In Luther’s Large Catechism, under the topic of a brief exhortation to confession, Martin Luther references a proverb that was common in his day, “For it is true, as the proverb says, ‘If one person is upright, so are they all’”. He says this to say that if one person acts if everything that they do is correct and without fault, so also will everyone else, especially those around them.
To the editor: The Time for “I Told You So” Is Drawing Near
Just like most jobs in industry, business and education, there is always an “Appreciation Week” to celebrate. In a quick search for the month of May, some of the weeks that are honored nationally are Small Business Week, Hospital Week, Emergency Medical Services Week, Nurse Week, Police Week and even National Bike to Work Week.
I want to apologize for the length of this article, but I wanted to take the time to explain a little about what we have seen and will be seeing on the news with the passing of Pope Francis and what happens now after his death in deciding the next pope. Coincidentally (or maybe even providentially) I was schedule to write something for this week’s Gazette. I want to begin by thanking the readers and our communities for your kind words, prayers, and support for the Catholic Church at the death of our Holy Father Pope Francis. It was a bitter-sweet feeling for our Church. He was a great man of faith and character, and some referred to him as the “People’s Pope” – reaching out to the poor and the marginalized. We are sad to see him pass away but excited and rejoicing that we pray he lives eternally with God.
The school year is rapidly coming to an end. There are some key things coming up that I wanted to inform you of, as well as new things coming up next year. The next big thing is our AP (Advanced Placement) tests. During the first weeks of May, students will be completing these tests to earn college credits. We offer AP exams in 5 subjects: Physics, Statistics, Music Theory, Biology, and Precalculus. Next year we are adding English Language for students in grade 11 and English Literature for students in grade 12. This is in addition to the seven college classes we offer right on campus at RVHS. Students can earn up to 55 college credits without leaving our building!
As Steve Martin famously said, “Some people have a way with words. Others… no have way.” I fancy myself in the first camp. I’m kind of a word guy. I love the way words look. I love the way words sound. I love the way words land. I love when you put words together and the combination is like a perfect martini. It elevates, invigorates, and you shouldn’t need that many to get where you’re going.
My daughter rummages around in the toy closet a lot. She inspects. She considers. She uses a broomstick to loose toys higher up so they fall to her. She studies those. Then, for reasons unknown, she settles on one. Today, again, she chose a kite.