It is hard to believe that I arrived in Minnesota four weeks ago and that I am now beginning to pack my bags to return to Scotland. I have had an incredible experience in the States, in Edina, Delano and especially here in Mound. I cannot thank you all enough for your hospitality and kindness. That being said, you might live to regret it as I do hope to return one day!

A special word of thanks must go to Fr. Tony who kindly agreed to host a seminarian he had never met before. He has made me feel at home here, which is not always an easy thing to do.

I will return home to Scotland for two weeks before I return once more to Rome for the beginning of my fifth academic year in the Eternal City. Please keep me in your prayers as I continue on this vocational journey towards Christ’s priesthood, which I am sure He is calling me to.

Seminarian Ryan Black, Diocese of Paisley, Scotland