Bring Peace

January 1, 2017

The Lord taught the disciples to “greet others with peace.” Our purpose as disciples is summarized by that statement. We should be a people of peace and reconciliation.

Stay Where You are Welcomed

December 25, 2016

We have been given so much to share with others. People who want to listen to you may well be called by God to do so. Do not focus on your living circumstance. God has put you in the right place and amongst the right people to minister.

Seton Habitat Build Update #3: December 3 & 17, 2016

December 21, 2016

Unfortunately our December 3rd build was a wash out due to rain. However on the 17th a small but dedicated group of SEAS volunteers were able to meet the day's construction goals of attaching supports between the roof trusses, installing the final two doors, anchoring the outside walls to the foundation, and caulking, caulking, and caulking some more.

Work Together

December 18, 2016

We are called to share together the ministry that Christ has given us. We need to know our talents and strengths and use them for the common good, according to the will of God as best we can understand it. Interestingly from the beginning,

Take Only What You Need

December 11, 2016

The emphasis in the instruction “Take only what is needed” is an interesting reverse of the previous instruction “Take nothing that is not needed”. The additional caution is made to “greet no one along the way”. Scripture encourages us to say only the “good things” we need to hear.

Detachment: Living Simply

November 27, 2016

The Lord instructed the disciples to take nothing that was not needed. He likewise challenges us to live in a simple manner; to put aside our normal ways and desires for the sake of others and to serve Him.

Seton Habitat Build Update #2: November 12 & 19, 2016

November 23, 2016

Seton's second Habitat for Humanity build continued with our third and fourth build dates. The duplex is now really starting to take shape with most of the windows installed and the roof trusses hoisted in place. Some doors were hung and insulation put over the exterior sheathing on the outside wall.

Help Restore the Lives of Others

November 20, 2016

Christ instructs His Apostles to "cleanse lepers". Bringing people back into relationship with God, and with other people, is a way to resolve the problem of the "leper".

Evangelizing the Community ~ "Raise the Dead"

November 13, 2016

The disciples were instructed to “raise the dead.” This miraculous sounding instruction, which sounds impossible, reminds us that “all things are possible with God.” The understanding of life means a great deal more than merely physical life. We need to be alive emotionally, mentally and spiritually.

Seton Habitat Build Update #1: October 22 and 29, 2016

November 4, 2016

Seton's second Habitat for Humanity build has officially begun. Together with our partners at St. Mark's, work began on framing the exterior and interior walls. By the end of Day #2, all the interior and exterior walls were up, as well as almost all of the sheathing. While there will be about 9 more days of work for Seton, Days #1 and 2 showed tremendous progress by people of goodwill working together to carry out God’s plan here on Earth

Bring Goodness into the Lives of Others

October 30, 2016

In being open to what is good, or Godly, we naturally put aside what is evil. In this way we “cast out demons”.

Seek the Lost

October 23, 2016

The Lord was concerned for his own people and instructed the disciples to go first to the "lost sheep" of the House of Israel. We need to help people find their way back to a meaningful relationship with God. The best place to start is right at home.

Accept the Call of Christ and His Gospel

October 16, 2016

by Fr. Bruce Bradley

Begin with Prayer - Our Lord instructed the disciples to pray before they began their mission work, especially for vocations and to prepare the way for the coming Lord. We should begin all we do in prayer.

Accept the Call of Christ and His Gospel

October 9, 2016

by Fr. Bruce Bradley

The Mandate or Commission - The one who preaches the Kingdom of God, or gives witness to it, should remember that the primary purpose is to share a spiritual message with others. We are not called to preach our own ideas or agendas, but rather the spiritual message of Christ.

The Challenge of Forming Consciences for Faithful Citizenship - Part 2

October 2, 2016

by The US Conference of Catholic Bishops (USCCB)

Making Moral Choices and Applying Our Principles - Catholics are urged to listen carefully to the Church’s teachers when they apply Catholic social teaching to specific proposals and situations.

The Challenge of Forming Consciences for Faithful Citizenship - Part 1

September 25, 2016

by The US Conference of Catholic Bishops (USCCB)

Our Call as Catholic Citizens - As Catholics, we are part of a community with profound teachings that help us consider challenges in public life, contribute to greater justice and peace for all people, and evaluate policy positions, party platforms, and candidates’ promises and actions in light of the Gospel in order to help build a better world

Walking with the People of God - Organizing the Community Part 4

September 18, 2016

by Fr. Bruce Bradley

Part 4: The Elders in Action at Moses direction Deuteronomy - 1: 9-18: Commissioning and Instruction of the Elders Moses prayed and was helped. He shared his work with others who were wise and able. Cases were to be heard in an orderly and organized manner. Elders were to listen, administer justice fairly, treat everyone the same, remember that God is the ultimate judge, and refer harder cases to the highest authority.

Walking with the People of God - Organizing the Community Part 3

September 11, 2016

Part 3: The Lord Shares the Spirit: Not always in the way we expect - Numbers 11: 24-30, Outpouring of the Spirit, even upon those outside the Tent This event teaches us that God was active in sharing gifts with the elders. Things do not always work exactly as we envision them to be. We need to be open to the working of God’s plan through people. We need to appreciate what is good and build upon it.

A Note of Appreciation

September 6, 2016

by Liz Maverick

At Supper Club last month all of the residents wanted me to tell you how much they enjoyed and appreciated the food.

Walking with the People of God - Organizing the Community Part 2

September 4, 2016

by Fr. Bruce Bradley

Part 2: Moses seeks support: Selection of the wise and the able - Numbers 11: 1-17, Selection of the Seventy Elders Moses understood his limited nature. He asked for help from God. The Lord showed him that wise and able elders could assist him in guiding the people. He also came to see that the Lord could select and bless even those who might not be visible to the assembly.