Life on the road is not glamorous - but it is rich and full.
Sometimes it is a truck stop like this one where I got too tired to drive on my way to Phoenix from Lake Havasu City, AZ.
Sometimes it is the Atlantic or Pacific ocean. A few days ago I backed the RV into a great place overlooking the desert land of Cottonwood, Arizona (pictured below) where they are building a new parish. Rumor has it they may add an RV pad where we can park next time.
Through your encouragement, Mary and I both sense God calling our family to continue traveling city to city; state to state, inviting Catholics families to grow strong in holiness. To do that we all must decide to both fight and give up. Give up trying to fit into the world. We did. So can you. It is very refreshing to stop trying to fit in and just get on with living the Gospel. No, it does not mean you will move into an RV like us - this is just our way of following the Holy Spirit. The way your family is called will be unique to you - and it will invigorate you. Recalling a phrase our Late Great pope John Paul II used to say: "Do Not Be Afraid!"
Fight for a quiet space where you can hear God calling you to conversion of heart. Hope your lenten season is bearing fruit in your family.
NOTE: Hope for those who suffer is more than an idea. It is being presented this month at a parish in California. We are anxious to share this concept with you. Pray for wisdom for us as we clarify the effort and as soon as we are able - it will be posted here. Thank you for your prayers!
