Calendar of RSCA Events
RWC Police Community Meeting - May 17, 2023
May is in Bloom!!
California is blooming across the state, including right here in
Redwood Shores! Take a walk or drive around and you will see
the rainbow of colors in bloom, creating a beautiful mosaic for
Spring!
And this bloom is ideal for a month filled with so many key
dates of celebration and reflection.
Here are a few things you may want to spend a moment
reflecting on and celebrating this month:
May is Mental Health Awareness Month which gives us an op‐
portunity to open up the conversation around mental health,
end the stigma and find ways to support one another.
Sunday, May 1st is May Day, a fun time to bring flowers to
neighbors, friends or even strangers!
Sunday, May 8th is Mother’s Day, a time to appreciate all the
moms and mom figures out there, giving them an opportunity
to relax and spend a day practicing self‐care.
On Memorial Day, observed Monday, May 29th this year, we
take time to remember and honor all service men and women
who have made the ultimate sacrifice for our freedoms.
There are many other holidays, so we hope that you can find
time to celebrate and enjoy with your family and friends!
The RWC Police Department is hosting a Community
Meeting on Wednesday, May 17 from 6:30pm ‐
7:30pm at the Redwood Shores Library to discuss
plate reader cameras in the Shores.
Sounds of the Shores - June - August, 2023!
Save the Dates! Sounds of the Shores will be back
Sundays this summer at Marlin Park.
June 11, from 5pm ‐ 7pm
The Shanks - Classic Covers
July 23, from 5pm ‐ 7pm
RJae HAAS Band - Rock/Blues
August 20, from 5pm ‐ 7pm
Cocktail Monkeys - Rock, R&B, Soul
Don’t have time for a picnic? There will be a food
truck in the Shores!
RSCA’s Annual Levee Cleanup — August 2023
Stay tuned for more details for our annual clean up
event! Contact ninaboire@rsca.org if you are
interested in helping with this year’s event.
You can always find more information about these
and other community events on our
website at:
RSCA.org
 REDWOOD SHORES
COMMUNITY ASSOCIATION
274 Redwood Shores Pkwy, PMB #603
Redwood Shores, CA 94065 ‐ 1173
www.RSCA.org | info@rsca.org
Board of Directors
Nina Boire Ed Messinger
Kendra Bronstein Connie Munevar
Martha Cullimore Sue Nix
Carol Ford Ben Ploshay
Rona Gundrum Bob Slusser
Anne Hagan Aaron Susman
Yvonne Lara Steven Tsujisaka
Don Long Shawn White
(Email us if you would like to become a board member, to
serve on a committee, or volunteer for upcoming events.)
RSCA’s Board of Directors meet on the 2nd Thursday of
each month, at the Sandpiper Community Center, or
• May in Bloom........................................................................Page 1
online via Zoom, depending on conditions.
Our next Board Meeting will be at 6:30pm on: • RSCA Events Calendar ...........................................................Page 1
• Deadlines for The PILOT........................................................Page 2
May 11th, 2023 • May Day 2023 .......................................................................Page 2
• RSCA Membership ................................................................Page 4
ARCHITECTURAL DESIGN BOARD (non‐HOA areas): • Architectural Design Board Info ............................................Page 4
For CC&R copies & information, email: ADB@rsca.org • Redwood City Police Community Meeting ...........................Page 4
• RSCA EGGstravaganza Event Recap.......................................Page 4
DEADLINES for The PILOT
• Happy Mother’s Day ..............................................................Page 6
Space reservations are due at the end of the first week of
• From the Mayor: Jeff Gee .....................................................Page 6
each month, with articles and artwork due by the end of
• BRSSD Updates .....................................................................Page 8
the second week of each month for the following month’s
issue. Please email ThePilot@rsca.org for a precise • Save the Shores Update ........................................................Page 8
schedule. • May is Mental Health Awareness Month..............................Page 10

PUBLISHER: Redwood Shores Community Association • Redwood Shores Library Update ........................................Page 10
• Redwood Shores Tennis Club ..............................................Page 10
The PILOT is the official monthly publication of the
Redwood Shores Community Association. • Astrophotography in the Shores .........................................Page 12
• Girls Scouts Silver Award Projects Update..........................Page 12
CIRCULATION: 6,000 Shores Households & Businesses
• Memorial Day Remembrance .............................................Page 12
Opinions published in The PILOT are solely those of the
• Spring/Cold Rolls Recipe by Chef T .....................................Page 13
authors and not the expressions of RSCA unless officially
• St. Mark’s Corner ................................................................Page 13
and expressly designated.
• Silicon Valley Clean Water Updates ....................................Page 14
• Shores Business Classified Ads............................................Page 15
https://www.facebook.com/RSCAorg/
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 RSCA’s Annual EGGStravaganza!
Join or Renew Your RSCA Thank you to everyone that joined us at our annual
EGGStravaganza! It was a fun‐filled day for all,
Membership Today! which not only included our egg hunt, which was
The Redwood Shores Community Association over in 2 minutes, but guests from our Redwood City
(RSCA) is a nonprofit organization that works to Police and Fire Department, as well as our Girls Scout
improve the quality of life for residents of Troop 62554, who helped us hide all the eggs!
Redwood Shores. We provide a variety of
services and programs, including:
• Community Events: We organize and host a variety of events
throughout the year, including holiday celebrations, levee
cleanups, and more. These events are a great way to meet your
neighbors and get involved in the community.
• Public Safety: We work with the Redwood City police and fire The biggest celebrity of the day was our Easter Bunny, who had a line
departments to keep our community safe. We also work with around the park waiting to take photos with him! It warmed our heart
other departments within Redwood City to ensure that our parks to see smiles and hear laughter as families enjoyed the Easter
and roads are maintained and the general environment is a safe festivities.
and pleasant one for everybody in which to live and work.
• Advocate for Residents: We advocate for the interests of residents
with local government, businesses, and school systems.
Your membership in the RSCA helps us provide these essential services
and programs. When you join or renew your membership, you are
making a difference in the quality of life for all residents of Redwood
Shores.
Thank you to all who helped make the day special. We can’t wait to see
Please respond to the mailer arriving in your mailbox soon. It will everyone next year!
contain a convenient form for you to join or renew your membership.
Thank you for your support for over 50 years!

Redwood Shores Community Association

Lately, the ADB has heard from residents stating they are not under a
HOA so they don’t have CC&R requirements. Every home in Redwood
Shores has CC&R’s on their properties, even in the original areas of the
Shores. The areas that do not have an HOA are governed by the RSCA
Architectural Board. This board is in place to keep the Shores a
desirable place to live. Homes are to be maintained at all times.
The board has noticed many yards with unkept weeds that need to be
attended to. It is every property owner’s responsiblity to maintain their
property. We recommend that you design a solution with drought
resistant plants to make the upkeep manageable and ascetically
pleasing. Please also remember to store your waste bins out of view
from the street.
Please submit any of your property changes to the board at
ADB@rsca.org, including painting, landscaping, fences and additions.
Do not wait until the last minute, unless an emergency arises, as last
minute submissions could delay your project. Please Note: the paint
color of your home needs to be compatible with others in your area.
The board doesn’t approve very light or dark colors due to this issue.
The ADB is in the process of the quarterly audit of property conditions.
If you receive a letter, please do your best to bring your property into
compliance. We want to keep Redwood Shores a beautiful place to live
and work.

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 FROM THE MAYOR Additionally, we are working with OneShoreline to develop a sea
level rise vulnerability assessment in order to better understand
Jeff Gee and plan for sea level rise throughout Redwood City.
Redwood City To view the full recording of the study session from March 13,
Greetings, 2023, please visit www.RedwoodCity.org/CouncilMeetings.
Recently, the City Council held a study session to receive an update In service,
on the long‐term planning related to the City’s water, sewer and
storm drain utilities. If you weren’t aware, the Public Works Services Mayor Jeff Gee
and Community Development and Transportation departments
operate and maintain the City’s underground utility systems. These
systems provide drinking water, recycled water for non‐drinking uses,
sewage (wastewater) collection, and storm drainage services
throughout the community.
Through both individual development project review and long‐range
master plans, the City assesses future utility needs for the
community to ensure reliable service and to meet emerging
challenges. This includes planning for maintenance and replacement
of current infrastructure, as well as expansion to support anticipated
population growth. Additionally, the City Council’s Utilities Sub‐
Committee meets to discuss things like long‐term repair and
replacement plans, changes in regulatory requirements, and utility
rates.
The good news is water demand is projected to be well below our
contracted water supply guarantee with the San Francisco Public
Utilities Commission even as our population grows steadily. Thanks
to significant investment in recycled water, the demand on the City’s
drinkable water (known as potable water) has significantly reduced.
As just one example, the extension of the recycled water main
pipeline recently completed as part of the Broadway Plaza
development is projected to save approximately 38 million gallons of
drinking water a day!
As for our sewer collection system, wastewater is primarily conveyed
to the Silicon Valley Clean Water treatment plan through gravity flow.
Redwood City provides a higher level of service than many other
cities and sewer districts provide by maintaining and repairing
approximately 109 miles of lower laterals, spanning from the
property line to the sewer main in the street. An update of the City’s
Sanitary Sewer Master Plan is currently underway, which includes
the significant development the City has recently experienced,
particularly in the Downtown area. We have also implemented
proactive programs for flow monitoring, sewer inspection, sewer
implementation, and replacement to address extraneous stormwater
and groundwater from entering the sanitary sewer system
(commonly referred to as infiltration and inflow).
As we have seen since the beginning of the year, climate change has
had an impact on our stormwater system. There has been increased
heavy rain and more intense storms, increasing the likelihood of
stormwater run‐off and flooding. Upstream stormwater flows
significantly impact downstream channel conditions. Clearing
sediment through dredging of waterways requires regulatory permits
and oversight from agencies such as the Regional Water Quality
Control Board and the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers, as well as
specialty equipment, crews and material disposal. The City has
engaged with other agencies to develop comprehensive stormwater
management and flooding mitigation, and obtain necessary funding.

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EDUCATION CORNER
BRSSD SUPERINTENDENT
Dan Deguara
BRSSD Transitions to By­Trustee Area Elections
Belmont‐Redwood Shores School District recently adopted Resolution
#19 in response to the California Voting Rights Act (CVRA), intending to
transition from at‐large to by‐trustee area Board elections. Currently, all
board members are elected by voters throughout the entire school
district in at‐large elections. However, under the new system, each board
member must reside within the designated trustee area boundary and is
elected only by the voters in that trustee area.
The proposed system ensures that each area is represented by a trustee
who understands the unique concerns and needs of the residents in that
area. Under the new system, voters will only be able to vote for one seat
on the school board, which means that each trustee will be directly
elected by the voters in their designated area. The new system could
encourage more diverse candidates to run for office, as they may have a
better chance of being elected in their designated area. By ensuring that
each trustee represents a specific area, it also provides the opportunity
for greater community involvement and input in the decision‐making
process.
Belmont‐Redwood Shores School District’s decision to transition to a by‐
trustee area election system is an important step towards ensuring fair
representation and greater voter participation. By providing greater
opportunities for diverse candidates and increasing community
involvement, it has the potential to improve the overall effectiveness of
the school board and the quality of education in the district.
To learn more about this transition and how to get involved, visit
www.brssd.org for a list of public hearing dates and other relevant
information.
IMPORTANT UPDATE ON REDWOOD LIFE
The proposed Redwood LIFE development
and life science office park has been a topic
of debate and concern for many Redwood
Shores residents since its announcement a
few years ago.
Longfellow, a Boston‐based life science real
estate company and owner of the Redwood LIFE campus, proposes
replacing the current Westport Specific Plan with their own Redwood
LIFE Precise Plan, which would modify the area’s zoning rules that would
allow them to move forward with their proposed mass buildings. The
company contends the long‐term benefits of this project would generate
more local tax revenue, raise home values, and create more jobs.
While these potential long‐term benefits may seem promising, Save the
Shores advocates preserving the Westport Specific Plan because
Longfellow has not adequately addressed the potentially significant
immediate and long‐term impacts on Redwood Shores' environment,
wildlife, and overall well‐being.
On April 24, the Redwood City City Council held a Study Session to
review the project but made no significant decisions during the meeting.
This process is ongoing, so your voice is still critical in the decision‐
making process. Save the Shores is committed to advocating for
preserving the Westport Specific Plan.
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We urge you to tell City Council to "Stay with the Westport Plan"
until our concerns are addressed:
• Massive 100+ foot tall buildings built close to residential
properties.
• Loud rooftop generators and HVAC systems add to the
height of buildings.
• Decades of noise pollution from construction and
construction traffic.
• Lack of comprehensive regulations and enforcement for
private BSL3 labs. These labs, known to sometimes study
infectious agents or toxins, could expose the neighboring
residences, schools, and sensitive ecosystems to harmful or
potentially fatal chemicals or diseases.
Negative infrastructure impacts may include safety during natural
disasters and emergencies, the burden on overstressed personnel
and services, hazardous materials in BSL3 labs, and increased
capacity impacts on Redwood Shores' utilities.
Harmful environmental impacts may include increased waste
generation from single‐use plastics, gas battery backups contributing
to greenhouse gasses, an increase in carbon emissions from heavier
commute traffic and increased frequent deliveries, construction
potentially breaking through the clay cap and releasing toxic
chemicals into the bay waters and air, and negative impacts on
wildlife from prolonged construction noise and light pollution at
night.
Save the Shores is committed to preserving the environment, wildlife,
and community well‐being of Redwood Shores by advocating for
maintaining the Westport Specific Plan in its current form. The
community must continue to voice opposition to the Redwood LIFE
proposal by submitting letters until Longfellow and the City Council
adequately address concerns.
You can take action by submitting a letter to the City Council using
our template from SaveRWS.org. We also encourage you to display a
printable "Stay With the Westport Plan" from our website in your
windows, especially those facing heavily‐trafficked streets and those
parallel to the parkways.If you still need to be added to our email list,
we encourage you to sign up for our free e‐newsletter to receive the
latest news in your email.
Note: This article was written prior to the Redwood City City Council's
Study Session, which took place on April 24. Please visit SaveRWS.org for
updated information.
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By Monique Seibel
RSTC’s April tournament
came at the end of an
unseasonably chilly and
windy week, but fortunately
the day turned out mild and
sunny. Fifteen players
competed in a roundrobin
format, changing partners
as well as opponents in
each round. This entailed
some shuttling back and
forth between Shorebird
and Quay courts. Because
there were more women than men, the rounds included both mixed
doubles and women’s doubles.
The theme of the social that evening was Tax Day (it was April 15,
after all), and the pot luck dishes didn’t disappoint. Notable were a
salad of “shredded greenbacks,” “poor boy” buttermilk cornbread,
and 40‐clove garlic chicken—a nod to the IRS 1040 form.
Finally, at the end of the evening, it was time to announce the
winners and award prizes. The top scorer among the women, was
Imelda (Mel) Mendoza. Coming in second was Mukta Sood. Since
neither winner was present, and third place was a tie between Penny
Chin and Monique Seibel, the toss of a chocolate coin decided that
Penny would get the prize. In the men’s category top prize went to
Dennis Murphy, with Steve George coming in second. Winners
received ball caps. Penny and Dennis are pictured.
Many thanks to Penny Chin and Bob Evens, to Rick Chiu, Barb Urrutia,
Sundar Venkateswaran, Karmele Urtizberea, and Angela Yang for their
various roles in making the day a success.
Don’t forget the twice‐weekly drop‐ins (new this year). Just show up
at Dolphin (“Quay”) Courts on Wednesday evenings from 6:00‐8:30
P.M. and/or on Saturday mornings from 8:00‐10:30 A.M. You don’t
have to be a member.
For more information, or to join, go to www.rstc.org.
Let’s play tennis!

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Astrophotography in the Shores
by Kumar Srinivasan
Spring is finally in the air, and what better way to put the dreary,
cold (and rainy) winter behind us than to welcome “galaxy season”!
Yes, it’s that time of the year when a dazzling array of galaxies
appear in our night sky on Earth. These “island universes” as they
were once called, come in a variety of shapes and sizes and may
contain hundreds of billions of stars and be hundreds of thousands
of light years across. Yet they are so far from us, that they appear
as mere pin‐pricks in our skies. I took a pic in mid‐March of one
such magnificent galaxy (a pair, actually) dubbed the “Whirlpool”
galaxy.
Below is a description from NASA:
“The graceful, winding arms of the majestic spiral galaxy M51
appear like a grand spiral staircase sweeping through space. They
are actually long lanes of stars and gas laced with dust. Such
striking arms are a hallmark of so‐called grand‐design spiral
galaxies. In M51, also known as the Whirlpool galaxy, these arms
serve an important purpose: they are star‐formation factories,
compressing hydrogen gas and creating clusters of new stars.
Some astronomers think that the Whirlpool’s arms are particularly
prominent because of the effects of a close encounter with NGC
5195, the small, yellowish galaxy at the outermost tip of one of the
arms. The compact galaxy appears to be tugging on the arm, the
tidal forces from which trigger new star formation. NGC 5195 is
passing behind M51 and the small galaxy has been gliding past the
Whirlpool for hundreds of millions of years.
Discovered by Charles Messier in 1773, M51 is located 31 million
light‐years from Earth in the constellation Canes Venatici. It can be
spotted with a small telescope most easily during May. The
Whirlpool galaxy’s beautiful face‐on view and closeness to Earth
allow astronomers to study a classic spiral galaxy’s structure and
star‐forming processes.”
More information on this pic as well as other pics are at my
website www.thestarryknight.net. Clear skies & Peace on Earth!
Kumar Srinivasan is a cutting-edge Materials Scientist by day and
ancient photon hunter by night. While he was peripatetic during his
youthful years, he is happy to report back to the Galactic Federation that
his cosmic address is now firmly entrenched in Redwood Shores on
Planet Earth 😉
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Silver Award Girl Scouts
Projects Update !
by Cassie, Shreya, Marin, and Leslie
Coyote Concerns Survey
Our names are Shreya and Cassie. We are
two Cadette Girl Scouts from Troop 62554 working on our Silver
Award.
We understand that many of our neighbors are concerned about
coyotes in Redwood Shores.
We created a survey (bit.ly/rwscoyotesurvey) to gain information
about the common concerns of our Redwood Shores Neighbors in
order to help the California Department of Fish and Wildlife, RSCA, and
the City of Redwood City address our common concerns. This survey
should only take 3‐5 minutes. We also created a brochure
(bit.ly/rwscoyotebrochure) for our neighbors as well.
The Girl Scout Silver Award (bit.ly/gssilveraward) is the second highest
award a Girl Scout can earn. To earn this award, Cadette Girl Scouts
have to find an issue they care about in their community, develop a
sustainable solution, and put it into motion. The Silver Award is the
highest award a Cadette Girl Scout can earn.
Diamond Crest Day Camp Shed Update
For our Silver Award, we installed a shed for Diamond Crest Day Camp
(bit.ly/gsshedsilveraward), which takes up 3 large areas of Huddart
park and was in need of expanded storage during camp. Diamond
Crest Day Camp has served 500‐800 Girl Scouts every summer,
including 50‐100 from Redwood Shores, for over 40 years. They are
thrilled with the shed and with RSCA’s generous contribution of $1000
to the fundraising effort! We are thankful for the many Redwood
Shores community members who also contributed to help Diamond
Crest Day Camp better serve our
Girl Scout Sisters.
We will be providing educational
materials to Day Camp so they
can teach campers the
importance of permanent
infrastructure in helping people enjoy our outdoor spaces while
minimizing human impact on the wider environment. Our materials
will also help campers learn about the importance of outdoor activities
for their mental health.
If you have any questions about our projects or about Girl Scouts,
please email our Troop Leader, Shannon S. Moon, at
gstroop62554@gmail.com. Thank you so much for your input and
support.
 SPRING/COLD ROLLS forgiveness for in the moment. This is followed by spending time
by Chef Teena thanking God for the blessings in your life, including those gifts often
taken for granted. Finally, we should lift up your cares and concerns
INGREDIENTS
to God. Pray for the people in your life, for those who are suffering,
2‐3 ounces thin rice noodles
for the needs of all people throughout the world and ask God to
8 rice wrappers (adjust as needed)
show you who to pray for today. Fr. Ben then reemphasized this
½ English cucumber; slices or julienne
point by reminding us of what Jesus himself said in Matthew 7:7
½ cup red cabbage; shredded
regarding the answer to prayers: “Ask and it will be given to you;
½ cup carrots; shredded or julienne
seek and you will find; knock and the door will be opened to you.
¼ cup fresh mint leaves; de‐stemmed
For everyone who asks, receives; and the one who seeks, finds; and
½ bunch fresh cilantro
to the one who knocks, the door will be opened.”
1 bunch (8‐10 leaves) romaine lettuce hearts; thick stem ends removed
1 Hodo‐Soy tofu patty; thinly sliced and/or 8 jumbo shrimp; cut Honestly, up until this point, I kept thinking to myself, “Yeah, yeah. I
lengthwise in half (both optional) know, I know. I wonder if they’ll have donuts at the break.” You see,
none of this was really new information. I’ve heard it before. It was
PEANUT DIPPING SAUCE
that it was old hat. It was at that point that we were dismissed for a
¼ ‐ ½ cup creamy peanut butter
period of time to “reflect” and internalize on what we just heard. I
¼ cup water (adjust as needed) or coconut milk
stepped out of the church and sat on a bench in front of our recently
1 tablespoon rice vinegar
erected Grotto of our Lady of Lourdes. I specifically picked that
½ tsp soy sauce (adjust to taste)
particular bench because it was positioned near the engraved paver
1 tsp fresh ginger; finely grated
that our family purchased in support of building the Grotto and I
a squeeze of fresh lime juice
wanted to make sure I was getting my money’s worth.
¼ cup hoisin sauce (optional)
As I looked around at the various other bricks from parishioners past
METHOD
and present, I noticed one in particular. It had no attribution as to
Bring a medium saucepan of water to boil. Boil rice noodles according
who purchased it. All it said was Luke 11:10. I thought it rather odd
to package directions. Drain and cool with cold water, drain again and
that there was this one brick, in my line of sight, with no message
then set aside.
like “Bless our Family” or “In remembrance of…”. As I continued to
In a small mixing bowl, combine all sauce ingredients and mix/whisk contemplate the obscure meaning and purpose of this message, I
well. Add more water if you would like the consistency thinner. wished I had some way of knowing what Luke 11:10 said. Then
Prep choice of protein (tofu, shrimp, pork or beef) and veggies. coming to my senses, I pulled out my cell phone and looked it up. It
Fill a large bowl or pie dish with warm water. Dip one wrapper into the was Luke’s version of Matthew’s 7:7:
water for a couple of seconds to soften. Lay wrapper flat on a plate or “For everyone who asks, receives; and the one who seeks, finds; and
cutting board. In a row across the center, lay one piece of lettuce over to the one who knocks, the door will be opened.” I sat
the bottom third of the rice paper. On the lettuce, place 1 slice tofu, 2 dumbfounded. It was as though I could hear God say to me: “Idiot.
shrimp pieces, or other meats, a handful of rice noodles, basil, mint, Here I am literally telling you what to do and all you can do is think
cilantro, red cabbage, and cucumber, leaving about 2 inches uncovered about donuts and playing Candy Crush on your phone. Well, I got
on each side. Fold uncovered sides inward, and then tightly roll the some news for you: there aren’t any chocolate old fashioneds and
wrapper. Repeat and Enjoy! you’ll never match those two lemon drops before time runs out. So,
www.chefteena.com/Instagram @currysutra. get off your lazy donkey and do what I tell you!”
Yup, my God has a very ironic, sharp, biting, criticizing and sarcastic
Living on a Prayer streak to Him. But that’s only because he knows that’s how I
St. Mark’s Corner - by Richard Watkins respond best. And the key to any good speaker is to know your
A little while back, I attended a Lenten Day of Recollection at St. Mark. audience.
The guest speaker, Fr. Ben Rosado of St. Matthew Church, focused on So that was it. The rest of day was shot for me because for as much
the three elements of Lent: Prayer, Fasting and Almsgiving. as I think I know, I get it, I understand, I’m in control; well I don’t
I can tell you; I didn’t pay attention so much to the Fasting and the know, I don’t get it, I don’t understand and I’m not in control. But Fr.
Almsgiving aspects of his presentation for a couple simple reasons. Ben knows. Matthew 7:7 gets it. Luke 11:10 understands. And God is
One, if you have ever seen me, you know that I don’t do anything “fast” in control. Always.
and two, I ain’t got no money. But the main reason was I was just so
blown away with his prayer portion that I found it difficult to pay
attention to anything else.
Here’s what happened. Fr. Ben began by explaining one of the simplest
formats for an effective prayer. The ACTS format. Adoration, Contrition,
Thanksgiving, Supplication. He explained that when we pray, this
structure encompasses all the essential elements necessary for a
substantial and meaningful conversation with God.
When we pray, we should first and foremost begin in adoration and
praise of God in order be filled with wonder at who God is and how He
desires to be connected with us, always. Next, we should ask the Holy
Spirit to reveal our sinfulness and need for God’s mercy and grace. We
should try to name to God any particular sins we are needing

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