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As I write this, the country is still waiting for the final result of the 2020 Presidential Election. Words like “unprecedented” have probably been overused this year, but this election will go down in the record books for sure. When I went to bed on election night, I knew that we would likely not have a result by morning, but whichever way it went I was at least hoping that we might have some clearer sense of the direction of things. That didn’t happen. I just wanted the uncertainty and waiting to be over, to know what was going to happen so that I could begin to prepare myself mentally and spiritually for this new reality. Much of life is uncertainty and waiting, and much of faith is learning to be comfortable, even at peace, in that uncertainty and waiting. In the Gospel this Sunday, Jesus tells the parable of the wise and the foolish virgins awaiting the arrival of the bridegroom. It would have been nice for them to know the precise time of his arrival, but they did not. The wise virgins brought plenty of oil, the foolish brought none. And what is this “oil?” The classic interpretation is that the oil represents personal faith. Yes, this election is “unprecedented.” Yes, there seems to be more than usual riding on the outcome. Yes, it is much closer than anyone predicted. But whatever happens, our lamps are trimmed, and we have oil in reserve. As people of faith in the midst of this uncertainty and waiting, we are at peace. -- Fr. Thom
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On February 4-7, 2021, FOCUS (Fellowship of Catholic University Students) is putting on a conference called SEEK. Campus Ministry will be attending the conference remotely and having small group conversations on campus. If you are interested in being a part of this amazing event, contact Campus Ministry atministry@sau.edu!
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As we near the end of October, I find myself wishing for time to speed up - can it just be November 4th already? Election season is exhausting, and these next few days will surely be full of aggressive advertisements, heated conversations, and anxious waiting.
Here are some ways I’ll be trying to stay sane during the next week:
Get some sleep. It’s always important to rest, but even more so now. Emotions are at the forefront of many conversations, and it’s easy to allow the tension of the election to take over our interactions when energy levels are running on empty.
Vote. One of the most important responsibilities we have as Americans is to be a part of the conversations happening within our country, and voting requires having an informed voice within those conversations.
Pray. As candidates become demonized, we can lose sight of where our faith is in all of this. Remember that Jesus Christ died out of love for not only you and me, but also for Donald Trump and Joe Biden. Jesus loves the person you disagree with; allow Jesus to use this election to teach you to love your neighbor as he does.
Take a deep breath, do all things in love, and vote! -- Lauren
Wondering what the Catholic Church says about politics?
Check out the United States Conference of Catholic Bishops documents on Faithful Citizenship and Voting:Part 1andPart 2.
Are you registered to vote? Get registered to vote or get your mail in ballot here:https://vot-er.org/ambrose/
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Bees for Life will also be praying for the unborn and expecting mothers during a Rosary Walk around campus after the 10:30 am Mass this Sunday, November 1st. All are invited!
In the latest episode of the podcast, Megan & Fr. Thom are joined by Jason Richter to discuss activities on campus as well as their Halloween plans.
Have a question about a program or event going on in Campus Ministry? Got an idea for something you'd like to see happen? EMAIL US at ministry@sau.edu.
