Today we remember St. Isaac Jogues and his Companions, The North American Martyrs, among whom was St. Rene Goupil, who was tomahawked to death for teaching children how to make the sign of the cross, something I myself did hundreds of times during my fourteen years on the Pine Ridge Reservation. These martyrs were courageous evanglizers, convinced of their mission to make Jesus known and loved, so much so that they gave their lives for it. Feeling a kinship with St. Rene, not only by bearing his name, but also in carrying on his mission, I pray to him daily for his intercession and inspiration in the mission we've accepted at Central. May he and the other Jesuit Martyrs we honor today pray for us and help us to accomplish it.
On another note, our Open House again manifested the love and loyalty of alumni and even prospective CCHS families for our school, its quality education and spiritual formation of its students. Our student Ambassadors were outstanding in their friendliness, hospitality, and unabashed expression of their love for the school. A constant stream of visitors, despite the bad weather, augured for a healthy enrollment next year. Let us give thanks to God for the abundant blessings we receive constantly.
Our condolences to Mr. Tom Salvo and his family as they grieve Catherine Salvo, their mother and mentor in genuine, simple, and loving living out of our faith. She was buried on Saturday.
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