I am hopeful that many of us will be able to get away during the summer and experience the renewal that comes from spending time in a favorite locale and creating memories with friends and family. Jesus often went up the mountain to pray and step away from the daily fray, and when he returned he was energized and ready for the next challenge in his life and ministry. I pray that you will make the time to read, pray, sit at the beach, visit family and friends, see a new place, and reconnect with God along the way.
To that end, I will take the summer off from my column and will make myself scarce for most of August. Besides reading some of those books that have been sitting in my “Intend-to-Read” pile, I’ll be keeping all of you in prayer. May we all heed the words of Jesus to his disciples: “Come away by yourselves to a deserted place and rest a while.” (Mark 6:31)
Wishing you a peaceful summer,
Welcome to the Saint Aloysius! Our parish was founded in 1896 to serve the Catholic families that were settling in the greater New Canaan area.