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Sunday, April 28, 2019

Week 15 April 29th to May 3rd

Monday - For those who are in class - Work on Final Reflection
Each week will feature a classic commencement address for your consideration. The thoughts of the individuals in these college commencements will be distributed in class.

Ellen at Tulane Commencement 2009




Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday
As noted on right margin of blog, Christian Women Presentations : Round II

Tuesday, April 16, 2019

Weeks 13 & 14 April 15th through the 26th

During these weeks before our Christian Women presentations (April 29th through May 20th), we will:

1. View and discuss the film "Won't you Be My Neighbor" (See videos below related to film) in conjunction with a final reflection on Sacramental life.

2. Complete a final assessment on Scripture (New Testament) on April 24th (day 1)

3.Prayerful consider and celebrated the Holy Triduum (April 18th to 21st) - Complete your Rice Bowl Donations - Collection TBA

A packet was distributed in class for important dates and other information.
Holy Triduum 

 Videos related to film

Liminal Space


That time Mister Rogers comforted me in real life



Fred Rogers’ 2002 Dartmouth College Commencement Address




Examples of Sacramental Terms presented in Handout for Final Reflection

What is a Sacrament- Sacramentality - Awareness & Grace
The Sacramental Principle
Explaining the sacramental principle, Himes said, “What is always and everywhere true must be noticed and celebrated somewhere at sometime.”



Flesh & Blood Communication
In Life

Wedding Haha - New Zealand



Flesh & Blood Communication
In Death




Time is 8:38 PM on April 11, 2019. The 'Dignified Transfer' return home of four heroes from supporting Operation Resolute Support. The Department of Defense announced today the death of three Marines who were supporting Operation Resolute Support. The following Marines died April 8, 2019 while conducting combat operations in Parwan province, Afghanistan. Cpl. Robert A. Hendriks, 25, of Locust Valley, New York. Sgt. Benjamin S. Hines, 31, of York, Pennsylvania. Staff Sgt. Christopher A. Slutman, 43, of Newark, Delaware. These Marines were assigned to 25th Marine Regiment, 4th Marine Division, Marine Forces Reserve.

 Sacramental Awareness

Art as Sacramental Awareness


 Sacramental Dullness/Blindness

 Why our culture "breeds" Dullness and Blindness
Alan Watts


Bullet with Butterfly Wings - The Smashing Pumpkins

Billy Corgan couldn't have created a better video to describe this.


The antithesis of the above video









Sunday, April 7, 2019

Week 12 April 8th to April 12th

Important: Please refer to Week 10 for overview and information related to a review of Christian Scripture & Faith

Christian Scripture Review Test (100 points) will be given April 11th, Day 4
Please refer to the notes distributed in class and any board notes.

Christian Scriptures (New Testament) Note: The questions in this section are ALL multiple choice. 

Part I
Please refer to Major Concepts p.81., Key Vocabulary p.82 (notes) and Key People p.82. These are covered in the notes I distributed.
Be familiar with these terms and people.
Part II: Short Answers Why is Matthew listed as the first Gospel? C.S. Lewis' trilemma. Can you do it in a diagram?  Be able to write three (3) "I AM" sayings along with the Gospel, chapter and verse. Be able to write a "hard saying" of Jesus? Explain why it is a hard saying.

Monday, April 8th

Call on the Spirit
Handing on of Beauty Shop Letters

Review of Matthew

Luke & Acts of the Apostles - key people
Image result for Matthew 16:18

Tuesday, April 9th

 Call on the Spirit

Gospel of John
Logos
Cosmic Christ
"I AM" sayings
Unique Style and stories - Woman Caught in the Act of Adultery

Wednesday, April 10th

Call on the Spirit

Paul's Letters and other Epistles

Key people and terms
Image result for 1 JOhn 4:7

Thursday - Test

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