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Finding the Treasure
Spiritus Christi July 26, 2020 Father Jim If you lived in Rochester 20 years ago, you might remember the headlines in the Democrat and Chronicle: “Excommunicated!” And, Jim Smith, I remember you said, “I didn’t think the newspaper had letters that big?!” Excommunicated! And beneath the headlines was a picture of me. I always remember this young woman photographer. She took 70, 80, 90 pictures of me. She was trying to wipe the smile off my face. I knew what…
Buddy Reader’s Liturgy
Marcy DeJesus shares about the Buddy Readers program at Spiritus Christi and that so much of our ability to learn and change requires encouragement. She continues to speak about what this looks like in the Buddy Readers program and even everyday in our own lives. Even small mustard seeds of encouragement can create big things in others and our own lives.
The Power of the Spirit
We celebrate the Feast of Pentecost and Rev. Myra reflects on the power of the spirit!
A Journey In Solidarity
Davis Craig shares about his trip to Chiapas, Mexico and what he learned through the process.
Someone To Be With You
In today’s gospel Jesus promised that he was sending someone to be with us – no matter what we go through. He sent his spirit to see us through and asks that we do the same for others.
Across the Distances
Jesus asks us to love one another unconditionally – as he has loved us. How can we do this in a time of physical distancing?
Mother’s Day Liturgy
Rev Myra helps us to celebrate Mother’s Day by sharing her story of motherhood and how those around her taught her and influenced her through her journey as a mother not only to her own, but to many other children who have needed her.
Family Liturgy
Siobhan Potter closes out the religious education year by reminding us the importance of focusing in on that one voice; Jesus. She goes on to explain that even though the children and teens are not here in their classrooms and they were unable to finish the year together, they continue to follow Jesus’ voice by showing love and spreading joy to others in many ways.
Mother Earth Liturgy
We only have one Earth. Rev Mary preaches about the importance of our planet and who we are here and the impact we make. We must see what is before us and to prepare ourselves for its’ future.