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July 31, 2016.mp3 Today's Gospel is one of Jesus' great teachings on wealth and personal possessions getting in the way of growing rich in the sight of God. Fr. Gerry helps us connect the Gospels from the last three weeks with this one. Listen as Fr. Gerry helps us clear the way that is contrary to the way of our world today. We gather and keep extra just in case. Ralph Waldo Emerson said, "Without a rich heart, wealth is an ugly beggar." It always requires more to try to satisfy. Do my possessions enhance the experience of my journey? Do I see them all as Gift from God to navigate my life effectively? Luke 12:13-21
July 24, 2016 Homily.mp3 Fr. Gerry addresses praying in it's best form — praying for our needs, not our wants. God wants to fulfill His hopes for us in this life. He teaches His Disciples and us how to pray in the Lord's Prayer, also called the Our Father. He teaches us how to worship, how to pray, and how to forgive in this prayer. God invites us to be like Him. His greatest gift to us, the Holy Spirit, is the key! May we receive His Spirit into our lives. Luke 11:1-13
July 17, 2016 Homily.mp3 We reflect on the story of Martha & Mary. Fr. Gerry invites us to go deeper than the surface level of this Gospel. Was Jesus chastising Martha? No, Martha's work was very important work. But, Jesus was inviting her to a deeper sense of being with Him. How much of an awareness do I have of being in the presence of the Lord? We are invited to be contemplative. We are working to answer our calling to be active in the world, while we spend time on the foundation of our very lives — spending time in personal relationship with Jesus Christ! Luke 10:38-42
July 10, 2016 Homily.mp3 We hear the well-known story of The Good Samaritan. Jesus asks us to look at the details carefully. While we know very little about the passers-by, we know what kind of persons they are. Fr. Gerry reflects on the fact that they were each self-absorbed and didn't respond to the injured man. The Samaritan responded without concern of who or what the poor man was. He simply took care of him. How do I see myself responding to my "neighbor?" Who am I in this story? Each of us was created in the image of God. How do we look now in light of judgements, prejudices & unforgiveness? Luke 10:25-37
My toddler boy is obsessed with David and Goliath. It is his favorite Bible story by far, and when he’s not requesting it specifically at nap time or bed time, he’s acting it out. Believe me, by this point I can do a mean “giant Goliath getting struck in the head and falling to the ground” impression.
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As I’ve read, re-read, and now memorized this story, different aspects have started to stick out to me. As a child, all I perceived was the drama and the excitement. The under-dog victory and action scene were, and remain for my toddler, quite engaging. Yet, as an adult, knowing the living and effective quality of Scripture, new parts have come to life. Including these two small lines: ... See MoreSee Less
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In a world filled with a great deal of ugliness and brokenness, it can be easy to believe that beauty can only be found in sacred art. It is easy to see the holiness, lessons, reflections, and Godly connections in paintings of the saints, churches, or religious scenes. But finding God in the ordinary takes a bit more time, and a heart that listens. ... See MoreSee Less
Finding the Sacred in the Ordinary: Autumn Landscape
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Yes…it’s truly a gift when my ‘everyday’ is blessed by the divine.
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It's glaringly evident Catholicism is a mix of Paganism / Babylon and Christianity. There was 300 years of Biblical Christianity before Catholicism. Then around 300 ad the church mixed with the Babylonian customs of the time. For the next 1000 years The Roman Catholic Church merged Pagan doctrines with the church. Here are some 1. MARY AS QUEEN OF HEAVEN- Veneration of Mary as the "Queen of Heaven":Is a a continuation of the worship of ancient mother goddesses like Semiramis, Isis, or Cybele. Mother and child imagery (Mary and Jesus) Alleged parallel to Ishtar and Tammuz. The motif of divine mother and child existed in many ancient religions, including Egypt (Isis & Horus). Christianity may have used familiar iconography, but its theology is distinct. The title "Queen of Heaven" is found in the Old Testament, where it refers to a Canaanite goddess (likely Astarte) whose worship is condemned by God (Jeremiah 44:17-25). The Christian veneration of Mary developed over centuries for theological reasons based on her role as the mother of Jesus, not as a replacement for pagan goddesses. 2. CONFESSION OF SINS TO A PRIEST- 3. LENT 4. HOLY WATER 5. ALTAR LIGHTS 6. THE ROSARY 7. INDULGENCES 8. SIGNS OF THE CROSS 9. LATIN PHRASEOLOGY 10. FORCED CELIBACY ON THEIR PRIESTS 11. PRAYERS TO SAINTS 12. TONSURE- Shaving head parts as admission to the clergy 13. ORDER OF MONKS 14. PURGATORY 15. NUNS 16. LAST RITES 17. THE MAGIC AND MYSTERY 18. THE ASSUMPTION OF MARY 19. THE CHANGING OF THE COMMANDMENTS (The second commandment is really "Thall shall not make a graven image or any likeness of any kind that is in heaven above or that is in the earth beneath". ) Well, we all know Catholics love their graven images. Go to any old Catholic church. There are graven images everywhere. They also split the tenth commandment (Coveting) into two. How they were able to come up with 10 commandments Sadly, pulling the wool right over Catholics eyes. 20. Priesthood and titles: The Pontifex Maximus title, a chief priest in ancient Rome, was initially held by Roman rulers and later adopted by the Pope. It is claimed that this title, along with other practices, is evidence of a continuum of power from ancient Babylonian rulers to the papacy. Papal authority and hierarchy: The concept of a pope or clergy is claimed to be a "Babylonian high priest idea". The structure of the Christian church, including the role of the Pope (seen as the successor of St. Peter), developed within the historical context of the Roman Empire and early Christian thought, not as a direct adoption of a specific Babylonian priestly structure. The claim that a Babylonian priest wore a mitre similar to a bishop's is often dismissed, as Babylonian priests often wore depictions of fish. The bishops hat is actually a pagan fish god hat. 21. Sunday observance: the observance of Sunday as the Christian holy day is a continuation of an older pagan practice of worshipping the sun. 22. Veneration of saints: Practices like praying to saints or venerating deceased loved ones associated with babylon 23. Syncretism: Incorporating pagan elements from systems like Babylonian religion by renaming pagan gods with Christian saints' names, leading to the worship of images that are considered a continuation of these older practices. 24. Celebration of Christmas and Easter: Christmas (Dec. 25) Clearly linked to Babylonian worship of Tammuz or Nimrod. The date actually comes from Roman tradition (Sol Invictus festival). Easter Claimed to be named after “Ishtar,” the Babylonian goddess. The name Easter comes from Eostre, an Anglo-Saxon spring goddess, not Ishtar. However, both symbolize fertility and renewal, so themes overlap but are not genealogically linked. 25. PRIESTLY VESTMENTS- Found nowhere in the New Testament, but clearly found in Babylon. Priestly vestments, incense, candles Claimed to mirror Babylonian temple rituals. These were common ritual elements across ancient religions, including Judaism, which Christianity inherited, not uniquely Babylonian. 26. Catholic Churches have babylonian structures and styles- What Babylonian Temples Actually Looked Like Ancient Babylonian temples — called ziggurats or temples of the gods — had distinctive features: Massive stepped towers (ziggurats), symbolizing a bridge between heaven and earth. Inner sanctuaries where the statue of the god was housed. Outer courtyards for offerings and gatherings. Priests performed sacrifices, incense rituals, and chants. Rich ornamentation with gold, carvings, and symbols like lions, bulls, and stars. LOOK FAMILIAR? If you can't see BABYLON all over, you are blind. Why Catholicism is a mirror image of ancient BABYLON and is THE WOMAN WHO RIDES the beast in Revelation 17 and 18 Read the Old Testament. God did not ask the church to adopt the pagan traditions of Babylonians, but destroy them. Read the new testament. It was simple, people met in homes, broke bread (had meals together) fellowshipped, did evangelism, healed the sick, casted out demons, etc. Catholicism is Babylon!!
When we think of fall schedules, often the first thing that comes to mind—after pumpkins, apple orchards, and hayrides—is back to school or back to the real work hours and constant cycle of activities after quieter summer days.
The seasons dance in tune with mornings darker and days growing shorter. It’s almost as if we are being invited to a rhythm of intentional letting go and contemplation before the midwinter festivities of Christmas and a New Year arrives.
The trick is mirroring this in our homes and lifestyles when the modern back-to-school and productive-work-persona threaten to dominate. There are, however, a few simple implementations that can be made to keep our path pointed right. ... See MoreSee Less
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