The Joys of Heaven

        The summer is winding down. Did you get a chance to relax or refresh yourself? Relaxation is one way of refueling so that we can prepare to do the next step.

Even the apostles needed some help in preparing for their ministry as evangelizers. At the Transfiguration, Peter, James and John saw the glory of the Risen Jesus. Every time we receive Holy Communion, we share in the glory of the Risen Jesus.

In August, we also honor the Assumption of Our Lady. Jesus honored His Mother on earth; He continues to do this by bringing her home to Him to enjoy the joys of heaven. Saint Katharine urges us to think often “of the joys of heaven and that these are to be yours. Make it yours by corresponding with every grace.”

Saint Katharine said many times that we are called to be saints. Easier said than done, you say? Saint Katharine said that to become a saint, all we have to do is to do what God asks of us. God sometimes seems to ask a lot of us. If we step back and let God work through us and our friends, we will see that we can handle these challenges.

May you continue to enjoy the last days of summer and feel refreshed to start the new school term.

Stephanie Morris, Ph.D., C.A. retired

July 25, 2024