Gulf Pine Catholic

Gulf Pine Catholic • November 12, 2021 13 November 20 & 21 Please give generously in your parish collection or mail donation to: CCHD, Diocese of Biloxi, 1790 Popps Ferry Rd., Biloxi, MS 39532 A small portion of collection pays for this advertisement. Creating the discipline of being still in the presence of God’s love will direct your heart and your feet as you move from being to doing, from stillness to action. It is the necessary counterbalance for a life of discipleship. Psalm 46:11 Be still and know that I am God. Be still and know that I am. Be still and know. Be still. Be. Questions for reflection or discussion: 1. Jesus knew the need for quiet time with His Father (see Matthew 14:13; Mark 1:32-35; 6:45-46; 14:32- 34; Luke 4:42; 5:16; 9:18; John 6:15). In what circumstances are most often reminded to seek out God in quiet? 2. When you consider your own life as a disciple of Jesus, do you feel that you have found a balance between doing God’s work and being in God’s presence? If not, are you more drawn to stillness and prayer or works of love and service? 3. What are some ways that you might create more time for stillness in God’s presence? Or, if this is already your practice, how might you continue to grow in the discipline of quiet meditation on God’s love and life in you? 4. Do other Bible verses speak to you in a way that they could become the basis for your quiet meditation in God’s presence? For a few examples, see 1 Corinthians 3:16; Luke 12:25; Psalms 51:12; John 15:9. Catherine Upchurch is the general editor of the Little Rock Catholic Study Bible and contributes to several biblical publications. She writes from Fort Smith. Be-Attitudes for Believers From page 4 O ur M other of M ercy P arish , P ass C hristian Our Mother of Mercy Catholic Church is excited to see our youth participating in the Mass again! Under th leadership of Father Rofinus Jas and lay ministers Karen Cook, Aaron Barnes and Chantel Normand, we held an acolyte meeting and training session. Since Covid, a lot of our children have been staying at home, but they are slowly coming back and we are excited to see their beautiful faces. We are so proud of our youth and want to let them know they are doing such an incredible job! Thank you for your participation and welcome back! Pray for an increase of vocations to the priesthood, to the diaconate, and to the religious life, especially in the Diocese of Biloxi