Thanks all. The Sabbatical is Over.

After three weeks away from social media, and limited on-line work, I feel refreshed and ready to write.

A special thank you goes out to the people that kept my blog going while I was retreating.

Marty Rymarz, an oblate brother and upcoming writer, was kind enough to write two main posts, A Walk through the Garden, and Feast day of St. Therese of Lisieux, the Little Flower. Not an easy thing for a man working full time, attending Sacred Heart Major Seminary, volunteering, and being attentive to wife and kids!

Then there were the three—sisters in kind—Patheos bloggers, who kept the prayer chain active:

Calah Alexander, Barefoot & Pregnant, took care of Tuesday’s Prayers for Sisters and Nuns.

Rebecca Hamilton, Public Catholic, offered one Thursday’s Prayer for Priests.

Lisa Hendey, Catholic Mom and on Patheos at A Good Measure, found time in her always busy life to write a prayer for the other Thursday’s Prayer for Priests.

And I can’t forget the dear Hillary who, from the Patheos Systems cave somewhere in the mountains of Colorado, was able to get the submissions on-line on time.

I am blessed to have such a supportive group of people! Won’t you join me in offering to Our Lord a simple prayer of gratitude and blessing for each of them?

(Image by: Maena at morguefile.com)