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Why Pray?: FtJ 2

Topics/Discussion Resources Why do we need to pray? (YouTube Link) Catechism of the Catholic Church, Part 4: Christian Prayer How do we pray? (YouTube Link) Prayer for beginners – by Peter Kreeft (Amazon) (Formed.com) “Men invent means and methods of coming at God’s love, they learn rules and set up devices to remind them ofContinue 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.

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 ofContinue reading “Bread Of Life”

Be More Like A Tree

But I will bless the person who puts his trust in me. He is like a tree growing near a stream and sending out roots to the water. It is not afraid when hot weather comes, because its leaves stay green; it has no worries when there is no rain; it keeps on bearing fruit.Continue reading “Be More Like A Tree”

A Useful Crop Receives the Blessing of God

Land that drinks in the rain often falling on it and that produces a crop useful to those for whom it is farmed receives the blessing of God. HEBREWS 6:7 We are inundated with blessings every single day. We’re blessed by the sun and the rain. We’re blessed with loved ones, that we have foodContinue reading “A Useful Crop Receives the Blessing of God”

Using Gifts to Serve

The end of all things is at hand; therefore be self-controlled and sober-minded for the sake of your prayers. Above all, keep loving one another earnestly, since love covers a multitude of sins. Show hospitality to one another without grumbling. As each has received a gift, use it to serve one another, as good stewardsContinue reading “Using Gifts to Serve”