First Things

Hello world! Or atleast the portion of the world that will be following this blog. I thought I would start by stating my intention and, perhaps, put a proper focus on the blog so that it is always directed toward a proper end (or telos for those philosophy/Greek nerds). Introductions:
I am Sean. I am a seminarian for the Archdiocese of Detroit. I am, at the time of this post, in my second year of Pre-Theology which is the year that precedes Theology and Candidacy. If God wills me on to a normal course toward ordination, it would mean that I will be a deacon in four years and a priest in five. More personal information will hopefully bleed through during the course of this project.

I mentioned a particular end. This blog will hopefully be a look into life at a typical American seminary and a look into the head of (well, let's face it) an atypical American seminarian (I have always been well outsides the boundaries of normal). I also will hope to include all things edifying such as anecdotes, stories and reflections. I do hope to develop a habit of posting to this and ask some patience as I am not currently in a habit of doing this on a regular basis. This entire project will hopefully give a human look at seminary life. I hope this will be a tool for evangelization and very much hope that this will not be a cause for scandal. All of this will hopefully build up the faith and lead others to a deeper relationship with Christ. This will also be a great opportunity to see that the Christian life is a fun life and a life full of joy. So, perhaps, we should kick this off with a quick request for intercession from Blessed John Paul the Great as this is a very New Evangelization thing to do.

Blessed John Paul the Great, through your example you led millions to know Christ and to love Him. You challenged us to bring to a new and changing world the eternal and unchanging message of Christ's love. Help this blog to properly glorify Christ and lead others to accept the invitation of friendship that He offers to each of us and help those that read this to know that Christ loves them and return that love in kind. We ask this through your intercession and through the intercession of Our Lady. Amen.