Message of 11-13-09
Published: Thu, 11/05/09
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MESSAGE OF THE DAY
In the name of Jesus Christ, who was never in a hurry, we pray, O
God, that You will slow us down, for we know that we live too fast.
With all of eternity before us, make us take time to live--time to
get acquainted with You, time to enjoy Your blessings, and time to
each other.
- Peter Marshall
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SCRIPTURE READINGS
http://www.nccbuscc.org/nab/
Wis 13:1-9; Ps 19:2-3, 4-5ab; Lk 17:26-37
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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SCRIPTURE MEDITATION
- from
http://onlineministries.creighton.edu/CollaborativeMinistry/daily.html
"...For they (humans) search busily among his works,
But are distracted by what they see, because the things seen are
fair...
For if they so far succeeded in knowledge
That they could speculate about the world,
How did they not more quickly find its Lord?"
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Yes, we humans "search busily among his works" and can become
distracted with the beauty we see...and miss seeing the Lord who is
Author of all. We all need reminders to seek the Source of all
creation and to give thanks and praise.
The display of fall beauty across the world helps caregivers of the
sick and elderly among us. The senses can be stimulated in
marvelous ways.
We are all caregivers at some time in our lives....Perhaps you are a
caregiver to an older person now. If you are, help your loved one
enjoy:
the touch of the crisp air,
the smell of wood fires,
the taste of fresh-baked pumpkin cookies and sweet apple cider,
the sound of falling leaves,
the wonderful display of red, gold, and cocoa-brown colors in
the earth.
Hidden memories can be resurrected from the past and meaningful
moments can be shared and treasured. It is a time to rejoice
before the dark, cold days leading to the end of the year descend
upon us.
Today, I wish for YOU some special time with your LOVED
ONES...stimulating all your senses to feel alive and well in the
gifts of creation.
Blessed are we who can take a moment and say, "Thank you, Lord,"
for your beauty revealed to us. Thank you; Thank you; Thank you
.....Amen.
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NOTES FROM A CLASSICAL WORK
- "The Practice of the Presence of God," by Brother Lawrence
I know that to arrive at this state, the beginning is very
difficult; for we must act purely in faith. But though it is
difficult, we know also that we can do all things with the grace of
GOD, which He never refuses to them who ask it earnestly. Knock,
persevere in knocking, and I answer for it that He will open to you
in His due time, and grant you all at once what He has deferred
during many years. Adieu. Pray to Him for me, as I pray to Him for
you. I hope to see Him quickly.
- 14th Letter - to one who is in great pain and who has not
responded to medical attention.
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PRAYING WITH SCRIPTURE (Benedictine Approach)
1. Relax. Settle in. Be aware that God is here, now, loving you.
2. Read a short passage of Scripture as though God were speaking
directly to you in it.
3. Choose a phrase from the passage that strikes you and repeat it
slowly, prayerfully, non-analytically.
4. When your heart is full, express to God the needs and sentiments
awakened by your meditation. When you're done, read another passage
and repeat steps 3 and 4.
5. If, at any time, you feel moved to simply be present to God in
loving silence, put the Scripture aside and rest in God.
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