"The Holy Family Surrounded by a Garland of Roses" (1643) by Daniel Seghers
Notes for the Week:
LAETARE:
"Remember the station of today: Holy Cross! By the wood of this Cross joy has come into the world, into your heart also. Laetare, Jerusalem! Endure the thorns of life courageously. Supernaturalize them. The rose-bud of joy is opening more and more until it reaches its perfection on the day when you will be able to chant: "I rejoice at the things that were said to me: we shall go into the house of the Lord," we shall now make our glorious "introit" into the eternal Jerusalem.
Then there will be no more thorns, only the rose of celestial fragrance, the rose that grew out of a thorn-clad rod of sorrow, blooming to your joy and to the joy of Him who by His precious blood obtained for you an unending 'Laetare Jerusalem.'"
—Martin Hellriegel, Vine and Branches courtesy of catholicculture.org
TIP of the MORNING:
We are in UNIT 26. The last five weeks of the year are, in some ways, the hardest, in terms of maintaining focus and putting in good work. Lean into the true virtue of discipline at these times. Each day assess what you ought to do, take stock of your feelings about those tasks, recognize that you won't always feel like doing what you ought. Then, choose and act.
BLOOMIN CHESS - SIGNUP DEADLINE MONDAY: ENROLLMENT CLOSED
The wonderful Mr. Bloom of Bloomin Chess is offering another dedicated Oxrose/Schola Rosa chess opportunity. Class meets Wednesdays from 1-2 PM Central and begins on April 2.
Here is the >LINK< for more information and signup.
CLT REGISTRATION:
Sign up is available for the CLT 7, 8, 10 and the full CLT; see the dates and links on the right of the Dash. Students check to see if you are enrolled by looking for the CLT course suite on your list.
POEM of the WEEK:
"The Housewife's Prayer" by Blanche Mary Kelly. Recited by Anja Lang.
Student and Instructor contributions for "Poem of the Week" are welcome (sung poetry is welcome, too). Send a message to Mr. Rolling with "Poem of the Week," and the title and author of the poem you would like to recite.
REMINDERS:
Parents' Forum: Click HERE for the invitation link (for parents only).
Summer Camp: Kansas, July 20-26, 2025 - Sunday night through Saturday morning. Mark your calendar!