Parents in Prayer

Then God said, "Let us make human beings in our image, to be like us. They will reign over the fish in the sea, the birds in the sky, the livestock, all the wild animals on the earth, and the small animals that scurry along the ground."

So God created human beings in his own image. In the image of God he created them; male and female he created them. Then God blessed them and said, "Be fruitful and multiply. Fill the earth and govern it. Reign over the fish in the sea, the birds in the sky, and all the animals that scurry along the ground."

–Genesis 1:26-28

Maestro Charles Peltz (Ellie '23), Director of the Glens Falls (New York) Symphony, Director of the Wind Ensemble at New England Conservatory, and husband of BTA Chamber Ensemble Director Kirstin Peltz, spoke in last week's Chapel with a quickness that required his audience to listen closely.

The Trinity Institute for Leadership and Social Justice led last week's Chapel, the theme of which was "The Least, The Last, and The Lost." Three Boston Trinity students shared their insights, each speaking on one of these topics.

The King will reply, "Truly I tell you, whatever you did for one of the least of these brothers and sisters of mine, you did for me." –Matthew 25:40

Speaking first, senior Chloe Booker addressed what the 'least' looks like in regard to Christianity. 'The least' refers to those who are the most vulnerable, she explained. "God calls us to serve the least. We are called to serve those who are struggling, to be in a relationship."

For as high as the heavens are above the earth, so great is His love for those who fear Him;
as far as the east is from the west, so far has He removed our transgressions from us.  –Psalm 103:11

Mr. Brian Min of FOCUS Boston brought last week’s Chapel address, speaking about the reality of Psalm 103. Mr. Min was born in Korea; his parents moved to California when he was small, leaving extended family behind. His dearly loved grandmother was his only connection to his family so far away. He shared the story of her illness and passing, a story of both sorrow and hope – the hope of the one-hundred-third Psalm. “Some of you may have already experienced loss,” he said. “We ourselves will not be around forever. This leaves us with the question, ‘What is it all for?’ “

As Jesus walked beside the Sea of Galilee, he saw Simon and his brother Andrew casting a net into the lake, for they were fishermen. "Come, follow me," Jesus said, "and I will send you out to fish for people." At once they left their nets and followed him.

When he had gone a little farther, he saw James son of Zebedee and his brother John in a boat, preparing their nets. Without delay he called them, and they left their father Zebedee in the boat with the hired men and followed him. –Mark 1:16-20

Dr. Ravi Ravichandran, Vice President and Chief Technology Officer for the intelligence and security sector of BAE Systems and a member of Boston Trinity's Board of Trustees, spoke about following and learning in last week's Chapel.

"Jesus asked people to follow Him and then He taught them," Dr. Ravichandran said. "He calls us and then we learn. We follow and learn by a lifetime of service and sacrifice."

Be on your guard; stand firm in the faith; be courageous; be strong. –1 Corinthians 16:13

Never be lacking in zeal, but keep your spiritual fervor, serving the Lord. –Romans 12:11

Señor Juan Gonzalez, Boston Trinity Academy's Language Department Chair, began his Chapel address last week by referring to the talk he gave one year ago. At that time he reminded us that the way we act is more important than the way we look – even though society tries to make us believe the opposite. Last Thursday, Señor Gonzalez wanted to speak about something else very important: Just Keep Swimming.