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Supplemental Information for Why Catholic? Journey through the Catechism
To group leaders of Christ the King Parish, Springfield, Illinois By Deacon Al Laabs September/October, 2009 Session 6: “The Incarnation” Suggested Environment Note again that there is a recommendation for the USCCA to be a part of each table arrangement. You may want to drape a strip of green fabric over the table on which your environment is set to highlight we are in “ordinary time” and hence the green vestments a priest and a deacon are to wear. Our focus this session is on the Incarnation and since we could celebrate in images this wonderful event from the Annunciation to the Nativity, images that you can find to decorate your environment from both certainly will work and can stimulate our imagination. I’m going to have Joanna put out one of her favorite crib sets since the Nativity celebrates His birth among us.  (To Read more...click on this link) DEACON AL LAABS SUPPLEMENTALS
Link to Diocese of Springfield Webpage for Deacon Al's Supplements.
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 Bulletin Quotes on our Faith
November 22nd
What is the meaning of the expression "conceived by the power of the Holy Spirit...."?
This expression means that the Virgin Mary conceived the eternal Son in her womb by the power of the Holy Spirit without the cooperation of man. The angel told her at the Annunciation that "the Holy Spirit will come upon you " (Luke 1:35).
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October 25th
In what sense is Jesus the Only Begotton Son of God?
Jesus is the Son of God in a unique and perfect way. At the time of His Baptism and Transfiguration, the voice of the Father designated Jesus as His "Beloved Son." In presenting Himself as the Son who "knows the Father" (Matthew 11:27), Jesus affirmed His singular and eternal relationship with God His father. He is "the Only Begotten Son of God" ( 1 John 4:9 ), the second Person of the Blessed Trinity. He is the central figure of apostolic preaching, The Apostles saw "His glory as of the Only Begotten of the Father" (John 1:14).
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October 18th - "Why is Jesus called "Christ"
"Christ" in Greek, "Messiah" in Hebrew, means the "anointed" one. Jesus is the Christ because He is consecrated by God and anointed by the Holy Spirit for His redeeming mission. He is the Messiah awaited by Israel, sent into the world by the Father. Jesus accepted the title of Messiah but He made the meaning of the term clear: "come down from heaven". (John 3:13), crucified and then risen. He is the Suffering Servant who gives "His life as a ransom for many" (Matthew 20:28). From the name Christ comes our name of Christian. (Compendium 82)
"The gift of Faith"
In Luke Chapter 8 verse 15 we read:
“But as for the seed that fell on rich soil, they are the ones who, when they have heard the word, embrace it with a generous and good heart, and bear fruit through perseverance.”
Meditating on this reading the Jesuit's present this thought: Seed does not always fall on rich soil. As we know from the parable, the seed can fall on thorns or on rocky soil. Anyone who has ever tried to grow something understands the implications. For a seed to grow, the soil must be prepared, and the seedling must be tended. That’s the same message Jesus had for his listeners. We must prepare ourselves to receive the Word of God and then create the conditions for it to take root in us. Once we have heard it, we can embrace it and make it our own. Just as sowing seed is the first step toward the harvest, so hearing the Word is only the beginning of our growing closer to God. It takes perseverance and generosity on our part for the Word to bear fruit in our lives.
How do I prepare to receive the Word of God?
In what condition is the soil of my life at this time?
Asking God’s help we pray: Jesus, grant me the grace of a generous and good heart to embrace the Work you saw in me. |