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Hello Fellow Marists!
In October midterms were upon us, and we looked forward to the Thanksgiving break. We've made it! This short time of rest and reflection will re-charge us to face the final class sessions, the final month, and then FINALS WEEK. The end always seems so daunting, but there is comfort in knowing that we are completing another semester. There is also comfort in family and community.
A focus of my semester has been my coursework in sociology. There we explore the nature of social interaction, including communication. As we gather together this Thanksgiving, let us recall the wisdom of Proverbs 12:18 which says, "There is one whose rash words are like sword thrusts, but the tongue of the wise brings healing."
How we speak can affect our relationships and our community. We can speak in an inviting way, a comforting way, or even in a divisive and exclusive way. So often we get consumed by the sheer amount of people we meet and greet that we overlook individuals.
I encourage each one of you to take a look at the groups you belong to (classes, church, clubs, family, friends, etc.). How do you speak within those groups? Is everyone included? Let us reach out to one another, not forgetting anyone because of distance or time. Communicate with your community, share of yourself, grow and give thanks for EACH community member.
Be blessed during this home stretch and keep living Marist! Have a Happy Thanksgiving!
Luis Ramos
Chair, Marist Young Adults Advisory Committee
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