Weekend Edition - A Daily Spiritual Seed
Published: Fri, 04/03/09
- readings, teachings, references and reviews -
Contents:
- Weekend Readings
- Theology Institute 2009
- Commerce Corner
- Theology Note of the Week
- Book of the Week
- Shalom Place Discussion Board
- Personal Spiritual Guidance
- Affiliate Web Sites
- Website of the Week
- Joke of the Week
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WEEKEND READINGS
http://www.nccbuscc.org/nab/
Saturday: Ez 37:21-28; Jeremiah 31:10 - 13; Jn 11:45-56
Sunday: Is 50:4-7; Ps 22:8-9, 17-18, 19-20, 23-24; Phil
2:6-11; Mk 14:1--15:47
R. (2a) My God, my God, why have you abandoned me?
All who see me scoff at me;
they mock me with parted lips, they wag their heads:
"He relied on the LORD; let him deliver him,
let him rescue him, if he loves him."
Indeed, many dogs surround me,
a pack of evildoers closes in upon me;
They have pierced my hands and my feet;
I can count all my bones.
They divide my garments among them,
and for my vesture they cast lots.
But you, O LORD, be not far from me;
O my help, hasten to aid me.
I will proclaim your name to my brethren;
in the midst of the assembly I will praise you:
"You who fear the LORD, praise him;
all you descendants of Jacob, give glory to him;
revere him, all you descendants of Israel!"
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THEOLOGY INSTITUTE 2009
Christianity in the 21st Century: Dynamics of Spiritual
Transformation
Presented by Philip St. Romain, M.S., D. Min., and Kathryn
Damiano, Ph.D.
June 12-16, 2009
Heartland Center for Spirituality
Great Bend, KS
$250 - includes registration, room and board
Christianity shapes and is shaped by the worldview of the various
cultures in which it is to be found .It is good to understand these
worldviews, and their formative influences. Nevertheless, the
Gospel is not to be identified with any particular culture or
system; it ultimately transcends these. Join us to explore how the
Spirit is calling us forth as a people during these times of
transition.
- see http://www.heartlandspirituality.org/programs.html#theology
for full-description brochure and payment options.
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THEOLOGY NOTE OF THE WEEK
Christology
The study of Christ (Jesus) as revealed in the Bible. Some of the
issues studied are: 1) His deity, 2) His incarnation, 3) His
offices (See Christ), 4) His sacrifice, 5) His resurrection, 6) His
teaching, 7) His relation to God and man, and 8) His return to earth.
- http://www.carm.org/dictionary.htm
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BOOK OF THE WEEK
"Discovering the Hidden Reality: a Journey into Christian Mystical
Prayer," by George A. Maloney S.J. Society of St. Paul, 2004.
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http://www.amazon.com/exec/obidos/ASIN/0818909498/ref=noism/christianspiritu/
Maloney begins by defining mysticism as being a synonym with being
in touch with the 'really Real", the unfathomable abyss where God
speaks with the heart in silence. Mysticism is a living experience
of God, not as an object outside ourselves, but as an encompassing
power of permeating love that as St. Augustine said is "more
intimate to me than I am to myself."
The author notes with joy that today there is a great surge of
interest in mysticism and a deeper life of prayer, especially among
the young and "the young of heart."
"I have written this book because I believe there is a need for a
book of insights that present prayer as a stare of continued
growing into deeper union with the indwelling Holy Trinity, rather
than placing the total focus upon our doing."
Boldly Maloney uses the word mysticism not meaning he is a mystic
but rather that he believes God created all humanity to be mystics.
His book is deeply rooted in Scripture and Tradition and the author
hopes his readers will come to a deeper form of prayer and
eventually be able "to pray always.
(Thanks to Sr. Irene Hartman OP for this review)
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SHALOM PLACE DISCUSSION BOARDS
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AFFILIATE WEB SITES (please give them a visit)
The Ark: Providing a variety of scripture and lectionary study
resources.
http://www.theark1.com
Kyrie Places of Pilgrimmage and Renewal.
http://www.kyrie.com/places/index.htm
Contemplative Rudder: "In the midst of Consecrated Silence'
atmospherics ... a Rudder!
http://www.contemplativerudder.com/
Inner Explorations: a vast array of spirituality resources for the
mature Christian.
http://innerexplorations.com
The Sanctuary Foundation for Prayer: resources for spiritual growth.
http://fromholyground.org/index.htm
SeeScapes. Picturing the deeper dimensions of our spirituality.
http://www.seescapes.com
Temenos Catholic Worker: support for homeless youth in Polk Street
neighborhood, San Francisco
http://www.temenos.org/
Contemplative Ministries of the Pacific Northwest: teaching and
support on contemplative practice
http://www.prayeroftheheart.com
Heartland Center for Spirituality (sponsoring Internet workshops
year-round).
http://www.heartlandspirituality.org/index.html
Emanuella House of Prayer: a place for prayer and silence in
British Columbia
http://members.axion.net/~massf/
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WEB SITE OF THE WEEK
All About Holy Week
- http://www.churchyear.net/holyweek.html
History, information, prayers, resources, traditions, etc.
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JOKE OF THE WEEK
- Aching ribs
At Sunday School they were teaching how God created everything,
including human beings.
Little Johnny, a child in the kindergarten class, seemed especially
intent when they told him how Eve was created out of one of Adam's
ribs.
Later in the week his mother noticed him lying as though he were
ill, and said. "Johnny what is the matter?" Little Johnny
responded, "I have a pain in my side. I think I'm going to have a
wife."
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