Hmm...

by Tony | 9/11/2008 in , , , | comments (0)

Bad news, I'm afraid.


I've decided that I'm not ready for seminary life. I've backed out of beginning studies this year. I just need to prepare myself better for the challenges of living in a community environment, which sadly I've not had the chance to do as I've been so sidetracked in the last few months. After nearly 20 years of self-sufficiency and being able to come and go as I please I need still to prepare myself better, so I'll give it another year.

All is not not lost!

Getting closer...

by Tony | 8/26/2008 in , , , , , , | comments (0)


Should I start chewing my nails now? It's seven days and counting until I leave for the Seminary. 


I still have a mountain of laundry to do, clothes to pack and books to box up. Then I have to pack up my computer. No... I have to pack up my computers. I use a Mac day-to-day, but I also have responsibilities with regard to keeping my local parish's website (St Dominics) up-to-date and that requires a PC. On top of this I am the quintessential 'Gadget Man' - a residue of 17 years of an IT career! So I'll be carting quite a considerable amount of technology 120 miles westwards to Oscott... My poor little car is going to be packed to the roof!

I am, however, not actually worrying about any of this at all. Especially since this weekend when I was privileged to meet Father Philip Harries while on a short holiday in Wales:  he was recently ordained for the Diocese of Menevia after having studied at Oscott. He joyfully assured me that I will really enjoy my studies at Oscott and I have to say that I can't wait!

Roll on the packing!

New beginnings

by Tony | 6/16/2008 in , , , , | comments (0)

I’ve been remiss in not updating this blog for a while. 


Things have been busy here, not least with interviews and meetings and a lot of prayer. And it’s with great joy and not a little bit of apprehension that I can report that I have been accepted to test my vocation for the priesthood at St Mary’s College, Oscott (the seminary where students are sent from the Diocese of East Anglia).


Please pray for me while I prepare for this momentous change in my life!

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