Esther 7:1-6, 9-10; 9:20-22 • Esther pleads for the life of her people. Mark 9:38-50 • If you hand causes you to stumble, cut it off. Have you ever had to hide who you are? Have you ever found yourself living in a community where your life would be at
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Deuteronomy 7:1-6, 12-26 • A Chosen People As we walk towards the National Day of Truth and Reconciliation we will explore the Bible and hear an ancient story of God’s people moving from slavery in Egypt to the Promised Land of Canaan. How do we reconcile God’s actions in this
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Matthew 25:34-40 • For all nations The path of empowerment is when we see eye to eye. Looking someone in the eye connects people. They say that the eye is the window to the soul. When you look into the eyes of someone who is vulnerable, a baby, a senior,
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Hebrews 13:1-8, 15-16 • Instructions to live mutual love. Luke 14:1, 7-14 • Those who exult themselves will be humbled. Sometimes we just want someone to be clear about what we need to do to be at peace, and to live a life full of love. Instead we are often
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Jeremiah 1:4-10 • Jeremiah’s call. 1 Corinthians 13:1-13 • Love is patient Words have power. People of faith are encouraged and reminded to speak words that are kind and loving. Before speaking with others a good rule of thumb is to ask, “Is it true? Is it necessary? Is it
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Psalm 127 • God’s Blessings in the home. Mark 12:38-44 • Jesus denounces the scribes. As faithful followers of Christ we are called to notice, to speak out, and to question injustice in the world. As a faith community our call to follow Jesus comes with difficult choices where our
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1 Samuel 17: 32-49 • David and Goliath. Mark 4:35-41• Jesus stills a storm. Faith is that which sustains and encourages us and propels us through every encounter in life. Against all odds we find we have, deep within us, the resources to continue to live in faithfulness to our
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Acts 10:44-48 • The gift of the Holy Spirit comes as Peter preaches.John 15:9-17 • Love one another as I have loved you. Does the love of God come through each time we speak? Are we aware of the Holy Spirit in our words and actions as we encounter others?
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1Thessalonians 2:1-8 Paul’s ministry. Matthew 22:34-46 Love God; love your neighbour. If the two greatest commandments are to love God and love others, the question is “How do we do that”? Jesus teaches us that loving God is the first and most important thing. But, with it comes to a
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Psalm 65:1-13 Thanksgiving for Earth’s Beauty. Matthew 13: 1-9, 18-23 The Parable of the Sower. The seeds are sown each week, and we have no idea what will take root. The mystery of what will take, and what will grow is not something we can control. The divine mystery will
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