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St. Andrew the Apostle Friday Flash | March 5th, 2021

Friday Flash

March 5, 2021

Hearing the Voice of God

“If today you hear his voice harden not your hearts” Ps 95

Seventeen years ago, I was the new youth minister in town. At daily mass, this very Psalm was being proclaimed and I distinctly remember the gentleman behind me saying to his friend, “What do you think that means?” You might be thinking, she has an incredible memory. But alas, it was a local celebrity who said it, which sadly cemented it in my mind. I wanted to turn around and share my thoughts on what the Psalmist may have meant, but I dared not acknowledge that I had overheard his query, not alone interrupt his Mass.

We must be listening for the voice of God, the Good Shepherd. We are told in Scripture that Jesus says in John 10:27, “My sheep hear my voice; I know them, and they follow me.” When we experience stress, anxiety, and confusion, we need to listen for His voice to clarify, lead, and bring us to safety. This little video gives a great example of sheep recognizing only the voice of their shepherd. God’s word is efficacious, it has power to do what God wills.

I got a chance to listen to a talk given recently by Fr. Chad Ripperger. He spoke at one of the parishes in Phoenix. Fr. Ripperger is an exorcist and has incredible insight and fifteen years’ experience in dealing with demons, and possession. I have listened to several of his talks over the years and this one called, “State of the Spiritual Battlefield” gives us a hard look at where we are and the raging spiritual battle he deals with daily. I have the full talk linked for you and is worth your time to listen and learn. For instance, he addresses the change in time that it now required to liberate someone who is possessed. Before 1963, he said that it was normally 1-2 days. Something changed sometime in that year when “seemingly overnight” liberation began to take anywhere from 10 months to years. In recent times, they have found that it can take an indefinite period of time.

There is a real enemy who is bent on our destruction. To deny this fact or chalk it up to outdated thinking, is exactly what the tempter hopes you will do. Ignorance is not bliss; it is dangerous to your eternal soul. It may be difficult to hear some of what he says, but he is the guy dealing with demons on the daily. When we open our hearts to truth of the matter, whether we like it or not, it has the power to convert our minds and hearts.

Listen and learn. Let not your hearts grow hard, but filled with the truth that sets it free and is open to God’s healing. GET TO CONFESSION. Make it a priority. Here is a fantastic examination of conscious (attached below). Don’t forget our next Adoration burst and confession is the 15^th at 7pm. Walk/Drive through stations are today (10am-8pm) and next Friday. Invite someone to join you.

- Barb Lishko

Coordinator of Marriage Prep and Enrichment

Weekly Letter | March 5, 2021

Detailed Examination of Conscience

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Lenten Stations of the Cross Schedule

Fridays During Lent

March 5 | 10:00am - 8:00pm | Drive-Thru | Guided Meditation

March 12 | 10:00am - 8:00pm | Drive-Thru | Guided Meditation

March 19 | 7:00pm | Inside Church | Led by Marian Missionaries

March 26 | 7:00pm | Inside Church | Led by Respect Life

Good Friday | April 2| 2:00pm | Inside Church | Self-Guided

Watch Party

with Bishop Olmsted and Dr. Ryan T. Anderson

THIS Saturday, March 6 at 6:30pm

Adult Ed Center

Join us for this FREE virtual event with Dr. Ryan T. Anderson ( Author, and Founding Editor of Public Discourse ) and our very own Bishop Olmsted as they break open John Paul II's Theology of the Body as a response to the Crisis of Modernity.

Please RSVP to blishko@standrewchandler.com

Bring your own appetizer and beverage to share

Lenten Mission with Jesse Romero

March 21 at 3:30pm "Know your Enemy"

March 22 at 6:30pm "The Power of Prayer"

March 23 at 6:30pm "How to get to Heaven (Living in a State of Grace)"

These events will take place inside the Church and be live streamed.

Additional Eucharistic Adoration and confession times offered on:

March 15 | 7:00pm

Easter Flower Memorial donations

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Sunday, March 21

After the 7:00am and 10:00am Masses

Donations Accepted

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Blood Drive

Sunday, March 21 at 8:00am - 2:00pm

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Fridays During Lent

St. Andrew Courtyard - Drive-Thru and Pickup Only

4:30pm - 6:30pm

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40 Days for Life Spring Campaign going on now!

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