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Music and the Gospel: “Stand By You,” Rachel Platten; All Saints
The beatitudes remind us God blesses everyone and excludes no one, not the poor, the meek, the persecuted. We have the gifts to live Jesus’ message to love everyone. We have the tools to help our friends, family neighbors, and people everywhere fight social injustice, share courage, recognize blessings, and keep light in the world.
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Music and the Gospel: “Do Something,” Matthew West
It’s easy to see some sort of trauma all around us: in the news, on the playground, in the home. It’s also easy to look to God and wonder why bad things happen. Matthew West’s song “Do Something” is a call to action. It urges us to look directly at our world and take in
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World Food Day 2015
Today is World Food Day 2015! This day marks the founding of the Food and Agricultural Organization of the United Nations. This year’s theme is: “Social Protection and Agriculture: Breaking the Cycle of Rural Poverty”. Join in solidarity against hunger, especially among the poorest people. Visit the websites of the Food and Agricultural Organization, Heifer
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Music and the Gospel: “Set The World On Fire,” Britt Nicole
“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 Sunday’s Spirit focuses on service. By sustaining the Empty Bowls project and donating the proceeds to Heifer International (which then provides a means for helping people become more
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Music and the Gospel: “Courage,” Villagers
Following the teachings of Jesus isn’t always easy. Sometimes it means standing alone, even against our own culture and community. This week’s Spirit discusses the life of St. Kateri Takakwitha. Kateri’s life with her Mohawk tribe taught her courage, composure, even a sense of fearlessness, when it came to following her own path, even though
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Music and the Gospel: “Photograph,” Ed Sheeran
Relationships can be hard, especially in high school. This week’s issue focuses on relationships, how they can affect us, change us, and what can happen when they don’t work out. Key lines: Loving can hurt / Loving can hurt sometimes / But it’s the only thing that I know / When it gets hard /
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