Catholic Teens 5-15-07
Hey All—
Here is a wonderful quote from St. Francis de Sales.
Jesus is the teacher of holiness. I go to Him because I want Him to teach me how to become a Saint. Of what use to me is all I learn in school if I do not become holy?-- St. Francis DeSales
Now, don’t use this as an excuse to slack off in school! Instead, it should inspire you. What is the purpose of your life? To join God in Heaven---and everyone in heaven is a “saint”. Our 8th Grade CCD teacher will sometimes put up a comparison on the chalk board concerning the value of various endeavors. School, job, money, vacations….all are temporary. Prayer, Mass, living a good life….those are all eternal. Which lasts longer? J
You can be the smartest man in the world, but if you don’t live with God, where are you going to end up? And I doubt the devil will be impressed by how smart you are.
To use another example, former president Bill Clinton is a lot “smarter” then Mother Teresa ever was. Who made more of a positive impact on the world?
Use your learning as a way to become holier and you’ll change the world…and stay on the road to Heaven as well.
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Intentions:
-For a family, especially the dad, who accidentally ran over his 4 year-old son. May they be comforted during this time of pain.
-For all victims of violence.
-For peace in the world and an end to terrorism.
-For all the other intentions you hold in your hearts, we pray to the Lord.
Lord, hear our prayer.
Announcements:
The Youth Group, Generation JPII:
-The next meeting is scheduled for Sunday, June 3rd —6PM in the St. Faustina Room.
The topic is Vocations!
Vacation Bible School: July 23-27th:
- We’re looking for volunteers to help! Shoot me an email if you’re interested in being a part of this. The school is for grades 1-5 and runs from about 8am to Noon each day. We’ll even be including JPII on one of the days!
God bless you!
Phil Lawson
For more information on St. Peters check out the parish website: http://www.saintpetercatholic.com/
Catholic Teens is a weekly email from Phil Lawson to Catholic Teenagers. To receive these weekly reflections, send an email to lawsphil@gmail.com. On the other hand, if you’d like to be removed from this list, please send an email indicating that.
Here is a wonderful quote from St. Francis de Sales.
Jesus is the teacher of holiness. I go to Him because I want Him to teach me how to become a Saint. Of what use to me is all I learn in school if I do not become holy?-- St. Francis DeSales
Now, don’t use this as an excuse to slack off in school! Instead, it should inspire you. What is the purpose of your life? To join God in Heaven---and everyone in heaven is a “saint”. Our 8th Grade CCD teacher will sometimes put up a comparison on the chalk board concerning the value of various endeavors. School, job, money, vacations….all are temporary. Prayer, Mass, living a good life….those are all eternal. Which lasts longer? J
You can be the smartest man in the world, but if you don’t live with God, where are you going to end up? And I doubt the devil will be impressed by how smart you are.
To use another example, former president Bill Clinton is a lot “smarter” then Mother Teresa ever was. Who made more of a positive impact on the world?
Use your learning as a way to become holier and you’ll change the world…and stay on the road to Heaven as well.
---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
Intentions:
-For a family, especially the dad, who accidentally ran over his 4 year-old son. May they be comforted during this time of pain.
-For all victims of violence.
-For peace in the world and an end to terrorism.
-For all the other intentions you hold in your hearts, we pray to the Lord.
Lord, hear our prayer.
Announcements:
The Youth Group, Generation JPII:
-The next meeting is scheduled for Sunday, June 3rd —6PM in the St. Faustina Room.
The topic is Vocations!
Vacation Bible School: July 23-27th:
- We’re looking for volunteers to help! Shoot me an email if you’re interested in being a part of this. The school is for grades 1-5 and runs from about 8am to Noon each day. We’ll even be including JPII on one of the days!
God bless you!
Phil Lawson
For more information on St. Peters check out the parish website: http://www.saintpetercatholic.com/
Catholic Teens is a weekly email from Phil Lawson to Catholic Teenagers. To receive these weekly reflections, send an email to lawsphil@gmail.com. On the other hand, if you’d like to be removed from this list, please send an email indicating that.
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