the work (the professor even acknowledges that).

I've been busy with a whole bunch of other things. A friend and I have already started work on the Koinonia retreat that we'll be leading in February. Service Team and OXE meetings, FOCUS Bible Study, and choir practice have already started. On top of that, I started spiritual direction this week. That was quite an experience. Hopefully I'll get a chance to post about spiritual direction later in the semester...we'll see about that.

But for now, suffice it to say that I'm quite busy. Blogging will be a welcome relief to such a busy semester, but prayer and Mass are most definitely my first priority (alongside my student duties). For now, though, I figured I'd at least say hello!

Oh, in the midst of catching up with some blogs I follow, I've read a few posts from a fellow Totus Tuus missionary from this summer. He has a pretty amazing outlook on things, so I'd recommend checking out his blog.

That's all for now! God Bless!