Message of 1-7-10
Published: Sun, 12/27/09
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MESSAGE OF THE DAY
The Shepherd does not ask of thee, faith in thy faith, but only
faith in Him: and this He meant in saying, 'Come unto me'. In light
or darkness seek to do His will, and leave the work of faith to
Jesus still.
- Anonymous
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SCRIPTURE READINGS
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1 Jn 4:19-5:4; Ps. 72:1-2, 14 and 15bc, 17; Lk 4:14-22
R. (see 11) Lord, every nation on earth will adore you.
O God, with your judgment endow the king,
and with your justice, the king's son;
He shall govern your people with justice
and your afflicted ones with judgment.
From fraud and violence he shall redeem them,
and precious shall their blood be in his sight.
May they be prayed for continually;
day by day shall they bless him.
May his name be blessed forever;
as long as the sun his name shall remain.
In him shall all the tribes of the earth be blessed;
all the nations shall proclaim his happiness.
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SCRIPTURE MEDITATION
from "Praying the Daily Gospels," by Philip St. Romain:
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- John 2: 1-12 (The wedding at Cana)
Jewish weddings are joyous occasions, and Jesus seems to have
enjoyed these festivities as much, or more, than anyone. The
miracle of the transformed water symbolizes much more than his
attempt to keep a party going, however; it points to the "new wine"
which the Spirit produces in us and the wine poured out in the
Eucharist, the gift of his flesh and blood.
* Is it hard for you to imagine Jesus having a good time? Is it
hard for you to allow yourself to have fun?
* What does marriage mean to you? If you are married, let your
spouse know today how important he or she is to you.
* Spend some time with the verse "Do whatever he tells you, "
Mary's stance toward Jesus. Invite God to speak to you in your
thoughts.
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NOTES FROM A CLASSICAL WORK
- "Imitation of Christ," by Thomas A. Kempis
The Voice of Christ
In such condition, it is well for you to apply yourself to
humble,
outward works and to refresh yourself in good deeds, to await
with
unshaken confidence My heavenly visitation, patiently to bear
your
exile and dryness of mind until you are again visited by Me and
freed
of all anxieties. For I will cause you to forget your labors and
to
enjoy inward quiet. I will spread before you the open fields of
the
Scriptures, so that with an open heart you may begin to advance
in the
way of My commandments. And you will say: the sufferings of this
time
are not worthy to be compared with the future glory which shall
be
revealed to us.
Chapter 51
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PRAYING WITH SCRIPTURE (Carmelite Method)
A. Introduction: settling in, relaxing in awareness of God's
presence.
B. Reading the text slowly, prayerfully.
C. Meditation: imaginative representation of the material;
reflection
on the meaning of the material and its application to one's life.
D. Affective prayer: conversation with God, attentive to sharing
feelings awakened in meditation. Prayer of petition, thanksgiving,
remorse.
E. Resting in God in silent loving awareness, if moved to do so.
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