Hello Cardinal O’Hara Family,
In the past week, I have been reminded of the time right before I entered the Seminary. I was lucky enough to have a very close group of friends that prayed together each week and became very close. However as I entered the seminary, another moved into college, another moved because of a job and the group was broken apart. We meant so much to one another and were no longer able there. One of my friends said that we were going to be “Alone Together." We were no longer be with one another but we were together in spirit, in purpose, and especially in prayer.
In this time of pandemic and isolation we must remember that we are not alone but “Alone Together”. We are all in this together. Most especially, the Lord is with us. The feast of the Annunciation was a great reminder that our God became man and took on human flesh to be with us. This time of Social Distancing means that we need strive even harder to stay connected in the ways we can, to each other, and to our God.
It is easy for us to give in to the temptations to be angry, lazy, frustrated, and remain isolated. However we can choose to continue living with meaning, intention, and purpose. We still have goals, classes, friendships, and families that need our effort, hard work, and attention. I urge you to not grow weary and become closed off to the world but engage and remain united to the important people in your lives, especially your friendship with Christ.
There are many ways that we can continue grow in our Friendship with God. Churches have adoration and Live stream Masses or devotions. Many companies and websites that provide daily meditations and prayers have made their Lenten Resources free. This is an opportunity to read scripture and spend time with the Word of God. Although public Masses are cancelled we can still do our best to keep Holy the Sabbath. To assist in our efforts to continue our Faith Formation there are many helpful Links on the Ministry Page of the COHS Website and parish websites throughout Delaware County.
Know that you and your families are in my prayers and I ask that we all pray for one another, as we remain “Alone Together”.
God Bless,
Fr. John Masson
Campus Minister
Cardinal O’Hara High School
