Deacon John's Blog
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Spiritual Self-Care Video
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Deacon JOhn's Reading List as mentioned in his SpIRItual Self-care video presentation
- Jesus Calling by Sarah Young
- The Way of the Pilgrim and The Pilgrim Continues on His Way.
- The IMITATION OF CHRIST by Thomas A. Kempis
- DIVINE INTIMACY: Meditations on the Interior Life for Every Day.
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While meditating on the birth of Christ this morning, I realized just how much I miss the Holy Land. Being there was the GREATEST pilgrimage of my life, and believe me, I've been on MANY pilgrimages around the world. I was blessed to have been there four times and it gets better and more spiritual for me every time. For some reason, I miss it more now than ever.With many people suffering from illness and especially COVID these days, I can't help but think of our tour guides, bus drivers and their families who are struggling with NO WORK due to this horrible pandemic. If anyone would like to make a donation to these wonderful friends of ours, feel free to call 206 tours at 1-800-206-8687 to make a donation. All donation will be given to all the tour guides and bus drivers. Let's make it a great Christmas for them.I can't wait to go back in 2022 when this COVID mess is behind us after the vaccine has done it's job.If you are planning on going with Bishop Hennessey, Fr.Corey Bassett-Tirrell and I, please call 206 tours to sign up and reserve your spot. I expect this trip to sell out.Stay safe, and know you are all in my prayers.Deacon John
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Looking for something to do between now and Christmas?
Beginning December 1st, read one chapter of the Gospel of Luke in the Bible every day. There are 24 Chapters. On Christmas Eve, you will have read the whole account of Jesus' life and wake up on Christmas morning knowing WHO and WHY we celebrate Christmas.
I've done this and it is VERY powerful.
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I was recently asked by Heather Hannaway our Director of Faith Formation and Courtney Callanan our Assistant Director of Faith Formation to do a video of Spiritual Self Care. Check Out my recommended reading list on the right. I will update the list periodically, what I'm reading.
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