From the Principal's Desk 5-1

FROM THE PRINCIPAL'S DESK

Dear Parents and Friends,

The new school year starts with great expectation and excitement, but it does so in a world filled with the dissonant cries of pain.  There is war in the Ukraine, there is ISIS wreaking evil unimaginable throughout the Middle East, there is Ebola and Gaza, and so much more.  In the face of a world that sits upon a precipice, God calls us not to be idle, but to act.  So the inevitable question now arises, in what way should we act?

At the outset of the Second World War, C.S. Lewis gave a talk entitled Learning in Wartime,
https://www.cslewis.com/blog/learning-in-war-time/. In it, he states the following:

"Never, in peace or war, commit your virtue or your happiness to the future. Happy work is best done by the man who takes his long-term plans somewhat lightly and works from moment to moment "as to the Lord". It is only our daily bread that we are encouraged to ask for. The present is the only time in which any duty can be done or any grace received."

So for us, we are called this year to work on our studies, to accomplish those tasks we are called to do.  There is no better time than now to learn about Math, or Science, or English, or Social Studies; there is no better time to practice ones faith!; Or to act in a play, or to join a team.  For in doing so we fulfill God's purpose for us this year and help turn back the tide of evil, for we should focus our attention on what is good, not ignoring evil, but rather putting it in its proper context, for one learns about beauty by studying beauty.

This ties in nicely with the theme of the school year,

"Your friends make known, O Lord, the glorious splendor of your kingdom."  Psalm 145.

Only by sharing what is good can others find it out.  We see what good has been done at the school, and we tell others about it and invite them to see it.   There is a tremendous amount of good and worthy things going on at Holy Family, from retreats, to sports, to academics, to ceremonies.  We are going to do our best to share it with as many as possible, we invite you to help!

In this world there is either room for good or for evil.  Let us do our part in sharing the Good News, and let evil flee.  Just look at what has happened with the Ice Bucket Challenge, (Personal Note- My Father died of ALS) where people of every walk have embraced cold water and donated money for the defeat of a truly horrible disease.  (I would suggest donating to  the JP II Medical Research Institute  http://www.jp2mri.org/ ). Over 51 million dollars have been raised and I am certain that those who suffer this disease are encouraged to hear others support them.   This is a good example of how the good displaces evil.

This year will be a great one for Holy Family, we have only to join together to make it so.  Thank you so very much for partnering with us, for allowing us to teach your most precious children. 

God bless,

Timothy Gallic

Principal, Holy Family High School