Backgrounder: Two Ways of Giving

Mark 12:38-44 As [Jesus] taught, he said, “Beware of the scribes, who like to walk around in long robes, and to be greeted with respect in the marketplaces, and to have the best seats in the synagogues and places of honor at banquets! They devour widows’ houses and for the sake of appearance say long […]

Backgrounder: Reckless Love

How much of our lives are based on love! Love gets us up in the morning, keeps us going through the day, and gives us rest at night. When we know that we’re loved, everything flows. When we struggle to feel loved, everything is harder. It is love, according to the poet Dante, “that moves […]

October 30th Food Drive

Saturday October 30th is a mode ‘A’ youth meeting in our cycle, which means an outdoor activity. We are praying for good weather! Here is the plan:When: October 30th, 2pm to 5pmWhat: Collecting non-perishables for St. Vincent de Paul’s Christmas hamper program. Ahead of time, we will be distributing bags with instructions along our route, asking […]

Backgrounder: All-in for Jesus

Letting go of all that holds us back; going all in for Jesus. Why does it “take courage” for Bartimaeus to go to Jesus? He has to leave behind everything on which he depends, his only survival mechanism. The cloak would be his home, his protection from the weather, his security. Think about it: when […]