Every wednesday night from 9 to 10 we have adoration. Last night we did a special all night adoration from 9pm to 9am this morning. Students came and went throughout the night spending time before the Eucharist. A time like this can help us focus on a truth we might forget sometimes. Jesus is Emmanuel, God is with us. He gives us Himself in the Eucharist to draw us ever closer to Him. God wants to spend eternity with you. How much time will we spend this season with God.
Last saturday we took a trip to Harper’s Ferry. We celebrated Mass in the historic St. Peter’s church, toured the town, and climbed Maryland Heights on the other side of the Potomac. Along the trail there were several good views, but the best is at a location called Overlook. I have always loved being up on mountains. Outside of the Eucharist, it is the easiest place for me to feel in the presence of God. From the clifftop we could see the two rivers, surrounding hills, the town, railroad, highway, etc., all types of examples of God’s wonders. The greatest wonder though is the one that is easiest to forget, the image and likeness of God in you and the person next to you. may we always show our appreciation for that gift.
I just wanted to thank all those who helped with our parent’s weekend events and all those who came to visit us and joined us for our events. People come because they are connected to some individual associated with GWU. Such events hope to establish a feeling of connection between such people and the wider community here at GWU. At the Newman Center we also hope to work that effect in the other direction, so that our students will feel a connection to the wider church and world beyond their personal connections. What in theology we call the principle of solidarity. Being concerned for others begins with those we know best, may it never end there.