Fall at the Store - inspiring

Posted: September 15th, 2008

I love this time of year. I think I’ve already mentioned in another blog how much it feels like the beginning of a new year. School begins again, new grades, teachers and classes for most. Church programs start over for children and adults, for study groups, RCIA and so many.

It always excites me to meet the new RCIA candidates, new Catechism teachers and students new to their schools, who come through the store. I can tell they’re excited about the prospect of the new adventure. We really are “pilgrim” people. What this means to me is there are many beginnings and endings on our journey but, the journey is continuous, and as it continues we should always be learning and growing in our faith.

If the truth be known, I guess selfishly, I love what the fall stirs in me. The desire to be drawn closer to Him, through all of you who come into the store. I have always said that I believe “the store and all who come through it are here to help me get to heaven.” I really believe that.