Okay, what do these three things: Wax, Water and God's Will have in common? Well, I've been pondering the above quote from St. Augustine these past few days. We all have areas in our life that are more difficult than others. The first part of the quote reminds us that Jesus does not abandon us at those moments. He is with us, helping us carry the burden (my yoke is easy, my burden is light). Secondly, in those times, while it is natural to find ourselves resisting God's will, the burden can become easier through love. (Sounds a little like something St. Therese would say, too.) Here's an image that has helped me embrace God's will in the difficult moments. When we find ourselves resisting, perhaps we can pray for a heart like water or melted wax...When wax is hot, it naturally takes the shape of whatever vessel it is poured into. Similarly, when water is placed in a container, it does not resist, but becomes conformed to its vessel as well. What if my heart were more like these two materials? In a sense, loving God's will is letting our heart take the shape of His Heart. Jesus, meek and humble of Heart, make our hearts like unto Thine.

God bless,

Sr. Mary Agnes

Austin Jablonski, St. Teresa School alumnus, visited today and joined in on some basketball with the students!

Third grade girls enjoying some chat time during recess.

Sister Mary Faustina gives Francisca and Adahirin some volleyball pointers.