Lenten Journey: Awareness of the Most Vulnerable
We know the season of Lent as a time of penance, fasting and almsgiving. Christians reflect on opportunities to be more intentional, more conscious of how their faith in a risen God compels their behavior in the modern world which is so in need of mercy, love and redemption. It has been said that the virtue of any community or culture can be measured by how the most vulnerable are treated. Certainly the Gospel message supports this idea.
On the Ledge, we treasure our Catholic identity and mission. It informs all our strategies. We do our best to embrace the opportunities we have as a learning community to become more collectively reflective and conscious. As students develop deeper awareness of the mystery of the Incarnation and the message of the Gospel we see them grow in character and virtue. Our students learn that in Jesus, God entered into solidarity not only with people of the ancient world, but with them too, and with all people of all ages – especially those who suffer and are lost in a challenging, chaotic and often violent society.
This Lent, we will continue to turn our prayers and attention toward those who suffer – in our own school – and in the broader community. May God continue to help Ledgers grow in awareness, empathy, virtue and love – especially for the most vulnerable – this Lent and all the days of their lives.
Our Lady of the Ledge, pray for us!
Be well, God bless.
Eamonn O’Keeffe, Principal Grades 9-12
ACADEMIC BOWL VICTORY:
On Monday, March 1st, St. Mary’s Springs Academy took first place in the annual Flyway Conference Academic Bowl! Twenty four students from SMSA matched wits with over 125 students from Flyway Conference high schools in Science, Math, English and Social Studies. In addition to the first place team finish, more than 75% of the individual first place medalists were Ledgers! Congratulations and as always, Go Ledgers!