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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”

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”

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 food toContinueContinue 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 stewardsContinueContinue reading “Using Gifts to Serve”

When You Have Eaten & Are Satisfied

When you have eaten and are satisfied, praise the LORD your God for the good land He has given you. DEUTERONOMY 8:10 Land. What do you think of when you think of the word land? Do you think of property you own? Or perhaps wide, expansive spaces? Do you think of an apartment dwelling orContinueContinue reading “When You Have Eaten & Are Satisfied”