Weekend Edition - A Daily Spiritual Seed
Published: Fri, 09/04/09
- readings, teachings, references and reviews -
Contents:
- Spiritual Growth Resource of the Month
- Weekend Readings
- Theology Note of the Week
- Saint of the Week
- Book of the Week
- Spiritual Growth Resource of the Month
- Shalom Place Discussion Board
- Personal Spiritual Guidance
- Affiliate Web Sites
- Website of the Week
- Joke of the Week
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SPIRITUAL GROWTH RESOURCE OF THE MONTH
Caring for the Self, Caring for the Soul: A Book on Spiritual
Development
by Philip St. Romain, D. Min.
- http://shalomplace.com/books/caress.html
Here is a book that provides an abundance of simple but substantive
resources to support pilgrims on the Christian spiritual journey.
Drawing from the riches of the Christian spiritual tradition,
Eastern mysticism, modern psychology, and the author's life
experiences, this book covers the following topics:
* Nature of the Soul
* Happiness and the Authentic Self
* Human Brokenness and Soul Sickness
* Walking with Christ
* Basics of Prayer
* Reconciliation and Healing
* Stages of Spiritual Growth
* Dynamics of the Heart
"This is a trustworthy guide to the high ground of 21st-century
spirituality. in the context of Christian belief and practice."
(from the back cover of the book)
No available in paperback and eBook (pdf) formats
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WEEKEND READINGS
http://www.nccbuscc.org/nab/
Saturday: Col 1:21-23; Ps 54:3-4, 6 and 8; Lk 6:1-5
Sunday: Is 35:4-7a; Ps 146:7, 8-9, 9-10; Jas 2:1-5; Mk
7:31-37
R. (1b) Praise the Lord, my soul!
The God of Jacob keeps faith forever,
secures justice for the oppressed,
gives food to the hungry.
The LORD sets captives free.
The LORD gives sight to the blind;
the LORD raises up those who were bowed down.
The LORD loves the just;
the LORD protects strangers.
The fatherless and the widow the LORD sustains,
but the way of the wicked he thwarts.
The LORD shall reign forever;
your God, O Zion, through all generations. Alleluia.
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Amazon.com gift cards - good for any occasion
- http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B00067L6TQ/?tag=christianspiritu
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THEOLOGY NOTE OF THE WEEK
- Docetism
Docetism was an error with several variations concerning the nature
of Christ. Generally, it taught that Jesus only appeared to have a
body, that he was not really incarnate, (Greek, "dokeo" = "to
seem"). This error developed out of the dualistic philosophy which
viewed matter as inherently evil, that God could not be associated
with matter, and that God, being perfect and infinite, could not
suffer.
- http://www.carm.org/dictionary.htm
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SAINT OF THE WEEK
- September 10th. St. Nicholas of Tolentino.
Tolentino is a town near the Italian Adriatic coast, not far from
the port of Ancona. St. Nicholas was born in the same region, at
Sant' Angelo, in 1245. He was named Nicholas because his middle
aged parents, despairing of having any children, had made a
pilgrimage to the shrine of St. Nicholas at Bari, further down the
coast, and their prayer had been answered. At the age of 18 he
joined the Augustinians and in 1270 was ordained a priest. He soon
acquired a reputation for holiness and shrewdness and in the
various friaries in which he served - including a spell as
novice-master - he attracted many of the faithful by his spiritual
personality. He eventually was sent to Tolentino, a town much beset
by the inter-factional rivalry which was tearing Italy at the time,
between the 'Guelfs' (the pro-Papal party) and the 'Ghibellines'
(the pro-Imperial party). St. Nicholas was not only a powerful
force for peace, but a distinguished preacher, confessor, visitor
of the sick, and consoler of the poor. Many obdurate souls turned
back to God through his ministry. He died in 1305; there were
almost immediate demands for his canonisation, but the onset of the
Papal Schism (with rival claimaints in Rome and Avignon, and later
in Spain as well) delayed the process until 1446. He has been
portrayed in art by several distinguished painters including
Raphael, usually with a basket of bread rolls, the so called "St.
Nicholas' Bread" which was distributed to the sick. His shrine
survives to this day in Tolentino.
- http://www.hullp.demon.co.uk/SacredHeart/saint/index.html
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BOOK OF THE WEEK
"The Breath of the Soul: Reflections on prayer," by Joan
Chittister. TwentyThird Publications, 2009.
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http://www.amazon.com/exec/obidos/ASIN/158595747X/ref=noism/christianspiritu/
This handy little book by Chittister gives guidelines for and
engaging in prayer. She tells readers what they must bring to
prayer to make it authentic and real, a deep part of daily life for
the seeker. In the introduction, Chittister explains what this book
is not. It is not a teacher of prayer forms. It does not provide
prayers for every occasion. It is not a history of prayer styles or
theologies. It is not a primer on prayer nor a discussion of the
effects of prayer.
The author calls it a discussion of the attitudes that prepare for
prayer. It examines what the pray-er needs to do to prepare for
prayer that the praying may be authentic. Chittister sees prayer as
a link beyond the mundane, the daily, the routine, the immediate
dimensions of life. "It is the beginning of a relationship with the
God who is closer to us than we are to ourselves." "It grows us
into the fullness of ourselves, both spiritually and
psychologically."
Each of the 42 chapters ends with a mantra appropriate to the theme
of the day, and a quote from Scripture. The chapter headings
include: discipline, routine, gratitude, presence, acceptance,
change, blessing, growth, awareness, abandonment, trust, attention,
and intimacy.
(Thanks to Sr. Irene Hartman OP for this review.)
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- PERSONAL SPIRITUAL GUIDANCE -
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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/
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SHALOM PLACE DISCUSSION BOARDS
Topics under discussion include:
John of God - healer? - Christian Morality and Theology forum.
Soul, body, preexistence - Christian Morality and Theology forum.
The Shroud of Turn - Book and Movie Reviews forum.
Personal sharing - Shalom Place Lounge
- http://shalomplace.org/eve/forums
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AFFILIATE WEB SITES (please give them a visit)
Heartland Center for Spirituality (retreat center in central
Kansas).
http://heartlandspirituality.org/index.html
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
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WEB SITE OF THE WEEK
Obesity in America
- http://www.obesityinamerica.org/
A creation of The Endocrine Society and The Hormone Foundation,
ObesityInAmerica.Org serves as the one-stop clearinghouse for the
general public and reporters seeking information on the key
scientific trends and advancements that may one day lead to a
slimmer, fitter America, across all demographic lines.
- from the website
Obesity is a leading cause of health problems in many countries,
especially in the West. This site provides a wide variety of
informational resources to illuminate factors contributing to
obesity, and strategies for "slimming down." For example, there's
an article on how "Successful Weight Loss with Dieting is Linked to
Vitamin D Levels." That's good to know, as it's easy enough to
raise one's Vitamin D with supplements (most people have a
deficiency of this key vitamin).
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JOKE OF THE WEEK
- The woman in the mirror
Visiting the modern art museum, a lady turned to an attendant
standing nearby.
"This," she said, "I suppose, is one of those hideous
representations you call modern art?"
"No, Madam," replied the attendant. "That one's called a mirror."
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After the church service a little boy told the pastor, "When I grow
up, I'm going to give you some money."
"Well, thank you," the pastor replied, "but why?"
"Because my daddy says you're one of the poorest preachers we've
ever had."
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