Message of 1-12-10
Published: Sun, 01/10/10
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MESSAGE OF THE DAY
"You alone have been made the image of the Reality that transcends
all understanding, the likeness of imperishable beauty, the imprint
of true divinity, the recipient of beatitude, the seal of the true
light. When you turn to him you become that which he is himself."
- Gregory of Nyssa, "Second Homily on the Song of Songs"
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SCRIPTURE READINGS
http://www.nccbuscc.org/nab/
1 Sm 1:9-20; 1 Samuel 2:1, 4-5, 6-7, 8; Mk 1:21-28
R. (see 1) My heart exults in the Lord, my Savior.
"My heart exults in the LORD,
my horn is exalted in my God.
I have swallowed up my enemies;
I rejoice in my victory."
"The bows of the mighty are broken,
while the tottering gird on strength.
The well-fed hire themselves out for bread,
while the hungry batten on spoil.
The barren wife bears seven sons,
while the mother of many languishes."
"The LORD puts to death and gives life;
he casts down to the nether world;
he raises up again.
The LORD makes poor and makes rich;
he humbles, he also exalts."
"He raises the needy from the dust;
from the dung heap he lifts up the poor,
To seat them with nobles
and make a glorious throne their heritage."
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GOSPEL MEDITATION
- from http://www.dailyscripture.net/
The Lord gives us his Holy Spirit to enlighten our minds that we
may grow in his truth and in the knowledge of his great love for
each of us. If we approach God's word submissively, with an
eagerness to do everything the Lord desires, we are in a much
better position to learn what God wants to teach us through his
word. Are you eager to be taught by the Lord and to conform your
life according to his word?
"Lord Jesus, your word is power and life. May I never doubt your
saving love and mercy, and the power of your word to bring healing
and deliverance to those in need."
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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)
156. Twelve stars for reaching the highest perfection: love of God,
love of neighbor, obedience, chastity, poverty, attendance at
choir, penance, humility, mortification, prayer, silence, peace.
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