Father Thomas Potts, SVD, is Chaplain at St. Mary of the Pines
Retirement and Renewal Center, Chatawa.

+ Last book read — “Telling Stories, Compelling Stories” by William J. Bausch
+ Favorite book — The Gospel of Luke
+ Favorite male saint — St. Paul
+ Favorite female saint — Mary
+ Favorite city to visit — Rome, Italy
+ My hobby or hobbies — Playing cards, especially Cribbage
+ Person I’d like to invite to dinner — President Obama
+ On my 75th birthday I’ll eat — I ate steak, cake (sugar free) and ice cream (no sugar added)
+ Most enjoyable holiday — Christmas
+ Most cherished religious article — Mission cross
+ Favorite place to pray — Any small chapel
+ When do I pray — Early morning is best
+ Favorite artist or work of art — Michelangelo, “The Creation”
+ Favorite childhood memory — Getting a go-cart, a pedalled vehicle
+ Favorite class in high school — English language literature
+ Who influenced my vocation — Father Aloysius Biskupek, SVD, chaplain at Mount Grace Convent in St. Louis
+ Favorite season — Spring
+ Favorite type of music — Broadway popular like “Sound of Music,” golden oldies
+ Best part of job as a priest — Celebrating Mass
+ Best blessing — Still being able to work as a priest at age 77
+ Greatest challenge — Not losing patience with ultra-conservatives in church and political arena
+ Do you have a wish — That discrimination against blacks, Hispanics and other groups might end

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