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In a room there were four candles burning. The ambiance was so soft you could hear them talking.
The first one said, “I am PEACE, however nobody can keep me lit. I believe I will go out.”
Its flame rapidly diminishes and goes out completely.
The second one says, “I am FAITH. Most of all I am no longer indispensable, so it does not make any sense that I stay lit any longer.”
When it finished talking a breeze softly blew on it, putting it out.
Sadly, the third candle spoke in its turn. “I am LOVE. I have not gotten the strength to stay lit. People put me aside and don’t understand my importance. They even forget to love those who are nearest to them.” And waiting no longer it goes out.
Suddenly a child entered the room and saw three candles not burning. “Why are you not burning? You are supposed to stay lit till the end.”
Saying this the child began to cry. Then the fourth candle said, “Don’t be afraid, while I am still burning, we can re-light the other candles, I am HOPE.”
With shining eyes, the child took the candle of Hope and lit the other candles.
The flame of Hope should never go out from our life and that each of us can maintain HOPE, FAITH, PEACE and LOVE.
Retrieved from http://academictips.org/blogs/four-burning-candles/ on May 9, 2021
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+Dear St. Cecilia School Families, May 9, 2021
For the last couple of weeks, my reflection was based on the Gospel. Now, I shouldn’t ignore the Gospel this week. The words are powerful:
Jesus said to his disciples: “As the Father loves me, so I also love you. Remain in my love.
If you keep my commandments, you will remain in my love, just as I have kept my Father’s commandments and remain in his love. I have told you this so that my joy may be in you and your joy might be complete. This is my commandment: love one another as I love you.
At mass today, Fr. Bonner reminded us that Jesus commands us to love one another. He didn’t ask us or say if it’s possible, then please love one another. When we follow this command, Fr. Bonner went on to say, then there would be no racism or violence against different cultures, as we see in our world today. There would be no hatred or violence.
While this reflection stated the candle of HOPE lit the other candles, we do know that greatest of these gifts is LOVE. We will keep HOPE alive and alight when we truly do as Jesus commands and love one another as He loves each one of us. Let’s see how our week improves if we do just that! Have a great week!
Looking Ahead:
May 9 Happy Mother’s Day!
May 12 May Procession: 10:00 a.m. We hope to have it outside for all students to attend.
May 13 Ascension Thursday: NO SCHOOL for STUDENTS – Faculty Meeting in person
May 14 School Holiday: NO SCHOOL for Faculty and Students
May 21 St. Cecilia Walk-a-thon
May 31 Memorial Day: School Holiday
June 2 – 10 End-of-the Year Assessments
June 3 Rita’s Water Ice Night: Details will be sent home later - corrected date
June 9 Confessions, Grade 3, 9:30 a.m.
June 10 Confessions, Grade 4, 9:30 a.m. ; Last Day for Hot Lunch
June 11 Pre-K and Kindergarten Closings – in church;
12:30 Dismissal for Grades 1 to 7: this is new due to a 2:00 wedding in Church
No School for Grade 8
June 14 Confessions, Grade 5, 9:30 a.m.
12:30 Dismissal: NO CARES for Grades 1 to 7
Grade 8 End-of-Year Block Party Celebration, 4:30 – 7:30 p.m.
June 15 Confessions, Grade 6, 9:30 a.m.; 12:30 Dismissal, Grades 1 to 7
June 16 Confessions, Grade 7, 9:30 a.m.; 12:30 Dismissal for Grades 1 to 7
Grade 8 Graduation: 5:00 p.m.
June 17 Teacher Workday: No School for students
June 18 Last Day of School: Two prayer services to end year in Church.
School ends at 10:30 a.m.
Click below for the complete Weekly Word for May 10