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O God, Thank you for the richness and abundance in my life. As I look around at the spring leaves bursting forth I see your abundant gifts. The new growth fills my spirit with the hope of new life. Help me to notice other ways you are filling my life and caring for me. -Family and friends: people who love …
John 10:1-10 [Jesus said:] 1“Very truly, I tell you, anyone who does not enter the sheepfold by the gate but climbs in by another way is a thief and a bandit. 2The one who enters by the gate is the shepherd of the sheep. 3The gatekeeper opens the gate for him, and the sheep hear his voice. He calls his own sheep by …
In this week’s gospel, two of Jesus’ followers are traveling from Jerusalem to Emmaus. They are leaving just days after Jesus was executed and hours after they heard reports that he was seen alive again by women followers on Easter morning. They are probably unsure and frightened, seeking safety away from the powers that put Jesus to death and may …
Are you getting ready to graduate this May? Well, first of all, you are in our prayers as you finish up your work and get ready for final exams and projects and papers! We are praying for you as you take on all the transition from Penn State to life after graduation! We’d like to celebrate you a little with …
The Center for Spiritual and Ethical Development will be offering brunch on Monday, May 1 at 10:30am and Pizza on Tuesday, May 2 at 5:30pm for students studying for finals! Food will be distributed in the lobby of the Pasquerilla Spiritual Center. If you are looking for places to study, Pasquerilla will have a number of spaces open and available …
O God, You are here with me. When I feel alone, you are here. When I face challenges I am sure will defeat me, you are here. When I struggle with people or tasks or myself, you are here. When I reach out to help others in their difficulties, you are here. Help me to know your compassion and courage. …
13Now on that same day [when Jesus had appeared to Mary Magdalene,] two [disciples] were going to a village called Emmaus, about seven miles from Jerusalem, 14and talking with each other about all these things that had happened. 15While they were talking and discussing, Jesus himself came near and went with them, 16but their eyes were kept from recognizing him. 17And he said to them, “What are you …
The Sunday after Easter, we always read the same story where the disciples first encounter with the risen Jesus. Jesus appears inside the locked room. He offers them peace when they are surely terrified. He shows them the marks of his crucifixion. He sends them out as God has sent him. Breathing the Holy Spirit on the disciples, Jesus tells …
O God, Thank you for the ability to think for myself. In this world with so many questions and so many answers, teach me curiosity. Give me courage as I wonder and question and discover. Help me seek new insights rather than relying on familiar or easy answers. Show me how to live with doubts. Teach me compassion for the …
Are you going to be in the State College area working or researching or taking classes? Great! We’d love to know you are going to be around as we plan community gatherings (meals, activities and fun!), service-learning opportunities, and other times to get together! Fill out this form and let us know when you’ll be here and what you might …
