Online Study: The Book of Job

When all is said and done in going back and forth, you need to find your mountain top. This is where you sit or stand quietly and immerse yourself in God’s wonder; acknowledging your dependence on God because He has the plan and you are the instrument to help execute that plan. My #7 is acknowledgi

My #7 would be....Admit when you don't know the answer or even how to help. Another #7 would be...You don't know everything about everything but are willing to listen/learn.😊

Highlights from the past few weeks When I first heard of the book by Rabbi Harold Kushner that deals with the issue of suffering, I thought the title was "WHY bad things happen to good people" but I learned that the title is actually "WHEN bad things happen to good people." So I do not ask God why.

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Well done, my good and faithful servant. Reading assignment: Job 29, 32, 33, 38! We are at the halfway point of our study on the Book of Job. For the last three weeks, we talked about so many issues. To try and summarize our study would be an impossible task. Therefore, I am asking each studen

One of the difficulties in my walk with the Lord is knowing when He is speaking to me. I pray (ask) for insight, and health matters, and family and friends, and all those things we customarily do. I pray (ask) for insight to help me through matters. But how do I know when the Lord is trying to gi

The main difficulty in ministry is offering not what Job's three friends do, which is "ashy maxims," but rather really listening and facilitating honest conversations. Some thing I learned from Michael Howard is the importance of beginning with a close reading of Scripture and then facilitating a di

Hello! My name is Rita Johnson. Although I was unable to attend and participate during the first meeting, I look forward to doing so for the upcoming sessions. I am a member of St. Teresa of Avila and go by the name "Mom" and "Grandma." Spending quality time with family and friends is one of life's

Describe some of the challenges you encounter in ministry. Who helped you overcome those hurdles?

My best day is when I visit(s) my fellow shut-in parishioners at their homes. Bring them the Eucharist, and consoling them during their times of grief or disappointments.

Hi my name is Tawana Wiley. My best days are when I distribute food to my neighbors, spend time with my family, enjoy the color chages of the leaves in spring and fall

I am grateful for everyday. My best day is one spent with the special people in my life. Great food would definitely be in the mix, especially crabs. Some time at the spa always makes for a great day for me. Oh, and a nap during the afternoon is always a treat. 😊

My best day is one spent engaging with people, especially spending time (a precious commodity) with family and friends; one spent reading for as long as I want.

What constitutes your best day?