Weekend Edition - A Daily Spiritual Seed
Published: Mon, 06/06/11
- readings, teachings, references and reviews -
Contents:
- Ads of the week
- Spiritual Growth Resources for the Easter Season
- 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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Amazon.com gift cards
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SPIRITUAL GROWTH RESOURCE FOR THE MONTH
"Living Together, Loving Together: A Spiritual Guide to Marriage."
by Philip St. Romain and Lisa Bellecci-st.romain
- Paperback:
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- Kindle:
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Here is a book for Christian couples who want to grow in their
relationship with one another and with God. Topics covered include
communication skills, spirituality, understanding personality
types, sexuality issues, and dealing with practical matters like
finances and raising children. Couples can read this book together,
or separately, then pause, discuss, and pray together. Wherever you
are in your marriage (or if you and your partner are planning to
marry), this rare blend of faith-building spiritual counsel and
problem-solving practical advice is an aid to finding (or keeping)
that close bond you have always wanted with your spouse.
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WEEKEND READINGS
http://www.nccbuscc.org/nab/
Saturday: Acts 11:21b-26; 12:1-3; Ps. 98:1, 2-3ab, 3cd-4, 5-6;
Jn 21:20-25
Sunday: Acts 2:1-11; Ps 104:1, 24, 29-30, 31, 34; 1 Cor
12:3b-7, 12-13; Jn 20:19-23
R. (cf. 30) Lord, send out your Spirit, and renew the face of the
earth.
Bless the LORD, O my soul!
O LORD, my God, you are great indeed!
How manifold are your works, O Lord!
the earth is full of your creatures;
May the glory of the LORD endure forever;
may the LORD be glad in his works!
Pleasing to him be my theme;
I will be glad in the LORD.
If you take away their breath, they perish
and return to their dust.
When you send forth your spirit, they are created,
and you renew the face of the earth.
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THEOLOGY NOTE OF THE WEEK
- Kingdom of God
The kingdom of God and the kingdom of heaven seem to be variations
of the same idea. A kingdom implies a king. Our king is Jesus.
Jesus said His kingdom was not of this world (John 18:36). Jesus'
authority did not come from man but from God (Luke 22:29).
Entrance into the kingdom of God is by a new birth (John 3:5),
repentance (Matt. 3:2), and the divine call (1 Thess. 2:12). We are
told to seek the kingdom of God first (Matt. 6:33) and to pray for
its arrival (Matt. 6:10). "The kingdom of God is not eating and
drinking, but righteousness and peace and joy in the Holy Spirit,"
(Rom. 14:17). It is also a future kingdom where full ruler-ship in
the actual presence of the king Jesus will occur when He returns to
earth.
- http://www.carm.org/k
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SAINT OF THE WEEK
St. Albert Chmielowski (1845-1916): June 17
Born in Igolomia near Kraków as the eldest of four children in a
wealthy family, he was christened Adam. During the 1864 revolt
against Czar Alexander III, Adam's wounds forced the amputation of
his left leg.
His great talent for painting led to studies in Warsaw, Munich and
Paris. Adam returned to Kraków and became a Secular Franciscan. In
1888 he took the name Albert when he founded the Brothers of the
Third Order of Saint Francis, Servants to the Poor. They worked
primarily with the homeless, depending completely on alms while
serving the needy, regardless of age, religion or politics. A
community of Albertine sisters was established later.
Pope John Paul II beatified him in 1983 and canonized him six years
later.
- http://www.americancatholic.org/features/saints/saint.aspx?id=1414
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BOOK OF THE WEEK
"The Book that John Wrote," by Earl F. Palmer. Regent College
Publishing, 2002.
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http://www.amazon.com/exec/obidos/ASIN/1573831433/ref=noism/christianspiritu/
Earl Palmer, pastor of the University Presbyterian church in
Seattle, Washington, sets out to explain the Gospel written by
John, the son of Zebedee. Not all Scripture scholars agree that
that John is the author of the fourth Gospel. The author sees John
as an intimate friend of Jesus who knew Him quite well and can
tell readers not only what Jesus did but what He thought and felt.
The author of John gives an account that shows Jesus as beyond our
control, yet fully human and real. He sees Jesus as one who can
fulfill the deepest hopes and longings of humanity at the same
time that He is disappointing
expectations.
Palmer believes that the fourth Gospel was written to supplement
the accounts that were circulating in the church. He notes that
John seldom repeats an incident found in the synoptic and if he
does, it is to clarify actions, motives, and events. This is one
more indication that the author of John knew Jesus well. This
Gospel aims to elicit the same faith and trust that Jesus called
forth in His lifetime. John answers such questions as these:
Are there miracles? Is this a true story? What is the meaning of
life? Does God exist and does God speak to humans?
The author presents these goals in his writing: 1) to present the
Gospel as a reliable source in the life of Jesus, 2) to consider
issues in interpreting the Gospel, 3) to see what the text says
of the time two thousand years ago and what it means to day, 4)
what does Jesus mean for my life today.
(Thanks to Sr. Irene Hartman OP for this review.)
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originating from our web site. Every little bit helps!
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- PERSONAL SPIRITUAL GUIDANCE -
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wonderful people ready to help, using email and telephone
conferences to bridge the miles.
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Consultations: this option is best for short-term guidance
pertaining to a specific issue.
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to become more attuned to God's presence in all of life.
See http://shalomplace.com/direction/
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SHALOM PLACE DISCUSSION BOARDS
A variety of topics are under discussion.
Hilarious youtube videos - Jokes and Stories forum.
Is homosexuality psychopathological? - Christian Morality and
Theology forum.
White magic - Christian Spirituality Issues forum.
Get them dunked? - Christian Spirituality Issues forum.
- see http://shalomplace.org/eve/forums for this and hundreds of
other discussions.
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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://emmanuellahouse.shawwebspace.ca/
Serenity of the Mind: supporting 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
Institute for Women's Spiritual Dynamics: holistic, flexible,
sensible Christian spirituality for women.
http://www.womensspiritualdynamics.com/
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WEB SITE OF THE WEEK
The Meaning of Pentecost
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http://www.faithclipart.com/guide/Christian-Holidays/meaning-of-pentecost.html
"Pentecost is the day that the church was born. Christ was
crucified, rose again, spent forty days with his disciples, then
ascended to heaven. Pentecost immediately followed. For two
millennia, Christians have been celebrating the church's birthday
with joy and exuberance. Pentecost takes place 50 days after Easter
Sunday. Here's how it all got started. . . "
So begins this web page, which features numerous helpful links to a
wide range of resources. If you would like a deeper understanding
and appreciation of the feast of Pentecost, this would be a good
place to start.
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JOKE OF THE WEEK
- Golfing in Heaven
Bill, an avid golfer, contacts a "Medium" and asks if there is a
Golf Course in Heaven. The Medium says that his request is a big
order, but he will try and find out and get back to Bill in a few
days.
After several days go by, Bill finally gets a call from the Medium.
"Well," said Bill, "what did ya find out?"
"I've got good news and bad news for you," said the Medium.
"OK," "what's the good news" Bill exclaimed.
"Well," there is a beautiful 36 hole golf course in Heaven, and
you'll have 24 hour access with your own personal caddy," blurted
out the Medium.
"And the bad news?" asked Bill.
"You're due to tee-off this Sunday at around 10:30 in the morning."
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