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The Man Who Won’t Condemn

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Jesus Christ is both justice and mercy. The Law of Moses required for the woman to be stoned; He didn’t fail to invite others to stone her. He even opened up the opportunity for others to condemn the woman, but only if they met the qualification that He knew no one (besides His mother & Himself ) could meet: “let the one among you who is without sin be the first to throw a stone at her” (John 8:7).

Among all the people that were present, Christ could’ve immediately condemned her by His own standards. But He did not condemn her; He showed her mercy.

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Welcome Home

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As a teenager, my neat little idea of home was damaged and changed by my parents divorce. So many people go through life feeling homeless. Many people, through loss of job or one unfortunate event after another, end up with no place to live. Even people who live in big houses may still feel like they have no home. Other people, who feel like no one in their house really knows them or understands them, feel as though they have a house but no home.

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Beyond Words: 12/09/2012

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Beyond Words: 07/22/2012

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Sunday, Sunday, Sunday: 07/15/12

“You are not the sum of your sins, you are the sum of the Father’s love.” Pope John Paul II said this and the readings reflect it this week. When we give ourselves over to God, He will use us to do great things because He sees the potential in us when all we see is the brokenness.

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Beyond Words: 07/01/2012

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Beyond Words: 06/03/2012

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Who Was Mary?: A Reflection on the Mother of God

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This month of May – dedicated to the Blessed Virgin Mary – offers us a unique opportunity to deepen our contemplative prayer life.

Just as Mary pondered all the early events surrounding Jesus in her heart (Luke 2:19), we are invited to contemplate what the Holy Spirit chose to inspire and share with us regarding Mary – not only as Christ’s mother – but as our own (John 19:27). Below is part of a reflection I wrote some time ago that I recently rediscovered. Perhaps it will bless your own contemplative prayer life . . .

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Beyond Words: 05/07/12

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Sunday, Sunday, Sunday: 05/06/12

What fruit does your life bear? You can’t just say that you love God, and that you’re a Christian; you have to follow through with your actions and prove it. This only becomes possible when you’re connected to God, the true vine that gives life.

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Beyond Words: 04/29/12

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Sunday, Sunday, Sunday: 03/04/12

The past, present, and future are all connected in God’s perspective. Can we see things from a different perspective too? Second Sunday of Lent: Gn 22:1-2, 9a, 10-13, 15-18; Ps 116:10, 15, 16-17, 18-19; Rom 8:31b-34; Mk 9:2-10 Podcast: Play in new window | Download | Embed

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Beyond Words: 1/22/12

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Conversion (John Paul II Lenten Reflections)

During the month of April, we wanted to help you dive a little deeper into Lent as well as highlight some of Pope John Paul II writings in preparation for his beatification on May 1. Make sure to share them with your friends.

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Camp Covecrest 2010, Week 03 (Life Teen), Day 2

These photos are from Day 2 of the third week of camp of Life Teen groups at Covecrest this summer. The teens started off the morning with a small group reflection, then went into Mission Adventure games. The afternoon saw quite a bit of rain, but the campers still had fun playing soccer, ultimate frisbee and four square in the rain. The week’s theme was “Behold the Mystery,” with host Joe Farris and musician Matt Miller. [nggallery id=120]

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