August 2023 archive of Blog
August 27, 2023: The Pope's Backpack
Posted by Jennifer Adams on 8/26/23
Later on in this Mass we will be blessing the backpacks for you students and educators, as you get ready for the new school year. I love backpacks. I often use one for my daily needs, and when I was up in the Boundary Waters a few weeks ... Read More »
August 20. 2023: A Model for Learning
Posted by Jennifer Adams on 8/18/23
I’ve got to tell you that I have always struggled with this gospel, because Jesus doesn’t come across very Christ-like. I have studied many commentaries on the text and writers have tried to spin the story into how Jesus was trying to teach the disciples a lesson. Or ... Read More »
August 13, 2023: Get out of your Boat
Posted by Jennifer Adams on 8/12/23
Ok I have an activity for us. I will teach you how to sound like rain. Rub hands together (wind) Pat thighs (light rain) Snap fingers (rain showers) Clap hands repeatedly (heavy rain) Stomp feet and clap hands (thunder) Clap hands repeatedly (heavy rain) Snap fingers (rain ... Read More »
August 6, 2023: Transfiguration
Posted by Jennifer Adams on 8/04/23