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Reflection from our Co-Pastors - Tuesday, July 28, 2022
Matthew 13: 43
“Let anyone with ears listen!”
We all have ears, so what is Jesus asking of us?
In the Hebrew language, the word “shama” means to hear, to listen, to give attention, to understand, to submit to, and to obey. There is only one word in Hebrew for obedience, and it is this word – shama. In this Hebrew word there is a direct correlation between hearing and obeying. “Shama” is an excellent example of the difference between Hebrew, which stresses physical action, and Greek and Western culture that stresses mental activity.
Listening is a spiritual practice. The Word of God is meant to be heard, understood, and obeyed. The Word of God changes hearts and inspires people to action and service on behalf of others.
Fr. Richard Rohr believes that we must be open to hearing our sisters and brothers before we truly hear the Word of God. So let us reflect on compassionate listening with the guidance of Fr.Rohr:
Compassionate Listening
Father Richard shares his experience of how challenging it is to hear each other without agenda or defensiveness:
Can we take responsibility for the fact that we push people to polarized positions when we do not stand in the compassionate middle? I think of how often, during my talks, someone raises a hand and says, “I disagree with what you just said.” Often, they did not hear or understand what I said, and they don’t have the humility to ask, in a non-accusatory way: “Did I hear you correctly in saying . . . ?” or “What do you mean when you say . . . ?” Of course, sometimes I am wrong, but such a mentality does not encourage dialogue or mutuality. Unfortunately, my response also often suffers because of the negative energy generated. I am then defensive or biting my tongue to control my own judgments or desire to attack back. The result is a half response, at best, because the environment is not safe and congenial.
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This Week at Mary of Magdala, ECC | |
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Last Town Hall Meeting to introduce Fr. Paul Burson as nominee for Presiding Bishop
This Thursday is the last townhall. Attendees do not have to register and all are welcomed to ask questions during the session but best toe submit advance questions to the Nominating Committee at eccpbnc@gmail.com
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Details for the last Town hall
- Thursday, July 28- 4:00 p.m.
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Zoom Link: Click Here
Meeting ID: 820 7637 0010
Passcode: 450089
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Due to RED Status on Larimer County
CO-VID Dashboard
Midweek Mass On Wednesday, July 27 is Cancelled
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Join Us for Our Meeting This Week
The next Joint Ecological Team (JET) meeting....
- Tuesday, July 26, at 5:30 p.m.
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via this Zoom link:
- Meeting ID: 350 899 592 // Passcode: 028929
The JET meets as needed to plan educational events, bike to work day, volunteer opportunities and advocacy.
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Register this week for a reception and see the new documentary -
"Gabby Giffords - Won't Back Down"
On Wednesday, August 3, a reception and film - co-sponsored by CSFU - is being held followed Gabby Giffords new film.
When: August 3
- 6:00 pm reception
- 7:00 pm film
- Followed by brief discussion
Where:
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At Landmark's Esquire Theater located at 590 N Downing Street, Denver
Tickets will go quickly so RSVP here as soon as possible
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From the directors of RBG, this incredible documentary provides a behind the scenes look at Gabby’s incredible career, recovery, and advocacy
Learn more about the film and watch the trailer here.
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Praying for peace, health and well-being through challenging times
+ Lynn and her grandson, John Quinn - friends of Anne Beavan
+ Brother Chuck Forester requested by Kerrie Anderson, member
+ Sarah Reveron and her daughter, Aliana - niece and grandniece of Rev. Jane Reina
+ Jane Tavener, sister of member Susan Tavener-Berry
+ Cathy Engel, member
+ Pauletta and Beth, friends of member Suzanne King
+ Cory Breslin - friend of member Kerrie Anderson
+ Jim, husband of Dori Carroll member
+ Joanne Gallagher - member
+ Deacon Katie (TLC), Curtis, & Baby Theo
+ Edward for healing and Marge for hope, relatives of Ruth Conley, member
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+ Yvonne Keefe - member
+ Rosemary - Fr Michael's mother
+ Suzanne King - member-
+ Harry, 11 year canine companion to Gray La Fond.
+ Yvonne Keefe - member
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A blessed and peaceful repose of souls for those who've passed and comfort for the friends and families.
+ John Hynes - father of Rev. Jane's children
+ Mother of Bishop Kae Madden
+ Dennis Snyder. brother-in-law of Ruth Alexander, member
+ John Crowfoot, friend of Jean Christen, member
+ Lauren Roob - friend of Rosanna Bateman, member
+ Dona Bosse - member
+ Gloria Farrell, aunt of Co-Pastor Jane
+ Tom Froehlich, brother of Ann Russell, member
+ Verna Bodig, member
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Please send prayer requests to marymagdalafc@gmail.com. Prayers will be listed for one month unless requested for longer. Prayers for the repose of souls will be listed for six months unless requested for a longer time. | |
Service Recordings and More | |
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Feast of St Mary of Magdala - Sunday - July 24, 2022
A video recording of readings and the homily by Mother Rosean Amaral is available here. The full Sunday Mass worship aid is available to help with prayer and meditation.
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Sunday's Social Justice Reflection
Tom Moos, Chair Social Justice Ministry
This week, my subdivision received its first cycle of non-potable irrigation water for the summer of 2022. The first cycle always demands a lot of work: clearing dried weeds, trash, and other debris from 2 miles of ditch; installing tarp dams to control the water’s flow; maintaining the pump. After 6 hours in 95-degree sun, I was physically exhausted. As I returned home, I passed workers building homes in the new subdivision south of ours. Framers were assembling walls and installing trusses. Drywallers were nailing sheet rock and smoothing joints with spackling. Roofers were nailing down shingles. All were LatinX, most working overtime in the sweltering heat and sun. I doubt any of them can afford the houses they build.
In 2014, Anthony Bourdain (chef , author, traveler and TV host), wrote an introduction for a TV episode called “Under the Volcano” focusing on Mexico City and Mexican cuisine. He noted that Americans love Mexican food (nachos, tacos, burritos, tortas, enchiladas, tamales), beverages (beers, tequilas and mezcal). Americans love Mexican drugs. We buy billions worth every year while spending additional billions to stop them from reaching the US. We love Mexican music, Mexican vacation resorts and beaches, Mexican architecture, interior design, Mexican films. Bourdain says:
“Any chef will tell you, our entire service economy—the restaurant business as we know it—in most American cities, would collapse overnight without Mexican workers. Some, of course, like to claim that Mexicans are ‘stealing American jobs’. But in two decades as a chef and employer, I never had ONE American kid walk in my door and apply for a dish washing job, a porter’s position—or even a job as prep cook. Mexicans do much of the work in this country that Americans, probably, simply won’t do.”
And yet, our nation continues to enforce an unjust immigration policy with our neighbors to the south, creating untold hardships and killing tens of thousands of people via illegal gun running and those who cross barren deserts trying to find a better life, or seeking escape or asylum from a corrupt government persecuting them.
Today we celebrate our patroness, Mary of Magdala, much maligned by scandalous disinformation propagated by Rome. May she be a blessing to those LatinX peoples that our country uses to service our needs and desires but won’t accept as brothers and sisters.
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Past Recordings, Bulletins, and Announcements
For all bulletins, reflections, Sunday recordings during, visit our webpage. Please contact us with questions, concerns and ideas for better connection with and for the community - marymagdalafc@gmail.com. And feel free to call the office at 970 493-9536
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The 301 Faith Partners are now housing archived recordings of World Wisdoms Project. They can be accessed through St. Paul's website here. For present, they can be browsed by year. There's some wonderful material to experience.
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Our Vision – ‘Our guiding Light’
Weaving a tapestry of love, hope and justice for the world.
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The 301 Faith Partners--Mary of Magdala, Trinity Lutheran, St Paul's Episcopal --have a Vision, Mission and Values statement that guides our relationships, interactions, and shared projects and ministries.
Read about our Mission, Core Values and Covenant here.
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Newsletters of Trinity Lutheran Church and the St. Paul's Episcopal
What are our partners in ministry up to? Click here for the Trinity Lutheran Church monthly newsletter, "Tidings". And here is St Paul's weekly bulletin.
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