Jesus told the following parable: Ten girls were waiting for the groom to arrive at the bride's house. Night fell, and the groom didn't show. The girls fell asleep. The result? Half of the girls missed his coming. Jesus concluded, "Watch out, then, because you do not know the day or the hour of the Son of Man's coming."- Matthew 25:13
Ancient weddings lasted for days. A highpoint was the arrival of the groom at the bride's house, where bridesmaids met him joyfully. Ancient literature says that grooms sometimes delayed their arrival - waiting even until midnight - to catch the bridesmaids off guard. Jesus used this image to teach people about his final coming. It will catch many people off guard. As a result, they will not be prepared. If the Second coming of Jesus were to take place an hour from now, what is one way that I would be caught off guard and not prepared?
College football season is one of my favorite things to watch unfold, but it often annoys me when commentators and analysts start talking about rankings and the College Football Playoff this early in the season (This could be because they often disregard my Oklahoma Sooners for the likes of Alabama and Clemson). But the bottom line is that College football is a long season! Ups and downs are part of the fabric that make it so exciting, yet I still allow this annoyance.
Saint Augustine said, "Love God and do what you will." What important point is he making?
Saint Joseph our guide and guardian - Pray for us
Live Jesus in our hearts - Forever
Yours in faith,
Clay Jones
Upcoming Events:
Sunday, September 9th: Booster Steak Fry (see below)
Sunday, September 16th: St. Joseph Golf Tournament (see below)
Tuesday, September 18th: Picture Day & Mass (remember to wear best dress!)
Tuesday, September 18th: Aquinas Institute with Tyehimba Jess (see below)
Picture Day: Student Portraits AND Fall Sports
In addition to student portraits, fall sports team pictures will be taken on the morning of
September 18th. If you are a student athlete, remember to bring your uniforms to school that day. Thank you!
Saints needed for the Diocesan Dinner and Congress
