Summer has arrived

     Yesterday saw the graduation of our local High School Seniors at Norwin and our local Greensburg Central Catholic Seniors.  It also saw the last day of the school year.  Other districts have or will be graduating and ending soon.  Summer is here, and most are glad.  Although at our Queen of Angels teachers' luncheon yesterday, one of the teachers shared the number of days until school opens (talk about dedication).

     We hope that the youngsters have a safe and relaxing Summer.  We hope that their parents do the same, but with an extra prayer thrown in for patience and deeper parental love.  And we hope that our teachers refresh and renew themselves over these next few months.  Summer is about recreation, which is "re-creation".  I spoke a few posts ago about my church history prof, Father Anton Fyer.  When the term ended, he would take his notes, rip them up, spend the Summer relaxing and renewing, and start fresh with the new term.  I always gave him credit for such behavior.

     When I was younger, even in the earlier days of priesthood, it seemed as if the pace slowed during the Summer months.  There was time to relax and unwind.  Even with the normal things going on, there was  a difference.  However, for me at least, that feeling is long gone.  The pace continues, the needs are ever present, the crisis mode still rules our lives, and Summer will be over before you know it.  Too bad.  Summer is a great time.

     Enjoy your Summer.  Make time for re-creation, because the renewal of our lives is what our Faith is all about.  And, since the kids are out of school, remember to drive extra carefully.  Have a great  Memorial Day Weekend.

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     ps.  To the comment made to yesterdays post "Opps", I can attest that the Christian Mothers were indeed "Christian" mothers, and I am very grateful for their understanding and forgiveness.