Peter and his companions had been overcome by sleep,

but becoming fully awake they saw his glory and the two men standing with him.

As they were about to part from him, Peter said to Jesus,

"Master, it is good that we are here. Let us make three tents..."

Luke 9:32-33a

Happy Feast of the Transfiguration!

Ah, Peter. Do you sometimes think that when you read Scripture or hear a story about Peter proclaimed at Church... Oh, Peter... Today is one of those days for me. But, in the same breath I also see that Peter and I have A LOT in common!

This summer I had the great blessing of having many experiences like that Peter, James and John at the Transfiguration... having a sense of closeness with God, coming to know Jesus more deeply, and of waking up to seeing reality in a different light. And I too often said, "Oh, it would be great just to stay here..." wherever "here" happened to be...

That is not the call, though. Today's feast is a great reminder of that. It's a reminder, for me that life is full of "mountain top experiences"... and that's not a bad thing! But life is more than that... and God is part of all of it. It's all part of our process of growing into the image of God we are created to be.

So, as the summer draws to its close (for me anyway) I am reminded on this feast to be thankful for the transfiguration experiences of the past few months... and let those feed me when the valley moments come (because they will...). That's life. And what a graced life it is.

Many blessings to all who read this!
Sr. N

Remember the love (Oh, you got to, you got to remember the love)

Remember the love (You know that life is a gift from up above)

Remember the love (Share love, give love, spread love)

Measure in love (Measure, measure your life in love)

Seasons of Love

Rent

How does one measure moments in one's life? How do I measure what my life has been thus far? The song "Seasons of Love" states that one should measure one's life by how much love is shared... I tend to agree.

I've heard this song many times over the years. In the past 2 weeks, though I have heard it at least 6 times ~ and sang it at the top of my lungs. It's a good thing I enjoy it! I quote it now not just because I like the song, but because it seems appropriate at this point in time.

I have just completed my last year working with the Marianist LIFE South program. I cannot begin to put into words what this program has been for me over the past 9 years. It has helped me to become the person that I am. It helped solidify my commitment as a Marianist years before I entered the Sisters. It has also introduced me to many incredible people - who have left their prints on my heart. Lastly, it's a faith formation/leadership program in the Marianist charism that has changed lives... and that I believe in a great deal.

And so, as this chapter of my life closes, I find myself with a mix of emotions. I am so grateful to have had the opportunity to work with such an incredible program. I've learned A LOT... about leadership, about myself, Marianists, and about high school students. I am also a little sad. I'll miss the place (TECABOCA - TExas CAtholic BOys CAmp - a Marianist Center in Mountain Home, Texas). And I will miss the people more than I realized I would.

And so, here's to Marianist LIFE - celebrating 40 years this year. Thank you to the people and the program for loving me into the person I am.

Many blessings to all who read this!

Sr. N