First Fruits Friday - Bearing our Crosses
This reflection will be written from a Christian lens with the perspective that we have all been affected by original sin. By that I mean the action that occurred during the Fall in the Garden of Eden (Genesis 3). Original sin has made us susceptible to the temptation of sin, no matter how large or small, in our lives. Satan, the father of lies, is looking for every opportunity to hurt us and our relationships with Jesus, our family, friends - practically anyone and everyone. With that in mind it is important for us to understand that even as Baptized Christians we fall into the temptation of sin.
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First Fruits Friday - Intentionality
Recently my daughters went on a road trip with Pacelli High School to Indianapolis, Indiana. They were excited because this trip was meant to be a spiritual journey, a pilgrimage of sorts, that exposed them to the beauty of the faith and spoke to them as teenagers. I was thrilled to send them because I know the value of spiritual experiences despite some hesitation from them due to natural uncertainties.
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First Fruits Friday - Following God's Call
He said that he felt in his heart to preach about this matter and he had come across some news on the same subject. A fellow Pastor from Ohio even called him that week to pray about it because of the recent law that was passed in that state. The Pastor said he had preached for over 30 years and had never preached about the sin of abortion. I offered to talk during his service so I could share what Seneca is doing and what is happening next door at the abortion facility. He was excited about it.
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First Fruits Friday - 40 Days of Miracles
At the beginning of this 40 Days For Life campaign, the hostility from the abortion industry began to greatly increase. It was at this point that the abortion facility began recruiting escorts for their side. These escorts have come from all different cultures and walks of life, yet they are united in their mission to support a woman’s right to choose.
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