Persevere For Christ

"Will power. Energy. Example. What has to be done is done...without wavering...without worrying about what others think..."

St. Josemaria Escriva

Fizzle or Sizzle?

"Give in? Be just commonplace? You, a sheep-like follower? You were born to be a leader!

Among us there is no place for the lukewarm. Humble yourself and Christ will kindle in you again the fire of love." St. Josemaria Escriva

Letter Going Home

In this week's Thursday Folder the parents will receive a letter regarding next year's 7th & 8th grade classes. Please read at your convenience. The letter discusses the emphasis on reading and the books that parents should be on the lookout for.

A number of small colleges are reinstituting a "Great Books" curriculum in the manner of the old liberal arts schools. Reigniting the passion for good books produces outstanding students.

The Saint of Lost Causes

Saint Rita of Cascia, born in 1387 and died in 1447, is the one who is invoked, as well as St. Jude, when the situation seems hopeless. Go to her when all seems lost because God has allowed her to intercede for those causes. We have a friend and sister in Rita.

St. Rita, pray for us.

Ascesion of the Lord

Then He led them out as far as Bethany and lifting up his hands he blessed them. While he blessed them, He parted fom them and was carried up into heaven. And they worshiped him, and returned to Jerusalem with great joy, and were continually in he temple blessing God-Luke 23:50-53

Gone Fishin'

While his friends and classmates sit and daydream about something other than school, Kyle is experiencing some R & R down south. In a few days he will be back, tan and rested. Ready to go. His mailbox is stuffed. See you soon, Kyle!

Pope Benedict's Trip to the Holy Land

Our Holy Father is in the midst of a historical visit to the land where Our Lord walked, taught, healed, died, and rose from the dead.

EWTN is carrying his visit Live on television. This may be a good opportunity for families to watch the successor of Peter walk in his steps.

The Way

St. Josemaria Escriva is the found of Opus Dei, the Catholic Apostolate that as been vilified by Dan Brown (DaVinci Code). St. Josemaria's life was dedicated to preaching the Gospel and directing Catholics to live the Gospel in their state of life. Bring Christ to others in what you do in the course of a day.

"I don't understand how you can call yourself a Christian and lead such an idle life. Have you forgotten Christ's life of toil?" (The Way, 356) Fr. Escriva taught that we must work hard physically and spiritually. Our culture certainly seems remiss in both areas.

One Good Shepherd mom showed me a copy of St. Josemaria's The Way, which was compact enough to fit in a pocket. If you need something that you can carry with you when Scripture is not practical, think about this book. Your soul will thank you.

Paper's Rough Draft

Yesterday was the last day to turn in rough drafts without penalty. Almost everyone met the deadline save one. The final paper is due Friday, May 22. This is worth a sizeable portion of the SS 4th quarter grade.