After a lot of years, I finally believe that God has called me to be a priest. (Believe me, there’s been times that I’d wish that I wasn’t!)  Ironically, I have become a priest and person that isn’t exactly the status quo of typical priesthood.  I don’t fit, pure and simple, and I have finally accepted that.  Oftentimes, I’d rather drive a tourist bus in Hawaii! (Wait! I did!!) Since I was ordained in 1987 (finally! I began in 1972!) I have found great joy and fulfillment in bringing God’s Joy and Affection to others open to it. Since 1987, though, I have ended up living an “on the edge” and a “who let the dog out” priesthood in this seemingly uncreative and seemingly stagnant officious Catholic Church that I fell expects me to be a Stepford Priest (Stepford Wife?).

After being screwed-over by some of the so-called “best” of priests, this white-boy was sent to “the Hood” wherein my whole view of God, self, church and world went from ho-hum to explosive amazement. I experienced resurrection from the tomb of thoughtless religious practice, pompous authority and its manner of passionless / impersonal communication ! I experienced my simple Self and it wasn’t bad; perhaps “unusually human” and I got both the fan and hate mail to prove it. This was written in 2004.  A lot of crosses, betrayals and false friendships; a lot of resurrections and reconciliations; a lot of success and a lot of this thing called “LIFE” have passed. I also hope this writing will help to put Life in motion if you feel stuck in your ways, ideas and our irritating ability to get in our own way…and be the last to admit it!!!

I simply hope you can resonate with some of this.  It helps when one discovers that they are not alone and what they think is annoying and tedious (the cross) is actually an experience communicating the realization of the want for resurrection!

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