It is amazing how mighty God is! I love to praise Him and to sing to Him and about Him. And as I was reading tonight, I read about how the LORD brought a victory to Jehoshaphat, King of Judah in II Chronicles 20. The people of Ammon, Moab, and Mount Seir came to battle against Jehoshaphat. The king and all the people of Judah gathered together in the house of the LORD and Jehoshaphat cried out to the LORD God about their enemies coming to make war and how Judah could not stand against them without God. God sent the prophet, Jahaziel, to Jehoshaphat. Jahaziel told him not to fear because they will not need to fight for the battle is not theirs but the LORD's, to POSITION themselves and STAND STILL to SEE the salvation of the LORD. The next day, they wned to the Wilderness of Tekoa and Jehoshaphat told the people to BELIEVE in the LORD their God and they will be established and to BELIEVE His prophets and they shall prosper. Then he set up people to sing to the LORD and people to praise the LORD. and they were saying, "Praise the LORD for HIs mercy endures forever." And when they began to sing, the LORD sent out ambushes against the people of Moab, Ammon, and Mount Seir and they destroyed each other. And when they came to a place overlooking the wilderness they found all their enemies slain and found an abundance of valuables with the dead and took it and were blessed.
Several things I've learned, remembering that we do not fight against flesh and blood, but against principalities, against powers, against the rulers of darkness of this age, against spiritual hosts of wickedness in heavenly places (Ephesians 6:12) are these:
1. Whenever there's a problem we can't handle, know that God can handle it and take it to him, crying out to him if we feel the need to.
2. God speaks to us through people who are of Him and that we should take heed to what they tell us and we will prosper.
3. If God guides to go to a certain place to be in "position for His blessing, we should go.
4. When God says to stand still, then stand still and we will see his salvation and blessings.
5. God will establish us if we believe in Him.
6. Praise in the midst of the problems moves the heart of God. So, we should praise him, not only when things are good, but when things are bad.
So, I say to the LORD my God, Hallelujah in the name of Jesus Christ!!
Life Lesson Learner 1


“For its all for your sake, so that as grace extends to more and more people in may increase thanksgiving, to the glory of God. So we don’t lost heart. Though our outer self is wasting away, our inner self is being renewed day by day. For this light momentary affliction is preparing for us an eternal weight of glory beyond all comparison, as we look not to the things that are seen but to the things that are unseen. For the things that are seen are transient, but the things that are unseen are eternal.” 2 Corinthians 4:16-18
Its funny to think that every day is another gift. We often take it for granted, life. The breathe in our lungs is only there because God made it so but we’re so focused on that next big test or what our credit score looks like in comparison to everyone else. We forget that there’s a war going on out there. People are dying, being spiritually cut from their father with no one to look towards for guidance. Their only hope to learn about God cut off. I think about those people many times throughout my day and wonder to myself if what I’m doing in the moment is worth it. Am I doing all I can to make a difference in the world? I’ve learned that its not just getting yourself right with God, but acting on what He’s given you. We call them “Gifts.” Often times I’ve seen myself worrying about where I spiritually stand instead of giving all of that worry over to God and just living my life, free from thoughts and doubts, with clear visions and insight, just to love those around me, being a representative for Jesus. If not us, then who? I’ve come to the conclusions that you have to be flat out, out of your mind to follow God and if you’re anything less than that, you’ve missed it. Jesus wants me, all of me, not just a slice. Instead of hoarding our cake, lets give it all to Him and reap the benefits of being a follower of Jesus. Knowing and being known by the creator of the Universe.
It takes a clear mind, a focused heart, and a soled out soul. “Clear eyes, full Hearts, can’t lose” as they say it on FNL. Let the worries of this world melt like wax before the mighty fire of God burning inside of you and me. Lets live life to the fullest, going as hard as we can go to make God famous among all the earth.
I pray today for my friends, let us see you through hearts unclouded with our vision fixated on our glory. Let us love in the purest way, never desiring anything in return but knowing our treasure is found in heaven. As we run this race, set our hearts on every step we take, making the most use of our movement as we run where you tell us, go where you tell us do what you want us to us, never wasting a step. Its for Your glory we live and breathe, for You chose us to be the object of your affection. Forgive us when we fall short, encourage us to keep going. We will not lose heart but will remain strong. We love you papa, and give you everything! Amen.


Britten: St. Nicolas
Bach: Cantata Sie werden aus Saba alle kommen BWV 65
Emmanuel Music, Ryan Turner conductor
Written for tenor, chorus, orchestra, and audience participation, Britten’s cantata St. Nicolas presents scenes from the vita of the fiery patron saint of sailors and children. (Written for the feast day of St. Nicolas on December 6, it has little to do with our conception of Santa Claus nor even Christmas!) The miracle story “Nicolas and the Pickled Boys” is as affecting as it is implausible.
Bach’s Sie werden aus Saba alle kommen is an Epiphany cantata recounting the arrival of the wise men at the manger with gifts. It’s rich with noble horns in the opening chorus, and has lovely arias for bass and tenor.


“Seek first his kingdom and his righteousness, and all these things will be added to you.” Matthew 6:33
6:33 is the high school student ministry of New Life Manitou. Our mission is to help students discover and deepen their faith in Jesus. We empower students to be faithful leaders in their communities. Through worship, prayer, teaching, and games, we cultivate holy friendship and community.
Meet our High school Ministry leaders, Ali and Taylor Stanton! Taylor and Ali have been attending New Life Manitou since the beginning of 2018 when they moved here after attending Bible college. They have a passion for children and families and are excited to continue to seek God’s Kingdom and His righteousness with the high schoolers of Manitou Springs.


Jesus' and Our Blessed Mother's Messages
To Dory At Home and the Greensides' Farm,
Messages During 1993-1994
1993 May 02, Sunday, Dory's Home
Jesus speaks to Dory by interior locution, "Those who have true faith and believe in Me and My Blessed Mother are not promised material wealth. However, I will provide what they need. I promise My Kingdom in Heaven to those who truly believe in Me"
1993 May 23, Sunday, Farm
"When I arrived at the farm I realized I had forgotten to bring flowers for Our Blessed Mother which I normally do, and I felt I felt sad about this. During the procession along the Way of the Cross, I noticed the Greensides' grandchildren were picking wild flowers along the way. I hadn't noticed they had gone ahead to the 10th Station to wait for us. Upon our arrival I was touched when they handed their flowers to me, as if they knew that I had forgotten to bring my own. I offered their flowers to Our Blessed Mother and said, "I'm very sorry Blessed Mother that I forgot to bring my own flowers for you." She was not disappointed; instead She asked me to offer Malou Benedicto to Her. Malou is one of our neighbors from Mississauga. Some of my friends went ahead to the 11th Station with Malou while I stayed behind to remain with Our Blessed Mother. Then I asked Henry to call Malou. When she arrived I said, "I don't know why but Our Blessed Mother has asked me to offer you to Her." Malou was silent."
Later on Malou told me that after praying to Our Blessed Mother for guidance, it was revealed to her that maybe She wanted her to donate the statue of the Immaculate Conception which they had brought with them when they had immigrated to Canada. Malou wanted a confirmation from Our Blessed Mother that donating the statue was what She really wanted. So Malou asked Her for a blue butterfly as a sign. One day, as she was cleaning house, a card with a picture of a blue butterfly dropped onto the floor. Malou then knew this was the sign she had asked for, and donated the statue which is now in the grotto at the farm.
1993 May 30, Sunday, The Greensides' Farm
During an apparition Our Blessed Mother speaks to Dory, "Make the water available. Tell the people to go the water and take it with strong faith and they will be healed." This was in reference to a natural spring of water on the side of the hill. John Greensides gave Henry Tan permission to build a grotto at this location.
1993 June 13, Sunday, Farm
Our Blessed Mother blessed the spring at the farm and thanked the Greensides for dedicating their farm to Her.
1993 July 27, Tuesday, Farm
On this date, Dory received her first public message from Our Blessed Mother. Four priests were present: Father John Grainger, pastor of Sacred Heart Church in Marmora, Father Rene Marcel from the Philippines, Father Tom from New York, and Father McCormick, spiritual director of the Legion of Mary, Scarborough. During the apparition at the 10th Station, Our Blessed Mother spoke to Dory:
"I am very happy you came here to pray. Tell the people that Jesus is giving us a chance; the three days of darkness are coming; pray the Holy Rosary everyday in every home. My Son, Jesus, is suffering so much, and He is coming very soon. There is nothing to worry about, just follow My Son and you will be saved. Spread this, and tell everyone that this is a holy place. I promise to come here very often. We are grateful to the Greensides family for allowing their farm as a place for prayer."
Dory expressed concern to Our Blessed Mother that the priests may not believe she was talking to Her. Our Blessed Mother replied, "I have chosen the 10th Station so you could just look at my Son."
1993 August 15, Sunday, Farm
During this apparition, Our Blessed Mother speaks to Dory, "I choose you My child, and I am happy with the way you treat people. I will help the people of Canada. I will not break My promise to visit this place often. Don't waste this chance of My Son's Mercy. Pray, pray, before My Son comes. I'll choose you to lead the people and to stay with the priest. I am begging people to love each other and to pray for all the priests and bishops, and for Pope John Paul II. I will talk to you often. I know that you are not happy because you know that some people do not believe you. Do not worry, I will always be with you. Pray hard before My Son comes. Pray from your heart. I bless you all My children, go in peace."
Our Blessed Mother requests a Mass to be said at the farm on September 8, 1993.
1993 September 06, Monday, Farm
Our Blessed Mother speaks to Dory, "I will be here on Wednesday, September 8. I will not break My promise to be with My children. I want all the priests to be at the 10th Station at 3 o'clock - only the priests. I know you are sad, but do not worry. Tell everyone to come Wednesday. I will have something special for everyone."
1993 September 08, Wednesday, Farm - Feast of The Nativity of Our Blessed Mother
Several thousands people and some 24 priests were present to celebrate Our Blessed Mother's birthday. The early part of the day was clear and sunny, but in the afternoon brisk northwest winds ushered in a layer of fast moving clouds which obscured the sun. At about 1 p.m. everyone began to pray the Rosary. At about 2 p.m. the wind subsided, and drizzle turned into steady rain; the damp chill made everyone uncomfortable. Many huddled under umbrellas trying to stay dry while kneeling in the mud.
At about 2:50 p.m., Dory, along with the priests present, went to the 10th Station while the people remained behind in silent prayer. Suddenly, at 3 p.m. the sun came out, and its warmth was comforting. Then a short and unexpected wind disturbed the silence of our prayers; curiously, it stopped as suddenly as it had started. We kept praying. An elderly woman broke the silence shouting that she could see a crucifix in the sun. Everyone turned to see the sun dancing, pulsating, and shooting colors. In a few short minutes everyone was completely dry, and there were no mud stains on anyone's clothing.
At the 10th Station, Our Blessed Mother spoke to Dory, "I am very happy for all the people who came here today and for the priests. My Son Jesus, chose you to come here. He chose you as good apostles. Help the people; encourage them to pray for the priests and the bishops. Support this place. No one can destroy this place. Ask the people to make the Stations of the Cross at the farm, and to pray the 15 mysteries of the Rosary for conversion, on every 1st Saturday of the month. I will talk to you often, My child, to warn the people. Pray, pray, love one another, time is short."
Dory expresses concern to Our Blessed Mother that she will not be able to remember this whole message. Our Blessed Mother replies, "Don't worry, I will help you to remember, and I am with you. I know you are not 100% happy because there is no Mass at the farm today. It is not your will My child, it is not My Son's will, and not My will that there is no Mass here today. It is the will of the bishops and the priests. Go in peace, My child."
1993 September 12, Sunday, Farm
Our Blessed Mother speaks to Dory, "Ask the people to pray the 15 mysteries of the Rosary and the Stations of the Cross on the First Saturday of every month for the conversion of sinners."
1993 September 19, Sunday, Farm
Our Blessed Mother requests everyone to bring their rosaries, scapulars, medals, and especially candles, on October 10, 1993, to be blessed by Her. She wants us to be prepared, as the time is near.
1993 October 10, Sunday, Farm
Our Blessed Mother tells us to continue to pray hard, and all religious articles and candles are blessed in preparation. Our Blessed Mother asks that we wear our brown scapulars at all times. Dory will continue to pray for the people, and she received a 20 minute message which she will reveal to us at a later date - this particular message is very serious in nature.
1993 November 06, first Saturday, Farm
Our Blessed Mother speaks to Dory, "My child, tell My children how happy I am today. I am asking all My children to pray, pray, from your hearts. I am only asking this of you before My Son Jesus comes. I bless you all My children, go in peace."
1993 November 13, Saturday, Farm
Our Blessed Mother asks us to "pray, pray, pray."
1993 November 21, Sunday, Farm
Our Blessed Mother speaks to Dory, "My Child, on December 8, I will tell you who I am. Tell My children to continue to pray. Do not worry. I will always be with you."
1993 December 08, Wednesday at 14:00 hours, Farm - Feast of The Immaculate Conception
Our Blessed Mother speaks to Dory, "My Child: I am The Queen of Peace. Many of My children will see Me before My Son Jesus comes. Do not waste this chance, I am begging you, pray from your hearts, and love one another."
Dory asks her, "Can I call you Our Lady of Marmora?" and Our Blessed Mother answered, "Yes".
Then Dory asks Our Blessed Mother about Mitch Chavez's song, "Our Lady of Marmora". Our Blessed Mother replies, "Sing it from your hearts. Go in peace."
Messages During 1994
1994 January 07, Friday, Home
While praying, Dory asked Jesus what more she could do to please Him, as she felt that what she was doing was not enough. She asked Jesus if He was happy with what she was doing. Dory then felt a hand touching her right shoulder, and thought that someone had come into the room. She opened her eyes and saw Jesus' right hand extended, blessing her. She saw the first three fingers of His right hand raised in the familiar blessing position, and the sleeve of His robe was hanging loose over His forearm. Jesus then said Dory to "go in peace."
1994 January 16, Sunday, Farm
Our Blessed Mother asks that we continue to pray hard and from the hearts. She requests a painting of Her to mirror the way Dory sees Her at Marmora, so everyone will be able to see how Mary actually looks when She appears to Dory.
1994 February 01, Tuesday at 18:00 hours, Home - The First Sign
During candle light prayer at home, Dory experienced being engulfed by the Fire of the Holy Spirit on the front upper part of her body. Started, and in an instinctive reflexive action, she tried to extinguish the flames by quickly brushing them off of her with her hands. As her hands passed through the flames, she was surprised to experience that the fire was not hot and there was no discomfort. In spite of the flames, she couldn't find any trace of combustion, nor any burn marks on her hands or clothes. Dory did not understand this, and continued to pray.
1994 February 02, Wednesday, St. Patrick's Church, Mississauga
While praying before the exposed Blessed Sacrament, Dory, while crying, was trying to understand the fire incident of the day before. Jesus spoke to her in interior locution and said, "If only people knew how serious these times are. It's coming soon. Prepare yourselves. Pray hard." Jesus explained to her the fire was the first sign. The second sign will be a miracle, but Dory doesn't know its nature, or, if all will be aware of it. The third sign will be the most serious one, possibly the three days of darkness. These will all be happening soon.
1994 February 11, Friday, Dory's Bedroom, 6 p.m. Prayers
Dory is concerned because people are always asking what the message is, even when sometimes there is no message. Our Blessed Mother replies to Dory, "When people ask you this, say to them, "Our Blessed Mother has already given the messages. Are you following the messages already given by Her?" That will satisfy the people." Dory then asked Our Blessed Mother why she couldn't see Her. Our Blessed Mother told her to look at Aldona's painting, and then Dory saw Her smiling in the painting. Our Lady then said, "Don't worry, you will still see Me at Marmora."
1994 February 12, Saturday, Home
Dory thinks times are very serious because she is receiving more messages from Our Lord now than ever before.
1994 February 24, Thursday, Home
"My child, My Son Jesus gave you the first sign. Do not be afraid to tell the people to prepare themselves for the second sign. I am begging you to pray, pray more; attend Mass; go to confession; be humble; love one another, and follow my Son's word. Do not waste this chance. I want all My children to be saved."
Dory asks Our Blessed Mother, "What will happen to me and my family?"
Our Blessed Mother answered, "Do not worry My child, continue what you are doing. I will always be with you."
1994 March 05, first Saturday, Farm
Our Blessed Mother speaks to Dory, "My child, My Son Jesus gave you the first sign. Do not be afraid to tell the people to prepare themselves for the second sign. I am begging you to pray more; pray, pray from your hearts. Attend Holy Mass as often as possible. Go to confession. Be humble, love one another, and follow My Son's word. Do not waste this chance. I want all My children to be saved. Do not be afraid, I am always with you. I bless you all, go in peace, My child."
1994 March 12, Saturday, Farm
Our Blessed Mother warned Dory to "prepare herself", and Our Blessed Mother asked people to pray for all the bishops.
Dory asked everyone to come to the farm on the feast of the Annunciation (March 25, Friday).
1994 March 25, Friday, Farm - Feast of the Annunciation
Our Blessed Mother speaks to Dory, "My children, pray for your families and loved ones. Time is short. Do not be afraid. This consecration you do today is in preparation for the second sign which is coming soon. Prepare yourselves before My Son comes. My children, love and forgive one another. Even though you do not see Me, I am always with you. Go in peace, My child."
1994 May 07, Saturday, Farm
Our Blessed Mother speaks to Dory, "My child, tell all the parents, especially mothers, to pray. Pray from their hearts for their children. I need all My little ones at this time. Again, I ask all My children to pray, pray, from their hearts. I bless you all My little ones, love one another. Pray from your heart. Go in peace."
1994 May 17, Tuesday, at 13:30 hours, Dory's Place of Employment
Our Blessed Mother speaks to Dory, "My child, tell all those who welcome My image into their homes for a novena, these messages: prepare for the coming of My Son, Jesus Christ; always love one another; do not miss going to church every Sunday; pray the Rosary every day; pray for your brothers and sisters, especially those who do not have faith in My Son Jesus. To all those who would follow and fulfill these messages, I your Mother, and Mother of all, promise My blessings and guidance will remain with them always. I love you all My children. Peace be with you, My child."
1994 June 04, first Saturday, Farm
Our Blessed Mother speaks to Dory, "My child, I am very happy the way you pray the Rosary. Tell the people on July 2, before 2 p.m., to form a procession. I will bless you My children. I am begging you to pray, pray more. My Son Jesus wants you in His Kingdom of Heaven. Go in peace, My child."
1994 July 02, first Saturday, Farm
Our Blessed Mother speaks to Dory, "I am asking you to continue what you are doing. Pray, pray, pray. I will always be with you, and I will come back again. Go in peace, My child."
Dory received personal messages and was warned to prepare for the antichrist. Our Immaculate Mother blessed everyone, along with all the candles and religious articles which had been brought to the farm. She said She was very happy with everyone who attended the farm that day.
1994 July 24, Sunday, Farm
Our Blessed Mother speaks to Dory, "My child, tell My children I bless all of them today. Continue to pray to show your love for Me. All your prayers will be answered. Tell them the message My Son, Jesus, gave to you in your dream."
On July 7, 1994, Jesus spoke to Dory and told her to warn the people of the coming of the antichrist. In a vision, Dory saw many being persecuted for believing in Jesus, but she stressed that no matter what they do to you, just keep repeating over and over, "I love you Jesus."
1994 August 06, first Saturday, farm
Our Blessed Mother speaks to Dory, "My children: I am watching you and I am blessing you. Pray hard before my Son comes. Love one another. Pray for the farm that evil will be kept away from it."
1994 August 28, Sunday, Farm
Our Blessed Mother was very happy and invited everyone to come on September 8 for a special blessing, especially the sick.
Dory, like us, sometimes has doubts, and occasionally needs reassurance that she is actually talking to Our Blessed Mother or Jesus. On this particular day as Dory and her prayer group neared the 7th station, she asked Jesus to prove that it was truly Him she was talking to. She asked Him to cause rain to fall beginning at the 7th station and cause it to stop at the 10th station, and then allow the sun to shine. Our Lord allowed exactly that to happen. Rain began to pour at the 7th station, and by the time the group reached the 10th station, the rain had stopped and the sun began to shine. Dory tells us this was done to show everyone that Our Blessed Mother was present at that moment.
1994 October 01, first Saturday, Farm
Our Blessed Mother stresses these 5 points to Dory:
1994 October 22, Saturday, Farm
Our Blessed Mother gave Dory specific instructions that, "...the tree nearest to Me when I appear on December 8, is to be removed."
1994 November 13, Sunday, Farm
Dory lay prostrate on the ground as a sacrifice for the healing of souls and also for many physical healings.
1994 December 03, first Saturday, Farm
The day was rainy and cold, and Dory gave each person present a special hug from Our Blessed Mother.
1994 December 08, Thursday, Farm
As per Our Blessed Mother's instructions, the tree She had indicated was cut down, and asked that a "... a crucifix be placed there and a chapel to be built behind the crucifix."
1994 December 18, Sunday, Farm
Our Blessed Mother told Dory we are not to be embarrassed about wanting a piece of the tree as it is a reminder of Her.


The Hanfield United Methodist Church is located at the corner of State Road 18 and 400 E, 3 miles east of Marion, Indiana, and 2 miles West of I-69, exit 264 (old exit 64).
It’s a beautiful, large countryside church with plenty of complexity. It’s not our first church, but we were just able to get the drone out to take a couple of great shots of it.
If your church needs a roof repair or replacement, please use the form, the chat, or click the phone number on this page and reach out to us. We’ll come out and provide a free estimate for you.


Napa Valley Marketplace Magazine “Profile” February 2010.
St. John the Baptist Catholic School
Paulette Boyce truly defines the definition of being a beloved teacher. She has served as the school secretary, director of the extended care program and even coached girl’s volleyball and girl’s basketball. For several of her last 30 years, she has been in the classroom as a kindergarten aide at St. John the Baptist Catholic School. The philosophy of the kindergarten classroom at St. Johns is “let your light shine in”. Mrs. Boyce truly lets her light shine in by her demonstrated tenderness and empathy with the children, on a daily basis. When Mrs. Boyce began with the school in 1979, the Principal was a nun along with many of the teachers at the school. The nuns were from Ireland and had a particular sweetness to them including Sister Camilla who came back from Ireland for many years after she retired from teaching at St. John the Baptist Catholic School. Mrs. Boyce contributes the success of her longevity at St. Johns to being able to laugh every day with the children. Many of her students have gone on to become doctors, professors and other local leaders in the Napa Valley. She is now teaching children in the kindergarten classroom of parents she had in her classroom many years ago. Mrs. Boyce loves St. Johns and the “warm and fuzzy” atmosphere of the school even after all of these years. She feels strongly that the catholic education provided to the students is something they can fall back on throughout their entire lives. As Mrs. Boyce states “her 30 years has flown by” and she looks forward to many more years with “her kids” in her kindergarten classroom.


For Singles Ministries’ Weekend, we were blessed to have Bro. Garry Graham on Friday February 18th to discuss just a few of the things God expects from His children, more specifically the men.
10-Get your education. You can’t rely solely on your talent. Getting just a Bachelor’s degree isn’t going to be enough. Go for your master’s degree or higher. If you’re deficient in something, get help to improve it.
9-Marry for love, not money. It’s not always going to be a consensus on whom you choose to marry. If you marry for money, what happens once it’s all gone.
8-Every female cannot be your woman. People come into your life for a reason. You can’t date every woman you see. She may prepare you for the next woman or introduce you to your wife. You are there to learn something from that person, that you will take to the next level. Ask God to reveal His plan to you.
7-Define your relationships. Differentiate your relationship with individuals. Don’t get the lines blurred. Rank people where they are.
6-Set your standards for yourself high. You should exceed the standards you expect for others. Don’t lower your standards, open your horizons. Be motivated to push forward.
5-Your culture is an asset. Don’t be ashamed of your culture, but remember what’s appropriate in the workplace and at home.
4-Date around. Never stay in one place. Visit other churches, interview for other jobs even if you aren’t looking for a new position, form new relationships. Explore so that you can discover your strengths and weaknesses.
3-Dedicate yourself to your ministry, cause, and career. God something for all of us to do. We all play a role in the ministry of the kingdom. We can’t all be leaders–doctors or lawyers. We must identify our purpose in order to fulfill it.
2-Time and attendance. Be on time. Enough with the excuses.
1-Commit to Christ. Consecrate yourself in him everyday through devotion, family worship, and how you conduct yourself daily. Read Steps to Christ. Take time to commune with God.


First restoration of Baldachin since the 18th century.
St Peter’s Baldachin, the gilded bronze canopy that towers over the Vatican basilica’s high altar, is being restored for the first time in 250 years.
Designed by Baroque master Gian Lorenzo Bernini exactly four centuries ago, the Baldachin was commissioned by Pope Urban VII, with work starting in 1624 and finishing nine years later.
The restoration project, which will last about 10 months and cost €700,000, is being financed by the Order of the Knights of Columbus, the Vatican said.
#Vaticano Sono iniziati oggi i lavori di ripristino del capolavoro del Bernini, il Baldacchino di San Pietro. Si completeranno entro l’inizio del #Giubileo e non impatteranno sullo svolgimento delle celebrazioni. Gli ultimi interventi erano stati eseguiti nel Settecento.#arte pic.twitter.com/t9VDsKcDhx— Vatican News (@vaticannews_it) February 21, 2024
The monument, almost 29 metres high and weighing 63 tons, was installed directly under the dome of the basilica to mark the location of Saint Peter’s tomb underneath.
In the creation of the Baldachin, Bernini worked alongside his father Pietro and his brother Luigi, and was also assisted by his rival Francesco Borromini.
The Vatican said that the restoration project will be completed in time for Jubilee Year 2025 and will not affect the liturgical celebrations of Pope Francis in the basilica.
Photo credit: silverfox999 / Shutterstock.com.


Welcome to A Life with a Little! I’m Rachel, and this is the place where I’ll share more about my life, faith, and journey to discover how my different roles relate to one another. It’s a place for women to relax, take a load off, and maybe be inspired.
I’m not an expert by any means in being a mom. In fact, I’m a very new mom who has more questions than answers most of the time. I hope, though, that I can offer some ideas for other new moms about how to handle motherhood. I’d like to believe we can all do better together, so I look forward to learning from you, too!
A Life with a Little is my domain for a few reasons. The first and most obvious one is because I have a “little” of my own. My husband and I have been calling our son “Little” since before he was born, and the name has stuck. It’s a term of endearment, and we adore our Little.
The other reason I chose this name is because we are in a position of having “little.” We have plenty of some things but not even close to enough of others. I don’t say this to garner pity, though, because I’m learning how to embrace my little.
I want this to be a place where we learn to make much of our little, and I’m hoping to share more inspiration on how to do just that. As an American who has grown up comfortably in the middle class, I know how easy it is to take things for granted. A Life with a Little is a place to look at my little and see how it really is “much” instead.
I tend toward comparison and envy when I look around me, and that is my flaw that I own. I want to go on a journey of making much of my little so that I can slowly learn to be content with what I have.
Life is never easy. I’m in a season of life that is hard and full of waiting, praying, and looking to God for my provision. It’s been an amazing journey so far, and I’ve never felt as blessed as I do right now.
If you feel like you’re in a valley, I hope you’ll come back and visit me here to see how God can lift you up from that place of despair. Even in the darkness, there’s a light that shines and shows us the way out. Perhaps I’m a bit presumptuous because I’m in no great position myself, but I think God has gifted us all with something that sets us apart. For me, I believe He’s gifted me with a voice to share with women who are hurting.
So once again, welcome to my little! Come make much with me and share your heart with me. I promise to be open, vulnerable, and real with you. Welcome, friends!


EXAMINING FALSE TEACHING VS
This topic of discussion may not be accepted by many because they feel that it is wrong. We are not attacking the people who attend these types of churches or the pastors as human beings. We are against the doctrines of the pastors who choose to teach under these doctrines because they are Hirelings (See the Gospel of John chapters 10-13) only seeking payment and/or employment who preach whatever they are told to by evil congregations who would rather hear feel good sermons and not the true message of the Meshiach. We are attacking the teachings and the traditions of men that Satan has injected into the minds of the people of the world. In order to see clearly the differences one has to boldly show (as we have done here), each false doctrine and literally hold it next to the Biblical Scripture so no one can claim they don’t understand nor they can’t see what is being explained to them. We hope that this teaching will spread like a wild fire in a forest, convicting those who are in error, correcting those who want the truth, upsetting those who are opposed to the truth; and delivering a fatal blow to Satan that will injure him, decrease confusion, rescue those who have been led away by the errors of the wicked and finally bringing the churches of GOD into true unity. We will not apologize, run or change our teachings for anyone. We have no fear, no guilt, no worry of what Satan or the world will say about “Us” or do to us because God YAHUAH/ YeShaYahuw The Lord Most Vehement when he returns will defend us to the end. We will obey GOD YAHUAH and do as He does in every manner; and as He has done this and so has all the apostles of The Messiah! SO SHALL WE!
Psalms 149:5-9 5 Let the saints be joyful in glory; Let them sing aloud on their beds. 6 Let the high praises of God be in their mouth, And a two-edged sword in their hand, 7 To execute vengeance on the nations, And punishments on the peoples; 8 To bind their kings with chains, And their nobles with fetters of iron; 9 To execute on them the written judgment— This honor have all His saints.
Praise the LORD!
So let it be written…So let it be done!
Our Lesson begins:
It is through a long extensive research that we have compiled and studied these doctrines to find the errors. However, we must first know the truth and the truth has set “Us” free. Therefore, in the Meshiach we have the YAHUAH's God given privilege of teaching the truth to others so that they may be set free as well from the bondage that Satan has placed on their minds. In the Chart you see we do have some comments concerning idolatrous doctrines, but our real focus is on false-christ doctrines. The bible makes it real clear that there are only three types of people in the world as you see noted in red print will distinguish both non-believers of Christ and false christian Doctrines; and in green print the True Worshippers of Christ!
The quote from Zechariah 13:7-9 as is this copied text shows that 2/3rds of humanity will be reserved for destruction while the 1/3rd is reserved for eternity with God and Christ. This is sound because Satan drawing 1/3rd of the angels to hell with him will need 2/3rds to complete a whole kingdom for himself to be destroyed in the lake of fire and God keeping the 2/3rds of the angels only needs 1/3rd of humanity to complete His Holy Kingdom for the New Heaven and the New earth for eternity. So anyone really wanting salvation had better make sure he/she are in the right doctrine.....to be in right standing with God YAHUAH.
In examining this scripture it is a fact of truth that it is important to be taught well the truth and to worship THE TRUE GOD YAHUAH as he told us to do so and NOT in any manner we decide to benefit our own desires.
7“ Awake, O sword, against My Shepherd, Against the Man who is My Companion,” Says the LORD of hosts.
(See also Mark 24:1-28 focusing on 27-28)
“ Strike the Shepherd, And the sheep will be scattered; Then I will turn My hand against the little ones. 8 And it shall come to pass in all the land,” Says the LORD,
“ That two-thirds in it shall be cut off and die,
But one-third shall be left in it:
9 I will bring the one-third through the fire, Will refine them as silver is refined, And test them as gold is tested. They will call on My name, And I will answer them. I will say, ‘This is My people’; And each one will say, ‘The LORD is my God.’”
NON-BELIEVER WORSHIP a 1/3rd of the idolatrous doctrines already condemned for believing Gods testimony of His Son and rejecting his laws
It is not really necessary to discuss the details of non-Christ believing worship. Although, these doctrines in themselves do have some sound principles for life’s everyday problems just as Christian teaching does. Even still, they are viewed as idolatrous in comparison to the bible because they do not accept Yahushua as the Meshiach. Therefore, according to scripture due to the denial of The Messiah who died for the sins of the world and who is God Yahuah, the Creator in the flesh, the Savior of their souls they forfeit salvation due to unbelief. Yet, to ignore some of their philosophies concerning life that are really practical, is absurd because one can learn from the cultures and traditions that influence all of them.
Judaism An Erred doctrine: Concerning the Orthodox, Reformed, and Consevative Jewish doctrines, they have the scriptures of the Old Testament and are right to the teachings of it. Yet, it is their denial of the scriptures and the prophesies that concern the coming of the Messiah and the acceptance of Yahushua as the Meshiach of which Christianity was developed from, that they receive chastisement from God due to unbelief and rejecting Son and thus the Father.(stated in Romans 3 and 4).
Islam: These are the descendants of Abraham, Ishmael, and Esau, the brother of Jacob.The Edomites and the Israelites share the same historic culture according to biblical scripture. They possessed some of the same laws of the Jews and Christians, but also rejecting some other laws and rewriting them for themselves. They pervert the scriptures to suit their own desire for the cultures and tradition of their own development in order to justify the misuse of violence to the Jews and any other opposing nation and claim it as religious belief. Not only this, the name “Allah” No.427 of the Hebrew and Chaldean Dictionary (In the Strong's Concordance) defines this word meaning oak tree. The words “Alah” No’s. 421-423 is defined as (noun)a curse and (verb)to curse. This was never a name for God. Our Father YAHUAH is basically a God of blessing when we are obedient to Him.
Atheism: Atheist are obstinate to the belief of any God. Thus, making man the god of his ownself. They are usually very intelligent people, yet the bible declares them fools because they deny the physical evidences that there is a real GOD, Yahuah The Creator. They tend to rely solely on proven scientific data to validate their belief, but forget that God is the creator of the science they claim to possess. Unlike the mystic (a religious fool who denies scientific knowledge), they are known as Intellectual fools who deny spiritual knowledge. If the Mystic and the Atheist would come together in unity they would be whole as True Believers.
Anonymous groups AA, CA, etc: These very helpful organizations that help addicts of all kinds has proven to be useful. They help mankind find sobriety, peace and life in the present. Yet, Satan doesn’t care about this life as far as living. Satan’s concern is, to cause one to lose his eternal soul. So he does not care necessarily how you live as long as you deny God, try to minimize God or share gods with God, and so, Satan knowing that God will reject the individual who attempts to use these forms of rejection to the scriptures. Truth be told, anyone can find sobriety, but only ONE can give eternal life. It does no good to gain sobriety and yet lose your soul. Yahushua asked, “WHAT WILL A MAN GIVE IN EXCHANGE FOR HIS SOUL”? The answers to this question is not limited to material things.
Buddhism, Confucianism and etc isms and schisms:
Just to name a few, (there are hundreds of beliefs systems).
No matter how corrupt or morally correct these type of religions may be or teach, the fact still remains that Salvation is not attained through good works alone. They must be coupled with Faith in Yahushua's death on the cross and follow the principles that GOD YAHUAH has ordered for all mankind.
In this careful examination you will learn to column the issues as we have done here or you can copy the text onto separate pieces of paper and hold them next to one another so you can compare fully seeing the difference between what the bible says and what false doctrine is teaching. Go to our other web pages to study each particular doctrine that claims the name of Yahushua, but is not of the Messiah. They are a continuation of this teaching on false doctrines.
TRUE CHRISTIAN TEACHINGS 1/3rd RECIEVING Salvation.
Teaches the Bible correctly in order to save souls and create a Holy Nation!
FALSE CHRIST DOCTRINES 2/3rd Having the primary 1/3 destroyed ATHEISTIC TEACHINGS that either Deny Yahuah God and/or Yahusha or the secondary 1/3 destroyed False-christianic doctrines, Varied and Erred Teaching
Condemned for perverting the word of GOD for their own use.
So now, we will discuss all the reasons as to why all the variety of doctrines have been created and how Satan has deceived the whole world. Yet, we have to remember, that Satan does not have to work so hard with some, because we deceive ourselves also.
The reason most of the idolatrous religions exist is, because they existed long before the Jewish Faith had been formed. This does not mean that no one knew God. It just means that the name of God YAHUAH was not called upon as other lineages developed who did not teach it; mostly from Cains decendants, and others from Seth who turned away from faith such as the decendants of Esau and Moab; also due the sin of the world at those times, God had distant Himself because he won't be in the presence of sin. So over time as people moved on in life, the awareness of God began to dwindle until years later after Abraham's time that Joseph is now in Egypt and shows the wisdom of God in himself and begins to rule the earth at that time. There Egypt learns of God, but idolatry is still practiced. Joseph now dies, then there arises a king that did not know Joseph or His God 430 years later and placed the children of Israel into bondage. Later again, God fulfilling His prophesy to Abraham rescues the children of Israel through Moses and God Makes himself known again. Now another 430 years pass after the prophet Malichi. Again God distances Himself from the sin of the the Nation of Israel. Later again an angel introduces Himself to Zechariah the priest and his wife Elizabeth, thus God fulfilling another prophecy,The coming of the Forerunner(John) and THE COMING of THE MESHIACH. So one can only imagine what mankind did to find some form of worship during those two 430 year gaps; because it's in our god given nature to worship someone higher than ourselves, but we keep trying to worship created things rather than the CREATOR!
Now on the topic of False Christ Doctrines we get to see things a little more serious. These doctrines came to be because of a lot of reasons.
God's law is direct. It's no more different if it has 2 commands (Adam and Eve's time in the garden) or 10 (during the Exodus) . In any case, they are to be obeyed! One does not get to pick and choose which one they like and which ones they don't. If you just look around, you can find any one individual who will have a problem with one or more of Gods commands or teachings. Instead of submitting to it, they find some sort of intellectual excuse to cover the guilt and therefore disobey it. Well in order to do this successfully, they find others who feel the same way about the same issues, and they agree amongst themselves they are right! Now if 2, 3, 4, then 40 false witnesses (unreliable) that agree together and they grow into a faction or otherwise known as a cult. They convince themselves asking "well how can so many people be wrong and you (one person) be right? The Prophet Elijah (was one man) stood before 430 Baal worshippers and 400 erred Levite priest (supposedly of God who thought they were right, but also toyed with Ashera worship) and God Yahuah showed up on the behalf of Elijah. Understand this well! YOU CANNOT PAC-RAT UPON GOD AND GET YOUR WAY. THERE IS NO COUNSEL THAT WILL STAND AGAINST HIM! Usually the (people) Congregations do this to themselves.
# 2 Other reasons are: pride, elitism, egotism (not ego-strengh), greed, selfish ambition, of which the Apostle Paul laid out in his teachings. This is where you will find a gross misuse of the word and a horrible twisting of the word (which usually originates from the preachers themselves) to make profit from the (sheep) congregations.
#3 and the worst is: Church Division! This is where they don't even care about the message that is being preached they just like the pastor. I am a white man so I only want to hear white man preach to me. I am a black man so I only want to hear black man preach to me. I am an Indian, Mexican, Drug Addict, etc. And so saying "I only want to hear someone who is exactly like me-preach to me" becomes a useful phrase for them. This sort of prejudice goes all the way from race, to age, and to dwelling places. They are no different from gang associations such as Bloods, Crips, AB's and they try to make God in their image (you name it) and then have the nerve to profess the name of Christ! So now just make a numbered count of what Gods requirements are and that will tell you how many different doctrines will be created to avoid the conviction of their disobedient and wicked hearts.
Did He not tell us, GOD/JESUS, as it says in Matthew
"GO THEREFORE AND TEACH "ALL" THE COMMANDS I HAVE GIVEN YOU AND MAKE DISCIPLES"?!
I "DO NOT SEE" anywhere in the BIBLE where HE said go therefore and teach "SOME" or NONE of the commands or "ADD TO"or Take away the commands I have given you, or make up some of your ideas and make DEVILS.
I think we all know what the last few verses of Revelations says about adding and subtracting from Gods word; it means to change the TENOR of the meaning of the word and pervert its purpose and you the individual (a lying prophet) causing some to be condemned. It does not mean it's wrong to para-phrase it in order to help some understand it and be saved.
We hope this sheds some light on the subject and we will be posting teachings on all doctrines that are in error and publishing them on-line as you will see them in our navigation bar on the web-site.
Thank you for time and visiting this site.
WE LOVE SHOWING THE CONTRAST BETWEEN GOD's HOLY WORD AND MANS MADE UP RULES AND TEACHINGS, which are defined as religion!!
YUCK TO ALL RELIGION FOOOYEE!!!
always puts a bad taste in everyones mouth!


VATICAN CITY (RNS) – Catholics in the United States are deeply divided over issues as diverse as LGBTQ inclusion, sexual abuse by clergy and the celebration of the liturgy, according to a summary of consultations held in recent months as part of the Pope’s dioceses in the United States were conducted across the country Francis Synod on Synodality.
“Participants felt this division as a deep sense of pain and anxiety,” the US bishops wrote in a summary released to the public Monday (September 19), after being sent to the Vatican last month.
In 2021, Francis launched a global discussion calling on parish churches and a variety of other religious organizations to gather their congregations to talk about how they view the hierarchy and the problems facing the church. The discussion would inform a summit of bishops planned for October 2023 in the Vatican on “For a Synodal Church: Participation, Communion and Mission”.
The bishops’ conferences were tasked with collecting community-level comments and sending them to the US Conference of Catholic Bishops, which prepared a report for the Vatican.
To gather the information of the more than 66.8 million Catholics living in the United States, the bishops divided the country into 15 administrative regions, including one representing the Eastern Churches. Contributions from Catholic organizations and individuals have been grouped into 16th Region.
A total of 290 documents were sent to US bishops for summary.
In a section of the document titled “Enduring Wounds,” the bishops wrote that Catholics have brought into the pews divisions that have arisen in the political arena, including views on the Eucharist and the celebration of Mass.
A controversy over whether pro-Choice Catholic politicians, including President Joe Biden, should be allowed to receive Communion at Mass has fractured Catholic communities in recent years, prompting US bishops to end a three-year trial in To initiate $28 million in “Restoration” and “Revival” “The Eucharist.
Pope Francis’ decision last year to severely restrict the celebration of Mass in the ancient Latin rite, which the pope believed had become a rallying ground for conservative dissent, has prompted some Catholics to “explain the level of hostility” and the “Feeling” to lament in rite church, USCCB report said.
The polarization has also affected the church hierarchy, with divisions between bishops — and sometimes between bishops and the pope — becoming “a source of serious scandal,” the summary said.
“In turn, this perceived lack of unity within the hierarchy appears to justify division at the local level,” the document said.
Associated with the theme of polarization was “marginalization”. The report highlighted the demands of many Catholics for the church to become a more welcoming and open space. Two groups that are most marginalized are those who lack social or economic power and those whose lifestyles are condemned by church teaching.
Migrants, ethnic minorities, the unborn and the poor are among the first group, according to the document, which also includes women “whose voices are often marginalized in church decision-making processes.”
The second group included members of the LGBTQ community, as well as divorced and civilly remarried couples. “Concerns about how to respond to the needs of these diverse groups emerged in each synthesis,” the document says.
The issue of LGBTQ Catholics was of particular concern as “virtually all synodal consultations” found that the lack of reception was at least partly responsible for the blood loss of young people from the church. “The hope for a welcoming church was clearly expressed in the desire to authentically accompany LGBTQ+ people and their families,” the summary reads.
American Catholics also called for greater lay participation, again emphasizing women. “There was a desire for greater leadership, discernment and decision-making for women – both lay and religious – in their parishes and communities,” says the report.
Catholic doctrine forbids women from becoming deacons, priests, bishops, cardinals, or popes, and restricts their role in the liturgy, interpreting the masculinity of Jesus and his disciples as sanctioning an all-male liturgy and clergy . The church also condemns homosexual acts as a sin and considers gay people to be “intrinsically disturbed”.
The divisions and politics tearing at the Catholic Church in the United States are related to “the unfolding effects of the sex abuse crisis,” the document said. “The sin and crime of sexual abuse has not only eroded trust in the hierarchy and moral integrity of the church, but has also created a culture of fear that keeps people from forming a relationship and thus from experiencing a sense of belonging and connection they crave.”
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Despite these challenges, the bishops said, Catholics shared a desire for more church activities, particularly for families, to be experienced together, and called for better training for seminarians and a greater focus on how to translate sermons into action.
The report conveyed to the Vatican the “skepticism and distrust” that hung over the synodal discussions as the process got under way. But once the faithful embraced the listening spirit of the discussions, the bishops said, the meetings were embraced as “seeds of renewal” to heal fractures in the communion.
“The Synodal Consultations surrounding the lingering wounds caused by the clergy sex abuse scandal, the pandemic, polarization and marginalization have a deep hunger for healing and a strong desire for fellowship, fellowship and a sense of belonging and unity disclosed,” the bishops wrote.
The U.S. bishops’ summary, along with those from hundreds of bishops’ conferences around the world, is currently being studied at the Vatican, which will release a document in the coming weeks to guide discussions by faith groups and organizations divided into seven “continents.” are groups.”
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Mr Joe McAleese opened Kells Seattle in 1983. His children carry on his legacy in Seattle, Portland and San Fransisco. He died peacefully at home in Ireland on Sunday. Our thoughts are with all his family at this sad time. RIP Joe
McALEESE (Glenariffe) (suddenly), Joseph, May 15, 2016. R.I.P. 170c Garron Road, Waterfoot. Beloved husband of Ethna, loving father of Charles, Gerard, Paul, Karen and Patrick. His remains will leave Cunning Funeral Director’s Rest Room on Friday evening at 6.30pm to go to St Patrick’s and St Brigid’s Church, Glenariffe for 7.30pm Requiem Mass. His funeral will leave the Church on Saturday morning at 9.45am and proceed to Roselawn Crematorium for 12noon committal. On his soul sweet Jesus have mercy.


Can you believe it?!
Pope Francis has been named Time Magazine’s Person of the Year!
Pope Francis most likely won’t care much about the honor, but I’m sure he’ll be happy for the same reason I am. People are listening to the Vicar of Christ.
I’m on the home stretch with finals, so I have only been able to scan the Time article. From what I’ve read, I’ve made two conclusions.
1) Non-Catholics (in the media especially) still don’t understand the Church.
2) Their collective foot is in the door.
Congratulations to Pope Francis and to the Church!
When the pope is recognized, Christ too is recognized.
I’m singing the chant that was sung for Benedict XVI at World Youth Day in Madrid, which still rings true for his successor.
Esta es la juventud del papa!
December 11, 2013 at 8:37 pm
Well deserving, but I was taken aback that Time named him POY. What doesn’t surprise me is that rags like the huffpo are upset that the Pope got the nod instead of Snowden.
December 11, 2013 at 11:37 pm
Really? I like Snowden, but come on, Huffpo.


Studying history allows for the ability to answer questions debated today. Since visiting each of the United States Capitol buildings and the churches located closest to them in 2013, I have researched the established dates of each institution. My results show a clear pattern of development of church and state in each location. Feel free to use these findings in your next debate on the connection between church and state in the USA.
My research was conducted between March 8th and June 8th, 2013 with personal visits to each of the 51 Capitols starting with Washington, D.C. and finishing with Carson City, Nevada. This allowed me to determine the physical or geographical connection between the closest church buildings to each Capitol building. I then googled my way through multiple sources to find the established dates of each building. Finally, I continued my discovery by researching and writing articles about each Capitol and church history I encountered. How many Capitols were established first? How many churches were established first? In the 51 capitals, 14 Capitol buildings were established first and 37 churches were established first.
Here are my state by state details in alphabetical order.
Alabama-Montgomery... The Capitol was established in 1850,the Dexter Ave Baptist Church in 1877.
Alaska-Juneau…St. Nicholas Russian Orthodox Church was established in 1894, the Capitol in 1929.
Arizona-Phoenix… The Capitol was established in 1899, St. Matthew Church (RC) in 1925.
Arkansas-Little Rock… First Missionary Baptist Church was established in 1882, the Capitol between 1899 and 1911. Shortly after my visit in March of 2013 The Ecumenical Buddhist Society of Little Rock www.ebsir.org moved to 1516 W.3rd street thereby becoming the closest "church" to the Arkansas State Capitol.
California-Sacramento...The Capital was established in 1860, Cathedral of the Blessed Sacrament was established in 1887.
Colorado-Denver… First Baptist Church was established in 1864. The Capitol in 1886.
Connecticut-Hartford… The Capitol was established in 1872, Second Christ Scientist church was established in 1891. The building was sold to state after I visited in 2013. The Closest church to the State Capitol is now First Presbyterian Church. Formed in 1851, they moved to their current location 136 Capitol Ave. in 1870.
Delaware-Dover...Wesley United Methodist Church was established in 1784, the Capitol in 1792 and 1933.
District of Columbia… The United States Capitol was established in 1793, The Lutheran church of the Reformation has an unknown established date.
Florida-Tallahassee… St. John’s Episcopal was established in 1829, the Capital in 1845, and First Baptist church in 1849.
Georgia-Atlanta...Central Presbyterian Church established in 1868 and The Catholic Shrine of the Immaculate Conception established in 1848. The Capitol was established in 1883.
Hawaii-Honolulu...Cathedral church of St. Andrew(Episcopal) was established in 1867, Kawaiahao church in 1842, and the Capitol in 1960.
Idaho-Boise...St. Michael’s Episcopal Cathedral was established in 1900, The Capitol in 1905.
Illinois-Springfield... First church of Christ, Scientist was established in 1840, the Capital was established in 1884.
Indiana-Indianapolis… St. John the Evangelist Catholic church was established in 1871, The Capitol in 1877.
Iowa-Des Moines... The Capitol was established in 1873, Elim Christian Fellowship church in 2001.
Louisiana-Baton Rouge...St. Joseph’s Cathedral(Roman Catholic) was established in 1853. The current Capitol was established in 1930.
Kansas-Topeka...First Presbyterian Church was established in 1859. The Capital in 1868-1908.
Kentucky-Frankfort...South Frankfort Presbyterian church was established in 1880-1904.The Capitol was established from 1905-1910. The closest church, St. Peter’s Anglican was established in 2012.
Maine-Augusta...The Capitol was established in 1828. St. Mary’s Catholic Church in 1926.
Maryland-Annapolis...St. Anne’s Episcopal church was established in 1704 and rebuilt in 1858. The Capitol was established in 1772 and briefly served as U.S. Capital.
Massachusetts-Boston…The Old North Church(Christ Church in Boston) was established in 1722.The Capitol was established in 1795. The closest church is Church on the Hill, established in 1818 and Fenway Park (considered a modern day church of baseball) was established in 1912.
Michigan-Lansing...St. Paul’s Episcopal Church was established in 1848. The Capitol from 1871-1878.
Minnesota-St. Paul...Christ Lutheran was established in 1868. The Capitol from 1893 to 1905.
Mississippi-Jackson...First Baptist Jackson was established in 1844. The Capitol in 1901.
Missouri-Jefferson City… St. Peter Church (Roman Catholic) was established from 1821 to 1881. The Capitol was established from 1911-1917.
Montana-Helena...First Presbyterian Church was established in 1873. The Capitol in 1896.
Nebraska-Lincoln...The Capitol was established from 1919 to 1932.First Christian Church was established in 1927.
Nevada-Carson City...First Presbyterian Church was established in 1864. The Capitol in 1869.
New Hampshire-Concord...The Capitol was established in 1815.St. Paul’s Episcopal church in 1839.
New Jersey-Trenton...The Capitol was established in 1792. St. Mary’s Cathedral(Roman Catholic) in 1865.
New Mexico- Santa Fe...San Miguel Church (Tlaxcalan Indians) was established in 1610. The new state Capitol was established in 1964.
New York-Albany... St. Peter’s Protestant Episcopal was established from 1712 to 1802. The Capitol was established in 1867.
North Carolina-Raleigh...First Baptist church was established in 1812. The Capitol in 1840.
North Dakota-Bismarck...McCabe Methodist Episcopal church was established in 1880. The Capitol in 1920.The closest church is Unitarian Universalist Fellowship (Quaker Worship) with an unknown established date.
Ohio-Columbus...Trinity Episcopal Church was established from 1817 to 1869.The Capitol in 1837.
Oklahoma-Oklahoma City...The Capitol was established in 1914. The Voice of Praise Baptist Church was originally established as Presbyterian in 1948.
Oregon-Salem...First Presbyterian church was established in 1928. The Capitol in 1935.
Pennsylvania-Harrisburg...Pine Street Presbyterian was established in 1860. Grace Methodist Church (which was briefly used as the Capitol) was established in 1897. The current Capitol was established in 1905.
Rhode Island-Providence...The First Baptist Church in America was established in 1634. The current Capitol was established in 1895. The closest church is Gloria Dei Lutheran Church (Swedish Evangelical) with an unknown established date.
South Carolina-Columbia... Trinity Episcopal Cathedral was established in 1812. The Capitol in 1854.
South Dakota-Pierre...First Congregational UCC was established in 1880. The Capitol was in 1905. The closest church is Lutheran Memorial established in 1942.
Tennessee-Nashville...The Capitol was established from 1845 to 1854 on the former grounds of Holy Rosary Cathedral ( Roman Catholic). The closest current church is St. Mary of the Seven Sorrows established from 1844-1847 with the remnants of Holy Rosary Cathedral.
Texas-Austin... First Methodist Church was established in 1840. The Capitol in 1881.
Utah-Salt Lake City...White Memorial Chapel was established in 1888 and relocated in front of the Capital in 1978. The Capitol was established in 1912. The closest church is The Church of Jesus Christ and Latter Day Saints (the old Rock Church) established in 1928.
Vermont-Montpelier...The Capitol was established in 1834. The First church of Christ Scientist was established in 1904.
Virginia-Richmond...The Capitol was established in 1785. St. Paul’s Episcopal in 1845.
Washington-Olympia...United Presbyterian/United Church of Christ was established in 1854. The Capitol in 1919.
Wisconsin-Madison...Grace Episcopal church was established in 1855. The Capitol was established between 1906 and 1917
West Virginia-Charleston...The Capitol was established in 1885 and reestablished in 1931. Ruffner Memorial Presbyterian Church was established in 1919 and the building also is home to St. Michael’s Independent Catholic.
Wyoming-Cheyenne...First Presbyterian Church was established in 1869 and relocated near the Capitol in 1925. The Capitol was established in 1886. St. Mary’s Cathedral was established in 1907.
There you have it, the dated establishment of the physical separation of church and state in the United States of America. The next time someone wants to debate which existed first in this country, drop this Capitols and churches knowledge on them. History Rocks!
Isn’t it interesting that the term “The Separation of Church and State” can be traced back to responsive letters written by Roger Williams and Thomas Jefferson or even the prophet Isaiah? Each man was answering the questions of the day with their opinions. The Founder of Rhode Island, Roger Williams responding to Mr. John Cotton in 1644. President Thomas Jefferson responding to the Danbury Baptist Association on Jan 1st 1802. Should you take Roger’s words back to his inspiration from Isaiah 5 in the Old Testament? These men were not prone to short statements. I present each man’s original sentence before the metaphor, the Separation of Church and State became common.
Isaiah 5 verse 1-7
The Song of the Vineyard1 I will sing for the one I love
a song about his vineyard:
My loved one had a vineyard
on a fertile hillside.
2 He dug it up and cleared it of stones
and planted it with the choicest vines.
He built a watchtower in it
and cut out a winepress as well.
Then he looked for a crop of good grapes,
but it yielded only bad fruit.
3 “Now you dwellers in Jerusalem and people of Judah,
judge between me and my vineyard.
4 What more could have been done for my vineyard
than I have done for it?
When I looked for good grapes,
why did it yield only bad?
5 Now I will tell you
what I am going to do to my vineyard:
I will take away its hedge,
and it will be destroyed;
I will break down its wall,
and it will be trampled.
6 I will make it a wasteland,
neither pruned nor cultivated,
and briers and thorns will grow there.
I will command the clouds
not to rain on it.”
7 The vineyard of the Lord Almighty
is the nation of Israel,
and the people of Judah
are the vines he delighted in.
And he looked for justice, but saw bloodshed;
for righteousness, but heard cries of distress.
Roger Williams: To Mr. Cotton’s Letter Lately Printed, Examined and Answered.
“First, the faithful labor of many witnesses of Jesus Christ, extant to the world, abundantly proving, that the Church of the Jews under the Old Testament in the type, and the Church of Christians under the New Testament in the anti type, were both separate from the world; and that when they have opened a gap in the hedge or wall of separation between the garden of the Church and the wilderness of the world, God hath ever broke down the wall itself, removed the candlestick, etc., and made his garden a wilderness, as at this day.” A 96 word sentence, now squeezed into a 6 word metaphor.
President Thomas Jefferson’s Reply: Messrs. Nehemiah Dodge, Ephraim Robbins, and Stephen s. Nelson.A Committee of the Danbury Baptist Association, in the State of Connecticut.
“Believing with you that religion is a matter which lies solely between man and his God, that he owes account to none other for his faith or his worship, that the legislative powers of government reach actions only, and not opinions, I contemplate with sovereign reverence that the act of the whole American people which declared that their legislature would “make no law respecting an establishment of religion, or prohibiting the free exercise thereof,” thus building a wall of separation between Church and State.” An 83 word sentence, now squeezed into a 6 word metaphor.
Do you think that we may have lost the original concepts of these men along the way? Personally, researching the metaphor made my head hurt. So I looked for something simple to explore. THE HEDGE. It was then that the symbolism hit me square in the eyes. The grounds around the Rhode Island Statehouse in Providence, Rhode Island has distinctive hedges and walls separating the building from the gardens and wilderness around it. The First Baptist Church in America that Roger Williams founded in 1638 has a hedge around one side separating the church from the street.
Was this created on purpose to reflect Roger Williams vision? I lived in Rhode Island from age 6 to 46. Class trips to the statehouse. Driven by and walked the grounds numerous times. Not a clue as to the potential significance. But right there and then, I knew that I had a theme for a 50 State Capitol trip.
Research on the building of this Capitol or the First Baptist Church in America does not indicate any intent behind the wall and hedge. Symbols do not need human intent to have meaning. Organic symbols can speak louder. As I explored this space and connected the dots of history associated with Providence, Rhode Island, the symbols became a bullhorn to my ears. The rabbit hole of my curiosity gets deeper with each peek I take.
For this trip, coming in from Boston, Massachusetts I had the distinct privilege's of 4 guests to join me on a Capitol stroll to where the church bells toll. Lorelei Flanagan, Mike Silvia, Karen and Diane Morra joined for a walk around the statehouse, to the closest church, Roger Williams National Memorial park, and The First Baptist Church in America.
Gloria Dei Lutheran Church was the physically closest, tucked between Providence Place Mall, Moran shipping, and Renaissance Hotel. The walk up Francis street on the west side was along the hedge and wall separating the Capitol from the street. Around to the front of the Capitol on Smith street and down the hill crossing the river to The Roger Williams National Memorial Park. then down N. Main street to the First Baptist Church.
With that I finished the journey to all 51 US Capitols and their closest churches. Separations and connections litter the landscape. The journey was fascinating and a deep dive into subjects that I had never contemplated. Understanding will never be complete, and that is okay. In fact, it is likely the conclusion that Roger Williams himself came to. A lifelong pursuit of life truths is just that, a lifelong pursuit that doesn't need a perfect ending. Some day we will understand.


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LAST Summer Session of "PRESENCE"
A study of the Mysteries of the Holy Eucharist
Monday August 22, 2022 6:30pm till 8:00pm
Guadelupe Room Parish Center
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Mon. - Tue. - Thurs. - Fri.: 8:00 am (English)
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Readings for the week of August 7, 2022
- Sunday: Wis 18:6-9 / Ps 33:1, 12, 18-19, 20-22 [12b] / Heb 11:1-2, 8-19 or 11:1-2, 8-12 / Lk 12:32-48 or 12:35-40
- Monday: Ez 1:2-5, 24-28c / Ps 148:1-2, 11-12, 13, 14 / Mt 17:22-27
- Tuesday: Ez 2:8—3:4 / Ps 119:14, 24, 72, 103, 111, 131 / Mt 18:1-5, 10, 12-14
- Wednesday: 2 Cor 9:6-10 / Ps 112:1-2, 5-6, 7-8, 9 / Jn 12:24-26
- Thursday: Ez 12:1-12 / Ps 78:56-57, 58-59, 61-62 / Mt 18:21—19:1
- Friday: Ez 16:1-15, 60, 63 or 16:59-63 / Is 12:2-3, 4bcd, 5-6 / Mt 19:3-12
- Saturday: Ez 18:1-10, 13b, 30-32 / Ps 51:12-13, 14-15, 18-19 / Mt 19:13-15
- Next Sunday: Jer 38:4-6, 8-10 / Ps 40:2, 3, 4, 18 [14b] / Heb 12:1-4 / Lk 12:49-53


Elizabeth Jane Daniels
Elizabeth Jane Daniels, age 90, of Aarondale Retirement Community, 6929 Matthew Place, Springfield, VA, formerly of Lancaster, PA, passed away on September 13, 2013, at her residence.
Born in Lewistown, PA, she was the daughter of the late William R. and Ruth May Isenberg Teitsworth and the wife of the late Rev. William H. Daniels, who died on January 1, 2010.
Elizabeth graduated with a Bachelor’s Degree from Albright College, Reading, PA and a Master’s Degree from Washington University, St. Louis, MO.
She served as a missionary (along with her husband, William, in China from 1946 to 1951 and in Victoria, Australia twice: from 1982 to 1986 & again in 1988); and taught for 9 years at Central Institute for the Deaf in St. Louis, MO, where her son, Paul, was a student and later 12 years at the Lutheran School for the Deaf in Detroit, MI.
She was a member of St. Peter’s United Church of Christ in Lancaster, the Alexander Graham Bell Association for the Deaf, and UCC Global Ministries.
A son, Paul William Daniels, and a grandson, James William Daniels of Springfield, VA; and a sister, Marjorie K. Weaver, of Princeton, NJ, survive Elizabeth. She was preceded in death by a brother, William Reed Teitsworth.
Relatives and friends are respectfully invited to attend Elizabeth’s Life Celebration Memorial Service at St. Peter’s United Church of Christ, 816 Buchanan Ave., Lancaster, PA, on Saturday, October 5, 2013 at 3:00 PM with Rev. Lance Mullins, Rev. Deborah Miley, and Rev. Richard Teitsworth officiating. Interment will be in the Church of the Apostles United Church of Christ Memorial Garden, 1850 Marietta Ave., Lancaster, PA, on Friday, October 4, 2013 at 4:00 PM. The family will receive friends at St. Peter’s United Church of Christ on Saturday from 2:00 PM until time of service. Please omit flowers. If desired, memorial contributions may be sent in Elizabeth’s name to the United Church Board for World Ministries, 475 Riverside Dr., 16th FL., New York, NY 10115 or the Lancaster Theological Seminary, W. James & College Ave., Lancaster, PA 17603 or Central Institute of the Deaf, 825 S. Taylor Ave., St. Louis, MO 63110-1567. To share your fondest memories of Elizabeth, visit www.lifecelebration.com.


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KENYA MISSION | Spring 2023
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The History of St Munchin's College
Limerick Diocesan College, under the Patronage of St. Munchin, was founded by Most Rev. John Young, Bishop of Limerick in 1796. After many changes, it is established here by Most Rev. Henry Murphy, Bishop of Limerick, who placed this foundation stone on 28th April 1960.
Thus reads, in English translation, the inscription to be seen on the foundation stone of St. Munchin’s College, Corbally, Limerick. St. Munchin’s College is the Diocesan College of Limerick. It is an institution of learning with a long and noble history, stretching back over 200 years. In this time, St. Munchin’s College has indeed seen many changes, both of organisation and location, however, its dedication to Christian Education, sound moral ideals, and high academic standards has not changed.
President Eamon de Valera opens St Munchin's College at Corbally in 1962
The Diocese of Limerick was formally established at the Synod of Rathbreasil in the year 1111. The boundaries of the diocese as arranged at that time have practically remained unchanged to the present day. The diocese includes most of County Limerick, and two parishes in County Clare. The patron saint of the Diocese is Saint Munchin; tradition holds that St. Munchin was the first bishop of Limerick and he founded a cathedral which remained the principal church of the diocese until Donal O’Brien, King of Limerick, built St. Mary’s Cathedral in the 12th Century.
For many centuries Irish Theological Schools had been suppressed and the students for the priesthood had to be educated outside Ireland. Many famous Colleges for the education of priests were established on the continent-Lisbon, Salamanca, Paris, Louvain and Rome to name just a few. However, by the end of the 18th century, circumstances had changed. Firstly the effects of the French Revolution had closed many of the seminaries abroad and secondly, the attitude of the government to the education of the Catholic clergy had changed. A bill to provide for the education of the Catholic clergy received the Royal Assent on June 5th 1795. The Duke of Leinster offered a site at Maynooth, Co. Kildare, his offer was accepted and, on October 1st, 1795, St. Patrick’s College at Maynooth was formally opened.
At this time, in most Irish Dioceses, preparatory seminaries were established, among them St. Munchin’s College, Limerick. The driving force behind the establishment of the new college was Bishop John Young. On September 29th 1796 St. Munchin’s College was opened at Palmerstown in Limerick City. The curriculum was made up of Logic and Divinity. It was a major seminary for those pursuing studies for the priesthood. It was some years before St. Munchin’s took the form of a Diocesan College, that is, an educational institution in which both laymen and future priests pursue their secondary studies together. The first of many changes in location was not long coming and, within six months, by March 1797, the College moved from Palmerstown to Newgate Lane, where it would remain for only three years. The next site was at Peter’s Cell and, by 1809, it was on the move again, this time to Park House in Corbally.
In 1825 the College at Park House closed but, its last President, Dr. Carey, opened an Academy in Mallow Street. The Academy was opened to lay students as well as students for the priesthood. A fully fledged St. Munchin’s College was opened again in 1853, under the patronage of Bishop Ryan. The College, known as St. Munchin’s Diocesan Seminary was located at No. 1 Hartstonge Street, and the College authorities were very proud of the facilities that were available.
‘The seminary itself is situated in the most elevated and healthy part of the city, and no expense has been spared to fit it up in the best possible manner, for the reception of day pupils and boarders’ (Contemporary Advertisement)
A wide range of subjects was on offer, including Music, Drawing, Painting and Dancing. A major change in the running of St. Munchin’s took place when Bishop Ryan decided to remove the diocesan clergy from the college. This, it would seem, was due to the fact that ‘………… the priests of St. Munchin’s had paid too much local attention to a local election’ (Archdeacon Begley – Diocesan Historian) Bishop Ryan approached the Society of Jesus (Jesuits) with a request to take over the administration of the College. After formal negotiations were successfully concluded between the Bishop and the Society of Jesus, both in Ireland and in Rome, St. Munchin’s College became a Jesuit-run school on 10th March, 1859. This wasn’t the first venture into education by the Jesuits in Limerick. In fact, their first school in Ireland was set up in the Parish of St. Mary’s in Limerick in 1593.
However, the departure of the diocesan priests did not pass unmarked by the students:
‘The pupils of St. Munchin’s Seminary presented their late masters with a handsome testimonial and address expressive of their deep love and regard for their many rare qualities as priests and sorrowing regret at removal from them, to whom they were friends, priests, and guides’ (Limerick Reporter Feb.1859)
One of the first pupils to enter the Jesuit-run St.Munchin’s was Edward Thomas O’Dwyer, later Bishop of Limerick (1886-1917), a man of great learning and deep convictions. He was particularly interested in education and would, as Bishop, take a great interest in the development in St. Munchin’s. From 1859 to 1862, the College continued to grow and develop at its location in Lower Hartstonge Street. In 1862, the Jesuit Order purchased Crescent House and, on September 9th. 1862, the new College was opened with fitting ceremony.
‘In this College, which is conducted by the Fathers of the Society of Jesus, young gentlemen are given a sound, refined, and Catholic education. They are prepared for the University and Ecclesiastical Colleges, for the learned professions, for the Public Service, Civil and Military, and for the departments of Mercantile and Commercial Life’
In 1871, Bishop Ryan decided to re-establish an educational institution, staffed by Diocesan clergy, and directly under the control of the Bishop. The parting of the educational ways between the Jesuits and the Diocese was fairly amicable. The Jesuit College continued under the name ‘St. Munchin’s College’, while the new college took the title ‘Diocesan Seminary of Limerick’. This new college was located in the building at No. 1 Harstonge Street. Within a few years, this college had developed a high reputation for the quality of its examination results.
‘During the past school year as many as twenty-five students passed for the ecclesiastical colleges, attorney’s apprentices, Apothecaries Hall, and the College of Surgeons’.
(School Report 1877)
In 1873, the Jesuit Fathers dropped the name ‘St. Munchin’s in favour of the title ‘Sacred Heart College’, located at The Crescent, the school became more commonly known simply as ‘The Crescent’. Now the name ‘St. Munchin’s College’ reverted to the school run by the Diocese. For six years, 1882 to 1888, the official Diocesan seminary was located at Mungret, firstly under the administration of Diocesan clergy, notably Fr. Joseph Bourke and, later under the direction of the Jesuit fathers. The excellence of the eduation provided at Mungret can be seen in that all six of the Limerick seminaries who went on to Maynooth in 1886 appeared in the prize distinctions list of the following year in Maynooth, In 1887, Dishop O’Dwyer, with the intention of bringing the education of the future priests of the Diocese more directly under his control, purchased the former residence of Lord Limerick in Henry Street. History repeated itself and the Diocese and the Jesuits again parted the educational ways. The new school received its first pupils on January 9th, 1888. There was a three way division within the school, a day school, a boarding school, and a seminary for ecclesiastical students.
In 1910, a classhall block was erected adjoining the existing building, and St. Munchin’s College was to remain at this location for a total of seventy-four years. However, by the 1940’s, it was clear that the lack of space in Henry Street was a major drawback. This was most obvious in regard to playing pitches; the long line of students winding their way to the pitches at Highfield on the Ennis Road was a familiar sight for many years. The lack of space also prevented any hope of expansion in Henry Street. It was thus decided to look for yet another home for the College. The search was more difficult than expected, with several sites being examined, only to prove unsuitable. Finally, Bishop Patrick O’Neill solved the problem when he suggested giving the land on which the Bishop’s Residence was located as the site for the College. His offer was accepted and the building commenced. In time, the College in Henry Street was sold, the school building was demolished, and their site is now occupied by the Garda Headquarters. The original building has been restored and is now known as Hibernian House.
In September 1962, the new St. Munchin’s College at Corbally opened its doors to receive its first students, many of whom had already spent several years in Henry Street. The £440,000 cost of the College was raised in many different ways – Bingo, A/P Pools, Waste Paper Collections. This great Diocesan effort was masterminded by the late Fr. Tim Culhane.
The formal opening of the new College took place on 28th. of August, 1963. A very large gathering, many of whom had contributed to the building of the College, watched as the Minister for Education, Dr. Patrick J. Hillery cut the tape. The celebrant of the High Mass was Bishop Henry Murphy, a former staff member of the College. Also present were more representatives of both Church & State, including President Eamon de Valera, who revealed that he had sat the entrance exam for St. Munchin’s College, but had failed to secure a place.
The spacious site at Corbally, on the bank of the River Shannon, with room for several playing fields and stands of mature oak, beech, and chestnut trees was in marked contrast to the cramped area in Henry Street.
With such a long and noble history behind St. Munchin’s College, it is only natural that the College has continued to prosper and expand. Since 1962, many more facilities have been added as the College has kept pace with the ever changing demands of education. New classhalls, a Computer Room, a new Library, and a Swimming Pool are among the additional amenities now provided for the students.
The college has a student population of almost five hundred and twenty. Our past pupils continue to achieve distinction in all walks of life. It is, however, our past pupils’ affection for their ‘Alma Mater’ that is the real testament to the special position held by St. Munchin’s College in the field of education.
Yes, St. Munchin’s College has seen many changes in its long and distinguished life, the most recent being the closure of the boarding school when the last 19 boarding students completed their Leaving Certificate Examinations in June 2004 but, what has never changed is its dedication to the highest standards and the care and concern shown by the staff for their students.


Catholic life in school
24/1/18 Reception children presented their learning to Class 2
27/1/18 Ks2 children performed at Peace Proms 2018
6/2/18 Class 4 Stay and Pray
9/2/18 School Council meeting at children’s request to discuss ways to raise money for Rainbow House
Wb 19/2/18 Whole school “War Horse” week to commemorate the WWII centenary
27/2/18 Eco Council held an assembly to encourage others to Live Simply
8/3/18 War Horse Concert at Parbold Village Hall
15/3/18 Class 4 Assembly on “Unity”
16/3/18 Class 3 Stay and Pray
16/3/18 Children dressed in rainbow colours to raise money for Rainbow House
21/3/18 Class 1 Stay and Pray
24/3/18 Children sang at Parbold Sings event themed “Peace”
26/3/18 ~Lenten Assembly held in school in which all children took part and families attended
27/3/18 Good Shepherd Talent Show
28/3/18 Class 2 Stay and Pray
29/3/18 Assembly to celebrate the teaching career of Mrs Hunt and all she contributed to the lives of the children in school
Good Shepherd Market was held each Wednesday in Lent with proceeds going to Nugent Care
Autumn Term 2017
Staff and Governors attended their annual reflection and meal on the evening of 26th September.
Macmillan coffee morning to support the charity. Well attended and a great atmosphere. Parents and Grandparents helped to run the morning. All children were involved in some way.
CAFOD delivered a Live Simply assembly and workshop in every class on 28th September.
Brighten up for Cafod day 13-10-17. children chose to wear bright colours, eat bright cakes etc. Raised over £200.
Each class decorated a window in Church for the Harvest Mass celebration. Children also helped to distribute the harvest gifts to people in our parish.
6/11/17 Staff attended Mass together as part of the INSET day for RE
16/11/17 Class 4 retreat to Animate with the theme “Let your light shine”
3/12/17 School and parish hosted an Advent Fair
6/12/17 Carols around the tree with members of the community and parish
8/12/17 Children sang at the PWI for Alzheimers Christmas Party
14/12/17 KS1 attended a nativity around the tree
15/12/17 Advent Reflection presented to children and staff of Parbold Douglas school
19/12/17 Class 4 sang at the Sisters of Notre Dame Convent
21/12/17 Advent Reflection involving all children
22/12/17 A whole school collective worship to celebrate the end of term and prepare for Christmas with carols and readings led by children in Class 4.
A daily collective worship was held during Advent to reflect on how to live simply during this time of preparation.
Summer term 2017:
Class 3 were prepared to be part of the children’s choir to sing at the Good Shepherd Mass in Leyland. Pauline McElroy, member of the music team from the Cathedral, visited on 4 Wednesdays to teach the children new songs.
At the start of May, children were presented to the school at assembly from Class 3 who were to make their first Holy Communion.
24th May: Class 2 presented an assembly on Holidays and Holydays– the coming of the Holy Spirit.
10th May: First Holy Communion in the parish. Party held at school.
20th June: Class 3 sang as part of the schools choir at the Good Shepherd Mass in Leyland. A wonderful occasion!
The whole school attended Mass for Sts. Peter and Paul and we had a celebration day with lots of activities.
There was a tea party for all of Year 4 and their prayer sponsors.
We celebrated the Year 6 leavers’ time at our school by a Mass in the hall with Fr, Cassian. It was a lovely service for all children, staff and parents.
Spring Term 2017:
Last term started with a Y5 and Y6 retreat to Lowe House with a theme of ‘Love your neighbour’. Animate led the day which was a great success.
All school attended Mass for Ash Wednesday.
Wednesday markets in Lent to collect money for Nugent care.
A group of children sang at the funeral of a past member of staff.
Reconciliation for Years 4, 5, 6 during Lent.
Lenten reflection was held at the end of term. Many parents etc attended and there was an appreciation of the lovely reading and singing by our children.
Stay and Pray collective worship was carried out in each class with invitations to family members.
Class 3 led an assembly on the topic of Eucharist.


Lean In - When “I got this” meets “I don’t got this”
Trusting the Lord for His guidance in life is one of the craziest things in actuality. Often in the Christian community we throw around that well known phrase as we listen to prayer requests and difficult situations. You know the one. “Just trust the Lord and His timing.” It’s such an easy thing to say, yet the implementation of that tiny little phrase is infinitely more difficult.
I’ve been thinking so much about this topic lately because something really big has recently been introduced into my life. It’s the strangest thing really, to trust God, to ask Him daily for strength and guidance, to plead with Him for an answer, to know disappointment when you are forced to wait on His timing, and then to suddenly see the thing face to face that you have been asking Him for all these years. Like, what do I do with this? How do I react now?
I am immediately humbled because my reaction was not something of expectation fulfilled. Instead it was something of shock and surprise. Is my faith so little that I have been asking for years, yet never actually expected for God to deliver? Am I so consumed with controlling the details that when I am presented with my exact request, my first response is fear because I see the situation and I know I can have no control over these details? Once again I am reminded of how small I am in the world of the spiritual. When you’re not being tested, it’s really easy to look in the mirror and tell yourself you're a giant when in reality you're just a little shrimp. My prayers started to turn. Suddenly I was praying for humility and hope to combat the fear.
“Humble yourselves before the Lord, and He will lift you up.” James 4:6
“Why, you don’t even know what will happen tomorrow. What is your life? You are a mist that appears for a little while and then vanishes. Instead you ought to say, ‘If it is the Lord’s will, we will live and do this or that.’ As it is, you boast in your arrogant schemes. All such boasting is evil.” James 4:14-16
A crazy thing happens when you turn something over to the Lord, when you drop the burden at His feet and ask Him to carry it for you. The impossible part of your scenario takes on this new light that is no longer an obstacle too big, and turns it into an opportunity for God to really prove He is in this!
That means one really, really special thing. My questions and worries can become challenges to the God of the universe. Not challenges in a haughty way as to say, “fix this God, it’s broken,” but instead an acknowledgment that I am not strong enough by myself and I need Him. I believe it is a distinctly God thing to answer prayers with unexpected, imperfect answers. If you think about it, what would our very natural, very human response be if we wanted something desperately and were then given that exact request? We would be like a kid at Christmas with their brand new toy that throws a thank you over their shoulder as they run outside to play with their new toy! There would be no dependence or reliability. Even the 'thank you' would come in a half-hearted tone as we would already be forgetting all of the long days and agonizing nights of prayer that went into the moment of receiving.
If the hinge point of our spiritual growth is reliant on a dependent/lean-in relationship with God, why would He ever give us something that did not require us to lean in to truly receive the good? With that thought in place, as soon as we think God is answering a prayer request in our lives, we should ask ourselves, "ok, where is my point of dependence in this?" In other words, how is God going to use this enormous blessing to continue to draw me closer to Him, because we can always know that is His plan.
Your relationship with the Lord is an amazing resource to be able to tap into with a word, an action, with surrender.
On a personal note… and I’m sure anyone reading this blog that is really interested in my life is shaking their computer screen right now, yelling, “what is the big answer to prayer you are speaking of in such veiled terms?” For now I will simply say life might be taking a hard right in the near future, and while that can be scary, it is also the most exciting thing I can think of because I know I am not the one behind this change. With a history of going after the big dreams in my life, I’m feeling that flame of excitement light up again in a big way. When God calls, you have to learn to just jump and commit wholeheartedly to the path He places you on, knowing without fear that He will establish you right where He created you to be.
More on this later ;)