Reflection from your Co-Pastors - Thurs Apr 29, 2021

Reflections from your Co-Pastors Thursday April 29, 2021

A reflection from Living Faith, Daily Catholic Devotions

John 13: 16-20

Amen, Amen I say to you, whoever receives the one I send receives me, and whoever receives me receives the one who sent me. - John 13:20

When I rang the doorbell of my friends' home yesterday, they both came quickly to the front door and greeted me with wide smiles. I immediately felt lovingly welcomed and received. I long to open the door of my heart that readily and broadly to those I meet, whether they be stranger, helper, relative, friend or community member. If I can remember the intimate connection that Jesus describes-- the unbreakable thread of communion with the Holy One who abides within and among humans--I would be more eager and ready to receive others with gracious

acceptance.

Because I am easily distracted by my own cares, woes and ambitions, I can't be reminded often enough of this enriching spiritual encounter that occurs when I genuinely receive another. Today's Gospel teaching calls out:

"Receive every person. Remember Christ dwells within them. This welcome will unite you to the One who sent him into the world."

Sister Joyce Rupp, O.S.M.

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Opportunity this Week

Family Housing Network

presents

The 3rd Annual

Heroes for Homeless Families

We are delighted to gather together to enjoy a spring evening honoring some local heroes to make homelessness short lived and non-recurrent for our local families in our community.

When? - Friday, April 30, 2021

from 6:30 - 10:00 pm

Where? - Holiday Twin Drive In Theater - 2206 S Overland Trail

While continuing to stay safe in the open air and in our cars, we will have dinner provided by CHeBA Hut Toasted Subs, popcorn and candy, an online silent auction and watch the movie, Above the Clouds.

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Prayer Requests and Service Links

Service Recordings

View the recording for 4th Sunday in Easter,

April 25 here . For the homily of Leslie Black Elk and Co-Pastor Rev. Jane Reina, click here. Here is a printed version of the liturgy to assist with prayer

For all bulletins, reflections, Sunday recordings during our hiatus from celebrating together, visit our webpage . Please contact us with questions, concerns and ideas for better connection with and for the community - marymagdalafc@gmail.com

Newsletters of Trinity Lutheran Church and the St. Paul's Episcopal

What are our partners in ministry here up to? Go here for the Trinity Lutheran Church monthly newsletter, "Tidings". And here is St Paul's weekly bulletin

Click here to visit the Mary of Magdala, ECC website