As we enter into the Summer Months, God’s creation is coming fully ALIVE. All the flowers are in bloom, the fruits of the season are so sweet, and all those on vacation are ALIVE in joy. Today the Church celebrates the feast of St. Irenaeus (Bishop, Martyr, and Doctor of the Church) who famously said, “The glory of God is man fully ALIVE.” God desires for us to live an abundant life in HIs grace. We are not meant to only survive in life, but His glory is for us to be fully ALIVE in His love and mercy. At times we are tempted to despair or fall in to fear that blocks us from living our lives fully. May we entrust ourselves into the care of our Good Shepherd, Jesus Christ, who gives us every grace we need to be fully ALIVE in the Lord.

*I will be away for a few weeks in July for Summer Break. Friday Finbar Updates will take a break for the month of July and will return in the month of August.