Our Lady of Guadalupe

We are honored to have another guest contribution, this time from Michael J. Randall, Associate Director for Development. He writes:
"In the United States, the Feast of Our Lady of Guadalupe is celebrated on December 12. The following is the opening prayer of the memorial of Our Lady of Guadalupe:
'God of power and mercy,
you blessed the Americas at Tepeyac
with the presence of the Virgin Mary of Guadalupe.
May her prayers help all men and women
to accept each other as brothers and sisters.
Through your justice present in our hearts
may your peace reign in the world.
We ask this in the name of Jesus Christ, your Son,
who lives and reigns with you and the Holy Spirit, forever and ever. Amen.'

"As I read this prayer in preparation for the holy day, I am reminded of how fortunate we are to experience true diveristy at Central Catholic High School every day. Students from various backgrounds step through the doors and are truly accepted as brothers and sisters. They learn together, grow together, and together become young men and women of whom we can be proud.

"While the faces of diversity have changed, the same has held true for the 75 years of CCHS history.

"On this feast of Our Lady of Guadalupe, let us be thankful for our diverse Central Catholic family and be mindful that all men and women, regardless of who they are, or from where they come, are truly our brothers and sisters."

Michael J. Randall