of the friars are with us. We are having a retreat and some good time. 2morrow we shoot some scenes for the christmas special.

It's like heaven, christmas and birthday together.

Father, possibly you told this before but are you on a special trip or study?

Both really. I study in Italy, and all friars have a trip to Assisi 4 a retreat once a year. So this was my groups term 2 go.

It is good to have such beautiful moments. And to notice and appreciate such beautiful moments.

how long is the study, do you have to stay in Italy long?

another 2 years if everything goes well. Yes I am 2 stay here in Italy 4 the full duration, except 4 vacations when I go home 2 the friary.

true! It is Amazing.

Wow, that's a long time to be away from home. I'm going to rome next year for 2 weeks with the students of my seminary. Can't wait

nice. Yeah, but the Gregorian has the best grad. classes on Media and Journalism, and is near the Vatican.

say Hi to Fr. Tom Reist, OFM Conv if you see him around the Basilico. A friend just brought him peanut butter from the states.

are you at the Sacro Convento?

Bless you Fr John Paul Mary ..

yes we are. Oh yeah we brought him Peanut Butter too. It's the best gift u can bring. LOL

no way. We must call Fr. Tom "Fr. Jiffy" He is wonderful.

my friend Rose brought him a jar two weeks ago. She was on pilgrimmage w/Fr. Noel Danielewicz, OFM Conv.

Fr. Tom was at my parish in Jonesboro, GA for a few months. He spoke at one of our SFO formation meetings.