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Dear Savio Family,
Today, half of our junior class is embarking on its junior retreat. Traditionally known as the “Street Retreat,” this experience takes students into downtown Austin, where they encounter individuals who are homeless or experiencing extreme poverty. The hope is that through these encounters, our students will recognize each person as a fellow human being, created in the image and likeness of God and deserving of the same dignity, compassion, and respect as anyone else.
We believe this experience is an essential part of our students’ formation as servant leaders in the image of Christ. Over the next two days, students will also visit Community First! Village this evening, spend the night sleeping on the grounds of the Cathedral, and share a meal with those who are hungry tomorrow morning at Feed My People.
Today’s Gospel offers a powerful reminder of Christ’s own encounters with those who were marginalized and suffering. As Jesus reached out to the lepers with compassion and love, we hope our students will follow His example by seeing Christ in those they encounter on the streets of Austin. May this experience challenge them to look beyond themselves, recognize the dignity of every person, and grow in their desire to serve others.
Please keep our juniors and their retreat leaders in your prayers over these next two days. May this retreat be a meaningful opportunity for our students to encounter Christ through those most in need.
Thank you and God bless!
Evan
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