It Is God's

The story of the 17 year old soccer player, Nico Calabria, from Concord Carlisle Regional High School who recently scored an amazing goal, has been told in the newspapers, on TV and has received over a million "hits" on You Tube.  Born with just one leg, Nico has never looked for pity, and has a wonderful sense of who he is.  He refuses to wear a prosthesis or try to hide his "difference", but has accepted it as who he is.  He has been playing soccer since he was five and will play as long as he can.  He wants to be a role model for others who have lost limbs or were born with some handicap, to inspire them to accept what is, and move forward to achieve whatever goals they have set for themselves.  Without boasting, and in true humility,  he is telling us "it is God's" and succintly echoes St. Paul:  "We do not dare to classify or compare ourselves with some of those who commend themselves.  But when they measure themselves by one another, and compare themselves with one another, they do not show good sense.... 'Let the one who boasts, boast in the Lord.'  For it is not those who commend themselves that are approved, but those whom the Lord commends." (2 Cor 10: 12, 17-18).
Standing on the sidelines yesterday talking with our talented varsity players who came to support our Freshman and JV teams, I saw the same humility as I congratulated them for their success the night before.  They thanked me for my praise, but their low-key, humble response conveyed that they too believe their talent is a gift from God.  I find this attitude in young people as inspiring and awesome as Nico's one-legged score.
Bro. Rene
PS.  Don't forget to look below at yesterday's slice of bread which is today's bonus.