It's hard to believe the Triduum is over for another year.  It is hard for me to express how much I enjoyed the spiritual growth and fellowship I experienced there.  I became acquainted with new people and got to know returning members better.  Father Jeff's talks were wonderful, as always and I learned a great deal from them.  The ceremonies were beautiful and I offer my most sincere congratulations to all who entered the novitiate or made their Professions, first, subsequent or perpetuals.   I'm so excited for all of you!

Yesterday was a bit of a let down without all of you, but I kept busy trying to catch up with work and preparations for my CCD class.  Today things returned to normal (whatever that is. *smile*)  I managed to get back to my routine, at least to some extent after the wonderful experience of the Triduum.  It felt odd not to see everyone on Tuesday when I went to adoration.  Some of that faded when I walked into Mass this morning and saw Kristen and her family who were visiting friends before returning home.  We were able to chat for a few minutes before I had to get home to start work and she and her family had to get started with their schedule of visiting friends and family.  Despite the brevity of the encounter, it was a pleasant and welcome one.

I look forward to the possiblity of seeing two more members of the HFI on Monday evening during a presentation by Scott Hahn on "The Gospel According to St. Paul".  I can't think of a better topic or a better speaker to share with members of my extended Pauline family.

I thank God for leading me to the Pauline Family in general and the Holy Family Institute and I can't wait for next year's Triduum.