it's not supposed to be this easy

• the jayhawks rolled today over iowa state. Hilton is supposed to be a tough place to play. Our bigs were tremendous. They had to be with our guards hitting only 3 of 17 from downtown. If we can get past Mizzou and KState next week, the Hawks will be well on their way to their 7th Big 12 title in a row. It's not supposed to be this easy. We'll see how this week goes
• I missed not being in Washington DC this year for the March for Life. Thankfully, I was able to offer Mass at KU on campus, where a pro-life witness is always needed. The Mass helps unify our prayer around the world, so saying the Mass I know I was united with those marching in Washington. It sounds like another amazing turnout of pro-lifers, especially Kansans.
• All the national networks are picking up the story of Craig Desme of the Oakland A's who was doing very well in the minor leagues but is leaving to join St. Michael's abbey in California. Keep your eyes open for more news on this story. ESPN and Fox News did a story last year on Chase Hilgenbrinck, who left a professional soccer career to enter seminary for the diocese of Peoria. Keep praying for vocations.
• Tomorrow I'll be at Holy Spirit parish in Overland Park in the morning for the 10:30am Mass. I have a lot of young adult Masses there on Thursdays, but am looking forward to seeing what a Sunday is like. I'm sure I'll preach on vocations, among other things!
• We're a week away from the Support our Seminarians auction and dinner at the downtown Marriott this Friday night. It is a great night of celebrating vocations with Conception Seminary College, and the KCSJ diocese. Our seven seminarians studying at Conception will all be there.
• Prayer group Monday before the Big Monday showdown with Mizzou! NFL games tomorrow. Good sports time!