January 9, 2012
Dear Parents and Students,
The sixth graders have been preparing a student body Mass to be celebrated this Wednesday at 9:00 a.m. As you know the readings (both Hebrew and Christian Scripture) are determined by the Church calendar and the first reading this Wednesday is a very special one for young students. It is taken from the Book of Samuel and tells the story of Samuel hearing a voice late at night as he slept in the Temple.
The gentle voice called Samuel by name. Waking up, Samuel assumed that his mentor Eli had called him. Samuel ran to Eli and asked why he had called. Eli told him that he had not called. This happens several times before Eli realizes that it is God calling Samuel. Eli instructs Samuel to respond if the voice calls again, “Speak Lord, for your servant is listening.” God did call Samuel again and Samuel did listen and did serve the Lord.
All too often we are inclined to think of God as a giant being in the sky, with a thunderous voice. Just as often, we think of prophets as great magicians who foresee the future. But the voice of God came to Samuel gently and he grew to be a prophet who spoke the truth to God’s children.
When do you hear the voice of God? How do you respond?
Please join us Wednesday for 9:00 Mass.
Terrence Hanley
Principal
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