THIEF IN THE NIGHT

3/8/2007

Fr. Mariusz leads a group of young adults in a discussion about the parables of Matthew’s Gospel. They focus on the themes of vigilance and readiness for the Lord’s coming.

THE RICH FOOL, PT. 2

3/2/2006

Fr. Mariusz leads a group of young adults in a discussion about the parable of the rich fool. They look at what it takes to gain eternal wealth.

THE RICH FOOL, PT. 1

3/8/2007

Fr. Mariusz leads a group of young adults in a discussion about the parable of the rich fool. They look at what is of true value in this life.

THE UNJUST STEWARD PT. 2

2/8/2007

Fr. Mariusz leads a group of young adults in a discussion about the parable of the unjust steward. They explore the related theme of social justice and its universal implications.

THE UNJUST STEWARD PT. 1

2/8/2007

Fr. Mariusz leads a group of young adults in a discussion about the parable of the unjust steward. They explore the related theme of vocation and its eternal implications.

THE GOOD SAMARITAN, PT. 2

1/9/2007

Fr. Mariusz leads a group of young adults in a discussion about the parable of the Good Samaritan. They reflect on Jesus as the Good Samaritan.

THE GOOD SAMARITAN, PT. 1

1/9/2007

Fr. Mariusz leads a group of young adults in a discussion about the parable of the Good Samaritan. They reflect on opportunities they’ve had to act as a Good Samaritan.

THE WICKED HUSBANDMAN, PT. 2

1/9/2007

Fr. Mariusz leads a group of young adults in a discussion about the parable of the wicked husbandman. They reflect on what it means to be a good steward in God’s vineyard.

THE WICKED HUSBANDMAN, PT. 1

1/9/2007

Fr. Mariusz leads a group of young adults in a discussion about the parable of the wicked husbandman. They reflect on God as the vineyard owner and His Son as the one “seized and killed.”

TREASURE AND THE PEARL

10/27/2006

The friars and the Alpha group reflect on St. Matthew's Gospel on self-surrender, poverty, chastity, obedience, total consecration in love, and the Eucharistic Christ as treasure.

FRIEND

10/27/2006

The friars and the Alpha group reflect on St. Luke's Gospel which deals with persistence in prayer, courage, determination, striving for virtue, enduring the dark night and receiving the Eucharist.

BRIDESMAIDS

10/27/2006

The friars and the Alpha group reflect on the Gospel of St. Matthew and how time prepares us for eternity--by living each moment as if it was our last, and our encounter with Christ at judgment because of the choices we have made.

MUSTARD SEED

10/27/2006

The friars and the Omega group reflect on Jesus as the seed that grows in our hearts, nourishing it to maturity, Mary's role in this seed, and the significance of small and hidden things which like seeds appear dead but contain life everlasting.

LEAVEN

9/25/2006

The friars and Omega reflect on the parable of St. Luke deepening their understanding of what faith is, charity as the greatest virtue, key to holiness, living at this moment, doing small things with love, confidence in God, and the role of prayer.

LAMPS

9/25/2006

Fr. Mariusz and the Omega Group discuss overcoming the darkness of sin with Christ, the Light of the World and how we can with humility and courage offer it to others.

THE TALENTS PT. 2

9/25/2006

The friars and the Alpha group reflect on how when we reject our gifts we break trust with God even when those gifts are crosses that demand suffering.

THE TALENTS PT. 1

9/25/2006

From the Gospel of St. Matthew, the friars and the Alpha group reflect on the gifts God bestows upon us how we discern our true gifts, our stewardship over them, how God's gifts shape our vocations; and facing the major obstacles using our gifts.

FIG TREE PT. 2

3/2/2006

Fr. Mariusz leads a group of young adults in a discussion about the parable of the fig tree. They discuss the related theme of fruitfulness in the Christian life.

FIG TREE PT. 1

3/2/2006

The friars and Omega group with the help of Saints Birgitta of Sweden, John Chrysostom, Ephrem, Augustine Hippo, Cyril of Alexandria and Catherine of Siena discuss heaven and hell, salvation and eternal punishment from Luke 13:6-9.

PHARISEE AND THE PUBLICAN

6/1/2006

The friars and Alpha group reflect on faith, humility, pride and hypocrisy from Luke 18:9-14, along with commentary from Saints Cyril of Alexandria, Teresa of Avila. Augustine of Hippo, Catherine of Siena, Basil and Birgitta of Sweden.

UNJUST JUDGE

3/2/2006

Luke 18:1-8 is the focus of the Alpha group's dialogue on salvation and our faithful perseverance in prayer and hope. The Franciscan friars apply the parable's teachings to our present condition

PRODIGAL SON, PT. 2

5/1/2006

Explore the parable's significance for the essential aspects of the soul's journey into God. It searches deeply into the themes of the son's departure from his father's love and the causes of his return.

PRODIGAL SON, PT. 1

5/1/2006

The Omega group seeks the meaning of Luke 15:11-32 and the interior life; the Friars of the Renewal along with the saints on the meanings of father, home, legacy, the prodigal son and his brother and develop the themes of sin, repentance and salvation.

HEAVENLY FEAST

3/1/2006

The members of the Alpha group share their insights into to parable in Luke 14 15-24, enriched by the added reflections of Saints Cyril of Alexandria, Ambrose, Teresa of Avila, Elizabeth of Schonau and Birgitta of Sweden.

SEATS AT THE FEAST

3/2/2006

The Alpha group contemplates Luke 14:7-14 with the support of Saints Benedict, Teresa of Avila and others. The dialogue explores the significance of humility, the sacredness of ordinary things and the significance of material and spiritual poverty.

WHEAT AND WEEDS EXPLAINED

3/21/2006

Jesus himself explains in Matthew 13:36-43 the meaning of the parable. The Omega group members reflect on their life experience in the light of Christ's words. Anna, Ann, Kristen share their stories of suffering, sin and grace.

WHEAT AND WEEDS: A KINGDOM OF CONSCIENCE

3/2/2006

Fr. Mariusz Koch leads a group of young adults in a continued discussion about the parable and explores the foundations of the moral life, along with assistance of Saints Augustine of Hippo, Elizabeth of Schonau and Birgitta of Sweden.

WHEAT AND WEEDS: A KINGDOM OF FAITH

3/2/2006

The Omega group members listen to Matthew 13: 24-30 and search for an understanding of how God allows the wheat and weeds, the good and bad to exist side by side both in the world and within ourselves.

SOWER EXPLAINED

3/2/2006

Jesus himself explains the meaning of Mark 4:13-20. The Alpha group reflects on the words of Jesus in the light of their experience.

SOWER

3/2/2006

The Friars along with the members of the Alpha group explore how to discern the true sower, seed, barren and fruitful ground in their moral and spiritual lives.