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The following was found among Fr. Pelton’s papers. He wrote it when he was no longer physically able to live at the Main House.
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Suddenly clear: The life I had at the Main House is over. I have died and now at St. Mary’s I have begun a new life. I don’t like it because it tells me how old I am and how little I am likely to have left in this world.
It scares me. I want to stamp my feet and say “NO! NO!” But that is not reality.
Lord Jesus, I am grateful for all you have given me, especially your mercy—the gift of faith, this vocation to Madonna House and the priesthood all these years. There are no words sufficient to thank You.
I know you forgive me for my resistance and for my self-pity. Only you, Lord, know how familiar I am with being alone. But You do know and so does your Mother—and mine. Mother Mary, I need you to be so close to me and to help me to turn my feelings and my heart to Jesus.
Lord, I love you. Most Holy Trinity, thank you for your patience. And Lord, I know that I am not alone, even though it feels like it.
