So...beginning this Thursday is finals. Should be a good time, because finals means it's almost time for me to go home again!! But the worrisome part of finals for me is that I'm really not scared for them or freaking out about them. And that in and of itself scares me! I am more worried at this point about getting all my homework done that needs to be turned in by the time I take my finals so I've been concentrating on that work and haven't really started studying for the actual tests yet. I'm sure everything will turn out just fine but any and all prayers of yours would be greatly appreciated on my part!
On a happier note, tomorrow is the feast of the Immaculate Conception! That means that we get to honor our mother tomorrow and all the wonderful things she did for our world by saying "yes" to God. I hope that it is a great day of reflection for everyone and gives us all time to consider how many times we have said "no" to God when we should have said yes. It's not always the easiest thing for us to go along with God's plan but if we trust that He knows what is best for us in the long run and agree to follow His lead, we will be able to do great things for the world as well. Mary is our mother, and as a fellow female, I have such admiration for her and rely on her intercession so much. Each and every time I reflect on her greatness I am never less than amazed. Without her, our Savior would not have come into the world and so many things would have been different. Let us all dedicate our lives to Christ tomorrow especially as we try to replicate the life of Mary, His mother. Let us honor her with the deepest respect and awe for her "yes" when it would have been so much easier to say "no."
There are several activities going on around campus tomorrow. I will try to attend at least some of them and I will be sure to share the experience with all of you. Have a blessed feast day tomorrow and stay warm in this cold and snowy weather!
Remember, O most gracious Virgin Mary, that never was it known that anyone who fled to thy protection, implored thy help, or sought thine intercession was left unaided.
Inspired by this confidence, I fly unto thee, O Virgin of virgins, my mother; to thee do I come, before thee I stand, sinful and sorrowful. O Mother of the Word Incarnate, despise not my petitions, but in thy mercy hear and answer me.
Amen.
