Since my last blog I have now recovered from the mini stroke thing I had and have been back at "work" for the last month.
In that time I have done a couple of appeals for vocations in parishes and have bookings through December and January.
The Prayer for Vocations continues and this Friday, 7th December we have Prayer at the Carmelite Monastery in Upholland from 5.00pm to 8.00pm. You are very welcome.
I have been to Ushaw to visit the lads there and all is well. As you may know they face some changes now that Mgr Drainey has been made Bishop of Middlesborough but I am sure that they will be OK with whatever happens.
I also made a trip out to Rome to see the seminarians at the Beda and the English College. I would like to thank James for the exciting ride from the airport to the English College. It was dark, wet and the Rome traffic was what you expect. After a few wrong turns, following trams, some good driving, a bit of guess work and one or two prayers we arrived safely. I enjoyed my visit to both colleges and as usual was made very welcome.

Advent is about to begin. A season of waiting in joyful hope. A time to prepare to welcome our Saviour Jesus Christ. A time to reflect and pray about your vocation. Take the opportunity to spend time in prayer this Advent and be open to the possibility that God is calling you to priesthood. Do something about it. Talk to your PP or contact your vocations director. If you are in Liverpool Archdiocese then I look forward to hearing from you.
My new email address is frstevemaloney@btinternet.com
Happy Advent to you all
God bless
Fr Steve