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Dear Families and Friends of St. Francis,

It is that time of year when all of us – students, staff and faculty alike – are tired and counting the days until the start of vacation. It is not like there isn’t work to be done, assignments to be completed, tests to be passed, as well as desks to be cleaned out, but it will all soon be a memory.

Unfortunately when people get tired, they also can become a bit testy and difficult, this could be any or all of us. Sometimes it seems like the break cannot come fast enough. I found this reflection on the epistle of John which seems appropriate to share right now:

“As I awaken each day, I can either resist what is before me or celebrate it. I have the capacity to live this day fully and freely as a beloved child of God. I have the capacity to express love, joy, and appreciation. I remember the presence of God in me, and as such, my hands do God’s work. My mind is open to Divine Mind, and my thoughts are inspired.

Going with the flow, I feel God’s wonder-working power moving through me and as me. I cooperate with others and sense our oneness. Problems are no problem! Right solutions come easily as a divine power opens doors and removes all roadblocks. With God in mind, I believe and I receive.”

So, for the next three weeks, let’s try to awaken each day and celebrate it; let’s bring our best to school (or work!) and be kind to each other. We need to remember that each of us is a child of God no matter our age or station, and we need to be treated as such. Let’s all be patient with each other because we know that in a month we will be missing each other as we anticipate our August return. God bless us all with open hearts.

God Bless,

Principal