back to basics.

2.17.2009

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for 4 days the missionaries, Tricia our director, Kristin our retreat leader and Fr. Paul our resident distributor of the Sacraments spent time up near Camelback Mountain in Scottsdale, AZ praying, talking and learning about themselves and this community. as we prayed for greater intimacy with God as well as within our community, i was advised to meditate on a certain passage from scripture. some may know it very well... John 15:1-17...Jesus the True Vine.

as i read over these verses, i was overwhelmed by a glimpse at the love the our God has for me...for my brothers and sister in mission...for everyone. however, as i felt this transforming love within me, i realized that "new fruit", that is spiritual growth, will only come with pruning. the removal of what is unnecessary that was it at the root, love for one another, may flourish.

God is calling me out. He is telling me, "go back to the basics." don't complicate this; abide in Me.

as i felt God's love for me on retreat, i was also able to experience it at home with those i'm lucky to call my loved ones. whether it was big family dinner or Mass at my home parish, home was inspiring. i am missing my home very much and i know i couldn't deal with that without my brothers and sisters out here. so to my two different families -- thank you. i love you all and wouldn't be where i am today without you.

i ask that you pray for me and my community as we grow closer to God and one another. pray for me as allow myself to be pruned. and praise God for family.

Posted by adam at 3:18 PM Comments

the human experience.

2.03.2009

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i don't bother with questions like, "why are we here?" or, "what is the meaning of life?" instead i ask, "who are you?"

there is a film being screened all across America as Grass Roots Films prepares its final cut. two of the leads in the documentary were in downtown phoenix showing this work of art and taking questions. we were lucky enough to catch the screening and talk to the guys about their amazing experience that took them from the streets of new york, to the villages of peru, to the wilds of africa. in short, the experience was wonderful.

the guys at Grass Roots have attempted to make a pro-life movie, in the truest sense of the term. this movie is all about showing the value of a human life. and not just a human life, but every human life. as these young men form relationships with the homeless, the abandoned and the afflicted: the very lepers of our society (literally), it is impossible not to see the face of God in every person they meet.

they pose the question of "what does it mean to be human?" and this film provides one of the best answers i have ever witnessed. so, check out the trailer here:

the human experience trailer

hopefully, as they film gains attention more screenings will be scheduled. also, we intend to contact Grass Roots about possible future screenings, so i will keep you all posted.

praise God there are people using our media for such good. please pray for Grass Roots Films that God continues to bless them and that their ministry may be led by the spirit and fruitful.

God bless.

Posted by adam at 10:59 PM Comments

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