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Lenten Reflections: 1st Sunday of Lent
By: Gary J. Boelhower, Ph.D.
The readings for the first Sunday of Lent help us reflect on three
central Lenten themes that are at the heart of the Christian faith
tradition: desert, covenant and the kingdom of God. Just as Mark's
Gospel tells us that Jesus was driven into the desert, so this Lenten
season asks us to go into those places of thirst and dryness, those
arid places in our lives and in our communities where the act of hope
is difficult. The great spiritual writer, Henri Nouwen, called this
process of going into the desert an act of voluntary displacement. The
Lenten season asks us to go into places of discomfort, places we
usually do not visit. These may be places of broken relationships, of
fractured dreams or lost hopes, of poverty and injustice. Some of these
places are within our own hearts where we have put off feeling the deep
thirst we have for silence or prayer or a slower rhythm to life. Some
of these places are within our families or relationships where we know
the bridges between us need welding, new supports, perhaps, some
in-depth conversation. Some of these places are in our communities
where the hunger for justice and equality goes unanswered.
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The reflection continues. Please click here to read more.
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Join us for Faith in a Flash!
What is Faith in a Flash? In one hour (guaranteed) you get a free (quality) meal and a faith topic to discuss. Discussions are lead by people in our community.
Our next Faith in a Flash is on...
Date: Monday, March 23
Time: 5 - 6 p.m.
Location: T87
Topic: "Sports Team = God's Team ?" with S. Lisa Maurer.
We'll discuss "How does playing on a sports team teach us to be on God's team?
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Imagine Retreat!
March 27-29
Step out of your busy schedule and retreat to the beautiful Superior Shores resort to just Imagine...
Imagine God
Imagine Me
Imagine Community
Imagine the Future
This retreat is the hot point of conversation for all who have gone! This student lead retreat involves prayer, talks, prayer experiences, small group discussions as well as a nice chuck of free time to possibly jump in the lake!?!?! Don't wait another year to go!
If you were to pick one event this year to participate in, this should be it!
Cost $30 Or Less (see Coupon Below)
$5 off for every friend you get to sign up! |
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