"What profit would there be for one to gain the whole world and forfeit his life?" ~ Matthew 16:26
In 1917 Theordore Rooseve lt expressed well the priority in each our lives to attend church in commun ity. He suggested that in this world a churchless community, a community w here men have abandoned and scoffed at or ignored their religious needs, i s a community on the rapid downgrade. He argued that while marriages could be dissolved through divorce, if done so on a wide scale, would mean the complete moral disintegration of our society.
He admonished all to a ttend Sunday church as a family. He acknowledged the argument of many who d o not go, that they can worship anywhere, that it didn't need to be done in a Church. But he went on to say, "I also know as a matter of cold fact the average man does not thus worship or thus dedicate himself."
We should listen closely to our pastor's sermons. You may not always hear a go od sermon, but it will be a sermon by a good man...
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"He has showed you, O man, what is good. And what does the LORD require of you? To act justly and to love mercy and to walk humbly wi th your God." ~ Micah 6:8
St. Isidore is the patron saint of farmers and rural communities. Isidore was born in Madrid; as a young b oy, he went to work for a wealthy landowner. He would labor there for the rest of his life. He was a model worker and a very devout Christian. Every day he rose early in the morning to attend Mass - sometimes, according to fellow workers, showing up late for work because he spent too much time in prayer. Isidore would pray while plowing in the fields, and it's even sai d that angels would sometimes help him with his work.
Many of us desire to build a successful career, changing jobs when better opportu nities arise and perhaps even becoming our own bosses. God's grace can be e xperienced in such a lifestyle, but this measure of success is not require d for holiness. St. Isidore had no need to bec...
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St. Isidore
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"LORD, I put my hope in you; I have trusted in you since I was young." ~ Psalm 71:5
When the Civil War broke out, Oliver Wendell Holmes volunteered for the Union and was wounded three times in thr ee different battles. After the war, he graduated from Harvard Law School , became a Supreme Court justice in 1902, and served until his death in 19 35. He said in a speech late in his life:
"As I grow older, I grow calm... I do not lose my hopes... I think it probable that civilization wil l somehow last as long as I care to look ahead... I think it not improbable that man like the grub that prepares a chamber for the winged thing it has never seen.. may have cosmic destinies he does not understand." ~ Mark Lin k, S.J.
What experience with God in the past gives you confidence n ow that He will be with you in the future? At the rate our assembly is curr ently moving, what do you foresee as our assembly's destiny?
Beh ind the cloud the starlight lurks, Throu...
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Ave Maria Catholic Church, 9056 E Parker Rd, Parker, CO - Dwyer Hall
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Officers and Directors meeting at 6:00 PM, Rosary beginning at 6:30 PM, dinner and the meeting to follow around 7:30 PM in Dwyer Hall.
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"She is clothed with strength and dignity, and she laughs a t the days to come. She opens her mouth in wisdom, and on her tongue is ki ndly counsel. She watches the conduct of her household. Her children rise u p and praise her. Give her a reward for her labors, and let her works prai se her." ~ Proverbs 31
Once upon a time there was a child ready to be born. One day the child asked God: How am I going to live on earth being so small and helpless? Among the angels I chose one for you. She will care for you. But, here in Heaven, I don't do anything else but s ing and smile. Your angel will sing for you and will also smile for you every day. And you will feel your angel's love and be happy. And what am I going to do when I want to talk to You? Your angel will place your hands together and teach you to pray. I've heard that on earth there ar e bad men. Who will protect me? Your angel will defend you even if it me ans risking its life. But I will always be...
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St. John I, Pope & Martyr
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"But they that wait upon the LORD shall renew their strength ; they shall mount up with wings as eagles; they shall run and not be wea ry; and they shall walk and not faint." ~ Isaiah 35:4
Glenn Van Ekeren gives seminars on maximizing human potential. He is fond of telling the story about a basketball coach who had the rare art of inspiring teams with the courage to fight back when things looked impossible. During the h alftime of one difficult game, he stood before the team and yelled, "Did Michael Jordan ever quit?" The team yelled back, "No!"
The coach ye lled, "Did Cal Ripken, Jr. ever quit?" The team yelled, "No!" "What abou t the Wright brothers? Did they quit?" "No!" yelled the team. Then the coac h shouted, "And what about Elmer McAllister. Did he ever quit?" There was a awkward pause. Then the team captain said, "Coach, we never heard of hi m." "Of course you didn't!" shouted the coach. "He quit!" ~ Mark Link, S.J .
What objective might our Council be on the ver...
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"God purposely chose what the world considers nonsense in or der to shame the wise, and he chose... what the world looks down on... to destroy what the world thinks is important." ~ 1 Corinthians 1:27-28
Young Joseph of Cupertino labored under a learning disability and was considered dull and clumsy. When he tried to enter religious life, he was turned down by one monastery after another. Finally, in spite of his disab ility, a Franciscan group agreed to accept him.
Joseph acquired eno ugh knowledge to be ordained a priest. Eventually, many miracles were attr ibuted to him and many credible people, including Pope Urban VIII, saw hi m "levitate" while praying. His constant admonition to people was "Pray, p ray, pray!" ~ Mark Link, S.J.
What is the greatest challenge I fac e when it comes to prayer?
"If you are a stranger to prayer, you are a stranger to power." ~ Author unknown
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Ave Maria Catholic Church, 9056 E Parker Rd, Parker, CO 80138, USA
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Hot breakfast at 5:45 am followed by discussion. Please join
us. For more information contact Brad Riddell at 303-548-
6184 or Bill Was serman at 954-817-5706.
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St. Bernardine of Siena, Priest
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Our Lady of the Visitation, 34201 Co Rd 33, Kiowa, CO 80117, U SA