Saturday 27 April 2013

Congratulations to Fr. George Robson, 60 years a Salesian, 50 years a priest

Today I went up to our parish in Easterhouse to celebrate George's jubilee. It's always great to be back in Scotland; and to celebrate someone becoming a priest even before I was born! Besides some health challenges, he's still going strong. What a wonderful celebration of a life well spent caring for young people and serving, I think, in 3 different parishes. Thanks to the parishes of St. Benedict and St. Clare for their hospitality. The weather was bright and the journey was hassle free. A great day.

Friday 12 April 2013

New term, sunny weather (well almost) and lambs in the fields....looking good!

The Easter break is now coming to an end. It seems such a long time since we had 30+ young (and a little older) people here for the Easter Triduum. What a wonderful celebration of the creative spirit of God in the young that turned out to be. Afterwards, I spent a few days up North, 'touching base' with family and friends; and then we had some days with just the SDB community here at Savio. Both were renewing experiences. Even though you can live in the same place as others, it is surprising how little time you have to simply sit down and chat about anything or nothing.
Now, nearly all the volunteers have returned. The truth is after a couple days, we do miss them. But don't tell them, because the days without them are important.
We have a full schedule of retreats coming up, with some of our favourite schools. So, we're all quite excited.
At present, I'm trying to finish an essay on 'Practical theology' which I'm not finding easy. It has to be in by a week on Thursday; the last course essay for my Masters in 'Youth Ministry'.
I hope that Easter was a time of blessing for you. If you have a moment please keep us here at Savio house in your thoughts and prayers as we begin again our retreat ministry with young people.