Flocknote Friday!
In conclusion, just as through one transgression
condemnation came upon all,
so, through one righteous act,
acquittal and life came to all.
condemnation came upon all,
so, through one righteous act,
acquittal and life came to all.
(Adam ~ Jesus)
First Sunday of Lent
Join our High School youth for LIVE STATIONS OF THE CROSS!
Today (February 24), (in church) 4:30 and 6 pm During SWS Fish Fry
Wednesday, March 1 7 pm
They will also be "taking it on the road to Mala Strana- Bless them in their service to all of us!
At the Catechetical Institute School of Discipleship, students have a weekly challenge to help them become activated disciples. This week's challenge is listed to the right. For more information on the Catechetical Institute, visit saintpaulseminary.org/ci
Week 2: Imitate God
The blueprint to discipleship found in the book of Leviticus is to be holy as God is holy. In the New Testament, Jesus demonstrates how to walk in God's ways iin our daily lives.
Challenge:
The 7 Christian virtues counter the 7 deadly sins. Pick one Christian virtue to focus on each day. Do every action with that virtue in mind.
So what are these sins and corresponding virtues?
7 Deadly Sins
Pride
Greed
Envy
Anger
Lust
Gluttony
Sloth
7 Corresponding Christian Virtues
Humility
Charity
Kindness
Compassion
Purity
Temperance
Diligence
An old Cherokee is teaching his grandson about life.
A fight is going on inside me,” he said to the boy.
“It is a terrible fight and it is between two wolves. One is evil – he is anger, envy, sorrow, regret, greed, arrogance, self-pity, guilt, resentment, inferiority, lies, false pride, superiority, and ego.” He continued, “The other is good – he is joy, peace, love, hope, serenity, humility, kindness, benevolence, empathy, generosity, truth, compassion, and faith. The same fight is going on inside you – and inside every other person, too.”
The grandson thought about it for a minute and then asked his grandfather, “Which wolf will win?”
The old Cherokee simply replied, “The one you feed.”
An Old Indian Proverb ~
Just like the deadly sins and corresponding virtues - which do you feed?
This was amazing - what an eye-opener for me. I want to watch the videos over and over because I learned so much, but never felt preached to or over my head! Thank you for offering this. I'm thinking of doing it again!
~ Quote from previous participant.
R. Be merciful, O Lord, for we have sinned.
A clean heart create for me, O God,
and a steadfast spirit renew within me.
Cast me not out from your presence,
and your Holy Spirit take not from me.
R. Be merciful, O Lord, for we have sinned.
A clean heart create for me, O God,
and a steadfast spirit renew within me.
Cast me not out from your presence,
and your Holy Spirit take not from me.
R. Be merciful, O Lord, for we have sinned.