Pentecost: The Holy Spirit ComesThese questions are springboards for reflection based on God's Word for Pentecost. These should help us find answers regarding our life situations as connected with our faith, the Bible and the Christ's life-story. 1. When you pray, to whom do you most often address your prayer: to the Father, to Jesus, to the Holy Spirit? Do you ever pray specifically to the Holy Spirit? When? Why? 2. Do you have a personal experience of the power of the Spirit? What … [Read more...]
Attention All Lay Ministers
May 29, 2009 By Leave a Comment
The NEW Lay Ministers' Schedule for the month of June thru September 2009 is now ready. Please click on the following link to view and download a PDF version of the schedule: Lay Ministers' Schedule (June-Sept 2009) To view a PDF file, you'll need Acrobat Reader. You may download the FREE Acrobat Reader by clicking on the following link: Download the latest version of Adobe Reader. … [Read more...]
Questions-of-the-Week
May 24, 2009 By Leave a Comment
The Feast of the AscensionThese questions are springboards for reflection based on God's Word for the Feast of the Ascension. These should help us find answers regarding our life situations as connected with our faith, the Bible and the Christ's life-story. 1. Do you believe your baptism has commissioned you to do anything? What are you commissioned to do? 2. How do you personally carry on the mission of Jesus Christ? 3. What exactly are you celebrating on the feast of the … [Read more...]
Questions-of-the-Week
May 18, 2009 By 2 Comments
6th Sunday of Easter 1. Do you believe that love continues to unite people even after death? Do you have any personal experience that affirms such a belief? Explain. 2. Why does the commandment to love each other as Jesus has loved us fulfill all of the commandments? 3. Do you ever feel that you have to earn God's love? Do you know why? Do today's readings help you understand that you do not have to do this? Explain. We invite you to post your reflections by clicking on "Comments" … [Read more...]
Questions-of-the-Week
May 11, 2009 By Leave a Comment
5th Sunday of Easter 1. What fruit have you borne that you consider possible only because Christ dwells in you and you in Christ? 2. What pruning have you experience? What did you learn from this pruning? 3. Have you or anyone you know experienced a radical conversion as did Paul? What were the circumstances? We invite you to post your reflections by clicking on "Comments" below: … [Read more...]
Questions-of-the-Week
May 4, 2009 By Leave a Comment
4th Sunday of Easter 1. Have you ever been subject to unjust authority? If so, what were the circumstances? What were you able to do about it? 2. Do you think true love always involves sacrifices? Why or why not? 3. Have you ever felt that God intervened in events to help you or save you? Explain. We invite you to post your reflections by clicking on "Comments" below: … [Read more...]
Questions-of-the-Week
April 26, 2009 By Leave a Comment
3rd Sunday of Easter 1. Have you ever experienced Christ's presence at times of suffering? Explain. 2. Do you find it hard to forgive others? Do you consider this a requirement of our faith? Explain. 3. What role does prayer play in your life? We invite you to post your reflections by clicking on "Comments" below: … [Read more...]
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