Video Series - Discernment of Spirits with Father Tim Gallagher OMV ; Part 3

Our video retreat with Father Tim Gallagher continues as he invites us into a deeper understanding of Ignatius' first rule of discernment; namely, how is it that we become caught up in the distractions and trappings that get in the way of a deepening relationship with God, and how does God act to draw us back into His presence?Using examples from our modern lived experience as well as stories of St. Augustine's own spiritual journey, Father Tim helps us to understand and apply this first rule in our own liv...

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Video Series - Discernment of Spirits with Father Tim Gallagher OMV ; Part 2

Our video series on St. Ignatius' Discernment of Spirits led by Father Tim Gallagher. This next in the series invites us to simply become aware of the process, aware of those times when we feel close to God, and when God feels far off, second, to understand what is happening within us, and finally, take action based on this new understandi...

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"Kinect" with the Church at the next Youth Group meeting

Want to know what Xbox has to do with Church? Come and play the newest, coolest video games on the Xbox 360 Kinect system...on the big screen....and find out.   The next Christ the King youth group meeting will be on Friday, January 21, from 6:30 pm - 9:00 pm, Christ the King Hall. Everyone in Grade 7 plus is welcome and it's FREE (munchies included)!   For more information contact Pierre or Laura O'Reilly at 584-4140 or pierrelaura@oreillyclan....

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Video Series - Discernment of Spirits with Father Tim Gallagher OMV

Just prior to Christmas I stumbled across the most amazing video series being offered through CatholicTV.com, a 26 - episode series simply titled "Discernment of Spirits". What is this 'Discernment of Spirits' you ask. The answer is both simple, and sublime.St. Ignatuius, through the course of his own journey of conversion and spiritual growth realized that he was caught in the grip of a series of upward and downward movements in his relationship with God. Perhaps you've experienced something similar? In fact, Ignatius guarantees you have...he realized quickly that this was a spiritual cycle every human being went through, whether they were...

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FREE! Frantic Family Workshops At CTK!

Pierre and Laura O'Reilly are excited to offer two free workshops for all families who feel overwhelmed trying to juggle multiple schedules and activities in the home.These Workshops are free and open to anyone and everyone seeking help in deciding what is truly important for them and their family life.For more information contact Pierre or Laura @ 584-4140 or email laura@oreillyclan.c...

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The Baptism of the Lord

And when Jesus had been baptized, just as he came up from the water, suddenly the heavens were opened to him and he saw the Spirit of God descending like a dove and alighting on him. And a voice from heaven said, ‘This is my Son, the Beloved, with whom I am well pleased.’ Another of a series of five major manifestations of Christ's divine nature that we find in the Gospels (The Nativity, The Epiphany, The Wedding Feast at Cana, The Transfiguration, being the others) this feast at one point was a part of a single celebration that included the Nativity and Epiphany as well.As our Christmas season draws to a close, we find Christ approaching a baptism...

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Back By Popular Demand - A Quick Journey Through the Bible DVD Study

THE BIBLE...NOT JUST ANY STORY – IT'S YOUR STORY! DISCOVER HOW TO READ IT! Discover God’s plan for your life as you discover his amazing story in A Quick Journey Through The Bible. In this study, you will discover the “big picture” of the biblical story as it is presented in specific books of the Bible. Join us and learn the major people, places, events and themes of the Bible. Perhaps for the first time in your life, you will understand the overview of the Bible story. Your Bible reading and even the Sunday mass readings are guaranteed to come alive like never before.A Quick Journey Through The Bible will be offered here at Christ the King in...

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The Feast of Epiphany

"Where is the child who has been born king of the Jews? For we observed his star at its rising, and have come to pay him homage."So begins our gospel reading for this feast which unites the Churches of both East and West. A question posed by Matthew's mysterious 'wise men' from the east. Who are these strangers? What did they know of Jesus or God for that matter? What or who were they seeking?They were from 'The East' one of the Holy Scriptures' 'pay attention' phrases that is repeated in several of our favorite stories beginning with the Garden itself where Adam and Eve are exiled and sent to live 'East of Eden'. Jacob flees to live 'with the...

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Epiphany Blessing for Our Homes

One German tradition for the Christmas season is that of the childrens' festival between January 1-6 (Three Kings Day). After a Mass the children go from house to house to gather offerings for the poor. They are dressed as the three kings and carry sticks with stars on the top. At the homes they sing songs and recite messages of Christmas. At each house they paint a series of letters and numbers of blessing over the door frame that remain until the next year.The blessing is as follows;All gather outside at the main entrance to the home (inside if it's too cold!)Leader: Peace be to this house.All: And to all who live here.Leader: Bless, O...

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