Stand By Me: A Message about World Peace April 28, 2009
Posted by Wayne in Things to Think About.Tags: hope, Love, music, peace
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There is a relatively new “apostolate” coming to the world called “Playing for Change: Peace through Music.”
Now I want to be totally honest with you and let you know that I am usually very skeptical of groups that try to promote world peace because so many times the individuals being helped are not those that need it but those that are trying to “serve the poor.” Groups often go in and give something to people as if they are lesser than them, as if they are poor and suffering and so many times these groups who are trying to do a wonderful service fail to recognize the innate sense of dignity that each and every one of us possesses from God. These groups take nothing from those that they “serve” but good feelings and a sense of pride in “look how much I’ve done.” While of course there is always going to be those feelings, what I find more important is the taking away life lessons of those who can sometimes understand better than us what it means to rely totally on God or what it means to be a family. This video and this “apostolate” makes an effort to learn from all those “unseen” people in our culture gives them a place of dignity. Watch the faces of those being recorded, look at their surroundings and take away the real sense of joy that these people get in finally getting to utilize some of the talents God has gifted them with.
If you have 10 minutes you can check out this interview, which explains the inspiration for this project and motivation behind it all.
Powerful Words from Our Pastor May 1, 2008
Posted by Wayne in Prayer, Things to Think About.Tags: catholic culture, homily, Love, priesthood
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From week to week, Fr. Reutter and Fr. George both give us words of wisdom, words that help us to know how to live our lives in union with the Church and in union with Christ. Often times, the words are very powerful and the message must be repeated. So, as a new feature on the blog, I will be asking Fr. Reutter to share with us his homilies when his message is especially powerful to me (or I think it would be great for you all to hear again – let me know if there are any that you would love to hear again). This particular homily is from the Holy Thursday Mass. Here is just a little excerpt. Click the ‘More’ button to view the entire homily. It is definitely well worth the read!
Without a true love for The Church, the Eucharist, and the Priesthood – together, inseparable – we will not be able to find Christ. We will not be able to be His disciples. So many of our young men will not be able to find the indescribable joy that comes from being a true servant of Christ, surrendering their lives into His holy mission of bringing forgiveness to sinners in the confessional, the Body and Blood of Christ to the Church at the Holy Mass, and ultimately salvation to the world. (more…)
The Bridge January 4, 2008
Posted by Wayne in Prayer, Things to Think About.Tags: bridge, father, hope, Love, sacrifice, son, train
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I just ran across this extremely powerful video and I had to share it with you! It is 6 and a half minutes long, but well worth your time.
Add a comment and let me know what you think about the movie! Enjoy!
