Tag Archives: Houghton College

We can’t breathe

Posted on July 12, 2020 by Don Watkins

It’s been my privilege for the past couple of weeks to be a student once again. I’m auditing a course at nearby Houghton College and thanks to this pandemic and social distancing we are using Zoom. Race and American Christianity … Continue reading →

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Three years later

Posted on April 29, 2020 by Don Watkins

Three years ago I joined thousands of others at the Climate March in Washington DC. Our small group of Franciscans joined other groups. We had overnighted at Silver Spring, Maryland and rode the metro to near the Smithsonian Institute. Then … Continue reading →

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Tired

Posted on May 31, 2011 by Don Watkins

Lately I have been so tired. I can’t seem to get excited about much either. I’ve been trying too hard. I think that I’m experiencing a let down following the successful completion of  the last semester. I have so much … Continue reading →

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Allegany Harvest Market

Posted on April 23, 2011 by Don Watkins

I’m helping some friends and fellow cooperative market share holders do something good for the future of the Allegany Harvest Market which is a new cooperative market venture being started in Houghton, New York. I’m excited and I hope that … Continue reading →

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Good news

Posted on April 8, 2011 by Don Watkins

Today I wrapped up an internship and received good news that I had passed my comprehensive examinations at St. Bonaventure University. It’s late and I’m tired but I’m also very grateful. I want to thank all the people who prayed … Continue reading →

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The birds

Posted on February 22, 2010 by Don Watkins

This morning when I first arrived at Mt. Irenaeus I did not see any of my feathered friends and thought that perhaps since I was running a bit late that they had already made their way further up the trail … Continue reading →

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Sunday thoughts

Posted on September 14, 2009 by Don Watkins

Today I made my weekly trip to Mt. Irenaeus. It was a lovely morning and when I first arrived I met Br. Kevin who is a good friend. He was walking toward the House of Peace and after dropping off … Continue reading →

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Abbey at sunset

Posted on February 2, 2009 by Don Watkins

Today began as I made my way to Mt. Irenaeus for Mass this morning. When I arrived there were a couple dozen young men there for a St. Bonaventure University men’s overnight. Men’s overnight’s are a part of the Friars … Continue reading →

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Road to Emmaus

Posted on April 7, 2008 by Don Watkins

I found myself on the road once again to Mt. Irenaeus. I’ve been a regular at the Mountain for over eight years now. It’s as much my home as the one I live in most of the time and the … Continue reading →

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