PRAYER TO HOLY SPIRIT by ST AUGUSTINE

PRAYER TO HOLY SPIRIT by ST AUGUSTINE

Crypt Held Bodies of Jesus and Family, Film Says - New York Times

Christianity remains fair game for anyone trying to make a buck.

By LAURIE GOODSTEIN
A documentary by the Discovery Channel claims to
provide evidence that a crypt unearthed 27 years ago in Jerusalem contained the
bones of Jesus of Nazareth.
Moreover, it asserts that Jesus was married to
Mary Magdalene, that the couple had a son, named Judah, and that all three were
buried together.
The claims were met with skepticism by several
archaeologists and New Testament scholars, as well as outrage by some Christian
leaders. The contention that Jesus was married, had a child and left behind his
bones — suggesting he was not bodily resurrected — contradicts core Christian
doctrine."

Goodby Ed

My friend Ed Swenson died Tuesday, February 20 a little past 4 o'clock in the afternoon. "Dr. Ed" as he was known to all his friends in the fellowship. Retired physician, navy doctor, Mare Island ee, recovered alcoholic, Swede, genealogist, singer, member of Heritage Presbyterian - descriptors can go on forever. He has 4 sons and 1 daughter, a sister, and thousands who loved him. For the past 8 to 10 years I have been his AA sponsor. He was 80 years old and after two years of a downward spiral he was ready to die. I will miss him.

Daughter-in-Law

Kim was and is a second daughter and great addition to the family. I am happy she is with us.

Pastoral Councils

In our parish it seems difficult to gin up enthusiasm among parishioners to serve on the Council. My job is to write a brief blurb for ths Sunday Bulletin. This week (Feb. 11)

Pastoral Council News – The Pastoral Council speaks on behalf of our fellow parishioners. Our responsibility is to share the wisdom of the community as we advise our Pastor about pastoral concerns. To do this, we need your help. Please plan on joining with us at the next Council meeting on Feb. 21st.

Seven Steps

Seven Simple Steps toward Repentance
1. Every evening or morning, take some time out to review the previous day. Begin by quieting your mind so you can hear the Holy Spirit speaking to your conscience.
2. Ask the Spirit to show you any wrongdoing—in your thoughts and desires, in your words and relationships, and in your actions. You may want to use the examination of conscience on pages 74-76 as a guide.
3. Think about how the sins you see have clouded your experience of and trust in the Lord’s love.
4. Check your heart: Are you pliable and willing to change your mind about these sins? Do you feel unwilling to change? Do you have any sense that it’s hopeless even to try?
5. Cling to God. Acknowledge that he is your strength and tell him that you want him to reform your mind so that you think as he would have you think and choose as he would have you choose. Renounce any drive in you that wants to remain independent of the Lord.
6. Place yourself in God’s hands and obey whatever you think he is asking you to do. As you practice, God’s voice will become clearer.
7. Be sure to move from thought to action. Make a decision to take one or two concrete steps to overcome or avoid that sin area the next day. Remember: Jesus is with you every step of the way!

Word Among Us

Monday and I stayed at home. Find myself deprssed some. This week, according to The Word Among Us, "why not experiment with some new form of prayer?"