Loving God

We thank you for the gift of relationships and for the people you place in our lives to walk alongside us.

In a world so often filled with noise and distraction, help us to find stillness and presence. Guide our young people to see the value of face-to-face connection, deep conversation, and genuine friendship.

May we always remember that the most powerful networks we can build are those grounded in love , respect and community.

                                            Amen

One of the great blessings of our time is the access we have to technology. It allows us to connect across distances, learn with immediacy, and share our stories in ways previous generations could never have imagined. Yet, with this gift comes a significant challenge: for our young people, the line between connection and disconnection is becoming increasingly blurred.

Our students live in a world where the digital is ever-present—phones in their hands, earbuds in their ears, screens in their faces. While these devices offer entertainment, learning, and social interaction, they can also take away from what matters most: the ability to be fully present to one another.

I see every day the quiet power when students have put their devices aside—who laugh together at recess, who share a story at lunch, who support a classmate in need. These are the moments that shape character, build friendships, and form the foundation of a strong, caring community.

As a College, we want to encourage our young people to reclaim these moments. This is not about rejecting technology but about balancing it—choosing to disconnect from the digital so that they can truly connect with the people around them.

I encourage families to start conversations at home about this balance. Share meals without screens. Encourage face-to-face chats with friends. Celebrate the joy of simply being present.

Together, let’s guide our young people to see that while technology can connect us in many ways, it is the quality of our human connections—grounded in love, empathy, and presence—that truly shapes who we are.