A New Chapter
1 January 2009. This day marks the beginning of a chapter in my life. It ends the days at the university. It ends a relationship: having discovered she loves another, I aborted my plan to officially close whatever friendship remained.
But right in front of me is not a blank page. There are many possibilities; I think I will never run out of work. A whole plan has been set for the whole year. I have, though, a year to accomplish all things laid before me. Projects are planned. Reunions are already in motion. Specific sectors of students have been entrusted to my care. On one hand, I am looking at the future with hope, excitement and tension.
On the other hand, I am looking at 2009 with a certain weariness, dis-orientation, and defeat. It is like building a house and a large part of the foundation has been eroded. What I have built has been taken away, and I have to start anew with a few months to go. I have listened to the history of my brotherhood; and saw how some have also experienced the atrocities, uncouthness and unreasonableness of diocesan priests. There is anger and even great resentment towards this genre of priests; though I do have friends within its ranks.
Nevertheless there are things that need acceptance. Despite the struggles in mission, I just have to continue giving all my life and find other jobs that need me and want me.
There is one consolation though: my best friend’s return home.
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