January 2022 archive of From the Pastor
January 29th/30th Bulletin Article
Posted by Sara Freed on 1/28/22
Dear Friends,
We move on to the next Beatitude: “Blessed are the meek, for they will inherit the land.” This, perhaps, is the most difficult of all the Beatitudes for us to understand, and it begins with understanding what meekness is and what it means to be meek. ... Read More »
January 22nd/23rd Bulletin Article
Posted by Sara Freed on 1/18/22
Dear Friends,
We began last week discussing the Beatitudes, which point us to a happy life, to a blessed life, and specifically, we reflected upon the Beatitude, “Blessed are the poor in spirit, for theirs is the kingdom of heaven.” Before pondering the next Beatitude, we should bring ... Read More »
January 15/16 Bulletin Article
Posted by Sara Freed on 1/16/22
Dear Friends,
Thank you for the birthday wishes, cards, and gifts. You are all so kind and generous. As I have told people my age (35), I can’t believe old/young I am.
For the next eight weeks, this bulletin column will approach the topic of the Beatitudes, ... Read More »
January 8th/9th Bulletin Article
Posted by Sara Freed on 1/04/22
Dear Friends,
Last week, I mentioned New Year’s resolutions involving prayer. I simply want to provide brief and simple ways to incorporate prayer throughout the day, everyday. At the start of the day, upon waking up, you can simply pray these words from the Psalms, “This is the ... Read More »