November 19, 2013
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Dear
Friends,
This
morning, over on the eastern horizon, the sun rose just like it has every day
for billions of years. Each day the same and yet different, for while
the substance of the sunrise changes not, the effect changes constantly and
if you and I could compare pictures of all the sunrises since the dawn of
time we would find not one, not a single one, identical to another.
Life has but one constant, change. Some changes are evolutionary,
slowly over a long period of time; others are revolutionary, immediate,
abrupt, and dramatic. The one impossibility is to stand
still. As we age, we realize this fact, both the good and the bad
of it. How fondly we remember the days when our children would
jump into our arms when we came home from work, now they may great us with a
smile and a hug or a text. We rejoice in the persons our
children grow into.
The
theme this year is 'Quo Vadis', where are you going. To successfully
journey one must know the destination and while the common end for all
Christians ought to be heaven, the intermediate goals of life do not possess
the same uniformity. Discerning God's will for us, seeking the source
of wisdom and letting Him guide you, remains a defining characteristic of a
successful person, school, institution and church. God's will can be
found by prayer and study, for the will of God, while occasionally hard to
fathom, never ceases to be rational. High school years can be
filled with concern about the future. For some this brings fear, others
excitement, and for most, both. Encourage your students to talk to
our guidance department, to study hard and to go to mass. God will not
refuse our children's cry for help.
Finally,
Kairos recently was completed and by all accounts the retreat came off
well. Thanks needs to be given to Father Gabriel and Mark Evevard and
all who helped make this a success. Parents, if your child went on
Kairos, ask them about it and encourage them. The good news needs to be
shared.
Pax
et Bonum,
Timothy
Gallic
Principal,
Holy Family High School
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