Father Jack Kurps, CSJ, is executive director of
the Sacred Heart Southern Missions in Walls.

+ Last book read — "Playing the Enemy" by John Carlin and "The Help" by Karthryn Stockett
+ Favorite book — “The Lord of the Rings” (Trilogy) by J.R.R.Tolkien
+ Favorite male saint — John the Baptist
+ Favorite female saint — Blessed Teresa of Calcutta (not a saint yet....)
+ Favorite city to visit — Jerusalem
+ My hobby or hobbies — Cooking, theater
+ Person I’d like to invite to dinner — President Barack Obama
+ On my 75th birthday I’ll eat — Steak and baked potato
+ Most enjoyable holiday — Easter
+ Most cherished religious article — Crucifix received from my parents at profession
+ Favorite place to pray — In my room or outdoors
+ When do I pray — Morning and evening especially
+ Favorite artist or work of art — Michelangelo
+ Favorite childhood memory — Sunday family dinners
+ Favorite class in high school — Math
+ Who influenced my vocation — Sister Theodore, my eighth grade
teacher
+ Favorite season — Spring
+ Favorite type of music — '80s and '90s
+ Best part of job as a priest — Being with people at some of the most important moments of their lives
+ Best blessing — Being an SCJ (Priest of the Sacred Heart of Jesus)
+ Greatest challenge — To follow the Gospel unconditionally
+ Do you have a wish — That people would not assume the worst in people they perceive to be different from them

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