Billings Catholic Campus Ministry

A Reflection On Last Week’s BCCM Night

billingsccm — Wed, 22 Feb 2012 14:39:19 +0000

Does anyone else feel better about going to Confession after talking with Father Ryan last week? Not only was it great to hear a priest’s perspective on the Sacrament, but last week’s discussion also provided us insight into what Confession is really about. Most of us are aware that we go to Confession to be cleansed of our sins, but as Father Ryan explained, it is about far more than that.

Through Confession we are also called to sainthood, which Father illustrated through his example with John Paul II. Even though the former Pope was obviously a very holy man, he partook in the Sacrament of Reconciliation almost every day. Naturally, we wonder, what could the Pope have possibly had to confess, and especially on a daily basis? Clearly, there is something more to the Sacrament, as it is also a call to strengthen our spiritual lives and renew our commitment to serving God and others in our day-to-day lives.

Challenge yourself to go to Confession more often. Even though it may seem difficult at first, it will get easier with “practice.” Doing so not only reduces anxiety about the Sacrament, but also makes you more conscious of your sins, which is certainly fundamental in living a saintly life. And remember, priests are not there to judge, but rather to provide advice and guidance. There is no better time to utilize this beautiful Sacrament than at the beginning of the Lenten season!

Kasey Stanton
BCCM Peer Minister

And So Lent Begins…

billingsccm — Tue, 21 Feb 2012 17:45:21 +0000

Hello friends!

We wanted to give you an update about Ash Wednesday Services on and off campus…

MSUB – 12 noon – Lewis and Clark Room (SUB)

Rocky – 4pm – RMC Chapel (SUB basement)

These are ecumenical services. There is NO Mass at the above services.

BCCM will be going as a group to the 7pm Ash Wednesday Mass at St. Thomas tomorrow evening as our weekly gathering. We will meet outside the church at 6:45pm. Please be on time as it will probably be crowded!

In the meantime, check out this great video explaining Ash Wednesday and Lent in just two minutes!

Good luck on midterms!!! We’ll be keeping you in our prayers as we prepare to head into the final stretch of the school year!

Happy Valentine’s Day!

billingsccm — Tue, 14 Feb 2012 21:43:07 +0000

What do you know about the origins of Valentine’s Day? Check out this fun video and get the scoop…

And something to ponder…

‎”Nothing is more practical than finding God, than falling in love in a quite absolute, final way. What you are in love with, what seizes your imagination, will affect everything. It will decide what will get you out of bed in the morning, what you do with your evenings, how you spend your weekends, what you read, whom you know, what breaks your heart, and what amazes you with joy and gratitude. Fall in love, stay in love, and it will decide everything.”
~ Pedro Arrupe, S.J.

On this Valentine’s Day, don’t forget to take some time to fall in love with God. Have a great day everyone!