Take A Nap!

Take A Nap!

     A friend went on a retreat.  He met with a Spiritual Advisor several times and at each meeting he would try to bring up issues and concerns he had.  The nun would simply respond, "Take a nap."
     When he told our group the story it seemed quite humorous and we've joked about it many times.  But when recently reflecting on it, I realized there could be a profound message in that advice.  When I've taken naps, the primary reason has been to refresh my body.  The reason I hadn't thought about is the nap is usually something just for me.
     How many times have we done something just for ourselves to refresh our soul, or to renew our catechesis faith sharing or spark our prayer life.  There are many offerings from our Diocese including classes at the Pastoral Center, Basic Catechist Formation Courses and the Spring Forward Mid-Year Catechist Conference.  Another option is the L.A. Religious Education Congress (in Anaheim).
     Whenever we do some things for our own edification, the blessings are poured into our ministry too.  The children/youth benefit a great deal from the boosters we get, and the ideas we share with each other support and encourage our fellow Catechists, and continually uplift us.
     I hope you will take advantage of the many local as well as other opportunities to build up your faith, make connections with others in catechesis, and relax and catch some of the Son-shine blessings.
     I look forward to the many ways Jesus comes into my life, expecially through each of you.  Let God bless you through whatever "nap" you take.