Message of 6-11-09
Published: Thu, 06/04/09
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MESSAGE OF THE DAY
It is quite possible to perform very ordinary actions with so high
an intention as to serve God therein better than in far more
important things done with a less pure intention.
... Jean N. Grou
(Traditional prayer: "all for the greater honor and glory of God.")
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SCRIPTURE READINGS
http://www.nccbuscc.org/nab/
Acts 11:21b-26; 13:1-3; Ps 98:1, 2-3ab, 3cd-4, 5-6; Mt 5:20-26
R. (see 2b) The Lord has revealed to the nations his saving power.
Sing to the LORD a new song,
for he has done wondrous deeds;
His right hand has won victory for him,
his holy arm.
The LORD has made his salvation known:
in the sight of the nations he has revealed his justice.
He has remembered his kindness and his faithfulness
toward the house of Israel.
All the ends of the earth have seen
the salvation by our God.
Sing joyfully to the LORD, all you lands;
break into song; sing praise.
Sing praise to the LORD with the harp,
with the harp and melodious song.
With trumpets and the sound of the horn
sing joyfully before the King, the LORD.
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GOSPEL MEDITATION
from "Praying the Daily Gospels," by Philip St. Romain:
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- Matthew 5: 20-26 (On anger and reconciliation)
Jesus looks deeper than human behavior to identify sources of
goodness and sin. Behavior follows one's state of being, he
teaches; actions are always preceded by thoughts about the actions.
If we are to transform our angry selves, we must begin to think
peaceful thoughts, and we must also reconcile with our enemies.
- C. S. Lewis wrote that the Nazis hated the Jews and so they
mistreated them. After a while they hated the Jews because they
mistreated them. Are there people in your life who suffer the same
lot from you?
- What are some occasions of anger for you? What do you usually do
with your anger? How can you change your attitude toward these
occasions to lessen your anger?
- Pray for the grace to be more patient with other people.
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PRAYING WITH SCRIPTURE (Carmelite Method)
A. Introduction: settling in, relaxing in awareness of God's
presence.
B. Reading the text slowly, prayerfully.
C. Meditation: imaginative representation of the material; reflection
on the meaning of the material and its application to one's life.
D. Affective prayer: conversation with God, attentive to sharing
feelings awakened in meditation. Prayer of petition, thanksgiving,
remorse.
E. Resting in God in silent loving awareness, if moved to do so.
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NOTES FROM A CLASSICAL WORK
- "Imitation of Christ," by Thomas A. Kempis
The Voice of Christ
MY CHILD, do not let the labors which you have taken up for My
sake
break you, and do not let troubles, from whatever source, cast you
down; but in everything let My promise strengthen and console
you. I
am able to reward you beyond all means and measure.
-------- Bk. 3, Chapter 47
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