Yesterday evening I was texting with a dear friend. Last year we team-taught the Confirmation class at our parish. Those juniors are now seniors. As we were going back and forth, we started conversing about those kids…they were/are a great group of young people. We looked forward to every session we had last year…so open and enthusiastic, so fun to be with…so honest about their lives and the world around them….so curious and serious about their faith.
Through Kelly, I sent this message to them:
“Mr. Bird here. You may be feeling disappointed that your Senior year is ending in a way you never imagined. Basketball season halted. No baseball or track? No Spring Play? No Final concerts? No Prom? No graduation? Maybe no parties? But I know you. You are strong. You can see beyond this temporary situation to a future full of possibilities – there may be changes and challenges and bumpy roads – but that is what life is all about. You are ready for this ride! God is with you. The Holy Spirit has anointed you with his power and his grace. Believe…and proceed!
So to all of the members of the High School Class of 2020…YOU ARE STRONG. You have an incredible story to tell. That story is you.
After he had finished speaking, he said to Simon, “Put out into deep water and lower your nets for a catch.” Simon said in reply, “Master, we have worked hard all night and have caught nothing, but at your command I will lower the nets.” When they had done this, they caught a great number of fish and their nets were tearing. Luke 5:4-6
