Weekend Edition - A Daily Spiritual Seed
Published: Fri, 10/23/09
- 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
"Lessons in Loving: A New Look at Relationship Skills"
- by Philip St. Romain, D. Min.
eBook and (free) online audio conferences
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WEEKEND READINGS
http://www.nccbuscc.org/nab/
Saturday: Rom 8:1-11; Ps 24:1b-2, 3-4ab, 5-6; Lk 13:1-9
Sunday: Jer 31:7-9; Ps 126:1-6; Heb 5:1-6; Mk 10:46-52
R. (3) The Lord has done great things for us; we are filled with
joy.
When the LORD brought back the captives of Zion,
we were like men dreaming.
Then our mouth was filled with laughter,
and our tongue with rejoicing.
Then they said among the nations,
"The LORD has done great things for them."
The LORD has done great things for us;
we are glad indeed.
Restore our fortunes, O LORD,
like the torrents in the southern desert.
Those that sow in tears
shall reap rejoicing.
Although they go forth weeping,
carrying the seed to be sown,
They shall come back rejoicing,
carrying their sheaves.
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THEOLOGY NOTE OF THE WEEK
- Elect, Election
The elect are those called by God to salvation. This election
occurs before the foundation of the world (Eph. 1:4) and is
according to God's will not man's (Rom. 8:29-30; 9:6-23) because
God is sovereign (Rom. 9:11-16). The view of election is especially
held by Calvinists who also hold to the doctrine of predestination.
- http://www.carm.org/dictionary.htm
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SAINT OF THE WEEK
- October 24th. St. Anthony Claret.
He was a Catalan, i.e. a native of the region of Spain whose
capital is Barcelona, and was born in 1807. He worked as a weaver
until he was drawn to the religious life; he always wanted to be a
foreign missionary but for many years his health prevented it. He
was, however, responsible for the founding of an Order of
missionary clergy which still exists today, and who are commonly
known as the Claretian Fathers. He was then nominated as Archbishop
of Santiago in Cuba, which was still a Spanish possession, and
worked heroically for the interests of the most oppressed,
especially workers in the sugar plantations who were to all intents
and purposes slaves. He returned to Spain in 1857, and devoted
himself to writing, but also to encouraging scientific, musical and
linguistic studies. He was a Christian humanist in a country not
always noted for its enlightenment. He also served as personal
Chaplain to the Queen (Isabel II) and when she was driven out of
the country in the Spanish revolution of 1868 he accompanied her
into exile in France, dying just over the border at Narbonne, in
1870. He was canonised in 1950.
- http://www.hullp.demon.co.uk/SacredHeart/saint/index.html
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BOOK OF THE WEEK
"Ethics for the New Millennium," by Dalai Lama. Riverhead
Books, 1999.
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http://www.amazon.com/exec/obidos/ASIN/B001IP0V5K/ref=noism/christianspiritu/
An inspirational book by his holiness the Dalai Lama offers
compassion as his main tenet. He writes that compassion is the only
virtue that is the source of all happiness and joy. He says that
compassion is the means to have a good heart, one that always acts
out of goodness to others. The practice of kindness, affection,
honesty, truth, and justice not only helps the neighbor but also
ensures one's own benefit. He calls this practice just "good common
sense."
Dalai Lama believes that consideration of the other is worthwhile
and that it is bound up with the happiness of others. "If society
suffers, we all suffer." If one can do something to make the life
of another a bit easier, happier, less stressful, then one has the
obligation to do that something. He believes all religions have and
teach good as necessary, and no one should criticize another for
his religion, or claim that one's religion keeps one from doing
good to the neighbor. One cannot escape the necessity of love and
compassion.
The author's concept of peace is based on great reverence for all
things living and upon the concept of universal responsibility
embracing all mankind as well as nature. He deplores the atrocities
of Hitler, Stalin Mao, and Pol Pot. Even though he has suffered
from being exiled from his homeland, he holds no grudge against his
tormentors.
- Thanks to Sr. Irene Hartman OP for this review.
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SHALOM PLACE DISCUSSION BOARDS
Topics under discussion include:
The curious case of Pam Reynolds - Transformative Experiences forum.
Bluegrass Gospel - Shalom Place Lounge forum.
- http://shalomplace.org/eve/forums
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AFFILIATE WEB SITES (please give them a visit)
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 (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
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WEB SITE OF THE WEEK
10 Things You Didn't Know About the Dalai Lama
- http://tinyurl.com/yzgmt4u
Given the topic of this week's book review, I thought this site
would be more relevant. Maybe you already know these 10 things. I
wasn't aware of a few of them.
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JOKE OF THE WEEK
- Jokes that can be told in church
Attending a wedding for the first time, a little girl whispered to
her mother, 'Why is the bride dressed in white?'' The mother
replied, 'Because white is the color of happiness, and today is the
happiest day of her life.'
The child thought about this for a moment then said, 'So why is the
groom wearing black?'
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A little girl, dressed in her Sunday best, was running as fast as
she could, trying not to be late for Bible class. As she ran she
prayed, 'Dear Lord, please don't let me be late! Dear Lord, please
don't let me be late!'
While she was running and praying, she tripped on a curb and fell,
getting her clothes dirty and tearing her dress. She got up,
brushed herself o ff, and started running again! As she ran she
once again began to pray, 'Dear Lord, please don't let me be
late...But please don't shove me either!'
(Thanks, Carol. More to come . . .)
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