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20 to 25 June, 2016

June 19, 2016 by James 4 Comments

During this week I will be observing my annual retreat in solitude; as a result there will be no new posts on the site until I return next Sunday. I realize that the number of posts have slowed down in the past few months. Apart from the usual heavy schedule, I was also dealing with some serious health issues which, happily, are being resolved. I’m very grateful to good and conscientious doctors who motivated me to take precautions.

But this also means that I need to work at less demanding pace which is why I’m taking time out right now. For quite a few years I would come to the Offices while I was on my retreat; too much solitude can be too much for me. But this year, I seem to need the break in schedule to disrupt my routine and shake out some new strategies.

We’ll see what pace this website takes when I get back.

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  1. Ronald Dombroski says

    June 19, 2016 at 7:40 pm

    Fr. James, Many Blessings on your week of solitude. May the Holy Spirit fill you with His light and His love!

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  2. Charles Stevenson says

    June 20, 2016 at 8:12 am

    Dear Father James – Best wishes and prayers for you in your time of retreat. May you emerge refreshed, joyous, and in radiant good health. This is a good time to give thanks to you for everything you do, and to the Holy Cross community.

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  3. Tim says

    June 20, 2016 at 9:02 am

    I hope you have an enlightening retreat and I pray for your good health.

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  4. Jim Alexander says

    July 14, 2016 at 8:55 am

    Father James,

    I pray that any comfort that happened on your retreat will linger into the remaining summer months.
    We are grateful for all you do for HCA and for us who see God’s grace at work in you.

    Reply

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