Change

The theme at the Jr. High Rally was about “CHANGE”. I was quite inspired by the conference. Fr. Andrew Trapp use Spiderman in his homily and it was impressive. He explained how change starts little but can grow into something great. The following is some of his homily:

Peter Parker was a shy science geek not respected by his classmates. But once the SMALL radioactive spider bit him it caused a CHANGE in his life. HE went from being nobody, to a super hero. The CHANGE was caused by a SMALL spider that launched him into his role of helping mankind in its struggles against evil. SMALL CHANGE can grow into great things for good. He now had a responsibility to the world to good. Yes I know this is a fictional story but it explains what can happen to all of us. (Fr. Andrew’s Homily)

We are not all called to save the world but we are called to help each other, even strangers, and do good in the world. Well Deacon Rob how can we young people do such things, we are only teenagers??? The answer in is simple. Let the change grow inside of you. It is like an ember glowing in your heart and soul. When you go to Mass and welcome Jesus into you via the Holy Eucharist, a small physical host with a BIG Holy punch, the true presence of Jesus – the Holy Spirit blows through your heart and soul igniting that ember into a small flame. So each time you receive the sacraments the Holy Spirit moves more and the flame grows and grows and grows. All you have to do is recognize the CHANGE and ACT on it.

Be leaders and SUPER HEROS my spiritual children. Stand out in the crowd, set the example, be the CHANGE. As my Super Hero, the Great JPII always quoted,” Do not be afraid!” You will find this phrase all through the bible about 300 times.

Mathew 14:27 - But immediately Jesus spoke to them, saying, "Take courage, it is I; do not be afraid."

Changes start small but become great as long as they are for GOOD. Be holy and follow the example of Jesus in the Gospels.

John 13:2-15

So, during supper, fully aware that the Father had put everything into his power and that he had come from God and was returning to God, he rose from supper and took off his outer garments. He took a towel and tied it around his waist.
Then he poured water into a basin and began to wash the disciples' feet and dry them with the towel around his waist. He came to Simon Peter, who said to him, "Master, are you going to wash my feet?" Jesus answered and said to him, "What I am doing, you do not understand now, but you will understand later." Peter said to him, "You will never wash my feet." Jesus answered him, "Unless I wash you, you will have no inheritance with me." Simon Peter said to him, "Master, then not only my feet, but my hands and head as well." Jesus said to him, "Whoever has bathed 6 has no need except to have his feet washed, for he is clean all over; so you are clean, but not all." For he knew who would betray him; for this reason, he said, "Not all of you are clean." So when he had washed their feet (and) put his garments back on and reclined at table again, he said to them, "Do you realize what I have done for you? You call me 'teacher' and 'master,' and rightly so, for indeed I am. If I, therefore, the master and teacher, have washed your feet, you ought to wash one another's feet. I have given you a model to follow, so that as I have done for you, you should also do.

May the Lord bless you all in the name of the Father, and of the Son, and of the Holy Spirit +

Be God’s forever+

Deacon Rob