A couple of weeks ago, I attended the first annual Illinois Prayer Breakfast. It was a great time. The event started with a Rosary and Mass(both optional) at 6:30am. Both were packed with people. They had to add 5 or so rows outside the room for everyone attending. I could feel the spirit of the people.

There were so many highlights. I came across someone new to me. Father Robert Barron spoke for about five minutes. He is well known in that area. He gave a very short and powerful speech. He has a website, blog, podcast and several books at www.wordonfire.org. You should take a look.

It reminded me of a point. We are all actors in the cultural fabric. The decisions we make, things we do, and things we let go all have an impact that last for eternity. So the way that I see it, whether we do something or nothing, there is still a consequence.

If you attended the breakfast, let me know what you thought.

Faith and good works,
Sam Saladino