Message of 5-21-10
Published: Mon, 05/10/10
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MESSAGE OF THE DAY
Be able to be alone. Lose not the advantage of solitude, ... but
delight to be alone and single with Omnipresency.
- Sir Thomas Browne (1605-1682), Christian Morals
- - - related (and a quote we've seen before)
All of man's misfortune comes from one thing, which is not knowing
how to sit quietly in a room.
- Blaise Pascal
(Take some time this day to be alone with God, mindful that God is
here, now, loving . . . )
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SCRIPTURE READINGS
http://www.nccbuscc.org/nab/
Acts 25:13b-21; Ps 103:1-2, 11-12, 19-20ab; Jn 21:15-19
R. The Lord has established his throne in heaven.
Bless the LORD, O my soul;
and all my being, bless his holy name.
Bless the LORD, O my soul,
and forget not all his benefits.
For as the heavens are high above the earth,
so surpassing is his kindness toward those who fear him.
As far as the east is from the west,
so far has he put our transgressions from us.
The LORD has established his throne in heaven,
and his kingdom rules over all.
Bless the LORD, all you his angels,
you mighty in strength, who do his bidding.
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SCRIPTURE MEDITATION
- from
http://onlineministries.creighton.edu/CollaborativeMinistry/daily.html
In today's Gospel, Jesus asks Simon Peter three times if he loves
him. At the last time, Peter says: "Lord, you know everything; you
know that I love you."
When Jesus says follow me, he starts with love, a love that can
help us find our way. The journey won't be easy for the apostles
like Simon Peter. Jesus asks Peter to tend his sheep and feed his
lambs. Jesus says the way won't be easy. We also must tend to his
sheep and feed his lambs. When we follow Jesus, we have to follow
with our hearts, our souls, our minds. We have to expect
roadblocks, setbacks, detours. When we follow with love, we can
climb over the roadblocks, recover from the setbacks and maneuver
the most winding detour.
I am ready to follow. As I continue my journey, I echo today's
psalm: "Bless the Lord, O my soul; and all my being, bless his holy
name."
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SPIRITUAL READING
- Fenelon's "Maxims of the Saints"
Nevertheless, there is no interpreter of the Divine Word like that
of a holy heart; or, what is the same thing, of the Holy Ghost
dwelling in the heart. If we give ourselves wholly to God, the
Comforter will take up His abode with us, and guide us into all
that truth which will be necessary for us. Truly holy souls,
therefore, continually looking to God for a proper understanding of
His Word, may confidently trust that He will guide them aright. A
holy soul, in the exercise of its legitimate powers of
interpretation, may deduce important views from the Word of God
which would not otherwise be known; but it cannot add anything to
it.
- Seventh Article
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PRAYING WITH SCRIPTURE (Benedictine Approach)
1. Relax. Settle in. Be aware that God is here, now, loving you.
2. Read a short passage of Scripture as though God were speaking
directly to you in it.
3. Choose a phrase from the passage that strikes you and repeat it
slowly, prayerfully, non-analytically.
4. When your heart is full, express to God the needs and sentiments
awakened by your meditation. When you're done, read another passage
and repeat steps 3 and 4.
5. If, at any time, you feel moved to simply be present to God in
loving silence, put the Scripture aside and rest in God.
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