Brother Fire

Too much to do and not enough time has been the story of my life. I have partial posts written and just haven't had the time to complete a thought, let alone finish a post. I'm hoping for some breathing room soon. Peace.

I am a 44 year old single guy from Long Island , New York and I am a Seminarian in the United American Catholic Church (an independent sacramental church). I currently am the Pastoral Minister (lay-leader) for the Emmaus Catholic Community on Long Island . My hope is that I will be ordained a Deacon by the end of the year. You can check out Emmaus by visiting www.emmauscatholic.org . I work for Catholic Charities here on Long Island as my secular job -- I coordinate the Special Needs Housing Program -- housing for people living with HIV & AIDS, mental illness and/or addiction. AND I sell electronics at a local retailer part-time. Yes, I'm a busy guy. What am I hoping to share/accomplish in this blog? Mostly opinion, observations and prayers surrounding my life as a catholic, the independent sacramental movement, today's American public policy, and generally the state of the human condition. Perhaps I'll share a homily or two...or maybe I'll journal a ...