Weekend Edition - A Daily Spiritual Seed
Published: Thu, 12/17/09
- readings, teachings, references and reviews -
Contents:
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- 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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WEEKEND READINGS
http://www.nccbuscc.org/nab/
Saturday: Jgs 13:2-7, 24-25a; Ps. 71:3-4a, 5-6ab, 16-17; Lk
1:5-25
Sunday: Mi 5:1-4a; Ps 80:2-3, 15-16, 18-19; Heb 10:5-10;
Lk 1:39-45
Rsp. Lord, make us turn to you; let us see your face and we shall
be saved.
O shepherd of Israel, hearken,
from your throne upon the cherubim, shine forth.
Rouse your power,
and come to save us.
Once again, O LORD of hosts,
look down from heaven, and see;
take care of this vine,
and protect what your right hand has planted
the son of man whom you yourself made strong.
May your help be with the man of your right hand,
with the son of man whom you yourself made strong.
Then we will no more withdraw from you;
give us new life, and we will call upon your name.
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THEOLOGY NOTE OF THE WEEK
- Existentialism.
Existentialism is a philosophical viewpoint was based on Soren
Kierkegaard's philosophical work and emphasizes human freedom and
abilities. Subjectivity and individual choice are elevated often
above conceptual and moral absolutes, because truth is found within
personal experience.
- http://www.carm.org/dictionary.htm
(Methinks the fathers are oversimplifying a bit on this one.)
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SAINT OF THE WEEK
- December 22nd. St. Frances Cabrini.
This saint, distinguished for her work for orphans in the United
States, was born in the Northern Italian town of Pavia in 1870. Her
wish to live the religious life was initially frustrated by poor
health but her work in an orphanage in the diocese attracted the
attention of a wider circle. Her foundation of the missionary
Sisters of the Sacred Heart was approved in the 1880's and in 1889
she arrived in New York with a number of sisters, at the invitation
of the archbishop, to work among Italian immigrants, who were
suffering from acute spiritual neglect. The lack of infrastructure
was so crippling that at first she was advised to return to Italy,
but she persevered and various foundations, orphanages and schools
followed, including some in Latin America, catering for many
besides the Italians among whom she had originally come to work.
She died of malaria in Chicago in 1917 and was canonised in 1946.
- http://www.hullp.demon.co.uk/SacredHeart/saint/index.html
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BOOK OF THE WEEK
"The Eucharist and Social Justice," by Sister Margaret Scott.
Paulist Press. 2009.
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http://www.amazon.com/exec/obidos/ASIN/0809145669/ref=noism/christianspiritu/
Margaret Scott is a member of the Handmaids of the Sacred Heart of
Jesus and writes from her experiences in many foreign countries,
especially third world countries where poverty and hunger are all
too common. As she shared the lives of the poor, she developed an
insight into the international community and linked her studies
with the Eucharist, where no one goes hungry. Social justice is a
much needed goal, and Sister Margaret deplores the suffering that
all too many people endure day by day. She links her way of working
for social justice with the celebration of the Eucharistic
sacrifice.
From the beginning, the Eucharist is revealed as a sacrament of
protest and resistance that requires us to stand with the
oppressed. It is a vigorous critique of the exclusion techniques of
economic globalization. The Penitential Rite forges am unbreakable
link between forgiveness and justice in the quest for peace. It
acknowledges wrongdoing and social sins of oppression. The Liturgy
of the Word underlines the connection between Scripture and the
social injustices of the times. We are seated at the table with
all who suffer. The Presentation of the gifts offers a foundation
for social action and the care of the planet. The Eucharistic
prayer is a narrative in which the poor are both the priority and
reference point. We are in awe at the wonderful deeds of the Lord.
The words of Consecration transform us. This is my Body! These
words call us to see Christ in every one. Do this in memory of
me...here we are called to reproduce the mission of Jesus Christ, who
identified himself with the poor, the weak, the marginalized.
¨Yes, the Eucharist is meant to reach the membership of the whole
world. Yes, it does have something to say about the impact that
economic globalization has on the poor. Yes, the Eucharist does
provide a theological basis for social justice. Yes, our
eucharistic celebrations can overflow with a passion for justice
and the poor. Lets do it. We can make it happen.*
(Thanks to Sr. Irene Hartman OP for this review.)
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SHALOM PLACE DISCUSSION BOARDS
Topics under discussion include:
Global warming - Religion and Culture forum
The curious case of Pam Reynolds - Transformative Experiences forum.
- http://shalomplace.org/eve/forums
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AFFILIATE WEB SITES (please give them a visit)
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/
Serenity of the Mind: supportint those who served and who suffer
from PTSD.
http://serenityofthemind.com/default.html
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
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WEB SITE OF THE WEEK
Christmas around the world
- http://www.the-north-pole.com/around/
Links to pages describing Christmas customs from around the world.
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JOKE OF THE WEEK
- On skipping a day
A woman was terribly overweight, so her doctor put her on a diet.
"I want you to eat regularly for 2 days, then skip a day, and
repeat this procedure for 2 weeks. The next time I see you, you'll
have lost at least 5 pounds."
When the woman returned, she shocked the doctor by losing nearly 20
pounds.
"Why, that's amazing!" the doctor said, "Did you follow my
instructions?"
The woman nodded. "I'll tell you though, I thought I was going to
drop dead that third day."
"From hunger, you mean?"
"No, from skipping."
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