God’s action is the model for human action. If God “rested and was refreshed” on the seventh day, man too ought to “rest” and should let others, especially the poor, “be refreshed.” The sabbath brings everyday work to a halt and provides a respite. It is a day of protest against the servitude of work and the worship of money. –Catechism of the Catholic Church #2172

Waiting for the Holy Spirit. My brother comforts our mother. Thankful for the blessing of 93 years and the gift of a wonderful mom. –Debbie Ryan

Holy leisure for me is sitting on the couch enjoying “The Wizard of Oz” with my best friend’s four-year-old daughter. –Jennifer Stapleton Morgan ’04

Filled with gratitude for God’s abundant blessings on this reunion weekend Saturday, playing in the shadow of my undergrad dorm with my son. –Sarah Lamphier ’05, ‘07M.Ed.; Assistant Director for Academics, ACE

Praying the labyrinth at our annual summer family retreat. –Lisa Orchen ‘88, ‘94MDiv; Catholic School Outreach Coordinator, Satellite Theological Education Program

I’ve always been moved by God’s majesty reflected in landscapes. I took this photograph last fall at a vineyard in rural France, a few days after proposing to my fiancée. The vineyard is such a biblical theme, and rightly so. For what else is union with God but an intoxicating joy? The whole point of the Incarnation is to elevate and transform the mundane into the sacred—to turn water into wine, as Christ did at the wedding in Cana. With that image in mind, how apropos that I took this photo just after getting engaged! –Brian Torro ’09

Relaxing at home reading about Fr. Hesburgh’s amazing life on a “picture perfect” Pentecost Sunday. Thank you Fr. Hesburgh. –Sandra Vera Munoz, Associate Professor of Accountancy and KPMG Faculty Fellow, Mendoza College of Business

My daughter enjoying a card game with her two grandmas on her birthday—doesn’t get much better than this! As Pope Francis said, “Grandparents are a treasure.” –Caroline (Giannuzzi) Connor ’94