Group #3 Gr.7- St. Clement I Leader; Shaila Mae Romulo Members; Jaira Nadeen Lopez Andrei Nicole Flores Cameron Prue Delos Reyes Jan Andre Aguirre Ian Paolo Monteon Dianne Krisha Madrona

2. You, O God, are my strength, my patience, my light
and my counsel. It is you who make responsive to me
the students confided to my care. Abandon me not to
myself for one moment.
For my own conduct and for that of my students,
grant me the spirit of wisdom and understanding, the
spirit of knowledge and piety, the spirit of holy fear
of you, and an ardent zeal to procure your glory.
I unite my efforts to those of Jesus Christ, the
master teacher, and I beg all saints in Heaven to
assist me in the exercise of my teaching ministry.
Amen

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Luke 2:22-40
Have you ever had to wait for something you really, really, really, really, REALLY wanted? Something that you were SURE
was going to make your life better, was going to jettison you to awesome, was going to change everything?
Have you had to work and strive and even sweat some blood? Have you wondered if the effort is worth it, if the sacrifice
you’re making even matters in the long run?
I can’t help but look at this gospel, with its glimpse at two people who can only be called Master Waiters. Simeon waited and
waited. He trusted in the Lord. He served. He did his work day after day after day.
Did he ever ask himself what was taking God so long? Or did he reach a point, perhaps, where he considered that it surely
must be coming soon?
Reading Simeon’s words, I can’t help but see a bit of a crinkle in his eyes, hear a slight crack in his voice. I think maybe it
was that day that you have when you see that which you have labored your entire life for come to fruition.
“Now, Master, you may let your servant go
in peace, according to your word,
for my eyes have seen your salvation,
which you prepared in the sight of all the peoples:
a light for revelation to the Gentiles,
and glory for your people Israel.”
As for Anna, I have a special soft spot for her. My grandma, who is one of the most special people in my life, is 84. And a
widow. And though she doesn’t fast (that I know of) or live in the temple, having her in my day-to-day life gives me a glimpse
at the very real hardship Anna had at age 84.
And coming forward at that very time,
she gave thanks to God and spoke about the child
to all who were awaiting the redemption of Jerusalem.
Both Simeon and Anna are examples to the high energy, very impatient people you may know (or, ahem, you may be). They
are models for me of what patient trust is in practice.
It’s showing up. It’s persevering. It’s not hesitating to proclaim the Good News!

5. We give You thanks, Almighty God, for all the
graces you have given upon us. We thank You
for letting us learn about Your will, and Your
commandments, and for keeping alive the faith
in our hearts! Grant that we may love You
always, and do Your will with smiling hearts and
an open mind, Amen.