Summer is On
And So is the Son!
Dear friends in the Light,
Summer has officially arrived—and so have the kids. Everywhere. All the time.
The fridge is suddenly empty, the house is surprisingly loud, and your patience… well, it's probably taking a little vacation of its own. 😄
But even in the heat and hustle of summertime, there’s something beautiful stirring: a chance to be together. Not just with family and friends around the grill or the backyard sprinkler—but also with Our Lord, who never takes a break from loving us.
Tomorrow’s Gospel (Mark 4:35–41) reminds us that even when storms rise and waves crash, Jesus is right there in the boat with us. The disciples cry out, “Teacher, do you not care that we are perishing?” And what does He do? He wakes, speaks to the wind, and brings stillness. Peace.
Maybe that’s what summer is for—learning again to trust in the calm voice of Christ, even when life feels loud or off-schedule. Whether you’re chasing toddlers through the sprinkler or teenagers through their summer laziness, Jesus is with you in the midst of it.
So let’s take advantage of these longer days—not just to rest or explore—but to reconnect with the One who calms our storms. Maybe that means bringing the family to Mass a little early to light a candle… Maybe it’s reading Scripture on the porch with your morning iced coffee… Or maybe it’s as simple as thanking Him for the gift of this season, full of its messy beauty.
Keep laughing. Keep praying. And keep walking—Always Toward the Light.
In the peace of Christ,
John Henry
https://alwaystowardthelight.org
P.S. If you need prayers (or parenting survival tips), reply anytime. I may not have all the answers, but I’ll join you in the boat.
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