Greetings in Christ Dear Friends!
Need some levity? On this week's IGNITE Radio Live program (airing tonight, but available on-demand now) we feature world famous parody man, J. Jackson of Apologetix, who shares stories and parody songs of Tom Petty, Bob Seger, Electric Light Orchestra, John Parr, The Cars, & Fleetwood Mac. Listen now. You'll be inspired.
Also, duly noting that social media can be quagmire of toxicity, it can also be used to foster faith. This week on Facebook I platform a respectful conversation among really good Catholics on matters Extraordinary Form versus Novus Ordo (here). And on Satan at the Grammy's (here). Let us know your thoughts!
A few other great things:
Men. Beginning in Lent, February 22, we're so excited to be joined by a number of men in the Toledo area. We're seeking to be anchored in solid, everyday spirituality that will impact our marriages, families and community. We're about building really great missioned friendships. Check out Pentecost365.us. If you're a man and would like to join, contact me (Greg@MassImpact.us). We'll also be blessed by reading C.S. Lewis' Screwtape Letters. This year we're incorporating a corresponding component for interested women. (Steph@ImageTrinity.com)
Belief & Beverage Nights are now wonderful evenings with our monthly and substantial benefactors featuring amazing speaker-friends in our home. Our next is February 16, 7P, featuring new Ohio State Representative Josh Williams (D41) and his wife, Neiara, who will share their amazing story. (GO) Please help us advance this mission. Become a monthly partner. (GO)
Live IT. Of course, our core (heart) is engaging missioned families in putting their flag in the sand -- making their homes places of ever-deepening encounter with Jesus Christ. Our key tool: The weekly Live IT Gathering. Over nine years running, the impact is decisive. See this week's Live IT TV episode by the Snavley Family on this Sunday's Gospel ("Beatitude Boy"). GO: ILoveMyFamily.us
We are so blessed to be united with you in mission!
Greg & Stephanie Schlueter
Image Trinity | Mass Impact
Greg@MassImpact.us | (814) 449-8808
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February 12, 2023
A simple guide to help your family grow in holiness.
FUN QUESTION:
If you were to create a new club, what would it be, what would it do, and what would be your requirements for admission?
LIT TV VIDEO.
View our new, short, fun Live IT TV series video corresponding to this Gospel at ILoveMyFamily.us. The Knight family shares their story.
GOSPEL | Matthew 5:17-37
Jesus said to his disciples:
"Do not think that I have come to abolish the law or the prophets.
I have come not to abolish but to fulfill.
Amen, I say to you, until heaven and earth pass away,
not the smallest letter or the smallest part of a letter
will pass from the law,
until all things have taken place.
Therefore, whoever breaks one of the least of these commandments
and teaches others to do so
will be called least in the kingdom of heaven.
But whoever obeys and teaches these commandments
will be called greatest in the kingdom of heaven.
I tell you, unless your righteousness surpasses
that of the scribes and Pharisees,
you will not enter the kingdom of heaven.
"You have heard that it was said to your ancestors,
You shall not kill; and whoever kills will be liable to judgment.
But I say to you,
whoever is angry with his brother
will be liable to judgment;
and whoever says to his brother, 'Raqa,'
will be answerable to the Sanhedrin;
and whoever says, 'You fool,'
will be liable to fiery Gehenna.
Therefore, if you bring your gift to the altar,
and there recall that your brother
has anything against you,
leave your gift there at the altar,
go first and be reconciled with your brother,
and then come and offer your gift.
Settle with your opponent quickly while on the way to court.
Otherwise your opponent will hand you over to the judge,
and the judge will hand you over to the guard,
and you will be thrown into prison.
Amen, I say to you,
you will not be released until you have paid the last penny.
"You have heard that it was said,
You shall not commit adultery.
But I say to you,
everyone who looks at a woman with lust
has already committed adultery with her in his heart.
If your right eye causes you to sin,
tear it out and throw it away.
It is better for you to lose one of your members
than to have your whole body thrown into Gehenna.
And if your right hand causes you to sin,
cut it off and throw it away.
It is better for you to lose one of your members
than to have your whole body go into Gehenna.
"It was also said,
Whoever divorces his wife must give her a bill of divorce.
But I say to you,
whoever divorces his wife - unless the marriage is unlawful -
causes her to commit adultery,
and whoever marries a divorced woman commits adultery.
"Again you have heard that it was said to your ancestors,
Do not take a false oath,
but make good to the Lord all that you vow.
But I say to you, do not swear at all;
not by heaven, for it is God's throne;
nor by the earth, for it is his footstool;
nor by Jerusalem, for it is the city of the great King.
Do not swear by your head,
for you cannot make a single hair white or black.
Let your 'Yes' mean 'Yes,' and your 'No' mean 'No.'
Anything more is from the evil one." QUESTIONS:
1) What struck you in this reading? Challenged you? Inspired you? What questions did it raise?
2) How are you most challenged to live the letter and spirit of the law? Live IT.
YOU IMAGE THE TRINITY: LIVE IT
Going around, affirm one way each person gives living witness to the law.
Encourage him/her.
DAILY QUESTIONS:.
Everyone go around and share...
1) Something you’re grateful for?
2) A recent victory?
3) A current challenge?
4) An affirmation of someone?
5) Something meaningful happening?
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