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Isaac, Abraham & the Meaning of Lenten Sacrifice – 2nd Sunday of Lent BOn the Second Sunday of Lent, the church places together the story of Abraham and Isaac on Mt. Moriah with the story of Jesus and three disciples on the Mount of Transfiguration.  Together, these stories teach us the meaning of Lenten sacrifice. The post Isaac, Abraham & the Meaning of Lenten Sacrifice – 2nd Sunday of Lent B appeared first on Crossroads Initiative.Year B – Crossroads InitiativeFeb 23 2021
Cleansing of the Temple – an end to Business as Usual 3rd Sunday Lent BReligion is not supposed to be the opposite of spirituality.  But sometimes religion becomes a cold routine, even a business.  The Lord's cleansing of the Temple spells the end of business as usual.  Our religion must be a matter of living faith, zeal and fidelity to the Ten Commandments. The post Cleansing of the Temple – an end to Business as Usual 3rd Sunday Lent B appeared first on Crossroads Initiative.Year B – Crossroads InitiativeFeb 20 2021
Lent, Noah’s Ark, and Baptism – First Sunday of Lent BWe begin the forty days of Lent with the memory of a previous 40 days when sin was cleansed from the face of the earth through a flood which spared only 8 people - Noah & his companions on the ark.  This gives us a hint about the meaning & purpose of Lent and its mysterious link to baptism. The post Lent, Noah’s Ark, and Baptism – First Sunday of Lent B appeared first on Crossroads Initiative.Year B – Crossroads InitiativeFeb 17 2021
Palm Sunday, COVID-19, and the Victory of HumilityPalm Sunday in most Christian Churches involves the distribution of palms and a commemoration of Jesus's triumphal entry into Jerusalem amidst shouts of Hosanna. But what is the meaning of his decision to ride into Jerusalem on the back of a donkey? It has everything to do with true victory being a victory of humility. The post Palm Sunday, COVID-19, and the Victory of Humility appeared first on Crossroads Initiative.Year B – Crossroads InitiativeFeb 11 2021
A Love Stronger than Death – Unless a grain of wheat fall to the groundAs we approach Easter, the Church switches our focus from our Lenten sacrifices to a much more important sacrifice.  It was motivated by a love stronger than death, a choice for fruitfulness over comfort and safety.  Unless a grain of wheat fall to the ground and die, it remains just a grain of wheat. The post A Love Stronger than Death – Unless a grain of wheat fall to the ground appeared first on Crossroads Initiative.Year B – Crossroads InitiativeFeb 11 2021
How Can a God of Love send People to Hell? John 3:16 & JudgmentIf God is a Father who loves the world so much, how can he possibly send people to hell?  Jesus plainly gives us the answer to this question in perhaps the most famous worlds in the Bible. The post How Can a God of Love send People to Hell? John 3:16 & Judgment appeared first on Crossroads Initiative.Year B – Crossroads InitiativeFeb 11 2021
Lent – 40 Lenten Ideas to Get More Out of the Season40 fresh, practical Lenten Ideas to make Lent a Season of spiritual progress and personal breakthrough! New ideas for a new experience of this season of transformation! The post Lent – 40 Lenten Ideas to Get More Out of the Season appeared first on Crossroads Initiative.Year B – Crossroads InitiativeFeb 08 2021
Lessons from the Leper – How to Deal with SufferingThere is much more to Jesus' healing of the leper in Mark's gospel than first meets the eye.  Hidden in the story are lessons on the role of suffering and how to respond to it in our lives and the lives of others. The post Lessons from the Leper – How to Deal with Suffering appeared first on Crossroads Initiative.Year B – Crossroads InitiativeFeb 08 2021
Temptation of Jesus Christ in the Desert – 1st Sunday of Lent AThe Temptation of Jesus in the Desert is the gospel of the first Sunday of Lent. The purple color of Lent symbolizes penance, but also royalty. As we remember how the first Adam was tempted and failed his test, we rejoice that Christ the King, the New Adam, triumphed over the tempter. We celebrate that we, sons and daughters of the same heavenly King, can also win the battle against temptation. The post Temptation of Jesus Christ in the Desert…Year B – Crossroads InitiativeFeb 04 2021
We’re on a Mission from GodIt's not just about being saved -- it's about taking others with us. Sharing the Good News of Jesus Christ is called evangelism or evangelization, and to share in this apostolic mission is a responsibility of all Christians. 5th Sunday Ordinary Time B. The post We’re on a Mission from God appeared first on Crossroads Initiative.Year B – Crossroads InitiativeFeb 02 2021

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The Crossroads Initiative is a band of wayfarers who’ve been gripped by the life and teaching of Jesus Christ and are trying to become his disciples. They are following him down a road that is as challenging as it is exciting. Their mission is to urge others, no matter what stage they’ve reached, to press on further down the road…and bring others along with them.

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