Morning reflection regligious11/5/2023 ![]() CJC welcomes Father Justin Yip to our CJ familyįather Justin Yip has been appointed Chaplain of CJC in 2021. Students in Genesis contribute their musical talents to support our Masses and other school-wide Catholic activities, and build a community that enables students to live out their faith and journey together in meaningful ways through participation in praise and worship sessions and enriching outreach activities. It has an active presence on Instagram, and you can follow their updates on Besides the CA Wing, students can also join the Genesis CCA and be involved in its faith formation and music ministry. The CA Wing creates opportunities for students in CJC to explore or deepen their faith during their journey in CJC through exciting projects such as Lenten and Easter projects, weekly Masses and other faith formation initiatives. The CJC Catholic Activities (CA) Wing of the Student Council is the student leadership body that drives Catholic activities in the college. We see prayer and reflection, within all faiths, as a way to grow not just as an individual but as a community. We begin every morning with a reflection and a prayer - reminders to be the best people we can be. Spirituality is important to the Catholic ethos and values of our college. ![]() there is no limit to the power that may released through you.” Don’t allow the “noise” of this time drown out what about this story captures humanity and seeks to make us better.There is a time for self, a time for friends and a time for God. Ask what makes you come alive and go do it.”Īnd one more thought from Thurman: “Do not be silent. I have used his work often with the practice of pastoral ministry through the United Church of Christ and will close with one of his writings: ” Whatever may be the tensions and the stresses of a particular day, there is always lurking close at hand the trailing beauty of forgotten joy or unremembered peace. I have always appreciated the writings and spiritual practice of theologian Howard Thurman and if this is not a familiar writer for us there is a great deal of powerful writing available on line. We can all work toward “the better angels.” Although I’m accused of being “old school” I seem to watch “It’s a Wonderful Life” every year not because its great art but because it’s true to life. Simply there is the “work” of Advent, less about drifting with the cultural current and more about embracing how it can be a time of spiritual growth and deepening. Some of the most powerful writing and songs at Christmas capture the passages of time and we know the innocence of childhood soon fades in the face of other seemingly more pressing occupations some legitimate and some not so much. While a Protestant “progressive” I tend to lean into congregations and choirs which offer what might be generally identified as ”classical.” I confess to a tendency for melancholy this time of year since I am an outdoors person and the early darkness limits me and I don’t believe I am alone with this. ![]() I have never been into “Shopping” so that seasonal pull evades me. Ironically, it premiered at Easter in April although now felt by many to be considered a Christmas classic. We may have doubts about Jesus being born at this time of the year but many of us can’t deny the religious pull of lights and liturgies which are ancient in character and draw upon thoughts and actions building toward a better world.There are far worse litanies than a call for “Peace on Earth” or the majestic sounds of t he “Messiah” which premiered in Dublin in 1742. ![]() Advent is a time of introspection and preparation for Christmas and while “Christmas” is driven by many forces, Advent still carries with it a spiritual anticipation. This past Sunday ushered in the season of Advent on the Christian calendar.
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