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their unity in Christ and how it will come through humility. It opens with the Apostle Paul posing questions to the members of the church at Philippi. “If there be therefore any consolation in Christ, if any comfort of love, if any fellowship of the Spirit, if any bowels and mercies,” (Philippians 2:1). In these questions, Apostle Paul reminded the Philippians of how they were recipients of the grace of God, but he also wanted them to realize that they needed to stay unified and continue until…

Educational Background: In the past, I took a writing course through Christian Writers Guild. Currently, I am enrolled in their Writing for the Inspirational Market class. While employed by Development Dimensions International (DDI), a training and development firm, I certified as a trainer for the Interaction Management and Targeted Selection programs, which taught supervisors how to better manage and lead a team, and developed skills for hiring and promoting personnel respectively. I…

The vision’s aspects would be revised based on the wording. The author’s curiosity would question where the wording originated from to make such a statement. Kouzes and Posner states, “When we ask people to tell us where their vision come from, they often have great difficulty describing the process. And when they do provide an answer, typically it’s more about a feeling, sense, even a gut reaction.” Nevertheless, clarification is need when projecting or conveying to others. Perhaps, for…

I enjoy reading your post, The Universal Declaration was stated to be a common standard of accomplishment for all peoples and all nations, commencing a range of civil, political, economic, social and cultural rights for all humans. These are high standards which were designed to change the whole focus of governments and humans. The adoption of the Declaration is a step forward in a great evolutionary process, the first occasion on which the organized community of nations has made a declaration…

In general, the work of both Hull and Sanders complemented rather than contradicted each other. Sanders more biblical approach of defining discipleship and its costs, using the beatitudes of Matthew 5, clearly identifies the characteristics needed of a disciple that obviously mimic Christ and His ministry. Hull’s approach to defining discipleship was based upon the perspective failings of the church here in the 21st century. In essence, Sanders greatly expands upon what a disciple is, and…

In this chapter, we get the chance to explore the amazing parables that Jesus spoke to the crowds and explained to the ones who were in close relationship with Him. Although parables are not allegories, they do resemble allegories in that they have metaphors, similitudes, similes and the fact that they have a beginning, and ending with a plot. The point of Jesus's parables was to call forth a response from the hearer who understands the reference points within the parable. Think of it like a…

baptism is to truly accept the faith that one claims to have. It is a statement of belief and a sign of acceptance (Acts 19:4, Mark 16:16). This symbolic event also relates us to Jesus Christ and once we have done this, we have truly accepted the Holy Spirit into our lives. (Galatians 3:27, Acts 2:38). However, this all comes down to the question “is baptism essential for salvation?” This is a tough question that I do not have a definite answer for, but rather I’m leaning towards one side than…

Reflection on Fr. Barron’s ‘Catholicism’ Fr. Barron opened my eyes to new insights about the church that I did not know about before. He helped me understand why certain things in the church are the way they are today and the symbolism behind some of the things the Catholic Church does. The Catholic Church is unified and considered as one. We are a community that shares the same belief in God and Jesus Christ. We come together to celebrate and share the good news. I had learned this before in…

Your Next Move. “And it shall come to pass in the last days, said God, I will pour out of my Spirit on all flesh: and your sons and your daughters shall prophesy, and your young men shall see visions, and your old men shall dream dreams.” Acts 2:17 AKJV. Imagine for a moment, as boy awakened early by his father: “Hey, buddy, you up for an adventure today?” Trusting his father, the son nervously with anticipation: says yeah dad, let’s go! Now imagine the son who says, Na. I’m tired, I just want…

SIX KEY THEOLOGICAL PRINCIPLES FOR INTEGRATING LITURGY, SPIRITUALITY, AND ECCLESIAL MISSION 1. All participants are called to have a “full, conscious, and active participation” with their appropriate ritual behaviors in order to participate in the liturgy of the church (as works of Christ) and in the life of God. (Searle 10, 16; Gaillardetz 89-90; Bruteau 114). 2. Practicing spirituality (in prayer and contemplation) draws human attentions for justice. This connects human life to God (divine…