Message of 7-7-09
Published: Mon, 07/06/09
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MESSAGE OF THE DAY
Lord, for tomorrow and its needs, I do not pray.
Keep me, my God, from stain of sin just for today.
Let me both diligently work, and duly pray.
Let me be kind in word and deed, just for today.
Let me be slow to do my will, prompt to obey;
Help me to sacrifice myself, just for today.
And if today my tide of life should ebb away,
g ive me thy sacraments divine, Sweet Lord today.
So for tomorrow and its needs I do not pray.
But keep me, guide me, love me, Lord, just for today.
- Sybil F. Partridge
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SCRIPTURE READINGS
http://www.nccbuscc.org/nab/
Gn 32:23-33; Ps 17:1b, 2-3, 6-7ab, 8b and 15; Mt 9:32-38
R. (15a) In justice, I shall behold your face, O Lord.
Hear, O LORD, a just suit;
attend to my outcry;
hearken to my prayer from lips without deceit.
From you let my judgment come;
your eyes behold what is right.
Though you test my heart, searching it in the night,
though you try me with fire, you shall find no malice in me.
I call upon you, for you will answer me, O God;
incline your ear to me; hear my word.
Show your wondrous mercies,
O savior of those who flee from their foes.
Hide me in the shadow of your wings.
I in justice shall behold your face;
on waking, I shall be content in your presence.
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GOSPEL MEDITATION
- from http://www.dailyscripture.net/
Whenever the gospel is proclaimed God's kingdom is made manifest
and new life and freedom is given to those who respond with faith.
The Lord grants freedom to all who turn to him with trust. Do you
bring your troubles to the Lord with expectant faith that he can
set you free? The Lord invites us to pray that the work of the
gospel may spread throughout the world, so that all may find true
joy and freedom in Jesus Christ.
"Lord Jesus, may your kingdom come to all who are oppressed and in
darkness. Fill my heart with compassion for all who suffer mentally
and physically. Use me to bring the good news of your saving grace
and mercy to those around me who need your healing love and
forgiveness."
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PRAYING WITH SCRIPTURE (Ignatian Method)
A. Preparation: acts of faith and reverence in the presence of God;
asking grace of a good meditation; petition for specific graces
sought in meditation.
B. Reading the Scriptures slowly, prayerfully.
C. Exercise of the memory, imagination, and intellect:
consideration of the material.. What practical applications are
suggested?
D. Expression of feelings and sentiments awakened in meditation.
Conversation with God.
E. Exercise of will and imagination in making resolutions. Prayer
for grace to fulfill resolutions.
F. Vocal prayer (Our Father, Hail Mary, other prayers).
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NOTES FROM A CLASSICAL WORK
"Sayings of Light and Love," by St. John of the Cross (jottings
from his notebooks)
124. Oh, how sweet your presence will be to me, you who are the
supreme good! I must draw near you in silence and uncover your feet
that you may be pleased to unite me to you in marriage [Ru. 3:7],
and I will not rest until I rejoice in your arms. Now I ask you,
Lord, not to abandon me at any time in my recollection, for I am a
squanderer of my soul.
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