From the Principal's Desk 4.22

FROM THE PRINCIPAL'S DESK Dear Friends, In Lent we should be mindful of the words of scripture, 11Put on the full armor of God, so that you will be able to stand firm against the schemes of the devil. 12For our struggle is not against flesh and blood, but against the rulers, against the powers, against the world forces of this darkness, against the spiritual forces of wickedness in the heavenly places.13Therefore, take up the full armor of God, so that you will be able to resist in the evil day, and having done everything, to stand firm (Eph. 6:11-13) For whether we like it or not we are engaged in a spiritual battle, for our souls, for the souls of our children and for the future of this world.  What is equally awesome is the weapons we use, not guns or knives, but our words, our minds and our bodies.  We engage in this struggle, fighting for the right, every time we help a confused student, share a lunch with someone who forgot theirs, stop in prayer at the chapel, or before class encourage a friend, or even better someone who is not a friend.   When everyday events are offered to God they serve not only to better the world we live in but also to help win the victory for ourselves and our friends.  So love your neighbor, treat them not how you have been treated, but as you WANT to be treated.  Love God with your whole heart, mind and soul and you will keep Lent the way we are supposed to.  (Of course don't forget confession and mass, no meat on Friday's, etc; these are gifts that tune up our souls.) Finally, if you missed the Basketball games this last Saturday you missed a couple of great games, kudos to the coaches and the teams.  Best of all and better than the championships, great as they were, was the way the students, both on the court and off, conducted themselves; they made us proud of them in the best way.  I would be remiss to fail to mention Mock Trial who likewise went to state and did exceptionally as well. May the road rise up to meet you, may the wind be always at your back, may the rain fall soft upon your fields, and until we meet again, May God hold you in the Palm of His hand, Timothy Gallic Principal, Holy Family High School