Buder Park was the scene of our 7th petal meeting and adventure. The virtue of Perseverance is about enduring in doing what is right, even when it becomes difficult. It can require a lot of patience and practice. We practiced perseverance with tennis balls. Jesus persevered for us on the cross. Let us never give up on virtue for Him!
Elizabeth Ann Seton (1774-1821) was the first American born person to be canonized. She was a young widow with five children. She converted to Catholicism after learning about the faith on a trip to Italy. She founded the first religious community for women in the US called the Sisters of Charity of St. Joseph. She also established many Catholic schools. Her feast day is January 4th. She is a great model of perseverance.
I hope everyone is persevering in their Lenten Promises. Don't forget to keep up with your Lent Chart to earn your Holy Lent patch if you haven't already. An important part of perseverance is doing the next right thing when you get stuck.
The lotus flower lives in muddy water and has the ability to remove toxins from the muck, like Jesus removes the sin from our souls by his death and the sacraments. A lotus is also a symbol of resurrection.
May God Bless us and help us grow in the virtue of Perseverance. St. Elizabeth Ann Seton, Pray for Us!
Many thanks to all who have helped out at the fish fries. Only a few more Fridays to go! Our cheese pizza sales are going well and will help to fund all our adventures and activities.
We will be helping with the Chalk Art on the Plaza on Holy Saturday, April 16. Please arrive at 1pm if you can!
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