"Summer is a time when many of us take a step back from our normal routines and unwind a little bit. The slower schedule at work and school, and the nicer weather (at least here in the north), afford us the opportunity to rest, relax, recreate and recharge - perhaps by spending some time with family and friends, traveling somewhere pleasant, or just sitting on the front porch catching-up with the neighbors.
"The Gospels tell us that Jesus often took a little time for himself too. . . .
"But it’s different now that Jesus has completed his earthly mission. When Jesus ascended to heaven and passed the baton to the Holy Spirit, he promised: 'I am with you always, until the end of the age.' (Mt 28:20) Notice that Jesus didn't say, 'I am with you always, except in July.' Jesus said that he is with us always.
"So, the question is: how do we stay connected with Jesus even in the
summertime when we assume a more relaxed posture and unstructured
schedule?"
In a recent commentary, Bishop Thomas J. Tobin, of the Diocese of Providence (RI),
reflected on some of the ways we can stay connected with Christ during the summer.
The Imitation of Christ: Jesus Doesn't Take A Vacation (24 JUN 21)
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