This document outlines the themes of the four weeks of Advent in the Church Calendar. It includes Bible passages from Isaiah about the mountain of the Lord being established and nations coming to it. It also discusses God coming to destroy evil and bring justice and mercy. The document ends with a benediction praying for expectation of the coming day of the Lord.
“Without faith it is impossible to please God.” Hebrews 11:6. When we act with faith that goes beyond our abilities and resources, we please God. There will be times when we will face obstacles that appear to be too big for us to handle on our own. Like the Israelites on the edge of the Promised Land, God will give us opportunities to increase our faith by allowing us to participate in His plans. Sadly, the Israelites focused on the obstacles and their abilities rather than on God’s plan. Faith compels to focus on His vision. Faith says, “I believe God will do this… and I’m putting my trust in Him with faith that goes beyond.”
Jesus defined faith that goes beyond the senses, including sight: “Blessed are those who have not seen and yet have believed” (John 20:29)
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Dear sisters and brothers,
Let us learn what vigilance means in this Season of Advent, in order to have a meaningful celebration of Christmas.
Fr. Cielo
“Without faith it is impossible to please God.” Hebrews 11:6. When we act with faith that goes beyond our abilities and resources, we please God. There will be times when we will face obstacles that appear to be too big for us to handle on our own. Like the Israelites on the edge of the Promised Land, God will give us opportunities to increase our faith by allowing us to participate in His plans. Sadly, the Israelites focused on the obstacles and their abilities rather than on God’s plan. Faith compels to focus on His vision. Faith says, “I believe God will do this… and I’m putting my trust in Him with faith that goes beyond.”
Jesus defined faith that goes beyond the senses, including sight: “Blessed are those who have not seen and yet have believed” (John 20:29)
audi
Dear sisters and brothers,
Let us learn what vigilance means in this Season of Advent, in order to have a meaningful celebration of Christmas.
Fr. Cielo
Dear sisters and brothers,
Let us learn what vigilance means in this Season of Advent, in order to have a meaningful celebration of Christmas.
Fr. Cielo
The attached was prepared by an exegete, Fr. Cielo R. Almazan, OFM. This is a scriptural study in powerpoint presentation of this Sunday\'s Gospel, 1st Advent A.
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Slide 1: Title: Exploring the Mindfulness: Understanding Its Benefits
Slide 2: Introduction to Mindfulness
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Slide 3: Benefits of Mindfulness for Mental Well-being
Practicing mindfulness can help reduce stress and anxiety levels, improving overall quality of life.
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Regular mindfulness practice can improve our ability to concentrate and focus our attention on the present moment.
Slide 4: Benefits of Mindfulness for Physical Health
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Regular meditation and mindfulness practice can strengthen the immune system, aiding the body in fighting infections.
Mindfulness may help reduce the risk of chronic diseases such as type 2 diabetes and obesity by reducing stress and improving overall lifestyle habits.
Slide 5: Impact of Mindfulness on Relationships
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Mindfulness teaches us how to be present for others in difficult times, leading to increased compassion and understanding.
Slide 6: Mindfulness Techniques and Practices
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Slide 7: Incorporating Mindfulness into Daily Life
You can practice mindfulness in everyday activities such as washing dishes or taking a walk in the park.
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Slide 8: Summary: Embracing Mindfulness for Full Living
Mindfulness can bring numerous benefits for physical and mental health.
Regular mindfulness practice can help achieve a fuller and more satisfying life.
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In Jude 17-23 Jude shifts from piling up examples of false teachers from the Old Testament to a series of practical exhortations that flow from apostolic instruction. He preserves for us what may well have been part of the apostolic catechism for the first generation of Christ-followers. In these instructions Jude exhorts the believer to deal with 3 different groups of people: scoffers who are "devoid of the Spirit", believers who have come under the influence of scoffers and believers who are so entrenched in false teaching that they need rescue and pose some real spiritual risk for the rescuer. In all of this Jude emphasizes Jesus' call to rescue straying sheep, leaving the 99 safely behind and pursuing the 1.
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The Good News, newsletter for June 2024 is hereNoHo FUMC
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3. In days to come the mountain of the Lord's house
shall be established as the highest of the mountains,
and shall be raised above the hills; all the nations
shall stream to it. Many peoples shall come and say,
"Come, let us go up to the mountain of the LORD,
to the house of the God of Jacob; that he may teach
us his ways and that we may walk in his paths."
For out of Zion shall go forth instruction,
and the word of the LORD from Jerusalem.
Isaiah 2:1-3
4. He shall judge between the nations,
and shall arbitrate for many peoples;
they shall beat their swords into plowshares,
and their spears into pruning hooks;
nation shall not lift up sword against nation,
neither shall they learn war any more.
O house of Jacob, come, let us walk
in the light of the LORD!
Isaiah 2:4-5
6. To each and all we bring this announcement:
God will come, and God’s justice will prevail,
and God will destroy evil and pain in all its
forms, once and forever. To be a Christian is to live
in expectation of that fulfillment. The life of the
church, lived in solidarity with those in darkness,
carries with it the embodiment of a certainty:
when God comes again, it will be the God of Mercy
and no one else, and it will be morning.
Amen.
Fleming Rutledge
8. Benediction
God of justice and peace,
from the heavens you rain down mercy and kindness,
that all on earth may stand in awe and wonder
before your marvelous deeds.
Raise our heads in expectation,
that we may yearn for the coming day of the Lord
and stand without blame before your Son, Jesus Christ,
who lives and reigns for ever and ever.
Amen.
