The thing that comes to mind first when Molokai is mentioned is: “Whoa!” Anyone who’s been there has probably stopped at a “Whoa!” sign. With the Thanksgiving holiday, secular sales, ADVENT, and CHRISTMAS SEASON fast approaching, many people easily let those things in lower case lettering overshadow those in all caps.
Each year, there are people who get seriously injured during Black Friday Sales (which starts on Thursday now) just trying to get good deals on material belongings. And to think that these are only the material distractions of the end of the year! Trying to visit the entire family on Thanksgiving, Christmas Eve/Day, and New Year’s Eve can get crazy too!
This year my wife and I could really use a good deal on a bed (among a few other things) and we haven’t even discussed how we’re visiting everyone. But I do have to ask myself … is all that more important than preparing my soul to receive the Savior of the World?
It would do us all good over the coming weeks to “Be still and know that I am God!” (Psalm 46:11) In other words: “Whoa!” Focus on what is TRULY most important.
Mary, Mother of God, pray for us!
Makana Aiona is the diocesan coordinator for Young Adult Ministry.