Statue of St. Louis
Art Hill, St. Louis MO
Today the Catholic church honors Saint Louis, a king of France during the 13th century. The short biography provided in the Liturgy of the Hours described him as having "regard not only for peace among peoples and for the temporal good of his subjects, but also for their spiritual welfare." From my three years living in the fine city that bears his name, home to a fine Jesuit university likewise named for the saint, I know that there are many people there who continue to sustain Louis' legacy of caring leadership, generous service, and attention to the needs of all in society. There are also many, within and beyond the city of St. Louis, whose physical, educational, mental, and spiritual needs continue to call for such attention. We need not be kings and queens, presidents and emperors, to build a great city, nation, and world where all are cared for, welcomed, and appreciated. So we might pray not only for our leaders this day, but also for our own willingness and ability to look after the well-being of our neighbors.
Chris! Greetings! I see you're back from retreat! I've been reminded of you quite a lot these past days actually! There just so happens to be a student here, in Guadalajara (and also just starting his undergrad in Biology), from Connecticut. Anyhow, I'll stop before this post becomes any longer and any more irrelevant. I hope you're well! Take good care!
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