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In the Jewish tradition the 10 days between Rosh Hashanah (Jewish New Year) and Yom Kippur are called the Days of Awe. It is believed that God opens the Book of Life on Rosh Hashanah and writes into it the fate of every person and then He waits until Yom Kippur to close the book and seal the verdict. The Days of Awe are also called the Days of Repentance. During these 10 days, the Jews amend their behaviour and seek forgiveness for the wrongs they have done, against God and against other people. Yom Kippur is the day when Jews confess and petition God for forgiveness. It is the Day of Atonement. At-one-ment. At the end of Yom Kippur one is absolved by God and is reconciled (at one) with Him.

Is Everything Working Out For Good? Many of us know Romans:8:28-29 [28] and he was returning and sitting in his chariot, and was reading the prophet Isaiah. [29] And the Spirit said unto Philip, Go near, and join thyself to this chariot. . It pulled us through times of depression, war, illness and times of disappointment. This text is one of the most meaningful passages in Bible! When interpreted in the context in which it is found, will bring unlimited comfort, and cheer, in time of testing. However, this text is not passive, accepting an attitude of "what will be, will be." Nor does it mean to accept everything that comes our way as being from God. At times, this text seems confusing because those who love God most often seem to get the worst life can give. And, then too, there are those who attempt to "sweep their mistakes under the rug" by simply quoting, "all things work together for good!".

Join the Pentecost of the Nations

The Pentecost Novena is the first of all novenas, nine days of prayer. After Jesus’ Ascension into heaven, He commanded His disciples to come
together in the upper room to devote themselves to constant prayer (Acts:1:14And the Word became flesh, and dwelt among us (and we beheld his glory, glory as of the only begotten from the Father), full of grace and truth. ). They prayed for nine days before receiving the Holy Spirit on
Pentecost.

On May 4, 1897, Pope Leo XIII proclaimed: "We decree and command that throughout the whole Catholic Church, this year and in every subsequent year, a novena shall take place before Whit-Sunday (Pentecost), in all parish churches."

A good name is like a sign pointing to a virtuous life, and though it is a good sign it is still just a sign. To be overly sensitive about it is to become like a hypochondriac who busies himself taking medicine for every passing symptom. He intends to preserve his health but ends up ruining it.

If you try to stay in everyone’s good graces you can end up in good stead with no one. After all who wants to be around people whose touchiness makes them unbearable? But what underlies such spiritual hypochondria (imagined illness) is what matters most.

Welcome suggestions to improve teaching songs for our community.

CFC Global is building a new CFC Center. All CFC communities worldwide are enjoined to support this new undertaking. CFC Germany will be trying to raise €1,000 as contribution. Pledges from CFC communities have already been received. CFC Hamburg is planning a raffle to be held during the national conference for this purpose. Please get in touch with your local area leaders.