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Friday, September 19, 2025

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Fri, Sep 19 Ember Friday – Sacrifice Water only  +  Silent smoke  (no bourbon) “What am I offering back to God in gratitude?” In a world that often measures worth by productivity and speed, this question invites a deeper rhythm: “What am I offering back to God in gratitude?” It’s not just about giving—it’s about returning . Returning time, talent, and tenderness to the One who first gave them. Returning with reverence, not obligation. With joy, not performance. Here are five layers of offering that can help us reflect more deeply: ⏳ 1. Time Sunset rituals that mark the day’s end with prayer and presence Feast day preparations that honor sacred rhythms Listening—to others, to silence, to the Spirit 🎨 2. Talent Crafting symbolic meals that nourish body and soul Writing reflections that reveal clarity and beauty Teaching others—translating complex truths into simple wisdom 🍇 3. Creation Winemaking as sacrament—transforming fruit into celebration Vineyard...

Friday, September 26, 2025

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  Introduction to the Epistle of 2 John   2 John is a brief but potent epistle that emphasizes the inseparable bond between truth and love. Written to “the elect lady and her children”—likely a metaphor for a local church and its members—it urges believers to walk in the truth of Christ’s teachings while expressing love through obedience. The apostle John warns against deceivers, particularly those who deny the incarnation of Christ, calling them “antichrists.” He advises the faithful not to extend hospitality to such individuals, lest they inadvertently share in their errors. This counsel is not a rejection of charity, but a call to discernment—protecting the integrity of the faith community. For Catholics, this letter offers rich lessons on the nature of fear—not as dread, but as reverent vigilance. Fear, rightly ordered, becomes a spiritual safeguard. First, it teaches discernment: the kind of holy caution that filters hospitality through the lens of truth. Second, i...

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