Today’s find: He also serves who only types…

Today’s find: He also serves who only types…

I learned something intriguing about a dear priest-friend of mine today: Sent to Rome in 1959 for his philosophy and theology studies, he had a ringside seat for Vatican II.

Although I’ve known Fr. Jim Allen, OMI, for more than 40 years (he even concelebrated our wedding), I don’t ever recall him telling that tale. You can find his recollections of those heady days here.

As for myself, I was tickled to read about the summer job he landed in 1963, between the first and second sessions of the Council. Continue reading

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