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A Journey in Faith11 |” Understanding the Power & Meaning of the Liturgical Seasons” What do we celebrate at the beginning of the church season? Why do we celebrate ordinary time and what does ordinary mean? The season of Lent is so powerful because it is a time of repentance, and a reflection of new life God gives us each year. What are the colors of the vestments and what is the reason each are worn at a specific time of year. Quickest way to get on track is to ask for forgiveness. We can be joyful knowing Jesus is powerful enough to fulfill all his promises. What is the Holy Triduum? Jesus promises...
2022-08-2745 minA Journey in Faith10 |” Sacrament of Confirmation – Empowering God’s People with the help of His Advocate” Confirmation – sending you an Advocate (Holy Spirit) Insight into Father Dan’s favorite bible passage: Ezekiel Chapter 37 Dry Bones” 7 Gifts of the Holy Spirit – Bob MacDonald’s acronym for remembering “KFCPUFW” Young adults and children see people walking about not fully alive Gift of Holy Spirit not just to get me to my goals Young people have finely honed sense of hypocrisy Confirmation - God empowers us not to stand aside problems of life God is giving authority through Confirmation to powerfully command Spirit of God to be where we know God needs to be – especially young adults Life is better when w...
2022-06-2759 minA Journey in Faith08 |” Discussing the Individual Sacraments – Baptism” Sacrament of Baptism – falls in category of initiation working toward eternal life Father Dan stresses attending mass has huge positive influence on children’s lives No salvation outside of church – Father Dan’s clear explanation of what that truly means God does not interact with us individually but wants us to be part of community A Priest’s interaction with a family seeking baptism is a way of introducing Catholicism Sacraments are a way of actively seeking God’s Grace Can a lay person perform Baptism in an emergency? Deacons can perform baptisms – Deacon Jay looks forward to performing his first baptism...
2022-03-021h 12A Journey in FaithA Journey In FaithIn this episode, the Pastor of Holy Trinity Parish Father Dan Sweet shares in depth the story of his calling to be a priest. Father Dan shares the influence his parents had on his spirituality, his education leading up to his decision to become a priest and how that decision impacts his life on a daily basis.
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