Today’s Gospel provides a reflection on the possibility of salvation for people of all nations. Jesus admires the faith of the Canaanite woman, who was not only a foreigner but was from a nation that was among Israel’s bitterest traditional enemies. The Canaanite woman saw her daughter healed that day: may we ask our Lord […]
Question of the Week – August 13
Peter was focused and walked toward Jesus. All went well until he looked at the storm. The same is true for us. If we stay focused on Jesus, we will be strong. It’s when we get distracted by adversity that we begin to sink. Adults: When have you doubted God’s loving care for you? Children: […]
Question of the Week – August 6
In Old Testament times, mountains were places of prayer and places where God communicated with humans. God revealed Jesus as both God’s Son and as the fulfillment of the law and prophets, which were represented by Moses and Elijah. It is through Jesus that we come to understand God’s love and plan for the woorld. […]
Question of the Week – July 30
The way we live shows what we think is valuable or what has little value. Sometimes we do this with body language and facial expressions. Sometimes we show it by what we choose to spend our time, money and energy on. Think about your actions for just one day and make a mental list of […]
Question of the Week – July 23
We want the Kingdom of God on earth and God is saying it grows slowly. It grows as we try to grow love in our circles. It is not easy, as love and care for the really needy often meets with opposition. The Kingdom of God grows with the help of God, and without that […]
Question of the Week – July 16
We are like all good farmers who continually face floods and disasters of every sort, we need to seriously engage ourselves in the enterprise of faith and hope, planting what we have, planting the best of what we have, and then letting God’s sun, wind, and gentle rains do the rest. Adults: How do you […]
OLBS Christian Story Time
Listen to a story, make a craft and have fun at Christian Story Time. Every Tuesday at 10 a.m. from July 18 – August 22 at the Boogaard Hall. Bring a friend and join us!
Register for Vacation Bible School 2017
Registration for Vacation Bible School has started. The theme is “Under Construction: Building Our Lives with Jesus”. For ages 3 years old through 7th grade. More information and registration here.
Question of the Week – July 9
Do you sometimes find yourself weary – from struggles, pains, disappointments? Jesus’ invitation, ‘Come to me’ is always open, especially when you really need the peace, rest, protection and God’s love. Inside you there is a space for the divine. You can ask God to come into your poor heart and to fill it with […]
Question of the Week – July 2
Today’s Gospel challenges us to look at what is our highest priority in life. Jesus remarks that if we place our family relations (or our style of living) on a level above our relationship with God, then we may lose it all. Our number one priority has to be our living relationship with the Lord. […]
