“Whoever among you wants to be first must serve the needs of all. The Son of Man did not come to be served but to serve.” This week’s SPIRIT focuses on service and the ways we can use our gifts to serve people who need our skills to help make our communities and the world a better […]
Music and the Gospel: “Once A Day,” Michael Franti, ft. Sona Rele & Supa Dups Read More »
A rich young man seems eager to follow Jesus until Jesus suggests that he give his money to the poor and come along with him and his other disciples. Teens are the young people Jesus asks to follow him today. These years are the time each of us starts to imagine adult life and recognize
Music and the Gospel: “Heart Wide Open,” Mack Brock Read More »
Sunday Readings: Deuteronomy 4.1-2, 6-8; James 1.17-18, 21-22,27; Mark 7.1-8,14-15, 21-23 Jesus called the crowd to him. “Listen to me, all of you, and understand. Nothing that enters into a person from outside can make a person impure; it is the things that come out that defile. It is from within, from the human heart, that
Gospel Reflection for August 29, 2021 – 21st Sunday Ordinary Time Read More »
What is better than a handwritten note in the morning mail! Our beautiful flower photos make just the cards for you to write to friends — and at a bargain, only $1.50 each. Then visit your local post office to stock up on Forever stamps before the price increase in August. With a supply of cards and
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LEADER: As we celebrate July 4th, let us name and say aloud values and qualities we hope people of other nations see in us. LEADER: Loving God, we come to hear your word as both Christians and citizens. ALL: May we persist in seeking for the global human family what we want for our own families. LEADER: Our constitution
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In honor of the Feast of Corpus Christi, the Body and Blood of Christ, we offer you a tiny retreat based on the feast’s Gospel. This retreat is especially for those on our email list who do not get Sunday by Sunday. Please feel free to pass the retreat on to a friend. To begin place
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Friends, family, people we date all influence us as we grow and mature. These relationships can be both positive and negative. They can challenge who we think we are and who we want to be. They can push us into mistakes and teach us how to be better people. More importantly, relationships can teach us
Music and the Gospel: “Meant To Be,” Bebe Rexha, ft. Florida Georgia Line Read More »
Tomorrow is a world-wide day to honor and support Earth. We suggest three websites to help you and your family think about your responsibility for our common home. May Earth Day be a blessing to you and may you be a blessing to Earth. Catholic Climate CovenantEarth Day 2021Laudato Si’, exhortation of Pope Francis. Especially
Jesus calls forth their best selves in his disciples and sends his friends forth to spread the good news of his resurrection. Thomas touches the risen Jesus’ wounds and believes. SPIRIT extends the call that echoes down the centuries to continue Jesus’ mission, to go forth, and help our neighbors during times of need and
Music and the Gospel: “We Got The Power,” Gorillaz – 2nd Sunday of Easter Read More »
Some experiences can shake our faith, especially when someone we love suffers. We may ask ourselves “why does God allow suffering?” The song “The Getting Through” is a reminder that even when we feel most alone, God is with us. Key lines: Cause maybe the point is not the getting over / But the getting