As only God’s Providence would have it, this issue of the Beacon goes to print on the first day of summer! School’s out! The grill is on with burgers and dogs! And the beaches, the mountains, and all the grounds of picnic and sport shout out this season’s invitation: Take a break and relax! Enjoy the great outdoors! Get some extra rest! Have fun at play!
Twelve years ago on a beautiful sunny day when I was in ministry at San Alfonso Retreat House in Long Branch, New Jersey, I decided to go for a walk and was on the boardwalk when I tripped and fell. My life changed forever that day. Now, I am paralyzed from the chest down.