‘The one constant’

Reflections on 30 years of priesthood

It has always seemed like a cliché to me when older folks would tell me, “Time flies much faster when you’re older.” And yet, how right they are! This realization was brought home recently when I received a very gracious invitation from the Catholic News Herald to write a reflection on the priesthood as I celebrate my 30th anniversary of ordination this month. Thirty years! It certainly doesn’t seem possible, and yet, it’s here! In fact – and with a sense of humor and love that only God could have – this anniversary really did sneak up on me. (My thanks to the eagle eyes of my parish staff for making sure it didn’t go by unobserved.)