A Sunday morning resolution

Waimarino Bulletin, Volume 6, Issue 228, 26 January 1988, Page 4

A Sunday morning resolution

It seems as if folks in the past have used the beginning of a new year to m a k e some resolutions. Often, those resolutions are far beyond the capabilities of the individual and rest too heavily on totally unrealistic expectations.

Failure to reach such selfimposed goals causes bouts of depression, and many people just give up in their effort to improve or change. This not only relates to individuals but also to families, society, clubs, organisations and yes, even communities and nations. For instance, there are matters in our own Waimarino community to which we must address ourselves, indeed matters to which we must FACE UP. One such matter is community co-operation among clubs, societies, organisations and the local Churches. Late last year, writing on behalf of the Waimarino

Ministers' Fraternal, correspondcnce was directed through the Letters to the Editor column to leaders of group and community organisations. The topic was the issue of sports and community organisations usurping traditional Church worshipping times on Sunday mornings. That letter ended with a request for a response from leaders of such groups, "What about a Fair Go"? And, to date, not one word of response, acknowledgement or evidence to cooperate with the Ministers' Fraternal in this matter has come forth. Most on the anti-social activity in our Waimarino community is the result of the lack of Christian stan-

dards and values. Well, you might say, this is not a Christian nation nor is the Waimarino a Christian community. So why should we forgo our own desires and pleasures? That's a fair question! I might go further, and state that laws and regulations and council by-laws enslave and inhibit local people - as do traffic rules. Why not get rid of all that and just do as we please? We don't, because the result is described as anarchy! The lack of "spiritual standards and values within a person or group produces moral and spiritual anarchy! The result is a society in which "anything goes". If that is the way you want it, then continue to ignore the representations of your Ministers' Fraternal and make sure that you schedule all of your major sports, community, club, lodge and other activities between 8 am and 12 noon on Sundays. And, parents, ensure that your children participate always in these activities and continue to ignore what is being attempted by the Churches and Sunday schools throughout our district. Come on people, let us grow up, let us FACE UP to this problem! By the standard requested of you by the Waimarino Ministers' Fraternal, you have six and one half days (yes Sunday aftemoon included) to pursue good physical health, to play and to have fun. How about a few hours on Sunday morning to consider the source of all that you have and all that you do? How about FACING UP to this problem and giving a FAIR GO to your kids, that they may grow in wisdom and stature and in favour with God and man.

Fr.

Bob

Peck