Summer Solstice Time

I hope that this message finds you well and enjoying these days of the summer solstice.

Today, I will embark on seven days of much needed rest and relaxation. In the scriptures, Christ implores us all through his message to his disciples, "Come away to a place by yourselves." Further, we are reminded ever so gently by Christ our Hope: "Come to me, all who are weary and burdened and I will give you rest, for my yoke is easy and my burden light." We are all beckoned, especially during this summertime to spend ample time re-fueling ourselves for the tasks of life. We are to refresh ourselves physically, emotionally, intellectually and perhaps, most importantly, spiritually. "For what would a man gain if he were to win over the whole world and destroy himself in the process?"As I prepare to minister to the spiritual and ministerial needs of Saint Patrick High School, I am keenly aware of the reality of my own limitations. Begiining my sixth year in your midst this coming August, I want to be able to pledge myself to do all that I can in order to make the Spirit of God come alive in this corner of God's vineyard, that is; Austin and Belmont. I leave you with the words which became a song. They are written by Saint Richard of Chichester, England:"Dearest Lord Jesus, Savior and Friend; three things I pray: To love you more dearly, to see you more clearly, to follow you more nearly, day by day."Please pray for me, as will for you and your familes!