I have been a priest in the Episcopal Church for nearly 35 years now.  My midlife crisis brought me to a number of understandings.  One, to return to my cultural roots, learn the German language of my ancestors, and Two, go deeper spiritually after facing many of the frustrations and rejections of our religious institutions.  Now at midlife, I have chosen the path of an Urban Monk.  I live in Mexico City and am active in Religious Communities and organizations in the Anglican Communion. but my focus and energy in life daily consists of living as a professed Benedictine of the New Benedictine Community of the Holy Trinity. Life Professed 2018.