"The dog days of summer are upon us. Here in the Virginia suburbs of Washington, where I live, the heat and humidity have a way of hitting full strength just as many of us leave for summer vacations.
". . . it is good to get away with the family for a little rest and relaxation. We were lucky enough to spend five days on the sandy shores of Lake Michigan, where the sunsets are glorious and the evening breezes gentle and cool. There one sleeps with the windows open, even in late July, and the most stressful decision of the day is deciding whether to garnish one’s martini with an olive or with a twist.
"Even the most glorious vacation eventually comes to an end. The demands of ordinary life beckon. . . .
"Sooner or later, ones attention must turn to what comes next, after the respite and rejuvenation of the holiday."
In a recent commentary, Stephen P. White (executive director of The Catholic Project at The Catholic University of America and a fellow in Catholic Studies at the Ethics and Public Policy Center) reflected on the relationship of our returning to ordinary life and the Apostles coming down from the mountain after the Transfiguration.
To access Mr. White's complete post, please visit:
The Catholic Thing: Coming Down the Mountain (7 AUG 25)
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