Be perfect, therefore, as
your heavenly Father is perfect. (Matthew 5:48)
All who follow Jesus are told to become holy, just as
our heavenly Father is holy. This is the call of all Christians,
and it is carried out in many ways. At the basis of all good
works and activities is prayer. Prayer is a principal source
of energy in the Christian life. It gives inspiration and
strength, and directs all else a person does.
At Our Lady of Refuge parish, there are a number of
ministries which focus on helping people grow in a life of prayer and
holiness. They are:
Small
Church Communities: small groups which meet in parishioners'
homes to discuss the Sunday Scripture readings and the implications of
these readings in daily life.
Spiritual Direction:
Spiritual direction
is the private guidance which involves the director, directee, and the
Holy Spirit. It is a session where the spiritual director will listen
with an “ear from the heart” and help the directee tell their story of
unfolding grace. The directee meets with the director as a companion to
best identify the footprints of the Holy Spirit in every day life. The
spiritual director helps establish good prayer practices and or
meditation with the directee to form a relationship with God.
Bible
Study: groups which focus on growing in our understanding of the
Scriptures, and helping us use Scripture as a basis for prayer and
direction in life.
Prayer
Group Ministry: a group which meets weekly for prayer,
song, petition and sharing about God's work in everyday life.
Cemetery
Visitation Ministry: men and women from the parish who
honor the many family members and friends who are deceased. They
visit local cemeteries and pray for those who have gone to God before
us.
Retreat Ministry:
a group of parishioners who organize retreats for men and women of the
parish, This ministry encourages people to take time away from
everyday activities and go to a place of peace and prayer for personal
growth in God.
Vocation Ministry:
parishioners who pray that people will hear God's call and follow the
vocation He has chosen for them. Special emphasis is placed on
prayer for vocations to dedicated Church service.
Servants
to the Sorrowing Ministry: parishioners who provide
comfort and prayer for families whose loved ones have died.
If you are seeking ways to grow in your
spiritual life, click on the link below
Spiritual
Growth Links
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