Archive for October 2018
St. Francis: Sign of Contradiction
In this talk, Father Pivonka spoke about our conversion to holiness and being light in the world. Character Matters — If we are to share the gospel, character matters as it gives validation to our message. Virtue and holiness matter too. We are holy because God is holy. Our life should look different from the…
Read MoreTrue Forgiveness & Penance
In this talk, Father Mike Wilson offers thoughts on true forgiveness and penance. INTRODUCTION — What does “Forgiveness” mean? Answers include: a new start, a conscious choice to let go, beginning of healing, making peace, and to set free. Why is it so hard to forgive? Reasons include pride, hurt, separation we feel from the other…
Read MoreDiscerning Your Purpose (Gifts or Charisms)
In this talk, Lisa Sliker unpacks ideas to help discern our purpose in life and our calling. God’s plan — His for us is to radically change the world. He broke the mold when He created each of us. This is only one you and there will never be another. God has a purpose planned…
Read MoreHow to Be a Bridge, Not Obstacle
In this talk, Fr. Rapisarda offers suggestions on how to be a bridge and not an obstacle. Evangelization — Regarding sharing the good news of the gospel … St. Paul said “If we don’t tell them, who will?” Didn’t someone tell you to come to Mass and/or to TASTE? Inauthentic vs. Authentic — Inauthentic Evangelization…
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