Message of 4-27-10
Published: Sat, 04/24/10
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MESSAGE OF THE DAY
The soul's center is God. When it has reached God with all the
capacity of its being and the strength of its operation and
inclination, it will have attained to its final and deepest center
in God; it will know, love and enjoy God with all its might.
- St. John of the Cross.
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SCRIPTURE READINGS
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Acts 11:19-26; Ps 87:1b-3, 4-5, 6-7; Jn 10:22-30
R. All you nations, praise the Lord.
His foundation upon the holy mountains
the LORD loves:
The gates of Zion,
more than any dwelling of Jacob.
Glorious things are said of you,
O city of God!
I tell of Egypt and Babylon
among those who know the LORD;
Of Philistia, Tyre, Ethiopia:
"This man was born there."
And of Zion they shall say:
"One and all were born in her;
And he who has established her
is the Most High LORD."
They shall note, when the peoples are enrolled:
"This man was born there."
And all shall sing, in their festive dance:
"My home is within you."
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GOSPEL MEDITATION
- from http://www.dailyscripture.net/
In this present life we will encounter trials and difficulties. We
can face them alone or we can follow Jesus, the true shepherd, who
will bring us safely through every difficulty to the place of peace
and security with God. Do you listen to the voice of the Good
Shepherd and heed his commands?
"Lord Jesus, you are the Good Shepherd who secures what is best for
us. In you I place all my hope and trust. Open my ears to hear your
voice and follow your commands."
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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)
172. Oh, what blessings we will enjoy in the vision of the Most
Blessed Trinity!
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