Well, here it is August already. Fall sports conditioning has already started in our schools and hopefully classes will too. I generally write these a week ahead of time so at the time you read this something may have transpired regarding the new variation of the corona virus. Hopefully it will be nothing. But if it does turn into another pandemic, we will endure and trust our Lord and Savior. Humanity has been through far worse events. Threatening events are always a reminder of the importance of our faith in God. Sometimes it shames us because we realize we should always be faithful regardless of good or bad events around us. But don’t let your pride or shame keep you away. (Think of the prodigal son and his father.) God love you far more than any of us can imagine. This life we live now is temporary. All trials and terrors will pass and be no more. Every tear will be dried, and every sad soul will be comforted. So, keep the faith, stand your ground. Yours in Christ our Lord. Fr. Sid.