Message of 10-13-09
Published: Mon, 09/28/09
- resources for prayer and spiritual growth
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MESSAGE OF THE DAY
There is no limit to the ways in which God may make himself known.
At every turn in our lives there can be a meeting place with God.
How our hearts should sing with joy and thanksgiving. We have only
to want him now at this moment -- at any moment in our lives -- and
he is there, wanting us, longing to welcome us, to forgive us all
that has gone before that has separated us from him."
- Mother Frances Dominica, "Prayer"
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SCRIPTURE READINGS
http://www.nccbuscc.org/nab/
Rom 1:16-25; Ps 19:2-3, 4-5; Lk 11:37-41
R. (2a) The heavens proclaim the glory of God.
The heavens declare the glory of God,
and the firmament proclaims his handiwork.
Day pours out the word to day,
and night to night imparts knowledge.
Not a word nor a discourse
whose voice is not heard;
Through all the earth their voice resounds,
and to the ends of the world, their message.
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GOSPEL MEDITATION
- from http://www.dailyscripture.net/
Jesus chided the Pharisees for harboring evil thoughts that make us
unclean spiritually - such as greed, pride, bitterness, envy,
arrogance, and the like. Why does he urge them, and us, to give
alms? When we give freely and generously to those in need we
express love, compassion, kindness, and mercy. And if the heart is
full of love and compassion, then there is no room for envy, greed,
bitterness, and the like. Do you allow God's love to transform
your heart and mind?
"Lord Jesus, fill me with your love and increase my thirst for
holiness. Cleanse my heart of every evil thought and desire and
help me to act kindly and justly and to speak charitably with my
neighbor."
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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)
138. It is seriously wrong to have more regard for God's blessings
than for God himself: prayer and detachment.
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