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Pentecost and The Spirit Within Us
Save The Date: Fall Retreat
Being Sent
Easter People
Our Holy Week Walk
The Examen Prayer of St Ignatius
Preparing For Lent
The Epiphany of the Lord
Truth and Life Ministries Plea for a New Van
St. Francis of Assisi, Ridgefield Park NJ – The Beginnings of a Men’s Ministry
St. Mary Men’s Ministry, Simsbury CT – Using New Technology in Men’s Small Groups
Men’s Ministry Advent Retreat Wrap Up
The First Christmas: What the Gospels Really Teach About Jesus’s Birth
Advent Retreat – An Adult Christ at Christmas
Enriching Your Prayer Life with Daily Prayers
Pentecost and The Spirit Within Us
Every year at Pentecost we hear the familiar expressions; Come Holy Spirit, the gift of the Spirit, the outpouring of the Spirit, and the power of the Spirit. We are taught to believe in and reflect on the Spirit’s role in Christian faith. So, am I supposed to sit still at Pentecost and wait for something magical to take over or enter my soul, and then suddenly I will be able to put the Spirit’ power to work? I’m not sure how you feel, but I would like to know how I can experience this power more easily and put it to good use…
Save The Date: Fall Retreat
We will be gathering at the Jogues Retreat Center at Cornwall-on-Hudson, the weekend of October 13-15, 2023.
Being Sent
Jesus came and stood among them and said, ‘Peace be with you.’ After he said this, he showed them his hands and his side. Then the disciples rejoiced when they saw the Lord. Jesus said to them again,
“Peace be with you. As the Father has sent me, so I send you.” (JN 20:19-21)
How are you being sent forth in the mission and spirit of Easter?
Easter People
What does it look like to be people of the resurrection? Every Easter I ask myself what resurrection means for me beyond a belief statement. By that I mean, what from my own lived experience makes me trust that Jesus’ resurrection is a living reality right now, and not a one-time historical event?
Our Holy Week Walk
Holy Week begins on Palm Sunday, April 2, and is a sacred time to remember Jesus’ way to the cross. This week is full of opportunities for solemn reflection and prayer in our private lives, but especially as a community in the spiritually rich traditions and beautiful Church services offered during this holy week leading to Easter.
The Examen Prayer of St Ignatius
This Lent, consider trying this simple but helpful prayer practice to raise your awareness of God’s presence throughout your day. This prayer form, from St. Ignatius of Loyola is called the Examen Prayer. What you are examining, is your own experience of God’s movements in the various moments of your day. This Lent, ask God to be with you as you look back over each day.
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.
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
Truth and Life Ministries Plea for a New Van
We realize this time of year brings many requests for donations to a variety of charities and needs, but the need is great.
St. Francis of Assisi, Ridgefield Park NJ – The Beginnings of a Men’s Ministry
We recently helped the men of St Francis of Assisi in the Archdiocese of Newark to start a Men’s Ministry small group.
