Merry Christmas

Dear Drapers

You have fought bravely for about three months. In that time you have faced goblins, trolls, sorcerers, monsters and even a Watcher-turned-evil.
You also fought alongside some of the biggest names of our faith (hint: flaming sword, donkey jawbone).

Point being: Now is a good time to take a break. Recover your strength.

Just remember: The real Battle is still ongoing. Be on your guard. The enemy does not sleep. During this Advent, keep your eyes firmly on Jesus, and God's epic rescue mission. 
Don't get too caught up with the commercialized emptiness that most people seem to think Christmas is all about.

Scriptural Readings:

Mondays, Wednesdays, Fridays => One of the Psalms (begin at Psalm 1)
Tuesdays, Thursdays, Saturdays => One chapter from Proverbs (begin at Proverbs 1).

Pray your 10 minutes (minimum).

Righteousness: Especially focus on acts of charity.

FIND A WAY TO KEEP TRACK OF YOUR READING AND PRAYING!

I will email you a simple record-keeping template if you want to use that.
If you can keep up your prayers and readings you might be able to earn something very useful upon your return to the Vertex.

Merry Christmas, young warriors-in-Christ.
 

Prep for Game 13

Remember to check out this video on how to SET-UP YOUR PROFILE SHEET BEFORE THE GAME EVEN BEGINS! (you can always find this video in the INFORMATION PAGE at MAIN LINKS------->)

1.) Scriptural Readings: Break chapter 9-11(although the 2nd half on chapter 11 is more of a test of your Grit!) of Genesis into halves. Read one half per day. You must aim to have read them before we play on Wednesday.

2.) Prayer: Keep a log of your prayer life. At least 10 minutes of prayer a day. This can include:

- Normal 'talking to God' prayer.
- The Rosary
- The Jesus Prayer
Remember to rate how focused you were during prayer. If it was good, it counts as a full 1, if it was so-so, give yourself a half, and if you were not focused at all, a 0.

3.) The Simulator Question: Watch Father Mike's video on Why We Say Momento Mori

QUESTION: Well, what does 'momento mori' mean? Why did early Christians use this term?

4.) Keep notes on Righteousness. How well did you follow through on your faith during the week?
What was main victories. Defeats?

5.)  Going to Mass: If you received the Eucharist during Mass you have your soul fully restored. If you are prevented from receiving the Eucharist because of a mortal sin, well, then... get off your behind and go to confession!

6.) Have profile sheet, dice (two six-sided dice), pencil and eraser ready.

7.) Get some cool battle music to listen to (in the background) for next time. Movie soundtracks like Brave Heart, The Lord of the Rings, Inception etc. work really well.

The Church does not impose. The Church proposes. (we don't force our beliefs on others, but present it to them. God's Holy Spirit and that person's individual will should do the rest.)

PREP FOR GAME 12

Remember to check out this video on how to SET-UP YOUR PROFILE SHEET BEFORE THE GAME EVEN BEGINS! (you can always find this video in the INFORMATION PAGE at MAIN LINKS------->)

1.) Scriptural Readings: Break chapter 6-8 of Genesis into halves. Read one half per day. You must aim to have read them before we play on Wednesday.

2.) Prayer: Keep a log of your prayer life. At least 10 minutes of prayer a day. This can include:

- Normal 'talking to God' prayer.
- The Rosary
- The Jesus Prayer
Remember to rate how focused you were during prayer. If it was good, it counts as a full 1, if it was so-so, give yourself a half, and if you were not focused at all, a 0.

3.) The Simulator Question: Watch Father Mike's video on What Does It Mean To Be Blessed?

QUESTION: You heard the father! What does it mean to be blessed?

4.) Keep notes on Righteousness. How well did you follow through on your faith during the week?
What was main victories. Defeats?

5.)  Going to Mass: If you received the Eucharist during Mass you have your soul fully restored. If you are prevented from receiving the Eucharist because of a mortal sin, well, then... get off your behind and go to confession!

6.) Have profile sheet, dice (two six-sided dice), pencil and eraser ready.

7.) Get some cool battle music to listen to (in the background) for next time. Movie soundtracks like Brave Heart, The Lord of the Rings, Inception etc. work really well.

The Church does not impose. The Church proposes. (we don't force our beliefs on others, but present it to them. God's Holy Spirit and that person's individual will should do the rest.)