dialogue around the meaning of the words we use when speaking of the mystery we call GOD
John the Baptist. This “in-your-face” “call em’ as you see em’” prophet dressed in a ragged camel hair, smelling of bug breath and the poverty of desert discipleship isn’t exactly the cozy Christmas character we might expect at this time of year. And though he is always a main character in our readings during the... Continue Reading →
Faith Formation PreK-7th grade here at Christ the Redeemer is rooted in the contemplative, Montessori-based style of spiritual development called The Catechesis of the Good Shepherd (CGS). CLICK HERE to view some photos of our atria spaces. Below is a short 3-minute video that gives an overview of our program too: https://youtu.be/0Uw0Gu3iIao CGS uses Montessori... Continue Reading →
From time to time we all experience BIG EVENTS in our lives that change things…that change everything. We might call them “Before and After” events…. They are the experiences that we refer to like “Before we had children” or “After Mom died”….Before the car accident or after graduation. When I was a little kid it was always... Continue Reading →
If you would rather listen than read, just below is an audio recording, or a video is a little further below: Our Gospel reading from this past weekend (Mark 10:2-16) says that Jesus was “indignant.” I always thought that one became indignant when insulted, like when someone wounds your pride, but I was mistaken. I... Continue Reading →
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