Fr. Paul Colloton, OSFS, on the Art of Being

"How often have we heard or said St. Francis' words: 'Be who you are and be that well'? If you're like me, many times. But how often do we focus on the first word, 'be'? Be who you are. Be that well. That leads me back to Fr. Hausuer's sophomore English class and William Shakespeare: “To be or not to be. That is the question.” Do we take time to be? And recent sage advice tells us that we are human beings, not human doings. Simply put, be."

In a recent commentary, Father Paul Colloton, OSFS (Superior, De Sales Centre Oblate Residence, Childs, MD), reflected on the importance of being who we are, being in the presence of God.

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De Sales Weekly: Salesian Reflection: The Art of Being (6 JUL 23)