https://youtu.be/1Da_iimVfGw?si=xTHOvA7MKrZD4dAN The practice of goodness is accompanied by spontaneous spiritual joy and moral beauty. Likewise, truth carries with it the joy and splendor of spiritual beauty. Truth is beautiful in itself. Truth in words, the rational expression of the knowledge of created and uncreated reality, is necessary to man, who is endowed with intellect. ButContinueContinue reading “Beauty: FtJ 16”
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Why Dance?: FtJ 15
Why Catholics Should Learn to Dance Three authors—Dr. Kwasniewski, Dorothy Cummings McLean, and Julian Kwasniewski—respond to “traditionalist” arguments against dancing Before Discussion Notes (taken from article) We are doing our young people a huge disservice if we hedge their relations about with artificial prohibitions in an effort to overcompensate for the sexual revolution. Formal dancingContinueContinue reading “Why Dance?: FtJ 15”
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The Rule of St. Benedict for The Laity: FtJ 14
What St. Benedict & His Order Can Teach Today’s Laity By DEREK ROTTY Benedict himself was a layman: There is no evidence in the historical records that Benedict received the Sacrament of Holy Orders. A layman developed this lifestyle, and lay persons certainly can keep it and incorporate it into their days. Even lay personsContinueContinue reading “The Rule of St. Benedict for The Laity: FtJ 14”
Intentional Discipleship: FtJ 13
The content emphasizes living as intentional disciples of Jesus through daily prayer, personal growth, and integration of faith in family and work. It highlights the importance of authenticity in prayer, courage in faith, and the duty of parents to nurture their children’s holistic development. Discipleship invites continuous conversion and purposeful living.
The Vocation of Marriage IN God’s Plan: FTJ 12
Archbishop J. Francis Stafford emphasizes that marriage is a divine vocation rather than a contract, integral to God’s plan and the foundation of family and society. He advocates for love as both a personal and communal mission, urging couples to embody holiness and truth while facing modern cultural challenges, ultimately fostering a civilization of love.
How Do We Even Begin to Love God?: FtJ 11
Father John Bartunek discusses how to love God with all one’s heart by prioritizing Him above all else. He emphasizes the importance of focusing thoughts and desires on God and suggests engaging in traditional pious practices, prayer, and sacraments to resist temptation and cultivate a deeper love for God.
True Communion: FtJ 10
Discussion Article: First, Communion by CHRIS EBBERWEIN Before Discussion Notes: Whether the topic is liturgy, Vatican II, social justice, or moral fidelity, this hand-grenade-style of communication—toss out the sarcasm and run—causes me to wonder how Catholics will overcome this divisive time. The Church (and the human heart for that matter) is always big enough forContinueContinue reading “True Communion: FtJ 10”
Fasting & Sacrifice: FtJ 8
Before Discussion Notes https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=TUwBQEdmew4 Four Reasons to Fast: Self-mastery – To be able to say no to ourselves allows us to be truly free Obedience & discernment – obedience to the Church on Ash Wednesday and Good Friday. Fasting can open us up to someone telling us what to do (discernment). Worship, sacrifice – FastingContinueContinue reading “Fasting & Sacrifice: FtJ 8”
Praying With Your Spouse: FtJ 7
“Prayer is the most intimate experience a couple can share.” – Deacon James Keating, Spousal Prayer: A Way to Marital Happiness Before Discussion Notes: Podcast Interview with Deacon James Keating (interview is featured in minutes 26-36) Going right to the source of love & truth when you pray together. Deepens and unifies the bond ofContinueContinue reading “Praying With Your Spouse: FtJ 7”
The Church Suffering, Purgatory: FTJ 6
I recently read the book, Hungry Souls, and it was not just eye-opening, it was life-changing. It’s an easy read, and I now recommend it to anyone and everyone. The souls in Purgatory, also known as the Church Suffering, are yearning for our prayers. Though they are in Purgatory as a result of God’s mercy in a purification process in order to be with him in heaven eternally, they are truly suffering. Hungry Souls pools together revelations from souls from Purgatory reaching out to people in this life. It is truly fascinating and horrifying. The pain the souls are in is real, and we here in the Church Militant on Earth have it within our abilities to help them, to really help them, journey to heaven and leave the place of suffering.
Love Vs. Respect: FtJ 5
https://youtu.be/x0XTTXg–4M Please watch this before you come. It’s pretty much the best talk we’ve ever heard! We’ll touch on the rest of the notes & videos, but they are just extra if you’re interested. Before Discussion Notes Creation & Results of the Fall: Adam (wants honor & respect) & Eve (wants love/protection) Priest (santicfying), ProphetContinueContinue reading “Love Vs. Respect: FtJ 5”
Finding Your Faith Community
https://www.youtube.com/live/OjGY2LDUk6M?feature=share This conversation is what started Farm to Jesus. How do we find a faith community? How do we create meaningful relationships? We all need a good core community.
Vocation of the Laity: FtJ 4
https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/the-catechism-in-a-year-with-fr-mike-schmitz/id1648949780?i=1000611821554 Before Notes The laity share in Christ’s priestly office through our baptism The laity has both the right and the duty to evangelize so that all people receive and accept the Word of God It’s the particular role of the laity to permeate social, political, economic, etc. realities with the Christian life, especially inContinueContinue reading “Vocation of the Laity: FtJ 4”
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Passing The Faith To Our Children: FtJ 3
We will not hide them from their descendants; we will tell the next generationthe praiseworthy deeds of the Lord, his power, and the wonders he has done. Psalm 78:4 Keeping the Faith by Dr. Christian Smith Article Link: https://www.firstthings.com/article/2021/05/keeping-the-faith Bishop Baron’s Video Based on Christian Smith’s Book, ‘Handing Down The Faith’- How to Keep OurContinueContinue reading “Passing The Faith To Our Children: FtJ 3”
Why Pray?: FtJ 2
Topics/Discussion Why should we pray? What barriers to prayer do we face? How do we overcome them? Share some personal stories about prayer. How does it affect your life? Resources Why do we need to pray? (YouTube Link) Prayer changes us, not God. It helps us to learn how to accept “nos” and “yeses” andContinueContinue reading “Why Pray?: FtJ 2”
The Parable of The Sower: FtJ 1
We chose to focus on the Parable of the Sower for the inaugeral Farm To Jesus supper for a couple of reasons. First of all, it’s farm-related so relevant to the fresh and local food side agenda of FtJ. Secondly, it speaks to all of us.
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Bread Of Life
Then Jesus declared, “I am the bread of life. Whoever comes to me will never go hungry, and whoever believes in me will never be thirsty.”John 6:35 Jesus = THE Bread Of Life… What does that mean? Why did Jesus call himself the bread of life? Few of us go without some type of breadContinueContinue reading “Bread Of Life”
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