– by Bruce Yocum We have to see the Ascension and the outpouring of the Holy Spirit at Pentecost together, for they are two facets of the same astonishing reality – God making us one with himself. Jesus tells us this clearly in John’s Gospel. But now I am going to him who sent me; […]
The coordinators from the Europe & Middle East communities of the Sword of the Spirit are together in Türkiye for a time of retreat, fellowship and worship. They will be talking about the new Strategic Priorities of the Sword of the Spirit as well as going through a spiritual retreat together. This article is ongoing […]
– by Fr. Herb Schneider What are the consequences of Easter? Have you ever asked yourself what the world would be like if there were no Easter, if Jesus had not been raised from the dead? For sure the disciples would not only have returned from Jerusalem to Galilee deeply disappointed and sad, but they […]
What happened between Christ’s death on the cross and his resurrection from the tomb? – by Don Schwager The descent into Hades What happened between Christ’s death on the cross and his glorious resurrection from the tomb on Easter Sunday morning? The Scriptures tell us that the Lord Jesus holds the “keys of death and […]
– by Eugene Peres The Community of Jesus: Light of the World in Mumbai, India celebrates its 41st anniversary today 6th April 2022 We give praise and thanks to God. To all the faithful brothers and sisters of CJLOW, Congratulations on forty one years of serving God together and witnessing to his love. My prayer […]
Oren por nosotros Seguimos tramitando papeles para poder permanecer en Brasil por más tiempo. El Equipo de Misioneros, con la invaluable ayuda de Deisiane de Leão Machado da Costa, una de las hermanas de la Comunidad, ha logrado presentar nuevamente, una solicitud para poder permanecer en el país para continuar con la misión. Les pedimos […]
En febrero, el Proyecto Baluarte Brasil inició las asambleas comunitarias y los grupos pastorales en la Comunidad Terra de Santa Cruz. Los hermanos y hermanas están muy ilusionados y con mucho entusiasmo. Ya también iniciamos las sesiones pastorales individuales. El sábado 19 de febrero participamos en la 2a Reunión Virtual de la Zona Sur de […]
– by Ambrose (339-397 AD) The devil does not have only one weapon. He uses many different means to defeat human beings: now with bribery, now with boredom, now with greed he attacks, inflicting mental and physical wounds equally. The kind of temptation varies with the different kinds of victim. Avarice is the test of […]
We need not fear a clear statement of the requirements of the gospel. – by Bruce Yocum “Come to me, all who labor and are heavy laden, and I will give you rest. Take my yoke upon you, and learn from me; for I am gentle and lowly of heart, and you will find rest […]
This reflection is excerpted from the book, Unforgettable: How Remembering God’s Presence in Our Past Brings Hope to Our Future, chapter 14, used by permission of Paraclete Press. Years ago, I thought that if I ever wrote a book about Christian community, I would call it “The Noble Experiment.” Noble, because it involves the high ideals of […]
