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January 28
Prayer from the Heart |
"The pure prayer
that ascends from a faithful heart will be like incense rising from a hallowed
altar.
No fragrance can be more pleasing to God than that of his own Son. May
all the faithful breathe out the same perfume." |
| Commentary on Psalm 140, 6 |
| Prayer: Lord, I am poor and needy, and
you are generous to all who appeal to you. |
| Confessions 11, 2 |
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WHAT'S HAPPENING
Tolle Lege Reflection
Mark 1:14-20
In the spirit of St. Augustine who urged his followers to search for God
together, consider the following from next Sunday’s Gospel. Despite John the
Baptist’s arrest, we have a fearless Jesus in Galilee proclaiming “The Kingdom
of God is at hand, Repent and believe in the Gospel." Mark continues his first chapter with a new scene: In the middle of their workday, fishermen Simon and Andrew were called by Jesus, “they abandon their nets and followed him." Along the way Jesus sees James and his brother John in their boat “mending their nets." They too were called by Jesus and left their work to follow Him. God’s call to us might be surprising, unexpected, and in the middle of “mending” our nets. Would we be a spontaneous as the disciples to respond and follow? Consider how you are being called by God today.
FRJ Spring Service Break Trip Applications Due Feb. 2
February 2nd
The deadline to apply for a Fr. Ray Jackson Grant for a spring service break trip is Thursday, February 2nd.
The application can be found
here.
Freshman Escape - Feb.
3-5
February 3-5th
All Freshmen! Sign up now for this introduction to college retreats. Get away from campus for a weekend of escape and renewal. Escape is a prerequisite for freshmen for all other retreats.
Interfaith Retreat - Feb.
3-5
February 3-5th
Students from diverse religious backgrounds journey to sacred houses of worship which in the past have included synagogues, mosques, Hindu temples and various Christian churches (Coptic, Pentecostal, Baptist, Methodist, Mennonite etc.). Journey begins at the St. Thomas of Villanova Church on campus.
Silent Retreat at
Jesuit Center - Feb. 10-12
February 10-12th
Jesuit Center, Wernersville, PA
Experience the role of silence and solitude in the spiritual journey with the help of a caring listener.
Fr. Jim Martin, SJ from the Colbert Report
- Feb. 16
Thursday, February 16th, 7:00pm
St. Thomas of Villanova Church
Fr. Jim is the official Chaplain of “The Colbert Report”, a frequent
commentator for CNN, NPR, Fox News, Time Magazine, and is the award winning
author of My Life with the Saints (2006). He will be discussing his new book,
Between Heaven and Mirth: Why Joy, Humor, and Laughter Are at the Heart of the
Spiritual Life.
CrossRoads Retreat - Feb. 17-19
February 17-19th
Curious about Jesus' life and how his message is lived out in daily life?
Come on CrossRoads for an opportunity to ask questions, reflect on your
spirituality, and join in fellowship with other students.
Bible Study with Dr. Danove -
Thursdays
Thursdays, 1pm
SAC 210
Dr. Paul Danove leads us in a reflection of the upcoming Sunday's Gospel. All are invited.
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