Advent Day of Prayer Dec 14
What is your image of Jesus?
How do you see Jesus?
Presented by Fr. Ron Will, C.PP.S.
Come spend a Day of Prayer to make more room in your heart for Jesus this year. Welcome him as you never have before!
* Spend an Advent Day of Prayer looking at the Infancy narrative according to the Gospel of Matthew.
* Learn how Matthew understands Jesus as Messiah from his unique perspective.
* Understand how the Jewish people were preparing for the messiah for centuries.
* Discuss what is surprising about Matthew’s narrative and what is missing in his narrative according to our usual expectations.
* Appreciate what we can look forward to from this Messiah Jesus today.
Dec. 14, Saturday 9 a.m. – 2 p.m.
Cost: $15, includes lunch and snacks. Scholarships available.
RSVP by Dec. 11
Includes time to walk and enjoy the Renewal Center grounds.
Image at top: Saint Columba Altarpiece (central panel), by Rogier van der Weyden. c. 1455.
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