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Lenten Reflections: 3rd Sunday of Lent By: Sister Theresa Spinler OSB
"Take these out of here, and stop making my Father's house a marketplace."
John 2:13-25
Snow still blankets the ground but there is a gentle pitter-patter of raindrops on the roof which is a reminder of spring cleaning. The earth is beginning to be cleansed of the dirt and grime collected during the winter. After the cleansing, new life will come bursting forth. So, too, spring cleaning is a time to release what we are holding and hiding. The space that such things take may rob us of new life. Lent is a time for inner cleansing.
In the Gospel of John for the Third Sunday of Lent, Jesus says, "Take these out of here, and stop making my Father's house a marketplace." The temple was a holy place. It was a place to be reverenced and not to be a Wall Street. So, too, Jesus calls us to be aware of our own holy temple, our whole being (body, soul, mind). Jesus is speaking to us and asking us to clean out the inner clutter of excess stuff we have stored away such as anger, resentment, hurt, bitterness, and unforgiveness. All this stuff prevents new life. More... |
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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With Spring Break over don't you need another 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! |
