“The plain message conveyed by the new administration is that George W Bush's America is a Christian nation, and that non-Christians are welcome into the tent so long as they agree to accept their status as a tolerated minority rather than as fully equal citizens. In effect, Bush is saying: "This is our home, and in our home we pray to Jesus as our savior. If you want to be a guest in our home, you must accept the way we pray."” IfsWayWantLongHomeChristianAmericaJesusNationsAcceptingAtheismEffectsPrayingCitizensEqualMessagesAgreePositive AtheismWelcomeAdministrationMinoritiesSaviorGuestsTentsChristian Nation Author:Alan Dershowitz
“Let the risen Jesus enter your life, welcome him as a friend, with trust: he is life! If up till now you have kept him at a distance, step forward. He will receive you with open arms. If you have been indifferent, take a risk: you won’t be disappointed. If following him seems difficult, don’t be afraid, trust him, be confident that he is close to you, he is with you and he will give you the peace you are looking for and the strength to live as he would have you do.” IfsGivingHas BeensSeemsJesusDifficultStepsRiskArmsDistanceFollowingWelcomeDisappointedIndifferentRisenSteps ForwardBe ConfidentOpen Arms Book:The Joy of Discipleship: Reflections from Pope Francis on Walking with Christ Source: The Joy of Discipleship: Reflections from Pope Francis on Walking with Christ
“Today one can read the Gospel also on so many technological instruments. You can carry the whole Bible on your mobile phone, on your tablet. It is important to read the Word of God, by any means, but by reading the Word of God: Jesus speaks to us there! And welcome it with an open heart. Then the good seed will bear fruit!” HeartMeanImportantWholeTodayReadingJesusSpeakBearsInstrumentsFruitPhonesSeedsWelcomeWord Of GodTechnologicalMobileOpen HeartTabletsMobile Phones Author:Pope Francis
“Our families need to ask for the gift of the Spirit! Through prayer, even in the busiest times, we give time back to God, we find the peace that comes from appreciating the important things, and we encounter the joy of God’s unexpected gifts. Through daily prayer may our homes become, like the house of Martha and Mary, places where Jesus always finds a warm welcome.” NeedsGivingMayImportantHomeJoySpiritAsksHouseJesusPrayerAppreciateImportant ThingsWarmWelcomeOur FamilyEncountersUnexpectedMaryGifts Of The SpiritDaily PrayerUnexpected Gifts Author:Pope Francis
“The people of Jesus' day thought holy men were unapproachable. But Jesus' work was in the marketplace. He made people feel welcome, and that they had a place. His life was a constant demonstration that there were only two things that really mattered in this life-God and people. They were the only things that lasted forever.” PeopleMenFeelsMadeTwoJesusForeverHolyConstantWelcomeThis LifeTwo ThingsMarketplaceDemonstrationHoly Man Author:Rebecca Pippert