Month: February 2015

Don’t Worry John, This is Just Practice For What’s To Come.

ByCitisun Hours Categories Faith Reading Time: 4 minutes

Thinking back just about ten years ago on a life-changing moment for me, while looking out my office window one night…

How could I feel unfilfilled with my place in life? All outward signs were positive: I was happily married for over 20 years to my high school sweetheart; had two incredible young children; I owned my own business which allowed me the flexibility to dedicate an inordinate amount of time to several community volunteer projects. I was active in local and state politics, ran campaigns and seemed to come out on the winning end of everything I set my sites on doing.  

Father Barron: What is Lent?

Father Barron: What is Lent?

ByCitisun Hours Categories Faith Reading Time: 1 minute

In this video, Father (now Bishop) Robert Barron delivers an excellent description of the Christian celebration of Lent. For another execellent perspective on Lent, Relevant Magazine’s Ann Swindell shares four key reasons for Lent: 1) Lent is a reminder of our need to repent; 2) Lent is a paring down of our excesses; 3) Lent…

On This Rock

ByCitisun Hours Categories Faith Reading Time: 1 minute

Just about 2,000 years ago, Jesus laid out the grand plan for us all. His Holy Apostle Peter was made the “rock” upon which His Church would be built. The word of God, our Jesus Christ flowed through the Holy Spirit to the Apostles, Disciples and the holy Church then, and God’s word flows through our holy Church today.

“You are Peter, and on this rock I will build my Church, and the gates of hell will not prevail against it
(Matthew 16:18)

Faithful 40 For Lent (Revised)

Faithful 40 For Lent (Revised)

ByJohn Coonen Hours Categories Personal Note Reading Time: 1 minute

Today is Ash Wednesday, and I thought I’d “give up” something new this year for Lent. Instead of intending to finally write something here on Citisun about faith, I’d actually commit to it, in a very visible way. So the commitment I decided to make is to create 40 articles about my faith, over the 46 days of Lent.

You Are The Light Of The World

ByCitisun Hours Categories Faith Reading Time: 2 minutes

Over the past several years, thousands of people in my local area have been touched by an incrediblly fulfilling Christian mission called Light of the World Ministry. Our small group is one of dozens in the local area, and it is growing (much like it did about 2,000 years ago) to ignite peoples’ hearts and souls in nearby parishes, towns, counties and states.

Hostmanship: The Art of Creating a Welcoming Culture

ByCitisun Hours Categories Culture Reading Time: 1 minute

If you’re in business, a non-profit organization, membership association or any group that cares about creating an authentically welcoming culture, you’re going to love this introductory video from Jan Gunnarsson, author and speaker. Thank you to friend Sarah Watz, for referring this to me to share with others.

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