Vacations

May we all have a blessed and happy vacation!!!

Capuchin Father Raniero Cantalamessa, Preacher of the Papal Household, on vacations: "Vacations should be that time of year when, through contemplating nature and reading the word of God, people can look inside themselves and get in touch with the most important motivations of their lives. Perhaps the most beautiful meaning of vacation is that of getting back into an intimate, profound contact with the root of our being." Vacations provide an opportunity to spend "...more time dedicated to prayer, reading, and meditation on the deep meaning of life. It is not that vacations should not also be used for enjoyment and amusement, but they are a gift given in order to discover something, they are not a time to lose or waste, but a time to value to the maximum."

Enjoy the GIFT of summer!