As I thought about this week's pastor's column, and my desire to promote our upcoming eight-week Scripture Study, "Walking Toward Eternity," I came across something that seemed to say well what I was going to communicate with my own words.  I must tell you that this comes from "Prepare the Word"  which I receive daily through my e-mail address, and I now give you what the writers had to say for Tuesday, September 1.

For many, this time of the year, when summer ends and school begins, feels more like the beginning of a new year than January 1.  In fact, Jews and Muslims celebrate their new years in late Summer/Early Fall.  But it's Ordinary Time in the Catholic liturgical calendar, and as summer fun winds down (except for some in Hot Springs Village), and you get back to ordinary life, remember to take time to reflect and seek spiritual renewal with the changing season.  Cooler weather and shorter days are conducive to turning inward.  Cultivate light and warmth in your heart.

I wholeheartedly agree with all this, and hope that you will consider joining your fellow parishioners, both in what you do in your home, and once a week when your small group gathers to  grow in appreciation of our walk toward eternity with The Lord and with others.

We have three opportunities for you to participate in this experience on Tuesday mornings at 9:45 a.m. starting September 15, and Wednesdays at either 9:45 a.m. or 6:00 p.m. starting September 16.  Even if for some reason, you can't make all the group sessions, you will grow in The Lord and be more and more comfortable and confident in your walk toward eternity.

Please sign-up in the narthex of the church the next time you are there.