Wow

I've just gotten some information about our next few years here, and it seems next year (2008-2009) will be a lot like this - classes, etc.

But the third year (2009-2010) will have only a few classes, and will focus on the thesis (that one will be 100-150 pages) and some internships. And it seems there may be a possibility of doing that year mainly in the states. WOW that would be really nice, except I'll have to see how that will work with my theology program.

This summer I'll have some legal work , and if I'm back the following year, I can probably continue that on a limited basis while I'm finishing up with Canon Law. That will allow me to ease back into the work scene, and not have to start a practice from the start again.

I still need more information about the internships - what I've heard is that they want you to work with some diocesan tribunal, and then with an administrative part of some diocese. Apparently they are willing to talk about where. But I can imagine having some difficulties working within the hierarchical structure of the church. So that may be problematic. These internships are probably good for most canonists, but it's not the type of work I'm planning on doing.

One thing I was wondering was if there would be any possibility of doing that administrative part with the congregation for religious in Rome. I think that would be super useful for work in the future with religious institutes to know a little of the inner workings. I don't know if it's possible, but I'll see. The other possibility that I may check into is working with some vicar for religious somewhere. I'll have to see if that's a possibility.

Like I said, I just got some initial limited information, hopefully I'll know more soon. But being back in the states more during that third year sounds really good at this point.

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Now on a cultural note, the giant bird cage is part of an arts program, there were artists, musicians, performing artists, etc. all around Leuven on the weekend. This was a part of it. Then this is a picture of some polish girls, some of them in the choir. They are in the oldest church in town for pentecost. The next picture is our reception after Pentecost.

Every Thursday we have a Carillon concert. This Thursday, they had folk dancing to the Carillons. They just announced it and people showed up. Unfortunately, you can't hear the music too well, but the first video below is to the Carillons, the second is to regular music.

Peace,
Amy