“Good beginnings are not enough without perseverance.” Preface of the Rule
When we approach a deadline, due date, or finish line, we find ourselves running out of steam… our energy levels are slowing down… our focus is distracted by many things… vacations or getaways… and on and on…
To complete a task with the same zeal and spirit with which we started seems almost impossible. Yet we can take a deep breath and ask God to fill our minds, bodies, and spirit with the desire to persevere and bring to completion what we began. We have been faithful and responsible so far, so now is the time to step it up a bit more and reach that finish line.
We set goals for ourselves, and we want to be able to hold our heads up high at the end, knowing that we did our best, gave our all, and made a difference along the way. That’s all God is asking of us.
We hear words like “stay the course,” “don’t give up now,” “the end is in sight,” “there’s a light at the end of the tunnel,” “finish what you started,” and “don’t be a quitter.”
St. Angela is giving us a gentle reminder that we have been about serious business while on task. We have been entrusted with much and have been guided, taught, and respected for our work. We can do this – we can see this through – we can renew our spirits for a little while longer. There is still time, there is still hope, there is still support we can give each other.
Let go and let God be your driving force – your power – your energy. It’s a lot easier!
Sister Donna Frey, OSU
Ursuline and Catholic Identity