This week’s Friday reflection will be short. Living down here in México for the past two months has taught me a lot. For the past couple of weeks, the morning news has shown the thousands upon thousands of young “Spring Breakers” in bikini’s and sunglasses that have come to Cabo San Lucas, Acapulco, and Cancun for their spring vacations after a long harsh winter season. These “Spring Breakers” come to let loose, party it up, enjoy the sun, and the “works” for a low and reasonable group rate. However, next week we Catholics celebrate our Spring Break a bit differently. In addition to the much needed break from the stressors of tests and papers, we are going to remember how Jesus suffered and died for us in such an amazing way, that two thousand years later it is worthy of a week plus of vacation.
After a long winter of the brutal cold, barrenness, DARKNESS, and 40 days of Lenten observance, we enter into the season of spring with flowers, sunshine, allergies, and life in the air. It is no coincidence that this upcoming week is also when Jesus suffers and dies on the cross in order to triumphant over Death and Sin, giving us Life renewed.
So, now, I invite you to think about your plans for Spring Break……..
In addition to catching up on sleep, watching a ton of TV, hanging out with family and friends, perhaps a short vacation, try and remember the main reason we are off for vacation, Jesus. If you need help staying focused, use this simple prayer:
Ciro, ‘15
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