Note: This message was originally sent on October 14, 2019
At the alumni reunion Mass yesterday morning, we offered the below blessing for our alumni. We thought each of you might appreciate the reflection it provides as you begin your work week.
In celebration of our special Gonzaga community, and our call in life to be women and men for others……..
MAY THE GOD OF WONDER BE WITH YOU, OPENING YOUR HEARTS TO THE DISCOVERY OF EACH NEW DAY.
MAY THE GOD OF STRENGTH BE WITH YOU, PRESERVING YOUR VALUES AND CONVICTIONS.
MAY THE GOD OF COMPASSION BE WITH YOU, HOLDING YOU CLOSE WHEN YOU ARE FEARFUL OR LONELY.
MAY THE GOD OF PEACE BE WITH YOU, CALMING YOUR HEARTS IN MOMENTS OF CONFUSION AND DOUBT.
MAY THE GOD OF SIMPLICITY BE WITH YOU, GUIDING YOU IN YOUR SEARCH FOR WHAT IS AUTHENTIC AND TRUE.
MAY THE GOD OF JOY BE WITH YOU, FILLING YOUR HEARTS WITH GRATITUDE FOR YOUR TALENTS AND GIFTS.
MAY THE GOD OF LOVE BE WITH YOU, FILLING YOUR HEARTS WITH FAITH AND HOPE WHEREVER LIFE LEADS YOU.
MAY THE BLESSING OF GOD ALWAYS BE WITH YOU, LEADING YOU DEEPER INTO THE MYSTERY OF OUR COMMON HUMANITY.