Trust in God

Sharing the Real Presence

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1. Trust in God by Griffin Rain

2. Upcoming Events

3. Volunteers Needed

Trust in God by Griffin rain

Trusting in God often means trusting in other people even when it may not seem like the best idea from our perspective. Oftentimes when we are evangelizing with the cross, I'll ask one of the people that we were evangelizing if they know a good area for placing the cross so that it will remain in that area for a long time to remind people of the love that God has for them. I found that the nicer the areas, the more quickly the crosses get taken down if they're not somewhere that's difficult to take down such as in a tree. Even in a tree in nice areas, they often get removed very quickly. Over a month ago, I asked a homeless person while I was in a pretty nice part of town if he knew a good spot where I could put the cross. He told me that I should put it right next to a tree on a very prominent intersection. I thought for sure that the cross would be gone by the end of the day especially since it had a pretty strong Bible quote painted on it from Wisdom 2:21, "their wickedness blinded them." I was tempted to put it in the tree itself, but I decided to just put it where the man had told me. That cross stood there on that corner for about a month. This kind of blows my mind, as this was a nice area and very heavy foot traffic. This also shows how God is working through our obedience even when it seems like this is not the best thing.

This reminds me of Gamaliel, the Jewish teacher of the law when he says in Acts 5:38-39

Therefore, in the present case I advise you: Leave these men alone! Let them go! For if their purpose or activity is of human origin, it will fail. But if it is from God, you will not be able to stop these men; you will only find yourselves fighting against God.”

If something is a merely human act, it will fail, but if it is from God then it will last. We can want to try to make things the most attractive by human standards, but it will still fail if it is not of God. We know that Jesus has already won and it is not as if we are being obedient to someone that is leading us astray. In fact more often than not if we follow our own will we will go astray. The virtue of obedience is so necessary for us as it often means going against our own will in order to do God's will and that is the best thing for us.

For men trying to grow in this virtue, I encourage you to attend this Friday's men's discipleship night. This Friday, we will have Father John LoCoco coming to offer formation on the virtue of obedience.

Upcoming Events

St Phillip Neri Feast Day & Missionary Associates Dinner - St Philip Neri is the patron saint of our house and his feast day is on Monday May 26th, also Memorial Day. We plan on having a big celebration for the day. Join us for a grill out during the day with yard games followed by our Missionary Associates Dinner. We will have a special Mass for St Philip Neri at 5:30 pm. This occurs at the Street Disciple House located at 2126 W Michigan St. Milwaukee, WI 53233. The schedule for the event is as follows:

• Grill out begins: 12:00 pm

• Evening Prayer: 5:00 pm

• St Philip Neri Feast Day Mass: 5:30 pm

• Talk on our patron, St Philip Neri: After Mass

• Dinner & Socializing: After talk

  
  

If you can't make it this time, plan for the 4th Monday of each month. If you would like to be on our text updates list, please text (414)235-7307 your name and we will add you. This is for people who volunteer with the missionaries, are evangelizing elsewhere and/or are interested in volunteering/supporting our work. We hope that this continues building up the community around the missionaries, getting to know others and energizing more people to start working for the salvation of souls here in Milwaukee and beyond.

Lunch in the Park - We will be serving food at the Cream City Garden homeless camp (1307 N 13th st) Saturday May 24th from 11:00 am to 1:00 pm. Volunteers are needed on two teams. Kitchen team and Evangelist team. Please contact us if you can make it. We begin at the Street disciple house at 11am.

Come and See – We are encouraging men who are interested in our way of life to visit for a come and see. We encourage longer visits such as a week-long visit. We are open to having visitors most weeks so if you have a week that will work for you, contact us and we can have you for a visit. To set up a visit call/text (414) 235-7307 or e-mail vocations@reaplresencemissionaries.org

Men's Open House Discipleship Night - Join us for the Men's Open House Discipleship Night on Friday nights at the Street Disciple House. We have this every Friday going forward unless announced otherwise (not on Good Friday). See schedule & speakers for upcoming nights here. It will be a open house so come when you can. The plan for the night is to prepare dinner 5pm until ready, eat; evening prayer 6:30pm; 7pm Formation; 8:15 pm to 10 pm game night/ social. We will conclude with Night Prayer at 10 pm.

Please invite those who you think would benefit with this night of discipleship!

Also if you would like to help with organizing the night, communication, cooking, finding speakers etc. please let us know!

Volunteers Needed

(Contact 414-235-7307 to help)

• Evangelization Friday after 12:05 pm Mass in front of Gesu @ 12th and Wisconsin av.

• We are looking for someone to help us with making YouTube videos of the mission

• We are looking to offer more formation related activities at the street disciple house. If you have any ideas or would like to start a group, let us know! (bible study, catechism study, etc.)

• Saturday big group evangelization at high foot traffic area 10:30 am - 2:30 pm

Needed Items

(Click underline for link to donate)

• Street Disciple House Items

  • twin size box springs & frames

  • Matching couches for living room

  • Alarm clocks

  • Rake

• Street Evangelization/Preaching Items

  • Amazon List (pamphlet racks, hard drive, microphone, camera battery, note taker bible, voice recorder)

• Financial Donations for Missionary Formation and Street Disciple House

• Wood 2x4's (8ft) for the Weekly Way of the Cross

About the Missionaries of the Real Presence

The Missionaries of the Real Presence aims to assist in the apostolic renewal of the church by intentionally discipling men living in community and encouraging missionary vocations in the church. We participate in Christ’s evangelizing work for the salvation of souls especially seeking out those who have been spiritually neglected. We introduce people to Jesus through intentional conversation, preaching, teaching, and prayer. We engage in direct evangelization in the public forum on the city streets, on public transit, in homes and share the good news of Christ with those we meet. All of this flows from a life of prayer and union with Jesus as our source.

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