Father Mike's Corner

                                           Father Mike                                    Lucy

CONCEPTS & BENEFITS

Peace of Mind: It wouldn’t be good for us to have everything we want. It would foster a selfishness that could crowd God out of our lives. When we make a budget of our time and money – and include God, as well as our other priorities, in it – and learn to fulfill our wants with what’s left, that is when we are learning to lean on and depend on God, and that is really what God wants of us.

Where Do You Spend Your Money & Time?

Money – (How much do you spend weekly in these areas:)

       _____  Eating out (coffee, lunch, fast food, delivered food)
       _____  Entertainment (shows, concerts, video/dvds/cds)
       _____  Miscellaneous (barber, cosmetics, subscriptions)
       _____  Gifts for others
       _____  Church/Charitable contributions

Time – (hours/minutes you spend on these activities:)

       _____  Watching TV
       _____  Computer time (outside of work)
       _____  With Others (family, friends)
       _____  Entertainment/Relaxation
       _____  Spiritual (Mass, prayer, reading scripture)
       _____  Volunteer time
       _____  Other

Action

If you couldn’t answer these questions – or weren’t happy with your answers – pay special attention and monitor how you are using your time and money in these ways during the coming week(s).

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Discerning what we would like to accomplish.Make 2010 the year that you decide, not resolve.

Choose to make your mission a walk with Christ. Instead of focusing on what you shouldn't do ... let Christ be your guide. Continue your walk in faith by being a good Christian steward.

Father Mike McDermott has been with Church of the Resurrection since July 2003. He was ordained in 1979 and celebrated 25 years of service in June of 2004. Please join us in congratulating Father Mike in 30 years of service this year!