At some point in life the world's beauty becomes enough. You don't need to photograph, paint, or even remember it. It is enough. - Toni Morrison (March 7th the U.S. Postal Service will honor Toni Morrison with a Forever stamp.)
February is Black History Month and I'm turning over this space to Bishop Roy E. Campbell, using his homily from 5 February 2023. Bishop Campbell, a Black Catholic bishop, was appointed an auxiliary bishop of the Archdiocese of Washington, D.C. in 2017.
In the reading for February fifth Jesus tells his disciples they are the salt of the earth. Bishop Campbell begins by saying, “Salt is used to season and preserve food...Light brushes away the darkness so that we can see where we are going and what we are doing.” Jesus is saying, Bishop Campbell tells us, that “[the disciples] are called to increase the ‘flavor of desire’ for faith in God and to nourish and preserve that faith among the Body of Christ. Jesus’ disciples are also sent to ‘pierce’ the darkness of sin in people’s lives by their preaching, their example, and their care for God’s people…”
“To be joined in love with Jesus means to actively live as He lived, by being Salt and Light for others. Salt is active, and light is active, they are not passive things. Being salt and light for others is what it means to be a disciple of Christ, being a Christian by putting love into the action of charity…Every one of us is called by Christ to strive for holiness by sharing our God-given gifts with others, in some way or another. We are all called to be a positive influence on everyone around us. Jesus is reminding us today, that we are called to be salt and light in each of those relationships…”
Showcasing SHA talent: Genevieve in 7th used the petals from flowers she found outside 8th grade to create this heart. She is definitely adding flavor to this world.
God bless,
Mrs. Alhadef
Campus Minister
4th Grade Aide
Jr. High ELA Aide