Today I finally decided to update my blog, with the all important news (at least to me) that I'm back in Manitoba, again studying at my beloved Canadian Mennonite University, thrilled that they (as of this year) are offering a graduate degree. Thus, I hope to finish an MA in Theological Studies, with a concentration in Christian history.

It's incredible to be back in lovely Manitoba, and to rejoin a number of old friends, as well as make new ones. Highlights of the year will hopefully include a study tour of the Middle East, as well as singing Bach's Christmas Oratorio with the Mennonite Festival Chorus and the Winnipeg Symphony Orchestra (who have a tremendous student pass deal, by the way).

I'm very appreciative of all my family and friends back home who are supporting me in this, especially my home parish, the Cathedral of the Annunciation (Ottawa), as well as St. Barnabas (Spencerville - south of the city) who have both taken it on to sponser me.

Your prayers are begged as I continue to wrestle with God about where he's leading me in the future. If possible, I'm hoping to go back into the studio sometime this fall to record a few new songs. I'm still planning to have some stuff online at some point. (In the meantime, my mailbox is waiting to take your CD orders.)

God bless and keep you,

Michael