Weekend Edition - A Daily Spiritual Seed
Published: Thu, 03/18/10
- 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
- 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
eHandouts and Worksheets
- http://shalomplace.com/res/index2.html
A variety of short sketches and resources on a wide range of
topics.
- free-will donation appreciated.
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WEEKEND READINGS
http://www.nccbuscc.org/nab/
Saturday: Jer 11:18-20; Ps. 7:2-3, 9bc-10, 11-12; Jn 7:40-53
Sunday: Is 43:16-21; Ps 126:1-2, 2-3, 4-5, 6; Phil 3:8-14;
Jn 8:1-11
(R) 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
- Forgiveness
Forgiveness is the act of releasing someone from a debt or
obligation. There are seven words in Scripture that denote the idea
of forgiveness: three in Hebrew and four in Greek. No book of
religion except Christianity teaches that God completely forgives
sins. God remembers our sins no more (Heb. 10:17). God is the
initiator of forgiveness (Col. 2:13).
There is only one sin for which the Father does not promise
forgiveness: blasphemy against the Holy Spirit (Mark 3:28; Matt.
12:32). The contexts suggest this to be the sin of attributing to
unclean spirits the work of the Holy Spirit.
For man to receive forgiveness, repentance is necessary (Luke
17:3-4).
- http://www.carm.org/f
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SAINT OF THE WEEK
- Catherine of Genoa
Going to confession one day was the turning point of Catherine's
life.
When Catherine was born, many Italian nobles were supporting
Renaissance artists and writers. The needs of the poor and the sick
were often overshadowed by a hunger for luxury and self-indulgence.
Catherine's parents were members of the nobility in Genoa. At 13
she attempted to become a nun but failed because of her age. At 16
she married Julian, a nobleman who turned out to be selfish and
unfaithful. For a while she tried to numb her disappointment by a
life of selfish pleasure.
One day in confession she had a new sense of her own sins and how
much God loved her. She reformed her life and gave good example to
Julian, who soon turned from his self-centered life of distraction.
Julian's spending, however, had ruined them financially. He and
Catherine decided to live in the Pammatone, a large hospital in
Genoa, and to dedicate themselves to works of charity there. After
Julian's death in 1497, Catherine took over management of the
hospital.
She wrote about purgatory which, she said, begins on earth for
souls open to God. Life with God in heaven is a continuation and
perfection of the life with God begun on earth.
Exhausted by her life of self-sacrifice, she died September 15,
1510, and was canonized in 1737.
- http://www.americancatholic.org/features/saints/saint.aspx?id=1332
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BOOK OF THE WEEK
"Ninety Minutes in Heaven," by Don Piper. Revell, 2004.
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http://www.amazon.com/exec/obidos/ASIN/1576603466/ref=noism/christianspiritu/
With the help of Cecil Murphey, Don relates the details of his
experience of being in a terrible car accident, dying, being in
heaven for 90 minutes, coming back to life, suffering for months of
excruciating pain in recovery, all the while wondering why God had
brought him back to earth, and finally realizing that by telling
his story he could bring hope to many others.
AS Don was driving home from a conference, his car was crushed by a
semi that crossed into his lane. Medical personnel said he died
instantly. But while his body lay lifeless in the ruins of his car,
Don relates how he experienced the glories of heaven. He was simply
astonished by the beauty all around him and by the heavenly music
in which he joined. His disappointment was great when he had to
come back to life and await the long healing process that was
necessary.
(Thanks to Sr. Irene Hartman OP for this review.)
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SHALOM PLACE DISCUSSION BOARDS
A variety of topics are under discussion. Also, you can use the
Find tab to search the forum, or scroll through forum topics to
find one that interests you.
Could Jesus have sinned? - Christian Morality and Theology forum.
Health care reform - Religion and Politics forum.
Yoga and Body Work - Christian Spirituality Issues forum.
- http://shalomplace.org/eve/forums
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AFFILIATE WEB SITES (please give them a visit)
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
The Sanctuary Foundation for Prayer: resources for spiritual growth.
http://fromholyground.org/index.htm
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WEB SITE OF THE WEEK
Lulu.com
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Do you have a collection of poetry you've been wanting to publish
and circulate? A recipe book? A CD with music you've composed? A
brochure or flyer?
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can have it in print with an ISBN and circulation in minutes. All
you pay for are the products you purchase yourself, though you can
also sign up for professional editing if you'd like.
I'm working on getting a few out-of-print items published again and
am finding it easy to work with their system. This is
publishing-on-demand at its simplest, and least expensive.
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JOKE OF THE WEEK
Sally was driving home from one of her business trips in Northern
Arizona when she saw an elderly Navajo woman walking on the side of
the road. As the trip was a long and quiet one, she stopped the car
and asked the Navajo woman if she would like a ride. With a silent
nod of thanks, the woman got into the car.
Resuming the journey, Sally tried in vain to make a bit of small
talk with the Navajo woman. The old woman just sat silently,
looking intently at everything she saw, studying every little
detail, until she noticed a brown bag on the seat next to Sally.
'What in bag?' asked the old woman. Sally looked down at the brown
bag and said, 'It's a bottle of wine. I got it for my husband.'
The Navajo woman was silent for another moment or two. Then
speaking with the quiet wisdom of an elder, she said, 'Good trade.'
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