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Fr. Hugo Blotsky, O.S.B., is Pastor of St. Francis Catholic Church in Thermopolis, Wyoming. Their website states that they are a faith community that is located at the southern end of the Big Horn Basin at the north entrance to the Wind River Canyon. Fr. Hugo was kind enough to share his thoughts to the Seven Question Survey. Please let me know what you think as I found his answers very inspiring, especially his reminder of the importance of the simple act of Mary agreeing to God's request. She is certainly an inspiration to all of us.

1. What is the biggest challenge to your faith that you have faced so far? Trying to make sense out of all the turmoil in the world today.

2. What scripture do you find yourself turning to most often? Gospel of Matthew: "Where two or more are gathered in my Name, there am I in their midst."

3. How do you think God is revealing his presence to us in the world today? God reveals Himself through His Word, His Church, and through the lived witness of His followers.

4. Do you have a book that you would recommend to people trying to develop their spirituality? "The Fulfillment of All Desire," by Ralph Martin

5. Why do you think bad things happen to good people? There is evil in the world, and the disciples of the Lord are faced with dealing with that evil. Jesus promises His disciples that they will suffer persecution, trials and tribulation.

6. What have you found is the most effective way to introduce the word of God to a nonbeliever? The New Catholic Answer Bible has 88 questions and answers about the Catholic Faith inserted in pages throughout the Bible.

7. Do you have a favorite saint and if so, why? The Virgin Mary because she was used by God to bring the Savior into the world.

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