Post Election Prayer 2024
"Do not deny justice to those who are strangers among you or to those who are vulnerable and without support. Do not exploit the suffering of those who have lost everything. Remember, you too have known what it feels like to be bound, isolated, or powerless—and it was the
Re:Define: Shame as the Root of Sin
Re:Define | September 17th, 2024 "In the beginning, they lived fully exposed, with nothing to hide, and felt no shame in their nakedness. They were authentic, unburdened by self-judgment or fear...They ate the fruit. At that moment, their eyes were opened, and they became painfully aware of their
Are Our Destinies Predetermined?
"The universe is under no obligation to make sense to you" - Neil deGrasse Tyson When life feels heavy and hope seems like a distant memory, it’s easy to fall into the belief that our destinies are predetermined—that no matter what we do, we’re stuck in a loop, destined to
The Perfectionism Trap: How Striving for Flawlessness Can Block Your Path to Authenticity
"Don't try to be a great man. just be a man, and let history make its own judgments." - Zephram Cochrane Perfectionism—it’s that nagging voice inside that tells us we’re never quite good enough, that we need to do more, be more, and never, ever make a mistake.
Faith On Tap: Shame As Original Sin
Shame As Original Sin | Genesis 2:25 & 3:6-7 - Collective Edition 2:25 - In the beginning, they lived fully exposed, with nothing to hide, and felt no shame in their nakedness. They were authentic, unburdened by self-judgment or fear. 3:6-7 - They ate the fruit. At that
How to Give Yourself Without Losing Yourself
"Boundaries define us. They define what is me and what is not me." - Dr. Henry Cloud Today, I want to dive into a question that many of us grapple with: "How do you give yourself without losing yourself?" Finding this balance is crucial for maintaining our well-being
How to Know You’re Living True to Yourself: Key Indicators to Reflect On
"For all our failings, despite our limitations and fallibilities, we humans are capable of greatness." - Carl Sagan Living true to yourself is a journey of self-discovery and authenticity. But how do you know if you're on the right path? Here are some key indicators to reflect on.
Re:Define: Embrace Your Authentic Self
Re:Define | July 30th, 2024 "You wouldn't turn on a light and then hide it under a bowl, right? No, you’d put it on a stand so it shines for everyone around. Just like that, let your authentic self shine brightly for others to see. Your authenticity and
Welcoming All to Christ Table: Liberty, Equality, and Fraternity
I give you a new command: Love each other. Just as I have loved you, you should love each other. This is how the world will know you are my followers, by the love you show to others. - John 13:34-35 Today is International Friendship Day, a concept
Let’s Try Something New: A Call to Adventure
"You never know what you can do until you try, and very few try unless they have to" - C.S. Lewis Have you ever stopped to think about the last time you tried something for the first time? Diving into new experiences is like adding a brand-new chapter
Faith On Tap: The Realm of God
The Realm of God | The Gospel of Thomas: Sayings #2 and #3 - Collective Edition Christ spoke to them, "Whoever grasps the true essence of these teachings will transcend death." Christ said: "Seek persistently until you discover the truth. When you uncover it, you might feel unsettled.
Charting the Path to Unity: A 4th of July Reflection
The Spirit of the Divine Presence is within me, for I am called to share good news with those who are oppressed, to heal the brokenhearted, to proclaim freedom to those trapped in self-destructive loops, and to release those imprisoned by their inner struggles. - Isaiah 61:1 Happy
Embrace Diversity: Join Us for the Pa’Todos Pride Takeover in Doral!
"So I commend the joy found in living authentically, for there is no greater blessing under the sun than to embrace the fullness of life—eating, drinking, and finding delight in our shared humanity. This joy accompanies us in our journey, enriching our toil and infusing our days with meaning,
Liberation Today, Liberation Tomorrow, Liberation Forever: The Significance of Juneteenth
Do not deny justice and compassion to immigrants; do not oppress the poor. Remember you were once enslaved and oppressed by your self-destructive loops, and Love liberated you. - Deuteronomy 24: 17-18 On the eve of January 1, 1863, a night known as “Freedom’s Eve,” enslaved and free
Mosaic Dinner Church – October 08, 2023
Authenticity from Within to Reform Without “All boundaries are conventions, waiting to be transcended.” – Robert Frobisher Introduction Collective Call to Prayer: Psalm 80:7-15 | Collective Edition Revive us, Spirit of Infinite Possibility; let your inner light glow, that we may find our way. From the depths of our struggles and
Vinos & Verses – October 04, 2023
The Twelve Commandments | Exodus 20: 1-4, 7-9, 12-17 - Collective Edition Then the Divine Within whispered these truths: I am the Sacred that's alive in you, having guided you out of your own confinements, out of the cages you built for yourselves. Don't confine your soul by
Mosaic Dinner Church – October 01, 2023
Do Or Do Not. There Is No Try - Yoda “You’ll find your freedom, in your thoughts, in your dreams.” – The OA Introduction Collective Call to Prayer: Psalm 25:1-9 | Collective Edition To You, I unveil my authentic self, Trusting in the divinity that dwells within us
Vinos & Verses – September 27, 2023
The Path of Authentic Living: A Divine Invitation to Turn and Truly Live | Ezekiel 18: 1-4, 25-32 - Collective Edition In the embrace of divine love, this revelation comes to us: Why do you say that if one generation eats bitter fruit, the next feels its bite?
Mosaic Dinner Church – September 24, 2023
Painting With Authenticity "The artist forges himself to the others, midway between the beauty he cannot do without and the community he cannot tear himself away from. That is why true artists scorn nothing: they are obliged to understand rather than to judge." – Albert Camus Introduction Collective
Vinos & Verses – September 20, 2023
One Unfortunate Bush: A Tale of Second Chances | Jonah 3:10-4:11 - Collective Edition When the Divine witnessed the transformation of hearts, the change from harmful paths, the idea of catastrophe was set aside. No ill fate befell the people. Jonah, however, couldn't stomach this mercy. Frustrated, he
Mosaic Dinner Church – September 17, 2023
A Dance of Boundless Love and Forgiveness "If we really want to love, we must learn how to forgive." - Mother Teresa Introduction Collective Call to Prayer: Psalm 103:1-13 | The Collective Edition With all we are, we bless the One, Whose image we reflect through love. With
Vinos & Verses – Sep. 13, 2023
Embracing the Rainbow Image of God | Romans 14:1-12 | Collective Version Find those different from you and welcome them, not to change them but to learn. Remember, people live differently. Embrace authenticity and affirm uniqueness, for we're all created in the rainbow image of God. Don't shame
Mosaic Dinner Church – September 10, 2023
Embracing Change and Conflict Through Authentic Community Nothing in life is to be feared, it is only to be understood. Now is the time to understand more, so that we may fear less.– Marie Curie Introduction Collective Call to Prayer: Based on Ezekiel 33:7-11 | Collective Version We,
Vinos & Verses – Sep. 6, 2023
The Light of Infinite Possibility | Romans 13:8-14 - Collective Edition Hold nothing over others except a love that seeks mutual understanding and peace, for those who love authentically reflect the Christ within them. The writers of our sacred scriptures produced many laws for humanity: do not steal,
The Righteousness of Christ: Justice for All
We must stop pretending that "thoughts and prayers" are a good substitute for actions and begin by first acknowledging where we have failed to take responsibility for the state of the world today and begin to heal those failures. Matthew 6: 25-34 Collective Edition (CE) 25 “Do not
The Abundance of Christ: Let No One Be Hungry Again
And once we do that, once we become the walking embodiments of Christ in the 21st century, everything that we do will reflect that reality. Matthew 14: 15-20 Collective Edition (CE) 15 Around dinner time, the followers of Jesus looked at the multitude around them and said, “It
The Compassion of Christ: Saints in Paradise
Too many of us have gone deaf to the calls of Liberation by those who we share 99.9 percent of our DNA with. John 15: 13-15 Collective Edition (CE) 13 There is no greater love than to give up one's life for the life of another. 14 We
Part VII: Imagining an Uncomplicated World
If you can hear the ground crying out the names of those saints who are lost to violence, if you can listen to that voice in the wilderness calling you to action, if you embrace the teachings of Jesus to look at the world simplistically and see beyond the
Part VI: So, What Are We to Do?
What these numbers show is that the priorities of a nation with the highest population of Christians and Jews in the world, do not reflect the theological narratives and callings that these two faiths demand when it comes to the treatment of children and the poor in general.
Part V: Stumbling Blocks
All of these factors serve to complicate the formative years of a child, turning our societies into the very stumbling blocks that Jesus warns us about... “But if you give them a hard time, bullying or taking advantage of their simple trust, you’ll soon wish you hadn’t. You’d
Part IV: So, What Does the Bible Say?
The messianic expectations of the prophetic writings are filled with the narrative that the world will come to order at the hands of a child... The people brought children to Jesus, hoping he might touch them. The disciples shooed them off. But Jesus was irate and let them
Part III: The Children World Vs. The Adult World
The series focuses on the mental evolution of the children involved, who through tragedy and reconciliation, form new alliances with one another... “Anywhere can be paradise as long as you have the will to live. After all, you are alive, so you will always have the chance to
Part II: Disney and the Wisdom of Naiveté
Disney’s ability to speak from the perspective of the child also challenges the hearts and minds of the adults... “I’ve heard a great deal about you, Fa Mulan. You stole your father’s armor, ran away from home, impersonated a soldier, deceived your commanding officer, dishonored the Chinese Army,
The Simplicity of a Child Part I: Introduction
A child’s imagination liberates them from the rigidity of the world and exposes them to a world of possibilities... At about the same time, the disciples came to Jesus asking, “Who gets the highest rank in God’s kingdom?” For an answer Jesus called over a child, whom he
Choosing Love Over Fear
Choosing Love Over Fear: A Collective Easter Message As COVID-19 continues to spread throughout the world, we are faced with an unprecedented reality. A reality that has uprooted a life we once relied upon. A reality that has plunged humanity into a world of uncertainty as businesses close
Turning the World Right-Side-Up
Jesus Awakens the Christ in him, so that we may all encounter the Path towards our own Self-Awakening. Scripture: Luke 2:6-14 (MSG) While they were there, the time came for her to give birth. She gave birth to a son, her firstborn. She wrapped him in a blanket
All You Need Is Love
A family is made of love. Scripture: Matthew 1:18-25 (MSG) The birth of Jesus took place like this. His mother, Mary, was engaged to be married to Joseph. Before they came to the marriage bed, Joseph discovered she was pregnant. (It was by the Holy Spirit, but he
The Birth of Salvation
There is only one culture war at play at Christmas, and that is between Christianity and its actions. Scripture: Luke 1:46-55 The Message (MSG) And Mary said, I'm bursting with God-news; I'm dancing the song of my Savior God. God took one good look at me and look
Oh Holy Night
"Truly He taught us to love one another; His law is Love, and His gospel is Peace; Chains shall he break, for the slave is our brother, And in his name, all oppression shall cease." Christmas is my favorite time of the year, and it is also one
A Voice in the Wilderness
There is only one culture war at play at Christmas, and that is between Christianity and its actions. Scripture: Matthew 3:1-12 The Message (MSG) While Jesus was living in the Galilean hills, John, called “the Baptizer,” was preaching in the desert country of Judea. His message was simple
