This past week I had the pleasure of presenting the powerful question approach to discernment to parishioners at St. Francis of Assisi parish in Traverse City, Michigan  and St. Mary’s Cathedral in Gaylord, Michigan. It also gave me a chance to remind them that the deadline for early registration for the October retreat was fast approaching. (There are still three days left to take advantage of the early bird discount)

As I drove the five hours “downstate” from my home in the Upper Peninsula I thought about the apostles and how they were sent to distant lands to preach the Gospel. They did not have modern cars or class A highways. What they did have was the fire of the Holy Spirit to keep them going. I pray that this same spirit will keep me going.