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”

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.

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.