Jesus departed from there and came to his native place, accompanied by his disciples. When the sabbath came he began to teach in the synagogue, and many who heard him were astonished. They said, "Where did this man get all this? What kind of wisdom has been given him? What mighty deeds are wrought by his hands! Is he not the carpenter, the son of Mary, and the brother of James and Joses and Judas and Simon? And are not his sisters here with us?" And they took offense at him. Jesus said to them, "A prophet is not without honor except in his native place and among his own kin and in his own house." So he was not able to perform any mighty deed there, apart from curing a few sick people by laying his hands on them. He was amazed at their lack of faith. He went around to the villages in the vicinity teaching.
Refection questions:
How is my faith with the Lord?
Do I put my trust in His word and love?
How will I become a better person today?
How will I share Jesus with others today?
Do I put my trust in His word and love?
How will I become a better person today?
How will I share Jesus with others today?
When I was stationed in New Orleans I was given the privilege of working at the French Quarter Postal Emporium, at that time St. Philip and Royal Streets now on Bourbon and St. Philip Streets. My dear friends, Leigh Scardina & Billy Edwards taught me so much about love, hospitality, compassion and care for others in this awesome ministry site in the French Quarter. We cared not just for paying customer’s doing the usual mailing etc. but we also cared for those who came in (our local neighbors) just to talk about their lives and how the world was treating them, good or bad. Many people would walk out saying and feeling better about themselves all because of the blessed and fun spirit they experienced at the FQPE.
We all shared Jesus who came into this place called the French Quarter Postal Emporium!
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When I was stationed in New Orleans I was given the privilege of working at the French Quarter Postal Emporium, at that time St. Philip and Royal Streets now on Bourbon and St. Philip Streets. My dear friends, Leigh Scardina & Billy Edwards taught me so much about love, hospitality, compassion and care for others in this awesome ministry site in the French Quarter. We cared not just for paying customer’s doing the usual mailing etc. but we also cared for those who came in (our local neighbors) just to talk about their lives and how the world was treating them, good or bad. Many people would walk out saying and feeling better about themselves all because of the blessed and fun spirit they experienced at the FQPE.
Lay-Franciscans making a mark on the world today! The FQPE 3 cheers!
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