Temptations to Sin and Death
"He fasted for forty days and forty nights and afterwards he was hungry."
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Step 1: Powerlessness and Unmanageability
In this segment, we’ll be looking at some of the nagging problems that afflict us all, and show how the first step can initiate the process of spiritual recovery. Here’s […]
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Introduction to Spirituality and the Steps
In this first segment, we’re going to be examining spirituality and giving a brief introduction to the steps. First, we’ll develop a definition of spirituality that consists of four elements: […]
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Rend Your Hearts Not Your Garments
"Take care not to perform righteous deeds in order that people may see them."
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Series Overview
Let’s begin by taking a bird’s eye view of what we’re going to be considering for the next six weeks. The title of this series is “Twelve Steps to Spiritual […]
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Where Are the Christians?
"So be perfect, just a your heavenly Father is perfect."
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Memorial Liturgy: James Martin (2023)
Scripture Readings There are actually two Christianities: an ethical Christianity and a mystical Christianity. Ethical Christianity is concerned with right living; mystical Christianity is concerned with eternal life. The Jesus […]
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Obeying the Law
"Do not think that I have come to abolish the law or the prophets. I have come not to abolish but to fulfill."
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What’s a Follower of Christ Like?
"You are the light of the world. A city set on a mountain cannot be hidden."
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Bless Us, Oh Lord, Our God
“He began to teach them, saying: ‘Blessed are the poor in spirit, for theirs is the kingdom of heaven.’”
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What’s the Good News?
“Come after me and I will make you fishers of men.”
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Discerning the Christ
“Now I have seen and testified that he is the Son of God.”
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The Resonance of God
"This is my beloved Son, with whom I am well pleased."
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The Incarnation Paradox
"For today in the city of David a savior has been born for you who is Christ and Lord."
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The Marriage of Joseph and Mary
"Joseph, son of David, do not be afraid to take Mary your wife into your home."
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Are You the One Who Is to Come?
“Amen, I say to you, among those born of women there has been none greater than John the Baptist”
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The Baptist’s Message Still Resounds
“John the Baptist appeared, preaching in the desert of Judea and saying, "Repent, for the kingdom of heaven is at hand!"
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Maranatha! Our Lord, Come!
"So too, you also must be prepared, for at an hour you do not expect, the Son of Man will come."
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What Does It Mean to Be King?
"Amen, I say to you, today you will be with me in Paradise."
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A Call to Fidelity
“When you hear of wars and insurrections, do not be terrified; for such things must happen first, but it will not immediately be the end."