Another Example of Christian Caring
Dear Parishioners,
I feel like a broken record when I praise you for your generosity to the poor and the hurting. Here is a new example of our Christian caring. Our first grade teacher, Ms. Tia Luccese, and her assistant Mrs. Bertha Cooke organized a care card for the 16-year-old girl who was raped at Richmond High. All of the students of St. John’s School wrote a note and sent prayers for this young woman. Bad things happen in our world, and yet we are compassionate just like Jesus was compassionate and loving. Our children have given us a powerful example of caring. This is just one wonderful example of a good Catholic school.
I read a lot, and I came across this book by Joseph Califano: How to Raise Drug-Free Kids: the Straight Dope for Parents. Alcohol and drugs are present everywhere, and our children are exposed to them. Likewise, peer pressure is a strong influence for all of our children. How do we protect our kids? We cannot isolate them from the society we live in. In the best of worlds, our Catholic faith gives them strength to say “No.” However, we are frail humans, and it is so easy to slip and fall. Perhaps this book will give you new insights and options for directing your children and young adults. You can get this book at Barnes & Noble.
Peace,
Fr. John
