Friends: My soul magnifies the Lord, and my spirit rejoices in God my Savior. – Mary For the Fourth Sunday of Advent, in honor of the snow-capped peak of Mt. Diablo, our Living Advent Wreath will present you with the Snow-Capped Wisdom and Hopes of our Elders. Please don’t miss this! At the conclusion of [...]

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Prayer for Human Rights on the 60th Anniversary of the United Nations Human Rights Declaration O God who creates a New Heaven and New Earth in our midst, You have called us to love you and our neighbor in every aspect of life and therefore we pray: For people that are held captive in slavery [...]

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Friends: Now is the time to clear the eyes of the heart. To those purified eyes, the promise of Truth will be fulfilled, for they shall see God. – Bernard of Clairvaux Giving Tree Presents: These gifts are appreciated by the families of Shelter Inc. and Friends Outside. They should be UNWRAPPED when delivered on [...]

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Friends: Arise shine for your light has come; and the glory of the Lord has risen upon you. Behold darkness covers the earth; and thick darkness is over the peoples. But upon you the Lord shall rise and the glory of the Lord will appear upon you. No longer will violence be heard in your [...]

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