Graduation. A time of saying goodbye to what has been the norm for the past few years. A time of transition from dependence to independence. A time to look forward to the opportunities you will encounter in the next few years.
A time of reflection over what legacy you have left.
It is hard to believe that I am already a High School graduate and will be starting a new chapter of my life this August. This time may seem sad because I will no longer be surrounded by the immediate support of my family and friends, but it is exciting because of what lies ahead for me and the rest of the Class of 2016. While college is definitely something to be excited about and look forward to, Bishop Hartmeyer's homily during our graduation mass reminded me to not get carried away with looking forward and, as a result, forget to look back over the past several years.
One of my favorite bible verses is Romans 9:17. This verse always serves as a reminder to me to not forget that I have been placed on this earth for a greater purpose. A purpose larger than myself and I am given God's word as a guide for action. Since I am Christ's representative on earth, I must behave as Jesus would appreciate and approve. (Kind of like the WWJD philosophy many of us learned in Sunday School!) As Christians, it makes sense for each of us to hope to leave a Christ-like legacy. After reflecting on my years of High School, my hope is not to be remembered necessarily as the Student Council President or Homecoming Queen, or even as Salutatorian... but rather as the Christian leader who served as a projection of God's light.
What legacy do you hope to leave?
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