News & Resources

Many great resources are at your fingertips to further the growth of your team’s spiritual life in God. Always feel free to reach out to us with any that you are following on your journey.

Aspects of a Loving God

Often times, the varied experiences we have from our individual religious upbringing can lead us into seeing God and faith from a rather narrow perspective.

The Wisdom Jesus Written by Cynthia Bourgeault, The Wisdom Jesus is a new view of Jesus as a Buddha-like wisdom teacher who taught the transformation of consciousness—includes traditional meditative practices you can do yourself.

Reading Blog – Summer 2026

This book list is guaranteed to make your ordinary time and the early Church come alive, recreating the feel of the first-century Mediterranean world.

Holy moments in “Ordinary Time”

Ordinary Time is not simply "down time." But a season of becoming. The apostles never took a vacation from their journey of becoming more, of following Christ and discovering God’s presence in the ordinary times of life.

Pentecost, A Church that is Open

In the light of Pentecost, Pope Francis reflected on three words linked to the working of the Holy Spirit: newness, harmony and mission.

Easter People

In the closing scene of “The Wizard of Oz” Dorothy is finally back home. Sitting up in her bed and surrounded by her family she passionately tells them about her journey

Living The Resurrection in Everyday Life

Eugene H. Peterson has delivered a book on the Living The Resurrection: The Risen Christ in Everyday Life to us as we walk our Easter Journey. As we all disperse

A Cursillo Weekend: Find Hope, Community and Purpose

On April 16 - 19, 2026 join your fellow brothers for a weekend to stir your heart, build friendships, and renew your relationship with God.

Preparing for Lent – Core Lenten Themes

Welcome to a different kind of Lent. Richard Rohr and his book, Wondrous Encounters to something much deeper this season.

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

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”.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

“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”.

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.