The homily celebrates Easter as the central feast of the Christian faith, commemorating Christ's resurrection from the dead which brings hope and new life. It references readings from Acts, Colossians, and John's Gospel describing Jesus' resurrection and its significance. The homily also includes prayers giving thanks for the resurrection and asking God to help Christians live according to their baptismal calling.
Zechariah teaches us that submission is not easy. At times God calls us to believe in the “unbelievable” and do the “undoable.” Doubt is our typical reaction. In this encounter, the archangel Gabriel delivers God’s prophecy concerning the birth of Zechariah’s son, John the Baptist. But Zechariah must be schooled in submission, just like us! He reminds us not to give up on those people who fail at first, because God doesn’t! The Bible is filled with Zechariah’s who get it right the second time around.
Paul and Joshua remind us that although we may sometimes fail in our obedience to God, we can return to joy and victory if we will 1) Overcome our sense of failure; 2) Return to Full Obedience; and 3) Trust in God’s Complete Forgiveness.
CHRISTIAN BROCHURE No. 2. SEVEN PARTS OF OUR PERSONAL PRAYERCPV
WE DESCRIBE SEVEN POINT OR PARTS OF OUR PERSONAL PRAYER. IN ORDER TO WE USE A CROSSWORD. ALSO ANECDOTE AND ILLUSTRATION. WE ALSO USE WISE THOUGTS AND VERSE TO MEMORIZE.
CHRISTIAN BROCHURE No. 2. SEVEN PARTS OF OUR PERSONAL PRAYER WITH THE ANSWER ...CPV
WE DESCRIBE SEVEN POINT OR PARTS OF OUR PERSONAL PRAYER. IN ORDER TO WE USE A CROSSWORD. ALSO ANECDOTE AND ILLUSTRATION. WE ALSO USE WISE THOUGTS AND VERSE TO MEMORIZE.
Zechariah teaches us that submission is not easy. At times God calls us to believe in the “unbelievable” and do the “undoable.” Doubt is our typical reaction. In this encounter, the archangel Gabriel delivers God’s prophecy concerning the birth of Zechariah’s son, John the Baptist. But Zechariah must be schooled in submission, just like us! He reminds us not to give up on those people who fail at first, because God doesn’t! The Bible is filled with Zechariah’s who get it right the second time around.
Paul and Joshua remind us that although we may sometimes fail in our obedience to God, we can return to joy and victory if we will 1) Overcome our sense of failure; 2) Return to Full Obedience; and 3) Trust in God’s Complete Forgiveness.
CHRISTIAN BROCHURE No. 2. SEVEN PARTS OF OUR PERSONAL PRAYERCPV
WE DESCRIBE SEVEN POINT OR PARTS OF OUR PERSONAL PRAYER. IN ORDER TO WE USE A CROSSWORD. ALSO ANECDOTE AND ILLUSTRATION. WE ALSO USE WISE THOUGTS AND VERSE TO MEMORIZE.
CHRISTIAN BROCHURE No. 2. SEVEN PARTS OF OUR PERSONAL PRAYER WITH THE ANSWER ...CPV
WE DESCRIBE SEVEN POINT OR PARTS OF OUR PERSONAL PRAYER. IN ORDER TO WE USE A CROSSWORD. ALSO ANECDOTE AND ILLUSTRATION. WE ALSO USE WISE THOUGTS AND VERSE TO MEMORIZE.
What Should be the Christian View of Anime?Joe Muraguri
We will learn what Anime is and see what a Christian should consider before watching anime movies? We will also learn a little bit of Shintoism religion and hentai (the craze of internet pornography today).
HANUMAN STORIES: TIMELESS TEACHINGS FOR TODAY’S WORLDLearnyoga
Hanuman Stories: Timeless Teachings for Today’s World" delves into the inspiring tales of Hanuman, highlighting lessons of devotion, strength, and selfless service that resonate in modern life. These stories illustrate how Hanuman's unwavering faith and courage can guide us through challenges and foster resilience. Through these timeless narratives, readers can find profound wisdom to apply in their daily lives.
The Book of Joshua is the sixth book in the Hebrew Bible and the Old Testament, and is the first book of the Deuteronomistic history, the story of Israel from the conquest of Canaan to the Babylonian exile.
Exploring the Mindfulness Understanding Its Benefits.pptxMartaLoveguard
Slide 1: Title: Exploring the Mindfulness: Understanding Its Benefits
Slide 2: Introduction to Mindfulness
Mindfulness, defined as the conscious, non-judgmental observation of the present moment, has deep roots in Buddhist meditation practice but has gained significant popularity in the Western world in recent years. In today's society, filled with distractions and constant stimuli, mindfulness offers a valuable tool for regaining inner peace and reconnecting with our true selves. By cultivating mindfulness, we can develop a heightened awareness of our thoughts, feelings, and surroundings, leading to a greater sense of clarity and presence in our daily lives.
Slide 3: Benefits of Mindfulness for Mental Well-being
Practicing mindfulness can help reduce stress and anxiety levels, improving overall quality of life.
Mindfulness increases awareness of our emotions and teaches us to manage them better, leading to improved mood.
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
Research has shown that practicing mindfulness can contribute to lowering blood pressure, which is beneficial for heart health.
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
Mindfulness can help us better understand others and improve communication, leading to healthier relationships.
By focusing on the present moment and being fully attentive, mindfulness helps build stronger and more authentic connections with others.
Mindfulness teaches us how to be present for others in difficult times, leading to increased compassion and understanding.
Slide 6: Mindfulness Techniques and Practices
Focusing on the breath and mindful breathing can be a simple way to enter a state of mindfulness.
Body scan meditation involves focusing on different parts of the body, paying attention to any sensations and feelings.
Practicing mindful walking and eating involves consciously focusing on each step or bite, with full attention to sensory experiences.
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.
Adding mindfulness practice to daily routines can help increase awareness and presence.
Mindfulness helps us become more aware of our needs and better manage our time, leading to balance and harmony in life.
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.
Mindfulness has the power to change our perspective and way of perceiving the world, leading to deeper se
Lesson 9 - Resisting Temptation Along the Way.pptxCelso Napoleon
Lesson 9 - Resisting Temptation Along the Way
SBs – Sunday Bible School
Adult Bible Lessons 2nd quarter 2024 CPAD
MAGAZINE: THE CAREER THAT IS PROPOSED TO US: The Path of Salvation, Holiness and Perseverance to Reach Heaven
Commentator: Pastor Osiel Gomes
Presentation: Missionary Celso Napoleon
Renewed in Grace
The PBHP DYC ~ Reflections on The Dhamma (English).pptxOH TEIK BIN
A PowerPoint Presentation based on the Dhamma Reflections for the PBHP DYC for the years 1993 – 2012. To motivate and inspire DYC members to keep on practicing the Dhamma and to do the meritorious deed of Dhammaduta work.
The texts are in English.
For the Video with audio narration, comments and texts in English, please check out the Link:
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=zF2g_43NEa0
The Good News, newsletter for June 2024 is hereNoHo FUMC
Our monthly newsletter is available to read online. We hope you will join us each Sunday in person for our worship service. Make sure to subscribe and follow us on YouTube and social media.
The Chakra System in our body - A Portal to Interdimensional Consciousness.pptxBharat Technology
each chakra is studied in greater detail, several steps have been included to
strengthen your personal intention to open each chakra more fully. These are designed
to draw forth the highest benefit for your spiritual growth.
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.
1. Comm. THEME : JESUS : OUR LIFE AN D RESURRECTION
INTRODUCTION
Today we have gathered as one large parish family of God to celebrate
Easter for which we have been preparing for the whole of lent. Easter is the
centre of the whole year of worship. This feast has been called “ the feast of
all feasts ”. It does not last only one day the church prolongs it for seven
weeks, till the time day of Pentecost. This seven weeks period is called
Easter for us, Christians.
Easter is the celebration of Christ’s’ victory over sin and death. Christ died
with the hope in his Father, that he would raise him up, and his hope was
not misplaced. His resurrection is the blossoming of his hope. Since then
we too experience anxieties, fears, frustrations, misunderstandings, but
Christ’s resurrection gives us a hope and new life and lights up the situation
by ray of the luminously glorious Resurrection.
1.
2. Comm. + INTRO. TO THE 1STREADING & THE 1ST READING
1st Reader ( ACTS OF THE APOSTLES 10 : 34. 37 - 43 )
The Acts of the Apostles tells us that God raised Jesus from the dead on the
third day and made him manifest to us, who are God’s chosen witnesses..
3. Comm. + INTRO . TO THE 2nd READING & THE 2ND READING
2ND Reader : ( COLOSSIANS 3 : 1 - 4 )
St. Paul exhorts us to set our hearts and minds on the things which are
rooted in holiness and truth.
4. GOSPEL : : ( JOHN 20 : 1 - 9 )
The gospel passage tells us that the empty tomb, and the state of the burial
clothes, made Peter and John, the disciples of Jesus believe that Christ
had risen from the dead.
5. PRAYER OF THE FAITHFUL :
CEL :Dear sisters and brothers, on this Easter Sunday as we rejoice for the
resurrection of Jesus from the dead let us thank and praise God the Father
of Jesus and our Father and offer him our humble prayers saying :
Our Response : Lord, Listen to your People Praying
( 1 ) Fathers, we bring to you today all the intentions, desires and anxieties
of the whole Church, especially of our Pope, bishops, priests and religious.
May they all irradiate the joy of the resurrection in the fulfilment of their
ministries.
Our Response : Lord, Listen to your People Praying .
( 2 ) Lord, we pray for Christians all over the world. May they remain true to
the new life they received at baptism and live always with the life of the risen
Christ.
Our Response : Lord, Listen to your People Praying
2. ( 3 ) Lord, we present to you all those who this Easter have received new life
by baptism. May they discover in the face of the risen Christ their new brothers
and sisters in the Lord.
Our Response : Lord, Listen to your People Praying
( 4 ) We pray for the sick and the dying whom Christ invites in a special way
to share in his sufferings. Strengthen their faith with the certainty of their
resurrection with him.
Our Response : Lord, Listen to your People Praying
( 5 ) Lord we pray for all of us gathered here around your altar and for our
dear ones. May the joy of the resurrection of your son dispel every trace of
sadness and sorrow from our hearts.
Our Response : Lord, Listen to your People Praying
(6) Let us pray for our personal and local needs.
Our Response : Lord, Listen to your People Praying
CEL : Merciful Father, the resurrection of Jesus is your answer to sin and
death. We thank you for the life of he Spirit he obtained for us. Help us to be
faithful witnesses of his resurrection to all men. We ask this ……
6. OFFERTORY :
CANDLES : Heavenly Father, we offer you these candles, a symbol of our
reverence to our Creator, Protector and Provider. The candle that spreads
light, happiness and joy to the entire world. May this candle illuminate the
path of all human race.
FLOWERS : Heavenly Father, we offer you these flowers of varied shape,
size and color that spreads fragrance to all without discrimination. Just as the
flowers, Lord help us Christians to spread the message of Love, for which
you sacrificed your only son, without discrimination of caste, creed and
color.
BREAD AND WINE : Heavenly Father, we offer you this Bread and wine
that you offered two thousand years ago to your disciples, just before
accomplishing your mission on earth. Father, help us to continue this
commemoration for all ages to come. Lord, may we see the day, when the
entire humanity will be present at your banquet.
7. Choir HYMN
8. Reader COMMUNION REFLECTION
Someone at the back of the church lit a candle,
A single point of light not able to pierce the darkness.
But there was another, and another,
In less than a minute the church was a blaze of light
No, not the impersonal glare of electricity
3. It was a thousand individual flames united in a single faith.
Each candle lit up the face behind it.
That face bore the deep lines of suffering.
Yet it was illuminated, and the suffering turned into joy,
Because of the certain knowledge
That the Lord has risen.
9. Choir HYMN
10. FINAL PRAYER