Amazed, Astounded, Astonishment!

When it comes to reading Biblical accounts of the arrival the women at the empty tomb, words fail. How do you describe in earthly terms the mystery of Jesus' death and then His amazing resurrection. No wonder the first disciples trembled... were afraid. We are talking about "earthly happenings" that are beyond the boundaries of this earth. Today we read this account in Mark and discussed how individual perspective came into play: some were amazed, some astonished and some astounded. Mark says" they went out and fled from the tomb; for trembling and astonishment had come upon them; and they said nothing to any one, for they were afraid." These people are us.... we are amazed...and we carefully choose who we "tell" this story to for we afraid it sounds like an idle tale. The Good News is that He is Risen! Trust the resurrection power of Jesus to transform lives... it is amazing!

Thank you Father Frank for your homily reminder of where we see Jesus: in the Eucharist. The taking, blessing, breaking and giving.

English 8 students watched Reggie's Prayer... a follow-up to Becky's presentation on Reggie White.

English 6/7 students read Chapter 6 of Voyage of the Frog... and later went over spelling list and discussed "literacy" as a vehicle for success. Students made literacy-based vehicles.

History 6 students listened and responded to a Jr. Scholastic article about if you were a teen in Roman times. We are setting the stage for the Roman Empire unit.

6/7 Grade Parents: Please return bowling permission slips TOMORROW (extra credit). Also I need 3 drivers... and hopefully a couple of you can stay with the students to help chaperone, etc. We are going after lunch on Friday and will be back by 2: 45. Thank you.

Reports were given out yesterday; please return by Monday.