That is what the next five days feel like, the calm before the storm, and I'm glad we have a long weekend to prepare. While some of us are gearing up for the Gala event, others may be thinking about the following week... Terra Nova, End of Trimester, Ash Wednesday, oh my! Here is something very important to keep in mind. Teachers should be finishing up summatives this week, with very few during the first week of Terra Nova. Middle School teachers should speak with each other to have a game plan. During Terra Nova week, students may have homework and may have summatives. However, consider just how many tests a student can complete effectively in one day.
If any of you were at the 7:30 Mass this morning, you heard a great homily from Fr. Josh. It was funny (mishap with a glow stick), and it hit home with me when I think about the complaints I hear. My take from his words was stop complaining and wallowing in your own self-pity and look around and shine the light of Jesus within you on someone else who is suffering. In helping someone, your own sadness will disappear. I know that sounds very simplistic, but it makes sense. When I think about the things people complain about, myself included, then I see someone in a dire situation, I realize we should be helping instead of complaining about inconsequential things.
The Holy Card to look for tomorrow is St. Anthony, and I challenge you all to take a moment and let the light of Jesus shine bright from within you.
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