Crazy Love

If you're looking for a great Christian book to read during Winter break, I highly reccomend "Crazy Love" by Francis Chan. The video I've posted is a teaser for the third chapter. It's available at any bookstore and I own a copy, too! Remember, we have a fantastic library at Newman that you are welcome to browse through any time.

Also, I found a place doing free Salsa and Bachata lessons this Friday. Any students still in the area are welcome to come--just let me know!

Carmen

Swing Dancing

Okay, so the look on my face might not convey happiness or excitement, but trust me--Swing Dancing is FUN! Any students staying in the area are more than welcome to come learn. My friend Jordan does lessons at St. Francis in Tonawanda on Tuesdays at 7pm. Contact me for more information!

Happy Feast of Our Lady of Guadalupe!

A Prayer To Our Lady of Guadalupe 

To Our Lady of Guadalupe

O Mother of the Americas,
You came
On a dark hill in a dark time
To one who had no documentation.
To the challenge of the authorities,
You offered roses and grace.

You wanted a space,
Simple and extraordinary,
A space where all could worship
Together, equally your children.

You call us again
In this dark time
To create a space
Where all your children
Are welcomed,
Cherished,
Offered bread, roses,
and what grace we can gather.

O Lady, still shining,
Madre, Mother,
You wait on the hillside,
Until we believe,
Until we can welcome
The ones whom you send.

 

 

Taken from: http://www.educationforjustice.org/latest-prayer

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The Litany of Welcome

Who are you? Are you divorced? Are you married with kids, worring for them and committed to their welfare? Are you married for the second, or even third time? Are you a single parent struggling to make ends meet? Are you gay or lesbian? Well, whoever you are, you belong to us because you belong to Christ. Christ is the host here today. Christ sets this table of Word and Bread. And Christ welcomes all.

Are you lonely? Are you a widow? Are you a single man or woman who would prefer to have a spouse? Are you disabled or disfigured? Have you run out of luck? Are you living with shame? Have you been a prisoner? Well, whoever you are, you belong to us because you belong to Christ. Christ is the host here today. Christ sets this table of Word and Bread. And Christ welcomes all.

Are you a newcomer in this community? An immigrant maybe? Are you from another Christian tradition? Are you full of doubt today, like Thomas? Has it been a while since you visited a church? Or are you a regular here, full of faith and enthusiasm for the community? Well, whoever you are, you belong to us because you belong to Christ. Christ is the host here today. Christ sets this table of Word and Bread. And Christ welcomes all.

All people of good will are welcome here: that's the really good news!

If you've been away, you can come back; if you've been living in darkness, you can come to the light; if you haven't been able to believe without seeing him, look around you: the Body of Christ has come to Mass today. Sinners are welcome. Saints, too. Everyone is welcome to come to Christ: My Lord and my God, indeed.

A Prayer for Veterans

Prayer for Veterans Day

We ask for blessings on all those who have served their country in the armed forces.
We ask for healing for the veterans who have been wounded, in body and soul, in conflicts around the globe.
We pray especially for the young men and women, in the thousands, who are coming home from Iraq with injured bodies and traumatized spirits.
Bring solace to them, O Lord; may we pray for them when they cannot pray.
We ask for, echoing John Paul II, an end to wars and the dawning of a new era of peace,
As a way to honor all the veterans of past wars.

Have mercy on all our veterans from World War II, Korea, Vietnam, Iraq,
Bring peace to their hearts and peace to the regions they fought in.
Bless all the soldiers who served in non-combative posts;
May their calling to service continue in their lives in many positive ways.

Give us all the creative vision to see a world which, grown weary with fighting,
Moves to affirming the life of every human being and so moves beyond war.
Hear our prayer, O Prince of Peace, hear our prayer

Taken from the Springfield Franciscans website. (www.springfieldfranciscans.org )

Live Simply so Others May Simply Live

Check out this website--a source for living simply and connecting to others in Christian community.

http://www.thesimpleway.org/

A Thought for Today/ Pensamiento para Hoy

This is the beginning of a new day. God has given me this day to use as I will. I can waste it or use it for good. What I do today is important because I'm exchanging a day of my life for it. When tomorrow comes, this day will be gone forever, leaving in its place something I have traded for it. I want it to be gain, not loss; good, not evil; success, not failure; in order that I shall not regret the price I paid for it.

Este es el comienzo de nuevo día. Dios me lo ha dado para utilizarlo. Puedo usarlo provechosamente o malgastarlo. Lo que haga hoy es importante porque a cambio doy un día de mi vida. Cuando mañana llegue, hoy desaparecerá para siempre, dejando únicamente el fruto de mis acciones. Quiero que mis obras sean provechosas, no desperdiciadas; buenas en vez de malas; éxitos y no fracasos; para no tener que arrepentirme del precio que pagué por él.

Compliments of the Abbey of the Genesee

Hey, friends!

While we're learning how to navigate this site, I figured I'd post some pictures of the last few events we've hosted at Newman.

New Student Day of Welcome

Pumpkin Decorating

Fall Retreat at Harvest House

Don't forget to join us every Thursday night at Newman for dinner. It's completely FREE and ALL are welcome!