Serving Christ and Connecting Catholics in Western North Carolina
As a kid, the Fourth of July was the only time I ever got to see fireworks. I thought that the reason fireworks existed was to replicate what we sing about in “The Star-Spangled Banner” – “the rockets’ red glare” and “the bombs bursting in air.”
What are your plans for this summer? For many, vacation plans are taking shape. Some are preparing for important transitions in life – from high school to college, from school into the working world, or into marriage. Others may be settling into a new home or preparing to move elsewhere. And for some, summer may simply bring the continuation of daily work, ongoing challenges or the burden of a difficult cross that makes even sunny days feel overcast.