Weekend Edition - A Daily Spiritual Seed
Published: Fri, 04/10/09
----------------------------------
- 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
- - -
WEEKEND READINGS
http://www.nccbuscc.org/nab/
Saturday:
Sunday: Acts 10:34a, 37-43; Ps 118:1-2, 16-17, 22-23; Col
3:1-4; Jn 20:1-9
R. Alleluia
Give thanks to the LORD, for he is good,
for his mercy endures forever.
Let the house of Israel say,
"His mercy endures forever."
"The right hand of the LORD has struck with power;
the right hand of the LORD is exalted.
I shall not die, but live,
and declare the works of the LORD."
The stone which the builders rejected
has become the cornerstone.
By the LORD has this been done;
it is wonderful in our eyes.
- - - - - - - - - - - - - - -
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.
- - - - - - - - - - - - - - -
COMMERCE CORNER
- give these links a visit and sign up for their services -
Take a quick survey and earn $1.00 via PayPal! Earn cash by taking
surveys everyday!
http://cpaqlty.com/n/637Vvq1BAAISxUMAAAYJQgAAW_tmMQA-A/
Stop Snoring Tonight, Guaranteed
http://cpaqlty.com/n/aCYyvq1BAAISxUMAAAYTQgAAXF9mMQA-A/
Tired of being tired? Fight fatigue and support your assume system
- try it free!
http://cpaqlty.com/n/ZPPYvq1BAAISxUMAAAYUQgAAXGFmMQA-A/
America's #1 Anti-Aging Supplement. Start free trial:
http://cpaqlty.com/n/*ufevq1BAAISxUMAAAYWQgAAXGtmMQA-A/
- - - - - - - - - - - - - - -
THEOLOGY NOTE OF THE WEEK
Resurrection, resurrection bodies
Resurrection means to be raised from the dead (John 5:28,29). The
word is used in different contexts in the Bible. Lazarus was raised
from the dead (John 11:43). This is a resurrection, but it is not
part of the resurrection that occurs when we receive our new bodies
when Christ returns (1 Thess. 4:13-18), on the last day (John
6:39-44) when the last trumpet is blown (1 Cor. 15:51-55). Lazarus
died again. The resurrection of Jesus is promissory in that as we
know He was raised, so we will be raised also. In that context,
Jesus is the only one who has received a resurrected body. That is
why He is called the first-fruit from the dead (1 Cor. 15:20-23).
We will receive our bodies either at the rapture or when Jesus
returns to earth.
The resurrected body is not subject to death or sin. We know very
little about it except what was manifested by Jesus after His
resurrection; namely, that He was able to move about as He desired
-- in and out of rooms without the use of doors. Other than that,
the rest is conjecture. (See 1 Cor. 15).
- http://www.carm.org/dictionary.htm
- - - - - - - - - - - - - - -
BOOK OF THE WEEK
"Love Songs, Wisdom from Saint Bernard of Clairvaux," edited by
Jeanne Kun. The Word Among Us Press. 2001.
-
http://www.amazon.com/exec/obidos/ASIN/0932085474/ref=noism/christianspiritu/
The Introduction brings to mind the life of Saint Bernard as it was
written in "The Family That Overtook Christ" by---was it Raymond,
the Cistercian? At the heart of Bernard, son of Tescelin and Aeth,
who joined the strict Cistercians in Citeaux, along with his
brother, uncles, and even his father, was his passion for God.
Bernard experienced God's love in profound ways and grew daily in
the knowledge of the ways God loved him. This love burst forth in
prayerful songs of praise which the editor has presented in this
book.
The editor borrowed from Bernard's works entitled On Loving God,
Sermons on the Song of Songs, Liturgical Sermons, On the Steps of
Humility and Pride, In Praise of the Virgin Mother, In Praise of
the New Knighthood, The Parables and the Sentences, On Conversion,
and On Consideration. Based on Scripture, Bernard wrote in words
that were shaped by the language of the Holy Book, and he breathed
of his familiarity with it.
Chapter one begins with Bernard's words: "You wish me to tell you
why and how God should be loved. My answer is that God Himself is
the reason why He should be loved." "As for how He is to be loved,
there is to be no limit to that love."
(Thanks to Sr. Irene Hartman OP for this review)
Make the Christian Spirituality Bookstore your starting point for
online shopping at Amazon.com. You can buy books, cds, videotapes,
software, appliances and many other products at discount prices.
As Amazon.com affiliate, we are paid a small fee for purchases
originating from our web site. Every little bit helps!
http://shalomplace.com/books/index.html
- - - - - - - - - - - - - -
- PERSONAL SPIRITUAL GUIDANCE -
Need a companion for the spiritual journey? We have several
wonderful people ready to help, using email and telephone
conferences to bridge the miles.
- Now providing -
Consultations: this option is best for short-term guidance
pertaining to a specific issue.
Spiritual Direction: ongoing relationship with a spiritual director
to become more attuned to God's presence in all of life.
See http://shalomplace.com/direction/
- - - - - - - - - - - - - - -
SHALOM PLACE DISCUSSION BOARDS
The discussion board has a new home:
- http://shalomplace.org/eve/forums
A few active discussions:
- The Jesus of history and the Jesus of faith - Christian Morality
and Theology forum.
- Taking delight in the happiness of another - Christian
Spirituality Issues forum.
- Krishnamurti: kundalini and "benediction" - Kundalini issues and
spiritual emergencies forum.
- - - - - - - - - - - - - -
AFFILIATE WEB SITES (please give them a visit)
Emanuella House of Prayer: a place for prayer and silence in
British Columbia
http://members.axion.net/~massf/
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
(Reach other people who have a similar interest in Christian
spirituality. Simply publish a link to Daily Spiritual Seed--
http://shalomplace.com/seed --on a prominent place on your web site
and we will reciprocate with a weekly link to your site in the
newsletter. Contact the Editor when you're ready to begin.)
- - - - - - - - - - - -
WEB SITE OF THE WEEK
Evidence for the Resurrection
- http://www.leaderu.com/everystudent/easter/articles/josh2.html
Josh McDowell has written several books on this topic. This web
page is a good, concise summary of his points.
- - - - - - - - - - - -
JOKE OF THE WEEK
What do you do the day after Easter?
- see http://tinyurl.com/d2omaz
- - - -
- Good advice
A mother mouse and a baby mouse are walking along when, all of a
sudden, a cat attacks them. The mother mouse goes, "BARK!!" and the
cat runs away.
"See?" says the mother mouse to her baby, "how important it is for
you to learn a foreign language?"
(Yes, I know it has nothing to do with Easter, but I just thought
it was funny.)
- - - - - - - - - - - - - - -
Please help support Heartland Center's Internet ministries:
- For more info on tax-deductible donations, see
http://shalomplace.com/seed/donations.html.
Thanks for your consideration!
_________________________________________________
Web Archive: http://www.aweber.com/z/article/?dailyseed
RSS feed: http://www.aweber.com/z/rss/?dailyseed