Happy New Year! I just returned from a wonderful retreat, pilgrimage, and vacation all in one. I spent about a week and a half in France with four of my brother priests. We had a prayerful and wonderful time. The highlight of the trip was spending four days in Ars, the small town where St. John Vianney lived and ministered for forty years. I’m sure I’ll write more in the future about the spiritual lessons learned on this wonderful journey.
I thought for my first post this year I’d list the top five posts on my blog. I do this as an introduction for some of my new readers and as a refresher for some who have been reading since the beginning.
Here they are:
A Simple but Powerful New Year’s Resolution
Are You Missing the Gift of the Present
How to Start Your Day in Holiness
And, as a bonus, here’s what I believe was my most heartfelt post: And a Little Child Led Me
Hi Fr. Mike, welcome back! Glad you had a wonderful trip. I once went on a month-long pilgrimage with my mother a long time ago. I couldn’t believe how affected I was by some of the sites we visited in Israel…
How did I miss How to Start Your Day in Holiness?! Very nice.
I found your blog, through Belinda, late last year. Thank you so much for posting these five as I am thrilled with what I have read in them.
I want to really thank you for your post before the holidays about a “simple but powerful new year’s resolution.” I have found this has, even though I prayed daily previously, made a huge difference in my life in a short time.
Hi Nicki,
Thanks so much for your kind words. I’m happy you’ve found my blog helpful. Let’s pray for one another!
Peace!
Definitely, Father!