Virtue-Strength Reliance
The month of September is winding down. The calendar turns to fall. God’s beuaty surronds us and we rejoice. Have yoiu spent time with Jesus this week? He is there for you.
The virtue/strength this week is reliance – The strength to entrust yourself completely to someone, especially God. It is counting on someone.
Examples:
• Biblical Example: David relying on God’s strength to defeat Goliath (1 Samuel 17).
• Everyday Example: A student praying and trusting in God for guidance during exams.
Bible Quote:
• Proverbs 3:5-6: “Trust in the Lord with all your heart and lean not on your own understanding; in all your ways submit to Him, and He will make
your paths straight.”
The vice is betrayal he weakness to violate a person’s trust or confidence.
Some Examples of Betrayal: • Biblical Example: Judas betraying Jesus for thirty pieces of silver (Matthew 26:14-16).
• Everyday Example: A friend breaking a promise and sharing a secret from those we can rely on.a secret, leading to loss of trust.
When we feel betrayed, we can either choose to forgive and let go or hold a grudge and seek revenge. Our Lord and our Catholic Faith teach us to forgive
but this can be very difficult and we often need help
In Christ’s Peace
Daniel Minter
President Assumption Catholic Schools
Mission-to inspire excellence and personal growth grounded in Catholic principles and tradition.