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The Epiphany of the Lord

Epiphany = The Greek meaning of the word "epiphany" is, a public "manifestation" and acknowledgement of Jesus' true identity, as both human and divine
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Deepening Our Advent Experience at Home

At Advent we celebrate God’s love in the coming of the Christ. The word “Advent” comes from the Latin word ‘adventus’, which means “coming or arrival”.
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Year-A: Gospel of Matthew

The First Sunday of Advent is the start of our Liturgical new year in the church. In Year -A, will focus on primarily the Gospel of Matthew. This is an overview of the Gospel and the life of Jesus and the Apostles.
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Recruitment Event is a Hit at St. Mary’s in Simsbury

The Men's Ministry of St Mary in Simsbury CT held their second annual “Come and See” Men's Ministry recruiting event last weekend.
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Our Retreat at Mercy by the Sea for the Homeless

We gathered again this September at Mercy by the Sea in Madison CT, for our annual retreat for the homeless men of Bridgeport.
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An Ongoing Spiritual Journey: Jungian Christian Dialog

Hi all, Bob here. I have always thought my role as a Spiritual Director is guided by my continued learning and listening as I visit the Men’s Ministries of the congregations I help, and the spiritual leaders I meet along the way.
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Feast Days: Bringing the Family Closer Through The Year

Celebrating Feast Days is a wonderful way to deepen your faith and the faith of your family members.
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The Afternoon of Christianity by Tomas Halik

Tomáš Halík provides a poignant reflection on Christianity’s crisis of faith while offering a vision of the self-reflection, love, and growth necessary for the church to overcome and build a deeper and more mature faith.
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Remembering Pope Francis

As the papal Conclave convenes this week, we anticipate the appointment of a new Pope and leader of the Catholic Church.
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Easter People-Noticing Moments of Resurrection

“God brings life out of death” This could be considered the very definition of what God does, or how the “Living God” is constantly in our midst.
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How to Evangelize Anyone – Jose Pulido

In our men’s ministry work, one of the ongoing challenges we see faced by many Christian, and especially Catholic men, is the art of evangelizing the faith.
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Preparing For Lent

Lent will be here before you know it. Isn’t that how it always is? The Christmas season is behind us, Ordinary Time has only just begun. But suddenly Ash Wednesday, is around the corner and we’re thinking about what we’re doing for Lent. This year, don’t let Lent take you by surprise—spend some time in prayer and ask God for help in preparing your heart. Have some thoughts in place. Here’s how.
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Wonderous Encounters Scriptures for Lent

Preparing for Lent: Devotionals

As we are fast approaching the season of Lent, it is helpful to consider some of the wonderful devotionals available to us during the Lenten season.
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“Practicing the Way” – by John Mark Corner

This is one of the most interesting books I’ve read this past year, and a refreshing change in the “Applied Spirituality -book space”.
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Advent – What are we waiting for?

At Advent we celebrate God’s love in the coming of the Christ. The word “Advent” comes from the Latin word 'adventus', which means “coming or arrival”. This is not only a historical event, something that happened two thousand years ago, but an ongoing reality. The Christ is always coming into the world, and the anticipation of waiting in Advent can help us to focus our prayer on what is being born within each us in this season.
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Year-A: Gospel of Matthew

The First Sunday of Advent is the start of our Liturgical new year in the church. In Year -A, will focus on primarily the Gospel of Matthew. This is an overview of the Gospel and the life of Jesus and the Apostles.

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