The rock of my ages
I entered the novitiate of the Congregation of Holy Cross in August of 1978 in Cascade, Colorado. It was my first experience living away from the Midwest. I loved the mighty beauty of the Rocky Mountains, the breathtaking views from the novitiate property and the smell of the many pine trees. I also found in the mountains and in my time in the yearlong program of prayer and discernment, a rich and deeper experience of God. I wanted to stay on the mountaintop forever. Continue reading



