Susannah: "The Seven Storey Mountain" by Thomas Merton arrived today. (My friend Michael had recommended it to me)

Michael: Fantastic! I'm actually just about to record a new podcast, where I'll be talking about vocation and prayer, and including some reference to Thomas Merton. I'll give you a heads up when I have it uploaded, if you're interested.

Susannah: Yes please, I would like that very much.

Michael: I'm new to podcasting, so if you have any critical advice for me, please feel free to offer it.

Susannah: I will. For now, I must pray and go to sleep. God be with you tonight. Thank you so much.

(The book turned out to make a strong impression on me, and Michael's podcast also - he is an Augustinian. In exploring vocation I think God often uses friends. This was the first of three writers whose impact on me was strong.)