February Meeting - Saturday February 5, 7:00 am
Our February Saturday meeting will be Saturday, February 5, at 7:00 am, in the parish hall (basement).
We will start at 7:00 AM and finish by 7:55 AM so guys can attend Mass at 8:00 AM
The following will be our points for discussion:
Chapters 157 to 167 in Practical Theology by Peter Kreeft..
You can purchase the book at:
The Catholic Company - https://www.catholiccompany.com/practical-theology-350-ways-your-mind-can-help-you-become-a-saint-i79986/
Thanks to Steve S for volunteering to facilitate our February meeting.
Thanks to Steve G for facilitating our January meeting!
Email lshadowen@aol.com to volunteer to facilitate a meeting!
February Meeting - Saturday February 5, 7:00 am
Our February Saturday meeting will be Saturday, February 5, at 7:00 am, in the parish hall (basement).
We will start at 7:00 AM and finish by 7:55 AM so guys can attend Mass at 8:00 AM
The following will be our points for discussion:
Chapters 157 to 167 in Practical Theology by Peter Kreeft..
You can purchase the book at:
The Catholic Company - https://www.catholiccompany.com/practical-theology-350-ways-your-mind-can-help-you-become-a-saint-i79986/
Thanks to Steve S for volunteering to facilitate our February meeting.
Thanks to Steve G for facilitating our January meeting!
Email lshadowen@aol.com to volunteer to facilitate a meeting!
March for Life Update
Email from Mike:
Unfortunately, I learned earlier today that the usual Knights of Columbus bus transportation to the March for Life on January 21 has been cancelled. Accordingly, those wanting to attend the March will have to find their own way to and from DC.
Please note that we are still proceeding with our Respect Life Mass and Holy Hour, beginning at 5:00 p.m. on Tuesday, January 18 @ St. Bridget Church. Again, I think it is important for our group and our families to show up for this event in support of our pro-life efforts.
Thanks for your support of our pro-life efforts.
Mike K.
February Meeting - Saturday February 5, 7:00 am
Our February Saturday meeting will be Saturday, February 5, at 7:00 am, in the parish hall (basement).
We will start at 7:00 AM and finish by 7:55 AM so guys can attend Mass at 8:00 AM
The following will be our points for discussion:
Chapters 157 to 167 in Practical Theology by Peter Kreeft..
You can purchase the book at:
The Catholic Company - https://www.catholiccompany.com/practical-theology-350-ways-your-mind-can-help-you-become-a-saint-i79986/
Thanks to Steve S for volunteering to facilitate our February meeting.
Thanks to Steve G for facilitating our January meeting!
Email lshadowen@aol.com to volunteer to facilitate a meeting!
2022 March for Life and Respect Life Holy Hour
Email from Mike below:
Information for our Men’s Ministry and their families should be attached. Sign-up information for the March for Life on January 21 is included, as well as information regarding the Respect Life Mass and Holy Hour, which is scheduled for January 18 @ 5:00 p.m.
I hope members our group and their families can attend one or both events. Even if folks can’t travel to DC for the March, at least the Mass and Holy Hour!
Mike K.
January Meeting - Saturday January 8, 7:00 am
Our January Saturday meeting will be Saturday, January 8, at 7:00 am, in the parish hall (basement).
We will start at 7:00 AM and finish by 7:55 AM so guys can attend Mass at 8:00 AM
The following will be our points for discussion:
Chapters 146 to 165 in Practical Theology by Peter Kreeft., but also see Steve’s email below:
I think I drew the lucky straw for next month’s meeting and discussion about the practical theology of St. Thomas Aquinas. I’ve got sections 146 to 165, and the material is just terrific. We easily could be talking about any of these topics until lunchtime, but of course we only have an hour. To try to focus our attention a little bit I thought I would (arbitrarily) pick and choose some quotes on which we might focus as we go through these pages. In my mind, the quotes are so good that they crystallize a number of critical concepts of our faith which are worthy of our focus and concentrated thought. Of course, if I have missed any of your favorites, just jump in, either in reply to this note or at the meeting.
Steve
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Sec. 146 Faith and Certainty
“If our faith rests on God’s veracity, it has an absolute and eternally unshakable foundation; if it rests on our own mind, it is as secure as sand.“
Sec. 149 How Unbelief Is A Sin
“St. Thomas says that a pagan who has not heard the faith does not sin for disbelieving it. You can’t believe what you don’t know. We can also extend this to those who have heard only a false, unfair, and misleading version of the Faith (e.g., “Catholicism is superstition “ or “Christianity is the fairytale that God is Super Santa“). They are right to reject this. This is a rejection of false gods, not the true God.“
Sec. 151 Why Lust Is Harmful
“As C.S. Lewis says, ‘when poisons become fashionable they do not cease to kill’ “.
Sec. 154 Presumption
“For example, the presumption that we can by our science and technology make ourselves unlimitedly intelligent and create a Heaven on earth – this presumption naturally begets a despairing disappointment and resentment against the few physical pains that remain in our lives, and the naïve optimism of this presumption begets a pessimism when it fails to deliver. Thus the ‘Enlightenment’ begets the Existentialists’ despair.“
Sec. 156 The Infinity of Charity
“Our hearts are finite, but the very capacity to hold love and choose love can be infinitely increased, and therefore our love will be infinitely increased, forever, in Heaven.“
Sec. 161 How To Love Enemies
“Third, we can and should go beyond this and love our concrete individual enemies because we are Christians and conduits of the charity of Christ, Who did (and continues to do) exactly that, on the Cross and in the Church.“
You can purchase the book at:
The Catholic Company - https://www.catholiccompany.com/practical-theology-350-ways-your-mind-can-help-you-become-a-saint-i79986/
Thanks to Steve G for volunteering to facilitate our January meeting.
Thanks to Paul for facilitating our December meeting!
Email lshadowen@aol.com to volunteer to facilitate a meeting!
January Meeting - Saturday January 8, 7:00 am
Our January Saturday meeting will be Saturday, January 8, at 7:00 am, in the parish hall (basement).
We will start at 7:00 AM and finish by 7:55 AM so guys can attend Mass at 8:00 AM
The following will be our points for discussion:
Chapters 146 to 165 in Practical Theology by Peter Kreeft., but also see Steve’s email below:
I think I drew the lucky straw for next month’s meeting and discussion about the practical theology of St. Thomas Aquinas. I’ve got sections 146 to 165, and the material is just terrific. We easily could be talking about any of these topics until lunchtime, but of course we only have an hour. To try to focus our attention a little bit I thought I would (arbitrarily) pick and choose some quotes on which we might focus as we go through these pages. In my mind, the quotes are so good that they crystallize a number of critical concepts of our faith which are worthy of our focus and concentrated thought. Of course, if I have missed any of your favorites, just jump in, either in reply to this note or at the meeting.
Steve
*********************
Sec. 146 Faith and Certainty
“If our faith rests on God’s veracity, it has an absolute and eternally unshakable foundation; if it rests on our own mind, it is as secure as sand.“
Sec. 149 How Unbelief Is A Sin
“St. Thomas says that a pagan who has not heard the faith does not sin for disbelieving it. You can’t believe what you don’t know. We can also extend this to those who have heard only a false, unfair, and misleading version of the Faith (e.g., “Catholicism is superstition “ or “Christianity is the fairytale that God is Super Santa“). They are right to reject this. This is a rejection of false gods, not the true God.“
Sec. 151 Why Lust Is Harmful
“As C.S. Lewis says, ‘when poisons become fashionable they do not cease to kill’ “.
Sec. 154 Presumption
“For example, the presumption that we can by our science and technology make ourselves unlimitedly intelligent and create a Heaven on earth – this presumption naturally begets a despairing disappointment and resentment against the few physical pains that remain in our lives, and the naïve optimism of this presumption begets a pessimism when it fails to deliver. Thus the ‘Enlightenment’ begets the Existentialists’ despair.“
Sec. 156 The Infinity of Charity
“Our hearts are finite, but the very capacity to hold love and choose love can be infinitely increased, and therefore our love will be infinitely increased, forever, in Heaven.“
Sec. 161 How To Love Enemies
“Third, we can and should go beyond this and love our concrete individual enemies because we are Christians and conduits of the charity of Christ, Who did (and continues to do) exactly that, on the Cross and in the Church.“
You can purchase the book at:
The Catholic Company - https://www.catholiccompany.com/practical-theology-350-ways-your-mind-can-help-you-become-a-saint-i79986/
Thanks to Steve G for volunteering to facilitate our January meeting.
Thanks to Paul for facilitating our December meeting!
Email lshadowen@aol.com to volunteer to facilitate a meeting!
January Meeting - Saturday January 8, 7:00 am
Our January Saturday meeting will be Saturday, January 8, at 7:00 am, in the parish hall (basement).
We will start at 7:00 AM and finish by 7:55 AM so guys can attend Mass at 8:00 AM
The following will be our points for discussion:
Chapters 146 to 165 in Practical Theology by Peter Kreeft., but also see Steve’s email below:
I think I drew the lucky straw for next month’s meeting and discussion about the practical theology of St. Thomas Aquinas. I’ve got sections 146 to 165, and the material is just terrific. We easily could be talking about any of these topics until lunchtime, but of course we only have an hour. To try to focus our attention a little bit I thought I would (arbitrarily) pick and choose some quotes on which we might focus as we go through these pages. In my mind, the quotes are so good that they crystallize a number of critical concepts of our faith which are worthy of our focus and concentrated thought. Of course, if I have missed any of your favorites, just jump in, either in reply to this note or at the meeting.
Steve
*********************
Sec. 146 Faith and Certainty
“If our faith rests on God’s veracity, it has an absolute and eternally unshakable foundation; if it rests on our own mind, it is as secure as sand.“
Sec. 149 How Unbelief Is A Sin
“St. Thomas says that a pagan who has not heard the faith does not sin for disbelieving it. You can’t believe what you don’t know. We can also extend this to those who have heard only a false, unfair, and misleading version of the Faith (e.g., “Catholicism is superstition “ or “Christianity is the fairytale that God is Super Santa“). They are right to reject this. This is a rejection of false gods, not the true God.“
Sec. 151 Why Lust Is Harmful
“As C.S. Lewis says, ‘when poisons become fashionable they do not cease to kill’ “.
Sec. 154 Presumption
“For example, the presumption that we can by our science and technology make ourselves unlimitedly intelligent and create a Heaven on earth – this presumption naturally begets a despairing disappointment and resentment against the few physical pains that remain in our lives, and the naïve optimism of this presumption begets a pessimism when it fails to deliver. Thus the ‘Enlightenment’ begets the Existentialists’ despair.“
Sec. 156 The Infinity of Charity
“Our hearts are finite, but the very capacity to hold love and choose love can be infinitely increased, and therefore our love will be infinitely increased, forever, in Heaven.“
Sec. 161 How To Love Enemies
“Third, we can and should go beyond this and love our concrete individual enemies because we are Christians and conduits of the charity of Christ, Who did (and continues to do) exactly that, on the Cross and in the Church.“
You can purchase the book at:
The Catholic Company - https://www.catholiccompany.com/practical-theology-350-ways-your-mind-can-help-you-become-a-saint-i79986/
Thanks to Steve G for volunteering to facilitate our January meeting.
Thanks to Paul for facilitating our December meeting!
Email lshadowen@aol.com to volunteer to facilitate a meeting!
Best Wishes for a Holy and Happy Christmas!
23d (!) Annual SBMMFF Christmas Party - Saturday December 11!
Thanks to everyone for coming!
Special thanks to Julie and Bill for hosting!
23d (!) Annual SBMMFF Christmas Party - Saturday December 11!
WHO: SBMMFF participants and spouses/significant others
WHAT: 23d (!) Annual Pot-luck Christmas Party
WHERE: Special thanks to Bill and Julie for hosting the dinner this year at their home, 9302 Venetian Way Richmond, VA 23229
WHEN: Saturday, 12/11 6:00 - 9:00 pm
WHY: Back by popular demand!!
WHAT YOU MUST DO: Email lshadowen@aol.com if you are coming and what dish you will bring (main dish, side dish or dessert). Remember we're a hungry crowd!! Please try to bring dishes that do not need to be heated. Thanks!
If you haven’t had a chance to RSVP, no worries, just come and bring something!
Remember, please try to bring "hungry-man" portions!!
SEE YA THERE!!!!
23d (!) Annual SBMMFF Christmas Party - Saturday December 11!
WHO: SBMMFF participants and spouses/significant others
WHAT: 23d (!) Annual Pot-luck Christmas Party
WHERE: Special thanks to Bill and Julie for hosting the dinner this year at their home, 9302 Venetian Way Richmond, VA 23229
WHEN: Saturday, 12/11 6:00 - 9:00 pm
WHY: Back by popular demand!!
WHAT YOU MUST DO: Email lshadowen@aol.com if you are coming and what dish you will bring (main dish, side dish or dessert). Remember we're a hungry crowd!! Please try to bring dishes that do not need to be heated. Thanks!
SEE YA THERE!!!!
23d (!) Annual SBMMFF Christmas Party - Saturday December 11!
WHO: SBMMFF participants and spouses/significant others
WHAT: 23d (!) Annual Pot-luck Christmas Party
WHERE: Special thanks to Bill and Julie for hosting the dinner this year at their home, 9302 Venetian Way Richmond, VA 23229
WHEN: Saturday, 12/11 6:00 - 9:00 pm
WHY: Back by popular demand!!
WHAT YOU MUST DO: Email lshadowen@aol.com if you are coming and what dish you will bring (main dish, side dish or dessert). Remember we're a hungry crowd!! Please try to bring dishes that do not need to be heated. Thanks!
SEE YA THERE!!!!
23d (!) Annual SBMMFF Christmas Party - Saturday December 11!
WHO: SBMMFF participants and spouses/significant others
WHAT: 23d (!) Annual Pot-luck Christmas Party
WHERE: Special thanks to Bill and Julie for hosting the dinner this year at their home, 9302 Venetian Way Richmond, VA 23229
WHEN: Saturday, 12/11 6:00 - 9:00 pm
WHY: Back by popular demand!!
WHAT YOU MUST DO: Email lshadowen@aol.com if you are coming and what dish you will bring (main dish, side dish or dessert). Remember we're a hungry crowd!! Please try to bring dishes that do not need to be heated. Thanks!
SEE YA THERE!!!!
23d (!) Annual SBMMFF Christmas Party - Saturday December 11!
WHO: SBMMFF participants and spouses/significant others
WHAT: 23d (!) Annual Pot-luck Christmas Party
WHERE: Special thanks to Bill and Julie for hosting the dinner this year at their home, 9302 Venetian Way Richmond, VA 23229
WHEN: Saturday, 12/11 6:00 - 9:00 pm
WHY: Back by popular demand!!
WHAT YOU MUST DO: Email lshadowen@aol.com if you are coming and what dish you will bring (main dish, side dish or dessert). Remember we're a hungry crowd!! Please try to bring dishes that do not need to be heated. Thanks!
SEE YA THERE!!!!
December Meeting - Saturday December 4, 7:00 AM
Our December Saturday meeting will be Saturday, December 4, at 7:00 am, in the parish hall (basement).
We will start at 7:00 AM and finish by 7:55 AM so guys can attend Mass at 8:00 AM
The following will be our points for discussion:
Chapters 128, 131, 141, 143, in Practical Theology by Peter Kreeft.
David W has purchased a few copies on behalf of the group, email him at d3whitehead@gmail.com if you’d like to purchase a copy from him or you can purchase your copy at:
The Catholic Company - https://www.catholiccompany.com/practical-theology-350-ways-your-mind-can-help-you-become-a-saint-i79986/
Thanks to Paul for volunteering to facilitate our December meeting.
Thanks to David for facilitating our November meeting!
Email lshadowen@aol.com to volunteer to facilitate a meeting!
December Meeting - Saturday December 4, 7:00 AM
Our December Saturday meeting will be Saturday, December 4, at 7:00 am, in the parish hall (basement).
We will start at 7:00 AM and finish by 7:55 AM so guys can attend Mass at 8:00 AM
The following will be our points for discussion:
Chapters 128, 131, 141, 143, in Practical Theology by Peter Kreeft.
David W has purchased a few copies on behalf of the group, email him at d3whitehead@gmail.com if you’d like to purchase a copy from him or you can purchase your copy at:
The Catholic Company - https://www.catholiccompany.com/practical-theology-350-ways-your-mind-can-help-you-become-a-saint-i79986/
Thanks to Paul for volunteering to facilitate our December meeting.
Thanks to David for facilitating our November meeting!
Email lshadowen@aol.com to volunteer to facilitate a meeting!
23d (!) Annual SBMMFF Christmas Party - Saturday December 11!
WHO: SBMMFF participants and spouses/significant others
WHAT: 23d (!) Annual Pot-luck Christmas Party
WHERE: Special thanks to Bill and Julie for hosting the dinner this year at their home, 9302 Venetian Way Richmond, VA 23229
WHEN: Saturday, 12/11 6:00 - 9:00 pm
WHY: Back by popular demand!!
WHAT YOU MUST DO: Email lshadowen@aol.com if you are coming and what dish you will bring (main dish, side dish or dessert). Remember we're a hungry crowd!! Please try to bring dishes that do not need to be heated. Thanks!
SEE YA THERE!!!!
December Meeting - Saturday December 4, 7:00 AM
Our December Saturday meeting will be Saturday, December 4, at 7:00 am, in the parish hall (basement).
We will start at 7:00 AM and finish by 7:55 AM so guys can attend Mass at 8:00 AM
The following will be our points for discussion:
Chapters 128, 131, 141, 143, in Practical Theology by Peter Kreeft.
David W has purchased a few copies on behalf of the group, email him at d3whitehead@gmail.com if you’d like to purchase a copy from him or you can purchase your copy at:
The Catholic Company - https://www.catholiccompany.com/practical-theology-350-ways-your-mind-can-help-you-become-a-saint-i79986/
Thanks to Paul for volunteering to facilitate our December meeting.
Thanks to David for facilitating our November meeting!
Email lshadowen@aol.com to volunteer to facilitate a meeting!