RSVP: Ritual, Scripture, Verse and Prayer  

RSVP is a program that invites us to reflect on the scriptures, share our faith in a comfortable setting, and pray in small groups with fellow parishioners.  We gather in homes for six weekly sessions in the Fall and in Lent and many groups meet year-round.  We read and reflect on the scriptures for the upcoming Sunday’s Mass and share our response to the readings and to helpful reflection questions.  We then offer our prayers and petitions as a group.  RSVP is a wonderful way to share our faith and build closer relationships with our fellow parishioners.

          RITUAL:               lighting a candle to remind us of Jesus’ presence with us
          SCRIPTURE:        reading / listening to the Sunday readings
          VERSE:                reflecting on a phrase or word from the scriptures
          PRAYER:              praying and faith sharing with reflection questions

Our parish is using Bishop Daniel Mueggenborg's book entitled "Come Follow Me: Discipleshiop Reflections on the Sunday Gospel Readings for Liturgical Year C".  It is an excellent resource that breaks open the Gospel reading using current Scripture scholarship and insights.  In addition,  there are reflections that encourage us to respond more intentionally to Pope Francis' invitation to deepen our personal relationship with Jesus Christ and embrace our call to be missionary disciples.  You can also participate as an individual or as a smaller group in this wonderful serires. 

Please click under "Weekly Scripture Study Guides" at the left for our current week’s outline.  We strongly recommend using your own Bible in your RSVP groups to help deepen your understanding and conversation with Scripture.

For those wishing access to the daily readings, please visit the U.S. Conference of Catholic Bishops website .

WITNESSES TO RESURRECTION:

An Online Easter Season Weekly Retreat
(for individals and small groups)

• Week One:  The Women at the Tomb
• Week Two: Mary Magdalene
• Week Three:  The Emmaus Disciples
• Week Four:  The Upper Room
• Week Five: Doubting Thomas
• Week Six: The Sea of Galilee
• Week Seven: Jesus Ascends to the Father

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