Monk?

Too many things have been happening, some good, some not, which has kept me from Monk? Blog. I’m afraid it’s going to be that way for awhile. I’ve been informed that, due to budget shortfalls, I’ll no longer have a job; my independent project and finals for two other courses I’m taking are due within a few weeks, and my wife and I are putting our house on the market and getting ready to move to North Carolina! If that isn’t enough our greyhound is very sick and we’ve spent hours shuttling her back and forth from the animal hospital. Yep, it’s kind of a busy time.

So, no posts until things are settled a bit. I recommend visiting Br. Mark Worsham’s vocation blog at VocationsConnect Newsletter, something very similar to what I’m doing. Until then, say a prayer my wife and I land on our feet after all this - God willing. Peace!

Tim

Well, the new academic year has begun, and that means, as Library Director at the seminary, I’ll have less time to devote to ‘Monk?’. On top of this, I’ll be attending classes full-time at The Landscape Institute in Cambridge, and working only three full days at the seminary. All this means there may be longer than desired gaps between posts. It’s my hope and intention to continue posting without interruption, but if there are gaps you know the reason. Peace to all.

Tim McFadden
Your ‘Monk?’ blogger

Please pray for the soul of Br. Roger of Taize who was murdered in the monastic Church at Taize Tuesday evening, August 16, while leading a prayer service. The act was committed by a woman who most people described as unstable. Remember also the community of Taize, an ecumenical monastic community founded by Br. Roger after World War II as a sign of unity and peace. Lastly, please remember the woman who committed this terrible crime that she may seek forgiveness from God. It’s a sad day.