“That we may give glory to God and enjoy peace on earth let us live a poor and humble life as pilgrims and strangers here on earth, awaiting the coming of the Lord.” — Fr. Valerius Messerich, OFM
(Fr. Val was my pastor from 1982-84) at Guardian Angels parish in Chaska, Minnesota. He was the first to call me to the diaconate, although I turned him down at the time. He was a deep and gentle soul who died several years ago.)
