To the graduating class of 2010….
“It isn’t the burdens of today that drive men (and women) mad. It is the regrets over yesterday and the fear of tomorrow. Regret and fear are twin thieves who rob us of today." This excerpt from a poem by Robert J. Hastings reminds us of creating a life focused on the journey and not the destination. This coupled with Psalm 118:24 “This is the day which the Lord hath made; we will rejoice and be glad in it” really sends home the message of “relishing in the moment." Life must be lived as we go along.
I firmly believe that your Catholic education at Christ the King in concert with God as the source of all goodness….has provided you with the ability to enliven humanity, spirit discipline and creativity and a value system steeped in our gospel values. You have the ability and the duty to apply your goodness…your brand of excellence to face the many obstacles and challenges whether your pathway leads you to the workplace, apprenticeship programs, college, or university. It is this goodness that will foster a proclivity to life-long learning, critical thinking, and sound faith-based decision-making that will contribute great value to this community and our society for years to come.
In closing, to the class of 2010, I would like to extend a sincere and heartfelt congratulations to you for all of your hard work and accomplishments. The mark that you have left at our school has been inextricably woven into the fabric of our culture and has provided an outstanding foundation from which to grow for future CtK graduates.
Stay committed to your faith…stay committed to excellence..stay committed to living your life to the fullest.
This piece is an excerpt from my graduation speech to our 2009-2010 Graduates. They are a wonderful group of young men and women and I wish them a bright and enlightening future.
This is my last blog for the school year. Please let me know what topics you would like me to cover in this medium in the upcoming school year. See you in September!
Thank you sir
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