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We are uncomfortable with Jesus being powerless, not being cool . . . for the disciples back then, he wasn’t behaving as expected, just icky to die on a cross. HUB Bible Study meest in Sbarro (in a booth near the windows if we’re lucky) at Noon on Mondays, but we are skipping next week due to Spring Break. We’ll pick up …
To continue your reflection It is fascinating to note that fasting is a common factor in all major religions and even among those whose reasons for limiting their food intake are not specifically religious, as the proprietors of health spas and Weight Watcher groups can testify. Perhaps what we are looking at is a common human urge to strip life …
As people of faith, we join together in offering our joys and concerns to God. Some things to pray about this week: Safety and wisdom this weekend. We pray that celebrations will be reasonable, safe and healthy for all invovlved. May those who gather here in State College make wise choices, for their own health, and the health of others. …
Check out Busted Halo (who call their website an online magazine for sprititual seekers) where you will find a calendar for each day of Lent – http://bustedhalo.com/features/fast-pray-give Every day of Lent, our FastPrayGive Calendar will feature a Daily Jolt of spiritual contemplation relating to Lent, and new and practical ideas for fasting, prayer and almsgiving. Traditionally, Lent was a time for personal …
Ash Wednesday Worship Wednesday, February 22nd in Eisenhower Chapel at 7 pm Ash Wednesday Worship with Holy Commuion and imposition of ashes Come begin your Lenten journey. Everyone is welcome. Sponsored by Episcopal Campus Ministry and Lutheran Campus Ministry
Earlier this semester, there was a week where the assigned readings told stories of being called by God. (You’ll find them printed below.) In the Old Testament story, Samuel was working for the chief priest Eli in the temple. One night, he thought he heard Eli calling to him, so three times, he went to see what Eli wanted. Eli hadn’t …
Bring your lunch to the Sbarro in the HUB on Mondays 11:45 – 1 pm and join the Bible study! We’ll be choosing this Monday (2/13) if we’ll start with an exploration of Mark’s Gospel, looking at Jesus’ Parables, or one of the Epistles. This will be a fun, relaxed conversation over lunch where you can raise questions and grow …
As people of faith, we join together in offering our joys and concerns to God. Some things to pray about this week: We give thanks for Joseph Vincent Paterno. We give thanks for his life and his work, and the many ways God worked through him to bless so many. We are grateful for the way he coached football, and …
Just about everyone I know enjoys the change of pace over semester break. Even the people I know who spend too much time working at boring or challenging jobs. A change of pace. Different things to do. There is a time for break, and a time to get back to school and work. Somehow, whether we are enjoying peace and …
Our thoughts and prayers are with the Paterno family, and the Penn State community as we grieve together. May God’s compassion bring comfort, and may God’s promises bring hope. Here is the link to the Daily Collegian’s special edition today. http://www.collegian.psu.edu/archive/2012/01/23/TDC_JoePaCommemorative_20120123.pdf
