A test of humility
Josemaría Escrivá’s 17 Signs of a lack of humility: Allow me to remind you that among other evident signs of a lack of humility are: Thinking that what you do or say is better than what others do or say Always wanting to get your own way Arguing when you are not right or – when you are – insisting stubbornly or with bad manners Giving your opinion without being asked for it, when charity does not demand you to do so Despising the point of view of others Not being aware that all the gifts and qualities you have are on loan Not acknowledging that you are unworthy of all honor or esteem, even...
Read MoreAmazing Grace
Reflecting on our Banquet less than two weeks ago – a time of celebration and one of spreading the word of what is being done, what we hope to do and hope to involve others in doing, and how it’s all by God’s Amazing Grace – a friend reminded me of a wonderful speech given by Eric Metaxis at the National Prayer Breakfast a couple years ago. Eric has a powerful testimony of how he came to a living faith, one that sees the world as it is with eyes wide open, and was led to write biographies of two men of God whose lives had a profound impact on our culture, William...
Read MoreA Legacy of Love
What could be more amazing than arriving at the tomb and finding it empty, meeting an angel, discovering that the person you thought was dead is really alive and loves you more than you can even imagine? Easter fills us with hope that grows stronger and stronger with each year, each season. Sometimes it seems like winter will never pass and that spring will never come, but then there it is! Warmth and love and life and flowers! It’s far, far deeper and broader and eternally more significant than Easter eggs and baskets and bonnets… it’s the very life of the Risen Savior in...
Read MorePassover 2014
Tonight on April 14 at sundown begins the 2014 Passover week, heralded by a full moon which this year will be darkened into a “blood moon” by an unusual eclipse (see previous post). Observant believers will be celebrating a ceremonial meal called a Seder following an age-old format outlined in a book of order called a Haggadah or “text” which contains biblical narrative about the exodus of the Hebrew people from their captivity in Egypt under God’s miraculous leadership through Moses. Click here to read more about the Seder and its significance for today. And if...
Read MoreGun Buyback a Great Success!
We thought you all would like to hear the results of the Gun Buyback last Saturday. We brought in 243 guns – more than 1/2 were hand guns and of those 150 only 10 were legally registered, in other words 140 illegal handguns! Also one assault rifle was brought in with its magazines of ammo. At least two young men bringing in their guns that were definitely coming from off the streets. One young man said he was making some changes in his life and didn’t want to be involved with guns anymore. Wow! It was an amazing day for us all. The Rochester Police Department says this is the...
Read MorePolice Appreciation Breakfast
Nine Rochester Police Department officers assigned to the Westside were able to join us this morning for a Police Appreciation Breakfast hosted by the Arnett Block Association. Not only was the food varied and tasty, but the whole event was filled with gratitude for the men and women who serve our community so faithfully. After a time of feasting and sharing, several officers were dispatched to a call while the others were able to linger long enough to visit the Rochester Youth Outreach mural project down the hall. God bless you all!...
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