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06/08/2026

What if the Beatitudes were never meant to be a checklist of things to do?

What if they reveal what happens when Christ is formed in us?

The poor in spirit. The meek. The merciful. The peacemakers.

These are not merely virtues to imitate—they are the character of Jesus being revealed through His people.

"The Beatitudes is not something you do; it's what Christ becomes in you."
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06/07/2026

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Jesus declares I am the Bread that came down from Heaven John 6:51

06/07/2026

Jesus does not simply give bread — He is the Bread of Life.

In John 6, Jesus reminds us that what our souls hunger for cannot be satisfied by the world. True life, true strength, and true nourishment are found in Him alone.

“I am the living bread which came down from heaven.” — John 6:51

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06/06/2026

Most people noticed the large gifts.

Jesus noticed the widow.

While others gave from their abundance, she gave from her trust.

God does not measure the size of the gift. He measures the surrender of the heart.

What is shaping your life today—success, security, recognition, or trust in God?

Take a moment and let Jesus' words challenge you:

"Verily I say unto you, That this poor widow hath cast more in, than all they which have cast into the treasury." — Mark 12:44

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06/04/2026

Discover how Christ is formed within us and why spiritual formation is more important today than ever. Church of the Crucified One Community of the Crucified One Holy Name Chapel

By Pastor Leo Benjamin, MyFaithNews  RUTLAND, VT — On Saturday, June 13, beginning at 2:00 PM at Holy Name Chapel in Rutland, The Franciscan Way will gather ...

06/02/2026

Whose image do you bear?

Jesus held up a coin and asked a question that still challenges us today. The coin bore Caesar's image. You bear God's.

Watch this short reflection from Mark 12:13–17 and consider what is shaping your life. Church of the Crucified One Community of the Crucified One Holy Name Chapel My Faith News

06/01/2026

Whose image do you bear?

Jesus said, “Render to Caesar what is Caesar’s, and to God what is God’s.” The coin bore Caesar’s image. You bear God’s.
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By Pastor Leo Benjamin, MyFaithNews  Mark 12:13–17 When religious leaders tried to trap Jesus with a political question about taxes, He responded with one o ...

05/30/2026

Why do people sometimes reject the truth even when it's right in front of them?

In Mark 11, the religious leaders didn't lack evidence. They lacked the humility to admit they were wrong.

Jesus exposed something that still challenges us today:

The greatest obstacle isn't always in front of us—it can be inside of us. Church of the Crucified One Community of the Crucified One Holy Name Chapel

05/29/2026

Before Jesus spoke about faith that moves mountains, He cleansed the temple and restored its purpose. Prayer is not an addition to the Christian life.... it is the foundation.

May our churches, our homes, and our hearts become houses of prayer once again.

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