DISCIPLES ON THE JOURNEY OF OUR FAITH AND FELLOWSHIP IN CHRIST..........

"INSIGHTS INTO LIFE AND FAITH" Blog Column # 250 !!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

For the 250th time since last April 19th, I am writing a blog column, so renewed thanks and appreciation to all who are reading my reflections on Catholic-Christianity and the interactions of living history we experience as both disciples of God's Kingdom and citizens of the World. I hope you will continue to be affirmed and challenged by them and will invite others you know to join us here..... @ troydavidpowers.blogspot.com >>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>

Today is Mardi Gras, (Fat Tuesday) the day before Ash Wednesday and the start of Lent. From Rio de Janeiro, Brazil and New Orleans, Louisiana USA, to countless corners of the earth, people are being more animated and celebratory today as Christians prepare to enter the penitential and sacrificial practices of Lent tomorrow. An increased experience of Prayer, Fasting, Abstinence, and attendance at Mass, Stations of the Cross, and Soup Suppers, are staples of observing the 40 Days ahead, as is the custom of giving something up. Also doing good works are also strong encouraged.
One of the Lenten ministry experiences Sacred Heart Parish, like many other parishes, offers its members is the opportunity to participate in the ministry known as, "DISCIPLES ON THE JOURNEY", aka 'Disciples In Mission'. During the six weeks of Lent small groups of parishioners meet once a week in family homes or parish facilities, to do faith sharing together using prayer and scriptural reflections arranged around the themes of Lent. There are 7 groups of 'Disciples On the Journey' meeting at different times and locations, during the week, from February 15 - March 27. I will be attending and participating in at least one session of each of the seven groups, during the six weeks of Lent they are underway. Check with your parish church to discover what Disciples On the Journey / Disciples In Mission small group faith sharing opportunities are available and choose to take part. You will not only develop a keener insight into God's Word and Your Faith, but share a meaningful spiritual and social interpersonal relationship with your fellow believers. Lent is about more than just giving something up materially. The Call to Continuing Conversion is also about doing something pro-actively. This may just be the ministry for Lent that God is inviting you to share and the Church is inviting you to join, as we strengthen the bonds of the Community of Believers and build up the Coming of God's Kingdom. HAPPY MARDI. GRAS !!!.........Yours In the Discipleship of Jesus the Christ, Fr. Troy