I have come to fall in love with teaching in Catholic schools. What are YOU in love with?...

"Nothing is more practical than finding God, that is, than falling in love in a quite absolute, final way. What you are in love with, what seizes your imagination, will affect everything. It will decide what will get you out of bed in the morning, what you will do with your evenings, how you will spend your weekends, what you read, who you know, what breaks your heart, and what amazes you with joy and gratitude. Fall in love, stay in love, and it will decide everything." - Pedro Arrupe

Monday, September 24, 2012

Gifts from the Day

“Take as a gift whatever the day brings forth...” 
 ~ Horace (65-8); Roman lyric poet ~

As I stood by the window at the hospital, I found myself thinking about how busy I've been lately.

It's more than just school (which, quite frankly, is sometimes enough in and of itself) - it's commitments like Ministry of Care, before-care and aftercare duties, ACE Advocates meetings and conferences...

And then I stopped. And I thought how fulfilled I feel by participating in and volunteering for all of these activities. They do take up time, but my life would be empty without them. Yes, I'd have more time for myself, but if I have enough now, why do I need more?

I believe in a life well-lived...and I am going to do my best to make sure my life is well-lived for others.

Just one closing thought - came across it the other day:
"Paradise is not made for slackers. Let's get to work!" (St Ignatius of Santhia)

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