Wow! Life has been a bit overwhelming for me lately. All of my children are in school now and in so many ways that saddens me. Its been allot to wrap my mind around. We are in the middle of a large building project here at our church. We just started a building our garage. I am still homeschooling. Our home computer died. The devil has been fighting me over allot of things. I am currently looking for a job to help make ends meet. My house just never seems to stay cleaned up. It seems like I am constantly fixing meals. The laundry is NEVER done. There just seems to be so MUCH to do.... so many people to minister to..... so much stress.... My coffee just seems TOO hot! My "cup" of my life just seems to be leaking and falling apart.
So, is the coffee too hot or is my cup just too weak? 2 Corinthians 12:9 says: And he said unto me, My grace is sufficient for thee: for my strength is made perfect in weakness. Most gladly therefore will I rather glory in my infirmities, that the power of Christ may rest upon me.
So, clearly, He wants us to recognize and acknowledge that our strength must come from Him. Obviously He knows that we ARE weak vessels.
Isaiah 41:10 says Fear thou not; for I [am] with thee: be not dismayed; for I [am] thy God: I will strengthen thee; yea, I will help thee; yea, I will uphold thee with the right hand of my righteousness.
His right hand signifies power! The very OPPOSITE of weakness!
Sounds to me like my sweet Heavenly Father KNEW before I even came into existence that my coffee was gonna get really HOT! Yet, He knew me and put down in the record that He would be with my poor weak cup and would help my sorry ole cup of life to not disingrate or fall apart.
So, friend.... if your cup is leaking, let me just say.... Yep, your coffee is probably too hot but if you are a child of God's He has promised to help you and promised to keep you from falling apart like the silly ole Styrofoam cup that Byron had.
If you are not a child of God's, you absolutely can be!! He's simply a prayer away and is longing to be your Abba Father. All you have to do is ask. Its truly that simple.


both a religious and secular celebration, but even
at the secular level, it can bring out the best in
The Christmas stories that resonate the most for me are Dicken's Christmas Carol, It's a Wonderful Life & a Miracle on 34th Street.
In each story, there is a change of heart among some in each story, to be more compassionate, understanding, hopeful and grateful.
So, I am
often re-inspired this time of year to be more
considerate and thankful.
Of course, for those who have a deeper faith in the religious significance of Christmas,
it is also a reminder of compassion and forgiveness. Since, we soon will start a new year, some of us with well intentioned resolutions,
one resolution can be about how we can personally practice in our lives, that which is most meaningful about the Christmas Season.
So, aside from my annual resolution to be more punctual, I will also consider how else I can be better person.
Bill Gazitano & Shawn Merritt
this Holiday Season, remember those in need,
not only other people, but also the lost or abandoned creatures,
once had a home, or never knew one.
Deep inside, they long for someone to care.
Let's do what we can for those who hunger and thirst
and long for warmth and compassion.
2013 & 2014 Message
Christmas, this most holy season,
may all peace prevail in our hearts.
only love remain."
“"There are many
things from which I might have derived good, by which I
have not profited . . .”"
May you be blest this Season.
Again, I borrow from Dickens,
as I have done in the past. So long, Sassy
Pandora. You were a good friend.
We learned so much from you. We thank you for your time with us.
for 2010 & 2011
“Mankind is our
business. The common welfare is our business;
charity, mercy, forbearance, and benevolence,
are all our business. The dealings of our trade are but a drop of water
in the comprehensive ocean of our business!”
paraphrased from Dickens' Christmas Carol
Thoughts about Christmas -2009
It has been said that there is a war on
Christmas and using greetings like Happy Holidays, etc.
At this time of year, it would be nice if we could put our differences aside and not get into a good - bad / us or them argument over Christmas.
To me, Christmas is both a secular and a
religious Holiday. It is steeped in traditions
that came from pagan practices long before Christ was
It has secular symbols as well as the religious. While Christmas celebrates the birth of Christ, we also know it coincides with Winter Solstice,
from which we derived a lot of the customs that have become associated with Christmas.
We also know that it is likely that Christ was born some other time of year. It is commercial and good for the economy.
It is also spiritual and invokes in us a tendency to care for others.
So, I agree that substituting generic
greetings takes away from the tradition and the meaning
of the Holiday.
I would like us feel free to celebrate and honor all traditions of this time of year. We can practice being people of good will by celebrating our diversity.
So, I often say Merry Christmas and Happy Holidays when in doubt of traditions and beliefs of anyone else,
because Merry Christmas is said with the intention of wishing the other person well, regardless of whether Christmas is a part of their tradition.
I could list all the Holidays in my greeting as well, if you have the time to listen. There are a lot of them.
Happy New Year
Happy Davoli Day
Happy Winter Solstice
and there may be more!
best wishes to all and to all a good life.
“I have always thought of Christmas time as a good time; a kind, forgiving, charitable, pleasant time,
when men and women seem by one consent to open their shut-up hearts freely.
And though it has never put a scrap of gold or silver in my pocket,
I believe that it has done me good, and will do me good; and I say, God bless it!”
All we do for
Can be done so joyfully
If we find the peace within us
To make every moment sing


Friday, November 16, 2012 9:00 AM to 3:00 PM
The Rev. William J. Young Social Justice Institute & Office of Catholic Outreach invite you to Annual Rev. William J. Young Social Justice Lecture at 9 a.m. on Friday, Nov. 16. This year's lecture is presented by Fr. Martino Nguyen Ba-Thong. His topic is “Out of Slavery into the Promised Land” – The Truth about Human Trafficking.
Fr. Martino Nguyen Ba-Thong will speak about his work with One Body Village on Human Trafficking in Southeast Asia and the United States. Event will feature workshops with anti-trafficking organizations from the community and campus. Father Martino will also have an evening mass in Vietnamese.
The event itinerary is:
9:00 a.m. Mass with Father Martino
9:45 a.m. Opening remarks with Father Dat
10:00 – 11:00 a.m. Human Trafficking with Fr. Martino
11:15 – 12:00 p.m. Workshops with Catholic Charities,
Houston Rescue and Restore & SWAT
12:00 – 1:00 p.m. Lunch
1:15 – 2:30 p.m. Breakouts on Advocacy: Engaging
Federal, State, County and Local
Governments by SWAT – Direct Services
by Catholic Charities - Outreach & Awareness by HRR
Bilingual presentation for young adults of the Vietnamese community and parents.
7:30 – 8:00 p.m. Appetizers & Meet & Greet
8:00 – 9:00 p.m. Fr. Martino
9:00 – 9:30 p.m. Q & A – tables with information on
Location Scanlan Room, Jerabeck Center
Address 4000 Mt. Vernon
Sponsored By Rev. William J. Young Social Justice Institute


The Covenant of Love
Schoenstatt’s core process: A new beginning in faith
On 18 October 1914 Fr Kentenich and some young men preparing to become priests ask the Blessed Mother to actively show herself from a small shrine in the town of Schoenstatt and to win many people for Christ. For this they offered Mary their intense prayer and committed acts of love and offerings. They lived a covenant of love with Mary: „Nothing without you. – Nothing without us“.
In the course of time it became clear that Mary took their request seriously and fulfiled it: Many people find God anew or more deeply through their relationship with her and commit themselves apostolic to others.
Since 18 October 1914, people from all continents have joined this covenant. They experience it as motivation and help to live actively out of their baptismal covenant and to work on the renewal of society from the world of values of the Christian faith.
„For us, the Covenant of Love with the Blessed Mother – as it has become and is historically effective – is a profound renewal, consolidation and safeguarding of the Baptismal Covenant, that is, the Covenant with Christ and the Triune God.“
The Covenant Book – Document of the New Beginning
Whoever wishes to do so can enter their name and the date of their Covenant of Love in the Covenant Book. This book is brought into the Original Shrine on the 18th of each month. It stands for the many people who have joined in the core process of 18 October 1914 and – united together – are shaping their lives from it.


Our mission is to tell everyone that there is life eternal, and the destination can be eternity in hell [eternal separation from God] or eternity in the presence of God, the creator of the universe. read more
Who We Are
We are sons and daughters of God. We love to introduce people to God by loving them as they are, and where they are in life.
Join our Universal Remnant Prayer Group from anywhere in the world as we pray for each nation every day.
Prophetic Declarations For 2022
Happy New and Prosperous Year of 2022! We thank God for His Grace and Mercy that He bestowed on us to pass through last year and to start this glorious year of PRAISE, WONDER, UNUSUAL TESTIMONIES, GREATER MANIFESTATIONS OF THE SONS OF GOD, TERRITORIAL DOMINION, COLLABORATION WITH THE HOST OF HEAVEN FOR THE JUDGEMENT OF GOD ON THE EARTH! HALLELUJAH!!!
Brethren, press forward this year and don’t be weary or lose heart, this will position you to be laborers of planting and reaping for the kingdom of God in your nation. Yes, the destroyer will endeavor to steal, and to kill, and to destroy, but your territories will be fortified when you work with the messengers of God sent to you to unfold the plan of God for your particular nation. I see nations beaming in their beauties as never before, some greater than the other, but in all ten regions of the world, there is greater light than before.
Speak the Word at all times. Decorate yourselves with Christ’s robe of righteousness given to you by Him. Remember to wear it day and night, it fills with gems and it’s covered with the unquenchable fire of the Holy Spirit. So, stay strong in the power of the Holy Ghost, and victory will always be yours for your nation. Set your face like a flint, and you will reap the harvest of your labor of prayer. Hold tightly unto Jesus’ hand, and enjoy the ride!
[Psalms 113:1-5; 117; 135: 1-6; Romans 8:18-19; John 10:10; Isaiah 61:10; Jeremiah 15:16]
Our weekly bible qoutes for your spiritual growth
Christ has risen indeed! He is alive forevermore. He is seated at the right hand of the Father, making intercession for you and me. Hallelujah!
" If in this life only we have hope in Christ, we are of all men most miserable. But now is Christ risen from the dead, and became the firstfruits of them that slept. For since by man came death, by man came also the resurrection of the dead. For as in Adam all die, even so in Christ shall all be made alive.
But every man in his own order: Christ the firstfruits; afterward they that are Christ's at his coming. Then cometh the end, when he shall have delivered up the kingdom to God, even the Father; when he shall have put down all rule and all authority and power.
For he must reign, till he hath put all enemies under his feet."
(1 Corinthians 15:20- 25)
"And may You hear the supplications of Your servant and of Your people Israel, when they pray toward this place. Hear from heaven your dwelling place, and when You hear, forgive." ( 2 Chronicles 6:21)
"Come to me, all you who are weary and burdened, and I will give you rest. Take my yoke upon you and learn from me, for I am gentle and humble in heart, and you will find rest for your souls. For my yoke is easy and my burden is light." (Matthew 11:28-30)


Jie S. Chang
Jie Chang is the founder of Kiddie College of Fairfax since its inception in Jan 2015. She has her Bachelor of Arts in Music and extensive experience in children’s programs, Sunday School, youth programs and missions trips. Mrs. Chang was a Department of Education translator for over a decade. She is fluent in Korean, Portuguese and English. She has been a volunteer in elementary education as a teacher in reading and math, as a room parent, fundraiser volunteer and various other elementary education related positions. Mrs. Chang has been married for 30 years and her husband is the Head Pastor of One Body Church. She has two sons, Matthew and Andrew.
Christie Lim has her Bachelor of Arts in Elementary Education and has taught in church and Sunday School programs for over 30 years. She was a successful business owner for over 20 years. Ms. Christie has her Professional Food Manager Certificate as well as completed the Personal Care Aide Training Program. She has been married for 25 years and has two children, Sarah and David. Her home church is One Body Church.
Teachers and Staff
Lions: Ms. Nancy, Ms. Mariam, Ms. Sulin
Tigers: Mrs. Julie, Ms. Mily, Ms. Kathy
Cheetahs: Ms. Tricia, Ms. April
Elephants: Ms. Jinhee, Ms. Judy, Ms. Claudia
Zebras: Ms. Jennifer, Ms. Karolina
Giraffes: Ms. Youn, Ms. Seon
Monkeys: Ms. Hena, Ms. Jenny, Ms. Jane
Grizzly Bears: Ms. Jinhee, Ms. Aeran
Panda Bears: Ms. Roxy, Ms. Ana
Brown Bears: Ms. Ana, Ms. Yoo
Music Teachers: Ms. Daniela, Ms. Mary


Franciscan Theology can be hard to explain to someone in a few minutes. I think this video does a great job of doing so. https://youtu.be/PlAdNvf334A. Would you like a transcript? In the lower right hand corner of the Youtube screen just to the right of the word SAVE are three dots. Click on those three dots to access the transcript.
Sunday, May 2, 2021
Wednesday, March 17, 2021
The national fraternity has a very nice website. It is getting better all the time. Check it out. If you have questions about the Secular Franciscan Order in the United States, then there is a good possibility you will find the answers there. It is a great resource.
This is a BIG year for Secular Franciscans worldwide. Our first rule was Memoriale Propositi. It was approved in 1221 by Pope Honorius III. Learn more about our heritage and plans for celebrating on the international fraternity's website.
After reading about the plans to celebrate, you might want to explore other pages on the international fraternity's website.
Thursday, December 31, 2020
The Second Vatican Council encouraged religious communities to explore the founder's charism. The Degree on The Adaptation and Renewal of Religious Life Perfectae Caritatis Proclaimed by His Holiness Pope Paul VI on October 28, 1965 is the first major milestone in the renewal of the Franciscan Movement. It said "The spirit and aims of each founder should be faithfully accepted and retained." As a result, among Franciscans there was a renewed interest in Sts. Francis and Clare and their earlier followers.
After Perfectae Caritatis, the next major milestone is the publishing of St. Francis of Assisi: Writing and Early Biographies: English Omnibus of the Sources for the Life of St. Francis in 1972 by Marion A. Habig and Raphael Brown, et al. In its day, the Omnibus, as it was affectionately referred to, was the "gold standard" of sources for information about the life of St. Francis. The Omnibus gave Franciscans and scholars access to the early Franciscan sources.
The next important milestone is the development and approval of new SFO Rule in 1978. Amazingly, the new rule for Secular Franciscans incorporates Francis of Assisi's "First Letter to the Faithful," which had been misplaced for 750 years. The 1978 rule is perfect for our time. Secular Franciscans are encouraged to devote themselves to careful reading of the gospel, going from gospel to life and life to gospel.
The next important milestone is the publishing of Studying The Life of Saint Francis of Assisi - A Beginner's Workbook (1st Edition) in 1996 by William R. Hugo, OFM Cap. I highly recommend Hugo's method for studying Franciscan documents. Simply put, you have a mind and Hugo shows you how to use it.
The 2nd Edition of Hugo's book is coordinated with the Francis of Assisi: Early Documents Volume I, II and III, which is the next important milestone. The three volume set, published in 1999, is in widespread use by scholars, academics, and the laity.
The next important milestone occurred in 2001. That is when "The Commission on the Franciscan Intellectual Tradition (CFIT) was established in 2001 by the English-Speaking Conference of the Order of Friars Minor (OFM) to promote a contemporary retrieval of the distinctive theological and spiritual vision that animates the Franciscan movement." Around 2007, CFIT established an internet presence allowing scholars, academics and laity to have access to an array of digital documents, including the three volume set of Franciscan documents published in 1999.
In 2010, during a General Audience, Pope Benedict XVI offered the world a catechesis on St. Francis of Assisi and two more on St. Bonaventure.
The Secular Franciscan Order (SFO) published For Up to Now: Foundational Topics for Initial Formation in 2011, which is the next important milestone for the Order. The FUN Manual is an absolutely outstanding resource that is widely available on the internet as a digital document.
Finally, following the resignation of Pope Benedict XVI in February 2013, a papal conclave elected Jorge Mario Bergoglio as his successor in March 2013. He chose Francis as his papal name in honor of Saint Francis of Assisi. The first pope to do so.
Yes, this is a very good time to be a member of the Secular Franciscan Order.


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Breathtaking interview read on NK News.
<< In a country where Juche ideology is the one and only religion, I think many of my fellow North Koreans were always curious about new ideologies and religions. In North Korea, we studied and believed only in Juche. The North Korean regime discourages the religious feelings and places strict restrictions on Christianity in particular.
This is worthy of analysis because Kim Il Sung himself comes from devout Christian families on both the paternal and maternal sides. His father had been educated at mission schools before Kim was born. His maternal grandfather was Presbyterian and taught local people about the Bible in his town. As a devout Christian, his mother took little Il Sung to church on Sundays even after the family moved to Manchuria. In Pyongyang, she took him to Chilgok Church, which still exists today. Kim Il Sung’s uncle on his mom’s side studied theology at university and became a pastor. Kim Il Sung was an altar boy. In North Korea there’s the “Ten Principles for the Establishment of the Monolithic Ideological System” and it’s pretty obvious that the Kims got the idea from the “Ten Commandments”. Pyongyang once was referred to as the Jerusalem of the East.
While North Korean regime discourages all religions, it attacks Christianity especially harshly. Because the North Korean regime launched vicious verbal attacks on Christianity, I wanted to learn about Christianity more than any other religion. I think many North Koreans are especially curious about Christianity among all the religions that weren’t available to us. I was not alone.
Then, unexpectedly, I happened to leave North Korea for South Korea with my parents. When I first found out about my parents’ plan to escape, the first religion I wanted to learn about was Christianity. While we were in Thailand, I saw a Bible placed on a desk at the police station. In North Korea Bible is not easily available and there may be legal consequences reading it publicly. As soon as I caught a glimpse of the Bible, I immediately picked it up and began to read. It was my first time reading the Bible.
It wasn’t easy to understand it. I got past the first few pages before I stopped because I couldn’t understand very well. I thought I would study about God and Christianity in more detail after entering South Korea. At Hanawon, pastors, priests, nuns and monks from the church, cathedral and Buddhist temples came to speak to us every weekend.
Among these three religions, Protestantism was the most popular, Catholicism second-most and then Buddhism. Hanawon, which accommodates female defectors, had a pastor who was assigned by the Christian Council of Korea to give sermon every morning throughout the week. I don’t know if it has to do with the daily service, but I know many defectors commit to Christianity. After attending church services and hearing sermons every morning for three months at Hanawon, North Korean defectors begin attending church services in their new towns at the invitation of the pastor at Hanawon.
After leaving Hanawon, I also began to attend Sunday services at a mega church that my pastor at Hanawon introduced me to. In the first year, the number of Christian defectors increases and, from the second year, it gradually decreases. Seven out of 10 defectors friends of mine have stopped going to church for example.
But at the time I was so eager to study the Bible and learn about God’s word and Jesus Christ. I lived as a committed Christian for the first three years before I stopped attending church. The reason why I stopped going to church had nothing to do with the Christian beliefs. There was a pastor whom I looked up to but I soon found out that he was so fake. The pastor was married with two kids. But whenever he saw pretty-faced North Korean girl defectors, he always told them that he was single.
It didn’t end there. He would often invite beautiful North Korean women to sit in his office with him alone. He would go to their homes to convince them to go on a trip to Jeju island with him. I felt very disappointed and betrayed. Before me and my wife met each other, my wife almost went on a trip with him because she didn’t know he was married and he persistently asked her to go with him. As we began dating, my wife told me all about this and I stopped going to church.
Although I have stopped going to church, I respect all kinds of religions in this world. When reunification comes, if some South Korean pastors and missionaries continue to betray God like my former pastor did, there may be an increase in the number of Christians among North Koreans in the beginning but the number will drop sharply. >>


The St. Anne Catholic Community Fall Bazaar is the largest community-wide annual fundraising event. Its purpose is to unite our entire community for a day of Faith, Fun and Fellowship while also providing some much-needed financial assistance to both our Church and School. We invite all to enjoy the food, drinks, games, live entertainment, raffle, Bingo, live and silent auctions, as well as crafts!
Join us for Faith, Fellowship and Fun!
Our annual shirt returns, with this year’s theme, “WE ARE ST. ANNE.”. Proudly display your FAITH and LOVE for our St. Anne Community! Get them before they sell out!
FELLOWSHIP=GREAT FOOD! We will have LOTS of food, including the Knights of Columbus BBQ, our Hispanic Ministries’ delicious TACOS, ELOTES and FRUTAS. GUMBO & JAMBALAYA for our CAJUNS! PIZZA, NACHOS, HOT DOGS, FRITO PIE, SNACKS, SWEETS and MORE! Don’t forget about BEER, WINE, SODAS, WATER and MORE!
Try your luck with RAFFLE tickets, only $10 each with chances to win HUGE PRIZES! BINGO, GAMES, & ACTIVITIES galore! How about a Live and Silent Auctions! The SILENT AUCTION will be happening in the gymnasium from 11:30AM – 3:00PM. The LIVE AUCTION will begin at 4:00PM at the stage outside in the seating area and the RAFFLE drawings will begin immediately following the conclusion of the Live Auction.
Want to be a sponsor?
- Hallelujah- Any Denomination
- Glory Be – $100
- Our Father – $250
- St. Joseph- $500
- St. Michael – $1000
- St. Anne – $2500
- Hail Mary – $5000


“To Another Level” message series is based off Pastor Randy’s new book To Another Level. Chapter 4 in the book of Ephesians gives us a perspective of spiritual growth through ministry.
We want you to do your best in your ministry team and equip you to serve God and serve people. This Training Day will help you learn more about how you can serve better at the church. Mark your calendars.
Man Up is an annual event where men from around the city of San Antonio gather to worship and learn about being a Godly man. Join us at Fortress Church.


Say to your brethren, ‘My people,’
And to your sisters, ‘Mercy is shown.’
“Bring charges against your mother, bring charges;
For she is not My wife, nor am I her Husband!
Let her put away her harlotries from her sight,
And her adulteries from between her breasts;
Lest I strip her naked,
And expose her, as in the day she was born,
And make her like a wilderness,
And set her like a dry land,
And slay her with thirst.
“I will not have mercy on her children,
For they are the children of harlotry.
For their mother has played the harlot;
She who conceived them has behaved shamefully.
For she said, ‘I will go after my lovers,
Who give me my bread and my water,
My wool and my linen,
My oil and my drink.’
I will hedge up your way with thorns,
And wall her in,
So that she cannot find her paths.
She will chase her lovers,
But not overtake them;
Yes, she will seek them, but not find them.
Then she will say,
‘ I will go and return to my first husband,
For then it was better for me than now.’
For she did not know
That I gave her grain, new wine, and oil,
And multiplied her silver and gold—
Which they prepared for Baal.
“Therefore I will return and take away
My grain in its time
And My new wine in its season,
And will take back My wool and My linen,
Given to cover her nakedness.
Now I will uncover her lewdness in the sight of her lovers,
And no one shall deliver her from My hand.
I will also cause all her mirth to cease,
Her feast days,
Her New Moons,
All her appointed feasts.
“And I will destroy her vines and her fig trees,
Of which she has said,
‘These are my wages that my lovers have given me.’
So I will make them a forest,
And the beasts of the field shall eat them.
I will punish her
For the days of the Baals to which she burned incense.
She decked herself with her earrings and jewelry,
And went after her lovers;
But Me she forgot,” says the LORD.
“Therefore, behold, I will allure her,
Will bring her into the wilderness,
And speak comfort to her.
I will give her her vineyards from there,
And the Valley of Achor as a door of hope;
She shall sing there,
As in the days of her youth,
As in the day when she came up from the land of Egypt.
“And it shall be, in that day,”
Says the LORD,
“That you will call Me ‘My Husband,’
And no longer call Me ‘My Master,’
For I will take from her mouth the names of the Baals,
And they shall be remembered by their name no more.
In that day I will make a covenant for them
With the beasts of the field,
With the birds of the air,
And with the creeping things of the ground.
Bow and sword of battle I will shatter from the earth,
To make them lie down safely.
“I will betroth you to Me forever;
Yes, I will betroth you to Me
In righteousness and justice,
In lovingkindness and mercy;
I will betroth you to Me in faithfulness,
And you shall know the LORD.
“It shall come to pass in that day
That I will answer,” says the LORD;
“I will answer the heavens,
And they shall answer the earth.
The earth shall answer
With new wine,
And with oil;
They shall answer Jezreel.
Then I will sow her for Myself in the earth,
And I will have mercy on her who had not obtained mercy;
Then I will say to those who were not My people,
‘ You are My people!’
And they shall say, ‘You are my God!’
Many are speaking words of death and impending judgment without including the redemptive thread of the greatest Love Story ever told. It is true that without personal repentance, no one will see the King and be entrusted with His message for the bride in this hour. We must see what He sees and not what we want to see. He will show us what He sees if we are willing to share in His sufferings. Travailing intercession for those who have hurt us is one way we begin to see what He sees. Laying down our right to be right, to defend ourselves, to be properly recognized…these are some of the other keys to gaining His vision.
The undefiled stream of PURE ministry only flows from the Throne Room of God to earth. Never from our earthbound perspective will we EVER release the Resurrection Power of King Jesus.
The King commands that we speak the Truth in love. The deeper the lie, the more it hurts when it is removed. The Living Waters that flow from the Sapphire Throne, flow past good and evil, alike. His Justice and and Mercy are Perfect in every work of correction and chastening. The church is a joke because we have not been careful to instantly obey. When has even one contemporary Christian church on the entire planet, foregone the usual Sunday morning gathering and congregated at the nearest mental health facility, triage unit or red light district? How about a “worship service” at your local mortuary? With Book of Acts results?!?
Get ready while you can, for the day of these great exploits fast approaches. How fast? We have been in the hour of preparation for about, Oh…59 minutes or so. Without radical, submitted obedience there is no true spiritual authority.
The virtual absence of Kingdom Authority has created a vacuum where doctrines of demons are flourishing. The King will deal with this through His messengers that have passed through the wilderness of purification. Any who choose to reject the truth will be come under the strong delusion that God Himself is sending upon the planet. Who can stand against God?
True spiritual authority has nothing to do with title or position; this Kingdom Authority only comes from being in the presence of His Glory. The only way to access this realm of Glory is through intimacy with God, gained by radical obedience to the Word of God. Who may ascend on His Holy Hill?
Without Him, there is no church. Without us, there is no church. This union of Christ to humanity is seen in the living organism called the church or the bride. She has lived for herself for so long that even as the time of arising to shine is upon her…she cannot. I know it has become popular to defend the church, just at is was, not too long ago, popular to bash her. The One Who wraps Himself in Light is interested in neither.
The Truth is this…
The friends of the Bride Groom know her true condition and will unflinchingly do whatever it takes to prepare her for the King. She is not ready. She has awakened and is carnal still. She still has the taste of former lovers on her lips. She is still just as likely to worship the gifts bestowed upon her by her Groom, as the Groom Himself.
Because of His great mercy…He is now bringing and will continue to bring the fire of His chastening…until she is herself a flame of fire. Many are saying, “She’s ready! She’s ready! She has made herself ready!” As much as we long for this to be true, it is not. Repentance must come before she will clearly see her identity in Him. We must press in to the heart of the King for the revelation of His Goodness.
The Perfect Justice and Mercy of the King will be seen in the earth shattering revelation of His Goodness. The Goodness of God is most perfectly expressed in the Cross of Christ. The revelation of the Cross is the only thing that will change the heart of the bride. About three months ago the Lord awakened me with these words, “Ask for the Spirit of Grace and Supplication.” Prayer and repentance must sweep the globe in a wave of holy fire…for the Bride to be made ready.
She will rise from brokenhearted repentance…a radiant joyful warrior. As she comes up out of the wilderness of purification, the Glory of the King will be seen upon her and multitudes will run trembling into the Kingdom. More Glory than the earth has ever seen, will be unveiled in the love soaked bride of our King. Darkness and confusion will flee in a headlong panic before this spotless bride.
She is not ready yet. Will you be His friend? Will you tell her how she really looks? Are you afraid to hurt her feelings? The dress is stained from other lovers and doesn’t fit right. Her hair is greasy and out of place. Her face is swollen and blotchy. Her eyes are bloodshot from gazing hungrily at things perishing. She is exhausted and flabby from the lazy pursuit of easy pleasure.
And He loves her still…with an everlasting love! She is lovely in His sight because He sees her as she will be. He is RAVISHED BY HER, CAN’T GET ENOUGH of HER. She MUST be made ready. She WILL BE made ready according to His will and His Word. The battle has already been won. The only question remaining is this; will you stand with the Bride Groom King or against Him?
After this, I heard what sounded like a vast crowd in heaven shouting,
“Praise the Lord!
Salvation and glory and power belong to our God.
His judgments are true and just.
He has punished the great prostitute
who corrupted the earth with her immorality.
He has avenged the murder of his servants.”
And again their voices rang out:
“Praise the Lord!
The smoke from that city ascends forever and ever!”
Then the twenty-four elders and the four living beings fell down and worshiped God, who was sitting on the throne. They cried out, “Amen! Praise the Lord!”
And from the throne came a voice that said,
“Praise our God,
all his servants,
all who fear him,
from the least to the greatest.”
Then I heard again what sounded like the shout of a vast crowd or the roar of mighty ocean waves or the crash of loud thunder:
“Praise the Lord!
For the Lord our God, the Almighty, reigns.
Let us be glad and rejoice,
and let us give honor to him.
For the time has come for the wedding feast of the Lamb,
and his bride has prepared herself.
She has been given the finest of pure white linen to wear.”
For the fine linen represents the good deeds of God’s holy people.
And the angel said to me, “Write this: Blessed are those who are invited to the wedding feast of the Lamb.” And he added, “These are true words that come from God.”
Then I fell down at his feet to worship him, but he said, “No, don’t worship me. I am a servant of God, just like you and your brothers and sisters who testify about their faith in Jesus. Worship only God. For the essence of prophecy is to give a clear witness for Jesus.”


While I thoroughly enjoyed my first listen to this album I was left a little bemused. I was in the car and it certainly made my journey more pleasurable, with some outstanding a cappella singing but as I was unable to look at the CD booklet notes I was not quite sure what it was all about. However at the end of the disc and my journey I was sufficiently intrigued as to want to know more. What we actually get are four separate pieces.
The first, “Spectre Of The Maiden Scorned” is a Concert Requiem Mass for mezzo-soprano, male voices and ensemble. It is a story, almost a mini opera, of love, greed and betrayal set in a monastery. The mezzo is Grace Durham who is suitably expressive and the music reminds me somewhat of Karl Jenkins in borrowing from a variety of sources while always remaining tuneful. I enjoyed hearing this and would like to sing it if I can persuade my choir director to try.
The three other works, all for unaccompanied male voices, are sung by six Alumni of the Choir of Clare College, Cambridge under their former conductor Graham Ross. Again the standard of musicianship is high but listening without looking at the booklet left me wondering where one piece ended and the next started. For the record they are “Cantica Sacra”, a liturgical cycle, “Kontakia”, Lenten Hymns, and “Theotokia”, Marian Hymns.
The composer is Lydia Kakabadse who was born in Southport in 1955 to a Russian/Georgian father and a Greek/Austrian mother and grew up in Altrincham, Cheshire. She was brought up in the Greek/Russian Orthodox faith and inherited a love of languages from her multi-lingual parents as well as a love of different genres of Western and non-Western music, all of which can be heard here. There are certainly echoes of John Tavener – or echoes of the sources Tavener himself borrowed from – and I am confident that listeners who enjoy Tavener’s work within the Orthodox tradition will enjoy this release, as will those who appreciate all fine a cappella singing.


Redeemer Lutheran School is a Christ-centered school which provides a whole-child Christian approach to learning. This builds academic success. Small classes insure that each child is given opportunities for one-on-one attention to help a struggling student or challenge an academically advanced child. A caring family atmosphere exists between the students, staff and families. Service to others is an important part of our commitment to share God’s love with others. Students are led to help others, not only within the school, but those in the community and the world. Please come visit!
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Welcome to the website of "The Church at the Bluff." Bluffton, Georgia has been in existence for over 200 years and people of faith have inhabited the small town since the town was established in 1815. Bluffton is aptly named for the bluff area it sits atop which was once home to a thriving spring-fed pool and gathering spot. Bluffton Baptist Church has been around for almost as many years.
We invite you to join us for worship every Sunday morning at 11:00 a.m. We also have Sunday School classes for all ages beginning at 10:00 a.m. and we would love for you to join us.


Following the announcement that Pope Benedict XVI will resign on February 28th due to health issues, the question is who will take his place.
The Nigerian Cardinal, Francis Arinze, is said by many to be the favourite. And why is that?
First of all, Arinze replaced Joseph Ratzinger as Cardinal Bishop of Velletri-Segni, when the German Cardinal succeeded Pope John Paul II.
Second, Cardinal Arinze is an African. For the first time in the history of the Vatican, a black African has the real opportunity to take the highest place in the Catholic Church. Having this in consideration, the existing sense that the Vatican favours white skinned individuals to take its highest office, may fade away.
Third, the Catholic Church has been loosing followers across the Western youth. Since evangelical religions, such as Christianity and Islam, compete in the market place for a larger share of it, i.e, seek to gather an increasing number of supporters by converting and spreading their word, Africa seems to be the solution.
As a matter of fact, Africa has an estimated 150 million Catholics, and 19 million of them are in Nigeria, namely in the South-East – Igbo people make up 70 per cent of those 19 million. Moreover, Christians in Africa are know to be of the most growing, ferverent and dedicated kind. Therefore, if Cardinal Arinze is indeed anointed Cardinal, there is an enourmous potential for the Vatican to see its following base increasing exponentially across not only Nigeria, but also across a substantial part of sub-Saharan Africa.
Vatican’s interests aside, there is one more factor in play. The Sahel region has become very unstable in recent months. Militant groups have expanded their operations from Mauritania to Somalia, despite suffering major losses by sovereign military forces.
This is also the case with Nigeria. Boko Haram and other militant groups such as Ansaru, have been active for a few years causing widespread instability in Northern Nigeria. In the same way, the Sudanese Islamic/military regime of Khartoum developed and executed a policy that targeted the “Islamization” and “Arabization” of all of Sudan. However, such policy was undermined and ultimately destroyed by the Christian’s South social and armed resistance and, finally, secession.
Can it be that proclaiming a Nigerian Black-African have as one of its main goals to strenghten Christian ties in Southern and Central Nigeria, thus creating a kind of buffer zone and, at the same time, fomenting an united front against the Northern Nigerian Islamic character in politics, and active militancy?
All in all, it seems that the Vatican has not lost its political and strategic thinking. It might be that the Vatican will once again become a important political player, and decisive card, not in Europe, but in Africa.


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From its inception, Christianity has been shaped by empires.
Jesus was born under the Roman imperial occupation and governance of Palestine; when he was an infant, his family had to flee to Egypt to avoid the imperially appointed ruler, Herod Antipas. Jesus was crucified by the Roman Empire as a threat to imperial stability.
Christian traditions developed within imperial contexts from the Roman and Byzantine Empires to the high colonial empires of nineteenth-century Europe, often with the dominant church authorities in alignment with the imperial powers. Theology has been deeply influenced by the various forms empires have taken throughout history, but empire has never been able to completely control theology. There are always theologies that resist imperial ways of life and promote alternatives.
Theology and Empire
What is Empire?
Empire describes “the massive concentrations of power that permeate all aspects of life and that cannot be controlled by any one actor alone … Empire seeks to extend its control as far as possible; not only geographically, politically, and economically … but also intellectually, emotionally, psychologically, spiritually, culturally, and religiously” (Rieger, Christ and Empire, 2-3).
Why should theology be concerned with Empire?
There are at least two reasons why theology must address the issue of empire. First, empire shapes the way we do theology – how we think about who God is, who humanity is, and how we are related to God and creation. Second, the history of colonialism and the ever-expanding process of globalization makes empire one of the primary issues to which theology must respond today – empire is a fact of our everyday lives that must be resisted if we hope to bring about the kind of justice Jesus sought to bring about in solidarity with those on the underside of the power of empire.
Can theology make a difference?
Empires require that people believe there is “no alternative” to the ways of empire. In this context, theology can show that there are other ways of life and that empire can never really achieve absolute control. The ministry of Jesus that resisted the oppression of the Roman Empire continues to inspire churches to identify alternative ways of life and to take up sides with those exploited and excluded by empire today in resistance to empire. If theology does not account for the ways empire has influenced Christian history and continues to influence the thought and practices of Christians today, then theology is bound to reinforce imperial ways of life and legitimate imperialism today in the name of God.
Can churches make a difference?
While empire represents massive conglomerations of power that demand responses at an international level, postcolonial theorist Homi Bhabha makes the important observation that empire always begins at home. Accepting an imperial way of life always starts in the very communities in which we live every day. Therefore, resisting empire can begin in any church community as persons take up sides with those persons in the community around them who are on the underside of power, and who organize in resistance against those social structures and norms that exclude and oppress. With the ever-expanding reach of globalization, churches must also form broad coalitions in order to resist empire on national and international levels. The growing religion and labor movement has made progress both locally and globally.
by Joerg Rieger
Globalization is a catchword of our time, referring to the interdependence that affects us all. But we often meet globalization with extreme ambivalence, recognizing that it has both positive and negative consequences for economics, politics, and culture. Joerg Rieger makes the point that even theology, itself, can be a manifestation of globalization. At its worst, theology can reflect Western intellectual imperialism and at its best, theology can encourage a compelling vision of diversity within unity. The author articulates a theology of globalization as a diverse phenomenon that respects different ways of seeing and knowing, thus encouraging harmony rather than homogeny.
by Joerg Rieger
Although we loathe admitting it, Christians have often, through crusade, conquest, and commerce, used the name and power of Christ to promote and justify political, economic, and even military gain.
Rieger’s ambitious and faith-filled project chips away at the colonial legacy of Christology to find the authentic Christ – or rather the many authentic depictions of Christ in history and theology that survive our self-serving domestications. Against the seeming inevitability of globalized unfairness, Rieger holds up a “stumbling block” that confounds even empire.
by Néstor Míguez, Joerg Rieger, and Jung Mo Sung
In Beyond the Spirit of Empire, the authors analyze the global empire not only in its political and economic dimensions, but also in its symbolic constructions of power and in its general assumptions often taken for granted. How does empire mould human subjectivity, for instance, and how does it affect the understanding of humans within the whole of creation? What are the religious dimensions of empire, its claims to divine attributes like omniscience, omnipresence, omnipotence, eternity, and what about its alleged exclusiveness and pervasiveness that destroys human life and freedom, which turns politics into a banal matter? The authors propose to look beyond empire to the possibility of politics and freedom, to the recovery of the notion of people, to the importance of ongoing concern for the oppressed and excluded, and to a messianic faith that allows us to live in anticipation, though ambiguously, of the promise of new times to come.
by by Kwok Pui-Lan, Kwok Pui-Lan, Don H. Compier, and Joerg Rieger
Distinguished theologians assess the achievements and legacies of thirty- one theological giants in light of Christianity’s engagement with imperial power, conquest, colonization, and post colonial themes. A unique textbook anthology ideal for classroom use.
This volume is significant because it examines the depth of the impact of imperial ways of life on how Christians have thought about central theological themes like God, humanity, sin, and redemption, while simultaneously demonstrating how theology has challenged imperial ways of life throughout history. This diverse collection of theologians model how theologians can continue to draw on Christian tradition with awareness of the deep impression empire has had on theology and the residual resistance to empire present in historical theology.


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OMG I LOVE COWS LOOK AT THOSE FLUFFY FEET :3
i don’t know what these are but i love them
Detail from the Ghent Altarpiece by Jan Van Eyck : ‘Adoration of the mystic lamb’ with blood pouring from its breast into the Holy Chalice. The Fountain of Life is in the forefront of the composition. The lamb is surrounded by fourteen angels, and the dove of the Holy Spirit hovers above.
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The Road to Hell is Paved with Good Intentions
Can someone really believe that lying in the name of God is justifiable? Doesn't it go directly against what we are taught not to do? Why then would the religious right try to attack the gay community's integrity, calling for a country-wide ban on marriage for gays, then try to say that WE are attacking THEM?! The hypocracy is utterly amazing to me. We can argue the Bible all day long and trivialize further what Christ commands, but in no way does it take away from His commandment to love your neighbor. There are no exceptions to this rule, and as a martyr He shows us how true that love can be. People need to read the Bible less and live the word more. Until then, try reading Matthew 7:1-5. A special thanks to God for delivering this website from those who would use it to spread evil instead of love.


Saint Stephen’s Day, also called the Feast of Saint Stephen, is a Christian saint’s day to commemorate Saint Stephen, the first Christian martyr celebrated on 26 December.
In Irish, it is called Lá Fhéile Stiofáin or Lá an Dreoilín, the latter meaning the Wren Day. When used in this context, “wren” it alludes to several legends, including those found in Irish mythology, linking episodes in the life of Jesus to the wren. People dress up in old clothes, wear straw hats and travel from door to door with fake wrens (previously real wrens were killed) and they dance, sing and play music.
A Mummer’s Festival is held at this time every year in the village of New Inn, County Galway, and Dingle in County Kerry. Mumming is also a big tradition in County Fermanagh in Ulster. Saint Stephen’s Day is also a popular day for visiting family members and going to the theatre to see a pantomime.
In the UK Boxing Day originated as a holiday to give gifts to the poor. The Carol “Good King Wenceslas” tells the story of a Bohemian king going on a journey and braving harsh winter weather to give alms to a poor peasant on the Feast of Stephen. During the journey, his page is about to give up the struggle against the cold weather, but is enabled to continue by following the king’s footprints, step for step, through the deep snow. The legend is based on the life of the historical Saint Wenceslaus I, Duke of Bohemia or Svatý Václav in Czech (907–935).
Whether you are a Christian or otherwise, St Stephen’s Day is a great day to show appreciation for what you have and give to the poor. Maybe go through your possessions that you no longer use and donate them to charity, or donate money. Let’s always care for those in society who have illness, disabilities, the widowed, the single parents and all who suffer from poverty.
However you spend the day, may you be blessed and wishing you all good health.
Watch a video of The West Clare Wrenboys


“For as long as the religious right has mobilized against abortion, conservative politicians and religious leaders have constructed a narrative of people of faith overwhelmingly opposing abortion, and have asserted the Catholic Church and other religious institutions have always condemned abortion.
This is blatantly untrue, according to both Manson and Ruttenberg.
“This wedding of Catholic identity with anti-abortion politics, it only happened in the last few decades,” Manson said. “It’s a very reductive understanding of Catholicism. The tradition is much richer and more interesting than that.”‘


One day, a rich dad took his son on a trip. He wanted to show the boy how poor someone can be. They spent time on the farm of a poor family. On the way home, dad asked, "Did you see how poor they are? What did you learn?".
Son replied, "We have one dog, they have four, we have pool, they have a river, we have lanterns at night, they have somay stars, we buy food, they grow theirs, we have walls to protect us, they have friends all around, we have encyclopedias, they have the Bible." and then the boy concluded, "Thanks dad for showing me how poor we are."
MORAL: It's not about money that make us rich, it's about simplicity and having God in our lives.


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Let’s talk about marriage. In Killing Kryptonite, John Bevere writes about a married couple, Justin and Angela. Despite the covenant they have made to each other, Angela chooses to stay in relationships with other men. Don’t worry, you’re still my favorite, she consoles Justin. But that doesn’t seem to be enough for Justin. I think most people would side with Justin on this one.
Then why do we think such an argument would work with Jesus?
In this modern day parable, John Bevere introduces a lesson that we must all wrestle with at some point in our lives. Under the mystery that lies within this simple story is a deeper truth. In the context of marriage, we commit ourselves to one person — there is no distant second, at least not in the Biblical definition of marriage. That’s how it is with the state of our eternity. We can only submit our spirit to one thing. Whatever that one thing is, we give ourselves completely to. And the choices are pretty clear: you submit yourself to Jesus Christ, or you submit yourself to the world. Whether you realize it or not, we’re all submitted to one or the other — you can’t worship both.
You see, making this film struck a deeper chord within me. For the longest time, I was Angela. I was a church-going christian my whole life. I raised my hand to call Jesus my savior. But, I would be misguided if I had told you that He was my Lord.
As much as I believed I was a follower of Jesus, I was really a slave to sin. For me, it was the allure of various mistresses that caught my attention: the promise of academic achievement, power, social influence, sex, pornography, the fear of man, my passion to change the world. The list went on. Yes, he was my “favorite”, but when it came down to it, he wasn’t my one love. And therefore, He wasn’t the one I worshipped.
James 4:4 reads, “You adulterers and adulteresses! Do you not know that friendship with the world is enmity with God? Whoever therefore wants to be a friend of the world makes himself an enemy of God.” In the book, John teaches on this passage to illustrate the difference between a life following Jesus, and a life submitted to the world. He explains, “When we follow the world, I choose what is good, best, and right for my life. But when we follow Jesus, I choose what God says is good, best, and right for my life.” To follow Jesus means, we have given Him complete authority over every aspect of our lives.
So, like Angela, we all have a choice to make. We can continue our relationships with these idols, and spurn Jesus as our Lord. Or we can turn away from these mistresses, and make Jesus Christ our only love. What’s your choice?


I will do “it” tomorrow…this is really a lie. Have you spoke or thought these words? Why tomorrow? What is it about tomorrow that we think it will get done then? You know the “it” you have been putting off for a week now, or maybe a month now or even more than a year. We’ve all been distracted by the idea of tomorrow. We don’t see the value and the gift of today. Today takes effort to do exactly what we know should be done but we’d rather be doing something else that we deem more fun.
I will do “it” tomorrow…but what if someone needs your gifts and talents today. They need that design idea today. They need that charity gift today. Your body needs you to eat right and workout today.
What do we think tomorrow promises us? No stress, no distractions, no troubles? Why do we think tomorrow offers more time or a better environment than today? Probably because tomorrow is not today yet. It’s not anything yet. So we make it whatever we want it to be.
I’m done with tomorrow’s unrealistic promises that steal from my today. I will do today what is in my ability to do today. I will empty myself out today so that I can give something new tomorrow!
I’m so grateful the Lord doesn’t say, “You know what, I will give them new mercies tomorrow.” Where would we be if He thought that way? I don’t want to find out. Because I need new mercies TODAY not tomorrow!
Let’s examine our hearts and choose to do “it” today and let tomorrow have its own day! Let our declaration be “I will do ‘it’ today!”
What will you do today that has been planned for tomorrow? Write down the “it” you’ve been saying you’ll do tomorrow and put it on your calendar and set a time to do it. Ask yourself what is the barrier for me getting “it” done today?


Tuesday, July 2, 2019
4:00 - 5:00 PM
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Friday, July 5, 2019 at 10:30 AM
Immaculate Conception Parish
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May 13, 1938 - June 24, 2019
It is with profound sadness that we announce the death of Gloria Bueza Peralta. Gloria died peacefully at home in Vancouver, B.C. on June 24, 2019.
Gloria was born in the Philippines on May 13, 1938 to Anatolio Bueza and Feliciana Amisola Bueza. She was one of eight children. In 1965 young Gloria received her Bachelor of Science in Commerce from the Far Eastern University in Manila, Philippines. Educated, accomplished, and beautiful inside and out, she spoke English, two dialects of the Filipino language, and Spanish.
In 1966 Gloria married Cecil Peralta and had three children: Cecilia, Judith and John. In 1974 she and her family emigrated to Canada, to provide better opportunities for her children. For most of her career in Canada she worked as a dietary aide, providing good, nourishing food for hospital patients. She was an excellent cook.
Gloria enjoyed reading, gardening, and going for walks. Her two biggest loves, however, were her family and her faith. A loving and loyal mother and grandmother, she also doted on the family dogs. She was dedicated to her husband and proud of her children and grandchildren, whom she loved without measure.
Devoted to her church, Gloria was unwavering in her beliefs. She attended mass on a regular basis, where she made many friends. She derived a sense of camaraderie from the church community and enjoyed participating in church activities and events.
Gloria is survived by her husband Cecil, her daughters Cecilia and Judith, her son John, and her grandchildren Kevin, Ryan, and Juliana. She also leaves behind sons-in-law Kevin Bales, Gary Martin and daughter-in-law Sheri Ann Peralta, as well as her siblings, nephews and nieces. She is also survived by her many cherished friends.
Catholic funeral services will be held at the Immaculate Conception Church, 8842 119th Street, Delta, BC, on Friday, July 5th at 10:30 am.
In lieu of flowers, please consider making a donation in memory of Gloria to the Immaculate Conception Parish.


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Religious education should mean more than just knowledge of religions; it should be about the value of faith in people's lives. Elizabeth Buie reports.
Alex Salmond, the First Minister, has given his strongest endorsement yet of faith-based education, calling on Scots to celebrate Catholic schools rather than "grudgingly accept" their existence.
But a leading academic has challenged the assumption that the church's schools are as distinctive in their education as is supposed.
Delivering the Cardinal Winning Education Lecture at Glasgow University at the weekend, Mr Salmond articulated his "unswerving support" for faith- based education in Scotland - a declaration likely to bolster the Campaign for Muslim Schools in Scotland.
"My advocacy for faith-based education extends beyond Catholic schools," he told an invited audience led by Cardinal Keith O'Brien. "I believe we are in full agreement on the tremendous role that faith schools can play in Scottish society."
Mr Salmond said faith-based schools endowed children with a strong moral foundation, a positive and distinctive identity, a keen sense of personal responsibility and the common good, a strong commitment to charity (the true meaning of which is helping others) and belief in the basic principle that "each of us can and should make a positive contribution to our world".
Michael McGrath, director of the Scottish Catholic Education Service, welcomed Mr Salmond's remarks, saying they represented the "kind of mature celebration of diversity for which we have been searching for some time in Scotland".
However, Lindsay Paterson, professor of education policy at Edinburgh University, warned that faith schools in Scotland, which are publicly owned and financed, had to be differentiated from those espoused so strongly by Tony Blair in England, where they remain owned by the church, or those found in France or the United States.
The 1918 Education Act which obliged local authorities to fund Catholic education within the state system, had also led to less distinctiveness in these schools because they were required to provide a common curriculum, teacher education and continuing professional development, said Professor Paterson.
This meant, for instance, that there could be much less Islamic influence in a Muslim faith school in Scotland than south of the border, he suggested: "All these nuances have been lost in the debate."
Mr Salmond is not the first politician to laud the values-based ethos of Catholic schools, however. In 2001, while education minister, Jack McConnell suggested to the Catholic headteachers' conference that non- denominational schools could learn from their denominational neighbours and that thought should be given to providing a "spiritual element" in non-denominational schools.
Mr Salmond said draft guidance on RE for A Curriculum for Excellence, to be published by Learning and Teaching Scotland in the spring, would emphasise values, beliefs and attitudes in young people.
There will be separate guidance for denominational and non-denominational sectors. The latter will move away from the 5-14 version by emphasising the value of faith in people's lives, not just knowledge about religions.


It is called, “The most wonderful time of the year”, and it is. But, it is also the most stressful time of the year as we run around shopping, entertaining, cooking and getting the house ready for Christmas. Not to mention those of us in retail and all the small business owners trying to ship things out, keep customers happy and tie up loose ends for the end of the year. So often, though, it's not so much the doing, but the anticipation and the people that are involved in the “doing” that stress us the most. As a result, we all get a little short on the fuse and testy to say the least.
I tend to resemble so much of that person all worked up, anxious and stressed as we glide into Christmas Day and the end of 2019. It’s fun…but it’s not all fun. This time of the year brings out the best and the worst in people as we try to create our vision of what Christmas is to each of us. Just ask Clark Griswold and Cousin Eddie!
Even through the chaos, I find remembering the true meaning of Christmas gives me joy, hope and a much needed sense of peace. It reminds me that a little kindness and a warm smile still go a long way. I have found that if I let the world get to me, it has control over me, and in turn makes me the person I don’t want to be. I have also found that when I have shown kindness, grace and just a little class, I feel better about this crazy world and the crazy people in it. Saying thank you to the Chic-fil-a server that has cars backed up around the building, giving my barber a larger tip than usual, telling the Target cashier Merry Christmas and good luck these next couple of days. Letting others know their efforts are appreciated, rather than expected, can make a difference in someone’s day.
Several years ago a pastor, Rick Warren wrote a book called, “ The Purpose Driven Life”, where the open line said, “it's not all about you”. Wow! That was a slap in the face and a needed wake up call in my life. I have carried that mantra with me as it does give me a sense of purpose, resulting in happiness. It helps me through the Holiday Season and other stressful times in my life by redirecting my focus to the needs of others, rather than own selfish problems. We all have crap in our lives that we are dealing with each and every day; some more than others, but I have found that giving myself to others and showing kindness in this crazy world has brought me a warm and joyful heart; and the older I get, the more that seems matter.
For those that know me are probably asking yourself, “ Who wrote this?” and understandably so! Like most of you, I struggle with being my best everyday and fail miserably most of the time. But, I have found moments where I have been my best, something bigger than myself. I have found joy and happiness in that moment, and that’s what keeps me going. I’m not saying these moments are what sustain my life, but rather what I live my life for and it gives me hope and strength to carry on.
During this Holiday Season there’s going to be stress at times… count on it, but my wish for you is to find moments and opportunities to be kind, forgiving and show the world it's not all about you. Share a piece of yourself with others this Christmas and see what happens. It will be the best gift you can give.
From the Lamb family, we wish you a Merry Christmas and Joyful New Year.


Jesus is wild about us; we just need to KNOW that!
One way that we can do that is by replacing lies with His truth.
"The Lord your God is with you, He is mighty to save. He will take great delight in you, He will quiet you with His love, He will rejoice over you with singing." Zephaniah 3:17 (NIV)
"My lover is mine and I am his..." Song of Solomon 2:16a (NIV)
"You are altogether beautiful, my darling, and there is no blemish in you." Song of Solomon 4:7 (NASB)
"The king is enthralled by your beauty; honor him, for he is your lord." Psalm 45:11 (NIV)
"God decided in advance to adopt us to himself through Jesus Christ. This is what he wanted to do and it gave him great pleasure!" Ephesians 1:5 (NLT)


In Matt's blog the other day he spoke of the tendency to focus too much on heaven and the life to come. Likewise, there are people consumed with watching for the end times. It has been used to strike fear into unbelievers and to guilt sinners into repentance. And, our culture's media has done a great job of reducing end-time believers into sign holding lunatics who walk the streets ranting and raving of what's to come. For me, personally, that has caused me to swing the other way, to not think of it much at all, and focus on Jesus' words that tell us that no one knows the day or hour that all of this will occur (Mark 13:32, Matthew 24:36). However, neither is the right approach.
What are we to do with these signs given in Revelation 6? I believe that answer lies in the verses I referenced in the beginning of this blog. Jesus says to "watch out that no one deceives you," "Be Alert!," "Be on Guard," and "Watch!" Now my first thought was that this sort of behavior will have me way too focused on the end of the earth not the live on the earth. But Jesus doesn't say that this is the only thing we are to do, he says "watch" and "be alert". I can best equate this with being a mom. There are times in my children's life where I have obsessed with their safety at the pool or a park, focusing only on them to the extreme. At the end of that trip, I am exhausted and are left empty of great experiences with my children. I think most of us would agree that this doesn't mean I send little ones off by themselves to encounter the world alone and hope for the best. As with anything, there is balance. I try to experience, enjoy and live out moments with my children, while still aware of their presence--watching them to make sure they are accounted for and safe.
I believe that's what Jesus is trying to get us to do. Live our lives with an awareness of what is to come. Be watching for deception and know that a time will come when life on earth will be excruciatingly difficult; knowing what's to come allows us to prep for that. And, I believe, does help take away complacency. Being alert and on guard is an action. It requires us to be aware of something other than ourselves.


Weddings and Sacred Occasions
Celebrations and special occasions are among our most memorable moments in life. Birth, coming of age, marriage, special anniversaries, and celebrations of life are just some of the sacred events we observe in our lives.
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Memorials or celebrations of life
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Purpose… it’s a BIG word, and it carries a lot of weight. Well, I’ve always thought it does. But now I’ve come to realize that maybe it’s much simpler. This week, with the daily writing challenges, I’ve been living in my purpose. I’m coming to realize that purpose is the daily trusting in my Creator, with all of who I am and who I was created to be—accepting and appreciating all of my attributes, even the things that the world (and myself) have considered flaws. Seeing the beauty and reason for the way I was created, for the dreams that were placed inside of me and reaching for them even in the face of fear. Thank you, @hopewriters, for the #hopewriterlife writing challenge! It has been transformative in my daily writing practice and walking in my purpose!
“A person may have many ideas concerning God’s plan for their life, but only the designs of God’s purpose will succeed in the end.” – Proverbs 19:21


Monday morning. I just finished up a very busy and fun December weekend. I really felt the Christmas spirit flying around in the air! I spent some time with family and friends, and heard the scripture of the angel telling Mary she will have a son and name him Jesus. And, I heard and played some good Christmas music too! Tis the season!
I'm about to make my final list...like Santa. Well, not really. Mmy list isn't of good & bad children, but instead it's of what still needs to still get done by December the 24th. Thankfully it shouldn't be too long. No stress... no, not allowing it.
I'm looking forward to this week ahead. The hubby is home ALL WEEK! The daughters are coming in in time for Christmas. There will be more good times with family and friends. Then, the Christmas message. It's good - all good!
I'm feeling the Christmas spirit! ( :