Dear Parishioners & Guests,
God calls each of us to glorify Him in all that we do. In the Second Reading we hear:
“But whoever is made to suffer as a Christian should not be ashamed but glorify God because of the name.”
In the Gospel we hear Jesus pray:
“Give glory to your son, so that your son may glorify you, just as you gave him authority over all people, so that your son may give eternal life to all you gave him.”
We also often hear the phrase, “I give all glory to God,” when athletes, performers, or others are interviewed after winning an award or accomplishing something great.
So what does it mean to give glory to God?
I think the simplest way to answer that question is to recognize all that God has done for us through the gift of our lives, our families, our world, and the many blessings we receive each day. We are called to continuously thank Him for all He has given us.
I have heard many times that one of the simplest and most powerful forms of gratitude is to get down on our knees and pray. When we pray, we should thank God for our lives, our families, our gifts and talents, and all the blessings that continue to come our way.
As the Responsorial Psalm says: “The Lord is my light and my salvation.” And later: “I believe that I shall see the good things of the Lord in the land of the living.”
God continues to bless us each and every day, but sometimes we cover our eyes and miss the many blessings around us. If we continue to trust in Him and recognize His beauty and goodness, then we will better understand why we are called to glorify Him.
As St. Ignatius of Loyola shared: “Actions attain their highest purpose when done for the glory of God, whether in our daily work or in times of prayer.”
Let us strive to do all things for His glory, and let us never forget to get down on our knees and pray, thanking God for the many blessings in our lives.
Sincerely,
Mr. Minter
Principal