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Lenten Reflection
The scripture readings for this fifth Sunday of Lent are
rich with symbolic meaning. We have the
Gospel of John capturing our immediate attention when some Greeks approach
Philip with the request, "Sir, we would like to see Jesus" (Jn. 12:21). We have the very amazing response of Jesus to
this request. "The hour has come for the
Suffering Servant to be glorified" (Jn. 12: 23).
Followed immediately with "Truly, I say to you, unless a grain of wheat falls
into the earth and dies, it remains alone; but if it dies, it bears much
fruit..." (Jn 1:24). And finally, from the reading of Jeremiah, "I
will make a new covenant...I will put my law within them, and I will write it on
their hearts....I will be their God and they shall be my people," says our God (33).
As we reflect upon the request of the Greeks, "We want to
see Jesus" questions emerge. Why did they want to see Jesus? Had
they seen Jesus teaching the crowds and healing their diseases? Had they by chance seen or heard about the
recent raising of Lazarus from the dead?
We know that they had celebrated the Feast of Passover.... could it be that
their hearts were set ablaze with the desire for truth and were seeking out
Jesus who is "The Way, The Truth and The Life?"(
Jn 14:6) We don't know what their motives or reasons
were. What we do know is the very
puzzling response Jesus gives to Philip and Andrew when they presented the
request to Jesus.
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Ready to go deeper?
Participate in the 1,000 Wells Project!
- For 2 weeks make water your only beverage.
- Contribute the money you would have spent at the soda machine and coffee shop toward the drilling of clean water wells.
- Is it a sacrifice to give up your milk, coffee, soda, etc. for 2 weeks? Yes! Will you be changing someone else's life forever? Absolutely.
For more information, or to join us- email vita@css.edu by April 1st. To learn more about the 1000 wells project, you can also visit: http://1000wells.com/ | |
All Are Welcome! 
Students, faculty and staff are welcome to celebrate Mass on Sunday, March 29, at 6:30 p.m. in Queen of Peace Chapel. Readings:
Fifth Sunday of Lent
Time (B), March 29, 2009
Jeremiah 31:31-34
Response: Psalm 51:3-4, 12-15
Hebrews 5:7-9
John 12:20-33
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Want to do an Urban Plunge?!
April 17th-19th
Registration fee is $20
Registration is due April 3rd
This is an opportunity to do 1 to 2 days of service at different organizations
in the Cities and to learn about larger structural poverty and justice issues
there. We would also have the
opportunity to meet with some recent college grads who are doing a year of post-grad
volunteer service in Minneapolis
or St. Paul.
If you are interested or have questions,
please e-mail vita@css.edu. |
Join a group of about 5-10 men to discuss Men's Spirituality. What is Men's Spirituality? Why are men moving away from faith communities in the US? What can be done about that?
Discuss these and other topics each Wednesday during April from 4:30 - 5:30 p.m. in Campus Ministry.
Free pizza this Wednesday, April 1!
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Let us Pray for Peace!
Peace Vigil
Every Wednesday Morning at 8:30 a.m. Meet in the Tower Foyer (where
the chairs are by the main doors on the first floor). Doesn't take very
long, you'll be able to make it to your 9:00 or 9:15 class!
Questions? Contact Josie at
jjohns15@css.edu.
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Peer Minister Profile
LaCora Bradford
Year: Junior
Major: Psychology Hometown: Minneapolis, MN
Why did you decide to become a Peer Minister?:
I wanted to be more involved on campus with faith based groups.
A piece of advice:
Get involved with clubs and events on campus.
Unique Fact:
I am shy at heart. If you knew me you would be in shock!
What is one thing you hope to do someday?:
Learn how to scuba dive in Australia!
For what would you like to be remembered?:
For all of the dedication and work I did to make the world a better place for people!
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