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For the Poor
I want a Church that is poor and for the poor. People with nothing have so much to teach us. In their difficulties they experience the suffering Christ. Scripture Though he was rich, our Lord Jesus Christ became poor for your sakes, so that through his poverty you might become rich. 2 Corinthians 8:9 Prayer […]
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Conscience: Bible Readings
Skim these Scripture passages. Pick one that appeals to you and summarize its main point, tell how it relates to the theme “Understanding Conscience”, list one or two thoughts that entered your mind when you read it. “Confidence” 2 Corinthians 1:12-14 “A Clear Heart” Matthew 5:21-24 “Law and Conscience” Acts 15:1-21 “Law in the Heart” Romans […]
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Faith Reflection: Conscience
Saint Paul wrote that the difference between what we will know in heaven is as great as the difference between what we know now and what we knew when we were children: When I was a child, my speech, feelings, and thinking were all those of a child; now that I am a man, I […]
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Where Hope Grows
Why do you think the film is titled Where Hope Grows? What changes do you see in Calvin, Milt, Colt, Katie and the other characters throughout the film? Discuss how you see the growth of hope throughout the story. Who or what is the source of hope? How does Calvin’s relationship with Produce help him […]
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Be Loving
Theme 1: What is love? Outcomes Students will examine and evaluate their understanding of love analyze Scripture pas- sages where Christ models love explore the Christian dimensions of love within the context of popular notions of love analyze ways they love others because they love themselves articulate what it means to be loved and to love […]
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There is no better definition of Love
1 Corinthians 13:4–13:7 4Love is patient; love is kind; love is not envious or boastful or arrogant5or rude. It does not insist on its own way; it is not irritable or resentful;6it does not rejoice in wrongdoing, but rejoices in the truth. 7It bears all things, believes all things, hopes all things, endures all things.
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Am I Strong Enough?
The tradition of the Catholic Church lists seven gifts of the Holy Spirit. Each gift is a part of what St. Paul calls the greatest spiritual gift – the gift of love (1 Corinthians 13:13) Wisdom “You can recognize a wise person by …” 1 Kings 3:16-28 2 Kings 5:1-27 Matthew 8:5-13 Understanding “You can recognize an […]
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Conscience
Survey: Bible Readings: Skim these Scripture passages. Pick one that appeals to you and summarize its main point, tell how it relates to the theme “Understanding Conscience”, list one or two thoughts that entered your mind when you read it. “Confidence” 2 Corinthians 1:12-14 “A Clear Heart” Matthew 5:21-24 “Law and Conscience” Acts 15:1-21 “Law […]
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New Testament Study Guides
Yes, these files are free to download and use for your Bible study. These are provided as a supplement to the Ignatius Catholic Study Bible: New Testament. Matthew .. 16pp (150kb) Mark .. 10pp (128kb) Luke .. 15pp (146kb) John .. 13pp (146kb) Acts .. 17pp (162kb) Romans .. 11pp (132kb) Corinthians .. 17pp (157kb) […]
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Pregame Prayer
Strong and faithful God, as we come together for this contest, we ask you to bless these athletes. Keep them safe from injury and harm, instil in them respect for each other, and reward them for their perseverance. Lead us all to the rewards of your kingdom where you live and reign for ever and […]