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		<title>32nd Sunday of the Year – Cycle C – November 7, 2010</title>
		<link>http://www.nativitycatholicchurch.net/electronic_voice/2010/11/08/faithlife/32nd-sunday-of-the-year-cycle-c-november-7-2010/</link>
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		<pubDate>Mon, 08 Nov 2010 15:34:53 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Fr. Kevin Boucher</dc:creator>
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		<description><![CDATA[2 Maccabees 7:1-2,9-14;  2 Thessalonians 2:16&#8211;3:5;  Luke 20:27-38[1] What happens when you die?  This is a question that has been pondered, puzzled over and debated from the time that humanity began to walk on the face of this earth.  This is the question that lies at the heart of the exchange between Jesus and the Sadducees in today&#8217;s gospel.  This, also, is the question that is posed in our reading from Maccabees. Most ancient cultures had some concept about life after death.  The Egyptians, with their monumental burial tombs to the pharaohs, and the storage of food and treasures for the next world, expressed a belief that at least their pharaohs continued to live after their physical death in this world.  The ancient Greeks and Romans also believed in a spirit of immortality for their deceased leaders who became gods upon their physical death.  Then there are the ancient religious beliefs of the Hindus, Buddhists, Jains and Sikhs who believe that they shall experience immortality by being reborn or reincarnated as another being. Even the Jews, at the time of Abraham and Moses had a primitive understanding of the soul existing forever in a place called Sheol.  Sheol is referred [...]]]></description>
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		<title>Charity and Mercy: Love in Action</title>
		<link>http://www.nativitycatholicchurch.net/electronic_voice/2010/04/19/faithlife/charity-and-mercy-love-in-action/</link>
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		<pubDate>Mon, 19 Apr 2010 15:35:40 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Chris Steffan</dc:creator>
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		<description><![CDATA[(Video and Discussion) My neighbor is just beginning to embrace the faith, having been raised as an agnostic. We&#8217;ve discussed spirituality and living our faith. I grew up believing in God, praying and attending Mass. How does one start from scratch as an adult to develop a relationship with God? We all have a relationship with God, defined and measured in various ways. At the very least, we can say God is Creator and we are his creation. But to take it to a more personal level, look for patterns in your friendships. How did you and your neighbor get to be friends? How did you begin to discuss such a personal topic as faith? The answers to these questions give you an idea as to how your own relationship with God grows. Communication, spending time together and getting to know each other are essential to forming the bonds of a relationship. In faith formation, these same things are important. We all come to know God and know about God through prayer, the church community, the Bible, sacraments, the faith witness of others, the saints, and our own backyard discussions. &#8220;Cradle Catholics&#8221; had the teaching and example of their parents. [...]]]></description>
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		<title>The Significance of Statues and Icons</title>
		<link>http://www.nativitycatholicchurch.net/electronic_voice/2010/04/12/faithlife/the-significance-of-statues-and-icons/</link>
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		<pubDate>Mon, 12 Apr 2010 19:29:58 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Chris Steffan</dc:creator>
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		<description><![CDATA[(Video and Discussion) What is the significance of all the sacramentals-holy water, candles, incense? When the younger children in grade school come to Mass, they understand the homilies best when there are lots of visual aids. Clocks, treasure chests, oversize pencils, flashlights and props of all kinds help them grasp the meaning of the Gospel and how it applies to them. Their attention is focused and they understand what they can see, feel, and hear. Sacramentals help us connect with the spiritual things we do. They help us focus our attention as well as give us the tools we need to do the spiritual work we want to do. Candles are symbols as well as instruments of prayer; incense directs our thoughts heavenward as well as invoke God&#8217;s blessing; holy water reminds us of our baptism; rosaries help us pray; prayer cards do the same. These become the &#8220;little tools&#8221; of faith, material objects that point to a reality far greater. Lots of things can become sacramentals. Like family heirlooms, objects can take on meaning and purpose which connects us with God, the church and each other. Some are universally known while others are personal. When we use something to [...]]]></description>
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		<title>Candles and Light</title>
		<link>http://www.nativitycatholicchurch.net/electronic_voice/2010/04/03/faithlife/candles-and-light/</link>
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		<pubDate>Sat, 03 Apr 2010 14:06:35 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Chris Steffan</dc:creator>
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		<description><![CDATA[(Video and discussion) What does the large Easter candle mean? The Easter Vigil begins in darkness as a symbol of Christ&#8217;s tomb, as well as of the multiple occasions when darkness enters our lives. The parish community, with unlit candles, gathers outside in the darkness around dry, dead wood that will soon be brought to life by a spark. The resulting flame dispels the darkness while symbolically affirming our resurrection belief. A tall, large, decorative candle is lit from the Easter fire, symbolizing the risen Christ, the light of the world. This Easter candle is the prominent Easter symbol of the risen Christ, of his Pasch or Pass-over from death to new life. As we process into church proclaiming Christ as our light, individual candles are lit from the Easter candle and we share Christ&#8217;s light with others. Once all have gathered with lit candles, the Exultet, a hymn of joy and praise to God for the gift of new life in Christ, is chanted. The Easter candle is prominently placed in the sanctuary as a constant reminder of the risen Christ and our undying hope for resurrection. The Easter candle is kept lit during all the liturgical celebrations of [...]]]></description>
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		<title>I Confess</title>
		<link>http://www.nativitycatholicchurch.net/electronic_voice/2010/03/22/faithlife/i-confess/</link>
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		<pubDate>Mon, 22 Mar 2010 13:09:32 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Chris Steffan</dc:creator>
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		<description><![CDATA[Why do we confess to priests? Can&#8217;t we just confess to God? Let&#8217;s just suppose for a moment that I, as an underpaid writer, decided that I needed some fast cash and so I rob a store! Whom would I owe an apology to? Certainly I would apologize to the store&#8217;s owner, as well as my family, friends, parishioners, bishop, and the community in general. My bad act reflects on me and all who know me. People would say, &#8220;I heard your priest robbed a store&#8230;&#8221; Well, sin is much the same way. We are all affected by each other&#8217;s sin since we are all members of the same body. Each of us is called to live out the baptismal call to make Christ more visible in the world. When we sin, we fail to hold up our part. Confession is not only reconciliation with God, but also with the church. The priest represents the church community in the sacrament, so that as we are reconciled with God (who does not need a &#8220;middle man&#8221;), we are also reconciled with the church. Two other thoughts: We know the time, place and moment we sin. With confession, we also know the [...]]]></description>
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		<title>St. Joseph, Husband of the Blessed Virgin Mary</title>
		<link>http://www.nativitycatholicchurch.net/electronic_voice/2010/03/18/faithlife/st-joseph-husband-of-the-blessed-virgin-mary/</link>
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		<pubDate>Thu, 18 Mar 2010 16:42:46 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Chris Steffan</dc:creator>
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		<description><![CDATA[I know the feast of St. Joseph is coming soon. Is there any connection to Lent? On March 19, we celebrate the feast of St. Joseph, the husband of Mary, the mother of Jesus. This solemnity during the Lenten season provides us with another model for living out the Lenten discipline of turning our hearts and minds to God. For the feast of St. Joseph one of the two possible Gospel readings is from Matthew. Joseph discovers that Mary, his betrothed, is pregnant. Feeling totally devastated and betrayed, we can only imagine how Joseph&#8217;s plans for a future together as husband and wife are completely shattered. Joseph is faced with a reality that forces him to reorient his whole life. Having no desire to publicly disgrace Mary, Joseph decides to divorce her quietly. It must have been a terrible thing for him even to contemplate, much less follow through on. As he is about to divorce her, an angel appears in a dream telling Joseph not to be afraid to take Mary into his home. She is with child from the Holy Spirit, a child who will eventually save his people from their sins. Joseph responds by taking Mary into [...]]]></description>
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		<title>Sit, Stand and Kneel</title>
		<link>http://www.nativitycatholicchurch.net/electronic_voice/2010/03/15/faithlife/sit-stand-and-kneel/</link>
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		<pubDate>Mon, 15 Mar 2010 18:00:03 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Chris Steffan</dc:creator>
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		<description><![CDATA[( Video and Discussion) What is the history and significance of prayer postures? There is a lot of talk these days about body language and how we communicate feelings, thoughts and moods by the way we position our body. Spiritual practices have intentionally used various postures and gestures in prayer. Our physical position and gestures are symbolic as well as efficacious. They not only point to a greater reality (symbolic) but also really help put us in tune with God and our spiritual selves (efficacious). Prayer postures also help us focus on our prayer. Many great spiritual directors saw the connection between the body being at peace and the inner self also being at peace. One necessarily affected the other. The body is part of the expression of prayer. So when we kneel we express reverence. When we pray with open hands, we are in a posture of acceptance and openness. When we are prostrate, we are in a posture of supplication. When we sit, we are in a posture of listening. Dancing expresses great joy while hands folded over one&#8217;s face focuses our attention and blocks out distractions.  Other gestures and positions maybe meaningful as you pray. St. Ignatius [...]]]></description>
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		<title>Water, Water Everywhere</title>
		<link>http://www.nativitycatholicchurch.net/electronic_voice/2010/03/01/faithlife/water-water-everywhere/</link>
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		<pubDate>Mon, 01 Mar 2010 21:32:16 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Chris Steffan</dc:creator>
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		<description><![CDATA[(Video discussion) What is holy water and how do I explain the reason that it is placed at the entrances of churches to my non-Catholic friends? Holy water is a sacramental; a reminder of the life of the church expressed and celebrated through the sacraments. By blessing ourselves with holy water as we enter the church, we are reminded of our own baptism and our call to conversion. Much as we are baptized and then journey through life, we bless ourselves and move through the church, symbolizing again the guiding presence of the Lord, which comes to us through baptism. Remember, the church is sacramental, that is, God&#8217;s grace is mediated through word and gesture (the outward signs). This comes to us through Jesus (instituted by Christ) as he entrusts to the church his saving mission (to give grace). In turn, the church, through sacraments, shares that grace and mission with us. We especially use holy water during Easter when the priest sprinkles the people. It serves to remind us that we are indeed on a journey of faith that makes us one with Christ. So blessing ourselves not only reminds us that we are baptized into a community of [...]]]></description>
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		<title>Faith, a relationship with God</title>
		<link>http://www.nativitycatholicchurch.net/electronic_voice/2010/01/18/faithlife/faith-a-relationship-with-god/</link>
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		<pubDate>Mon, 18 Jan 2010 19:22:30 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Chris Steffan</dc:creator>
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		<description><![CDATA[Is faith something we have to just accept? Or is there some reason to it that makes it more logical? There are some people who have the mistaken notion that faith and reason are on the opposite ends of the spectrum. For them, faith is a blind allegiance to a set of beliefs arbitrarily spelled out by some council or papal decree. In fact, faith is our relationship with God and is guided and directed by logic as much as any relationship can be. If we extend faith to include theology (an explanation of what we believe), then logic plays a large role. The church, in fact, has given the world some of its greatest thinkers, and faith is the basis for the establishment of so many schools that teach science, philosophy and even logic itself. Faith is the logical unfolding of our relationship with God and the consequences of being a believer. There are elements of faith that elude the grasp of the dictates of logic, but then, there are elements of love, truth, forgiveness, mercy and justice that also do the same thing. Logic, truth, and faith go hand in hand, but one never dominates nor destroys the [...]]]></description>
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		<title>Fr. Gary to speak to PARENTS on &#8220;Safe Environment for Children&#8221;.</title>
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		<pubDate>Tue, 12 Jan 2010 17:47:08 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Kathy Bourdon</dc:creator>
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		<description><![CDATA[This Wednesday, Jan. 20, 6:45-7:30 pm in the Nativity School library, Fr. Gary will speak to PARENTS on some of the fundamentals of personal safety for children. His focus will be on how to protect children and teens from exploitation, abduction, internet crime, drugs and school violence in an environment that emphasizes the dignity of the human person created in the image of God. ALL PARENTS are invited to attend at no charge and no pre-registration. A second meeting is planned for both PARENTS AND CHILDREN on Sunday, January 24, 1:30 pm in the Nativity School library.]]></description>
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