Mass and then Retreat...not Mass Retreat

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Yesterday was a busy day. At school, we had our special Mass for the school staff. Usually, there is a Mass conducted in the chapel every Wednesday morning during the summer. During the school year, Wednesday morning Mass is conducted in the Sanctuary with the students in attendance. Yesterday the school staff and the Wednesday morning regulars were all in the Sanctuary. I did a reading from Jeremiah. Normally, I don't do readings in Mass. Our school religion teacher asked me to do this one. I think it might have been a trap, because after Mass the Faith Formation Coordinator casually mentioned that she might be asking me to read in Mass more often. Hmm. After Mass, we began our staff retreat. The speaker, Joe Farris, was excellent and the day flew by. The most difficult parts for me were the self-reflection pieces. Despite the near saint I've been lately (just kidding) my early life has its patches I don't necessarily enjoy revisiting. Joe's point was that one needs to face those moments and forgive yourself for them so they aren't weighing you down as you go forward. I'll admit it is hard for me to do so. My emotionally exhausting day ended when I came home to Ace. He was so happy to see me He and Ginger always great me at the door with tail wagging excitement. Recharged by their unconditional love, I set about getting the shared Wednesday chores done. Wednesday is the day I clean the kitchen, laundry room, and half-bath floors and my missus takes care of the stove, sink, counters, and dishwasher. I went ahead and did the whole thing. Then when she called to let me know she was on her way home, I started dinner. We enjoyed stuffed chicken breasts (frozen, I didn't stuff them myself, though later I stuffed it into myself ), with buttered corn and mashed potatoes (the instant kind-which we both like better anyway). By the time dinner was over and we'd eaten the last little bit of birthday cake from Sunday, we both were ready to veg in front of the TV and do nothing. I hope all y'all had a good Wednesday and that you'll have a great Thursday. My omelet came out well, so my day is off to a good start. Peace and Love.