Dear friends, I have been off the Internet for the past several weeks because I had a little problem with my computer. Today I'm happy to be back and linking up with you.
My dear young people how fast time flies! So soon the long awaited Thanksgiving celebration is over. I should like to think that many of you, if not all, really had a good time with your respective families. What a wonderful time to be with family and people who are very dear to us. Thanksgiving is always a special time to be with family, the first place we learn to love and live with others. It reminds us of our need to show gratitude to God for His love, care, protection and peace. We also show gratitude for the lives of each member of our families. We recognize that God has done so much for us as individuals, as families and as community. Let us count our blessings and see what the Lord has done for us and our families. God has blessed us in the past in so many ways and with so many gifts. We owe God some gratitude.
Even though things have not been too good for our nation and families because of the economic downturn confronting our nation and the whole world, we still have every reason to say "thank you God". In all the difficulties of the times we still have the precious gift of life. Let us continue to thank God for everything, and as we do so have the deep faith and trust that all will be well again.
This Sunday we begin the joyful season of Advent - our preparation in anticipation of the birthday of Christ at Christmastime. Event though it is seen by many as a time to do shopping for our Christmas presents, it is more of spiritual preparation since the event we look forward to carries a spiritual message for us. Over the weekend I hope to share a few thoughts with you on how we as young people can have a wonderful preparation for Christmas. Make a date with me then. As always take very good care of yourself and work hard. Keep in touch and God bless you week.
Father Andrew
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