Another Throwback Video Clip from November 13th, 2013 up in Goshen, NY.  Song "Always There" off of The Dedication project featuring KedgyB.

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JUNE 23, 2018
Our Lady of Mt. Carmel Church
627 E. 187th St.
Bronx, NY 10458
9AM - 6PM (Ending with vigil mass)

Theme based on 1 Corinthians 10:31 - “So whether you eat or drink, or whatever you do, do everything for the glory of God.”

Sometimes in the “heat” or hard times we lose sight of God;  Sometimes in the “heat” or in seasons of abundance such as summer, we lose sight of God.  How can we continue to keep living for the Glory of God throughout it all… The good times, and the bad times.

Topics Covered:
- Sacred Scripture
- Covenants and the Old Testament
- The Holy Spirit
- Sacraments
- Prayer and Worship
​- Jesus and the Gospel Message
​- Vocation, calling, and mission

​For permission slips, click HERE(both English and Spanish)

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There are often mixed messages in the media about graffiti and urban art but essentially the definition between both terms defines one as criminal damage (graffiti) and the other as permission based artwork (urban art).

In many ways, such is the confusion about the movement and inspiration of the Holy Spirit. Here is a short collection of clips from a larger lesson with Catholic youth on Acts 2 and Pentecost. 

(All permission granted for images)

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Getting more and more comfortable with my singing voice, especially in worship... Pray with me as our community continues to grow.
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A short clip from worship at The Encounter NYC on May 18th, 2018.  The song is "Here as in Heaven" by Elevation Worship.

For more:
www.TheEncounterNYC.org

A Lion is known as the king of the jungle, however physically speaking Tigers are stronger and would probably beat the Lion in a one on one matchup.  Lions however hunt in "prides" or groups(as a family, team, or community.)  Ironically it is "pride" in its other sense that isolates us from God, and others as we elevate ourselves above all else.  It is the root of all sin, and ultimately is why our world is so divided.

I personally have been blessed to build with other brothers in my community putting "pride" aside to work and hunt as a "pride."  I pray more of us will be inspired to come together and do the same.

As brothers we have, and continue to....

1) Struggle Together
2) Eat Together
3) Create Together

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I do this for one reason... For him. It's that simple.

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Throwback clip from "Ignite" on January 18th, 2014 in San Antonion Texas.

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An analogy for the Sacrament of Confirmation.

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​A Throwback clip... December 10th 2013 at John Jay College.  What if we looked at every day as an opportunity of Joy?

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Do we look at Church feasts as "Holy Day's of Obligation"?... Or as "Holy Days of Opportunity"? In fact the latter is something I would like to propose how we look at every day of our lives.  

The Feast of the Ascension is when we reflect upon the fact that Jesus Christ not only, suffered, died and rose for us - but also ascended to Heaven in order to give us the opportunity to take part in doing the work of continuing the sanctification of all humanity.  If he stood here, in many ways there would be less of a reason for us to push forward with our own efforts and isn't it amazing that God despite our sinful nature and shortcomings would entrust to us our brothers and sisters - his children.

My question is... Are you going the work?  I know there are so many things he has given to me, and there is still so much more I could do.  But I can only answer for myself.  We all are responsible for something and someone... Reflect in your life with me today upon what can further be done so that our lives can begin to "ascend" with Christ more and more.

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"After this, aware that everything was now finished, in order that the scripture might be fulfilled, Jesus said, “I thirst.” There was a vessel filled with common wine. So they put a sponge soaked in wine on a sprig of hyssop and put it up to his mouth. When Jesus had taken the wine, he said, “It is finished.” And bowing his head, he handed over the spirit." - John 19:28-30

A Youth Ministry Lesson with Hip Hop.

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You are God's Princess

Given to your Mother & I
To care for
Your Big Brother too

A taste of Heaven
Brought to us
Here with you

The one whose will
Created all
Who spoke light
Breathed life
Who first motioned waves
Later walking upon them

Willed you
With Us
Like the Emmanuel
In tiny form
Present in your spirit

Here to write your song

The composer
of rhythms and melodies
Has chosen to write symphonies
with your smile
Marching to the beat of your heart
United with his own

Your mother prayed for you

When doctors and circumstances
labeled you as a risk
our Heavenly Father said
He would risk it all for you

As will I
My royal offspring

Future queen
Dressed in the splendor of grace

A gift from paradise
You are

Forever wear your crown
With love
from your father

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On 4.7.18 we had our 3rd annual One Spirit retreat in the Bronx, NY.  Music from M.O.C. ministry as well as members of the all is love team. Speakers Elvis Gutierrez, Father Joseph Espillat, and Dr. Alex Gotay. Video voiceover clips taken LIVE from Fr. Espillat, and Dr. Gotay. Pictures and Video clips taken by Edwin Lucero. Background music by The Symbol.

For more:
www.allislove.us

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Another Throwback video from "I am More" at Lehman College back in 2012.  By definition Transcendence is "existence or experience beyond the normal or physical level.".. What does that mean for those living in a low income inner city community like the Bronx?

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It was a blessing presenting to teachers, priest, brothers, and all faculty at Cardinal Hayes Catholic High School in the Bronx speaking about education and Youth Ministry.

We got ideas from the Bible, the Catechism of the Catholic Church, St. John Paul II's Letter to Artists, and the document from the Synod of Bishops on "Young People, the Faith, and Vocational Discernment."

After our prayer service and reflection I left faculty with these simple questions to reflect in order to improve education moving forward in their school...
1) Did I/How can I engage the young people?
2) What have I been doing the same?
3) What can I do differently?
4) How can I open up to the creative graces of the Holy Spirit to move education forward?

Two other major questions where
1) Do we have preconceived ideas about our young people?
2) How can we utilize, and engage with the culture these young people are in/from?

I personally never would have thought I would be in such a position as someone who was simply written off for years as nothing but a "rapper" who is now by the grace of God in positions to lead and teach so many others.

Pray for me, and for these educators as we hope to form this next generation to walk the right path with God. Amen.

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