...nursery children, primary pupils, secondary students, teachers, workers, administration, sisters and Franciscan friars.

We are celebrating today our school feast, opportunity to thank God for his blessings, protection and care shown to us through the intercession of St. Maximilian Maia Kolbe.

It is the time of reflecting of where we are, how we do the things, where we are going, what is the way. I think today we need to pay attention how we use the time God  has given us while in Maximilian Education Centre. We need to use the time well  because it is precious and gives opportunity to mature, to grow, to develop, to create a future of hope and of great opportunities.

St. Maximilian as his name means teachers us to use the time to maximum (well as possible) for prayer,  attentive studies, attentive because often we lack concentration and do the things without proper attention, carefully and with responsibility, St. Maximilian would say do all with LOVE. Only love creates – do everything out of love. “Do not forget that holiness consists not in extraordinary actions, but in performing your duties towards God, yourself, and others well.”

To do so we need to put a lot of efforts, hard work and sacrifice of our time, energy, other things that would disturb and distract us. St. Maximilian says "Let us remember that love lives through sacrifice and is nourished by giving...Without sacrifice there is no love."

I wish and invite you to use well opportunity God has given you to be here use it well, put all your efforts, use well time to make the best of it. For the glory of God and happiness of your parents/guardians, teachers and your own .

I take this opportunity to extend gratitude for your prayer and love you have shown me through this time of health problem. God has heard your prayer! I am doing now well and getting strength to continue to serve God and his people. It is interesting that I have been staying in the place founded by St. Maximilian- Niepokalanow (Mary’s Town) were St. Maximilian’s spirit, ideas are still alive.

I pray for entire Family of St. Maximilian, starting from those small ones in Nursery school, pupils of primary , students of secondary all the teachers, workers, administration, sisters and our Franciscan confreres that God blesses you and protects through the intercessions of St. Maximilian Maria Kolbe.

I continue to pray especially for candidates classes as they prepare for national exams for the light and gifts of the Holy Spirit. I believe that you can do it and perform wonders during your exams. I pray for parents, guardians and all people of good will for their support and prayer.

I hoping to see you soon!

Happy Feastday! God bless you abundantly!!!

St. Maximilian pray for us.

FR. Christopher