Weekend Edition - A Daily Spiritual Seed
Published: Fri, 07/22/11
- 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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SPIRITUAL GROWTH RESOURCE FOR THE MONTH
"Codependence Recovery and Christian Spirituality"
- resources by Philip St. Romain
- http://shalomplace.com/inetmin/codep/index.html
* How has the concept of codependency affected our views of
love and selfless giving?
* Does the Church teach codependency in the name of Christian
love?
* What does Christian spirituality have to contribute unto
recovery from codependent attitudes and behavior?
Three hours of teaching along with numerous handouts on this topic.
The Real Audio option is free; podcasts may also be purchased.
There is a link to the book on this topic and you will find several
eBook purchase options on that page as well.
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WEEKEND READINGS
http://www.nccbuscc.org/nab/
Saturday: Ex 24:3-8; Ps. 50:1b-2, 5-6, 14-15; Mt 13:24-30
Sunday: 1 Kgs 3:5, 7-12; Ps. 119:57, 72, 76-77, 127-128,
129-130; Rom 8:28-30
R. (97a) Lord, I love your commands.
I have said, O LORD, that my part
is to keep your words.
The law of your mouth is to me more precious
than thousands of gold and silver pieces.
Let your kindness comfort me
according to your promise to your servants.
Let your compassion come to me that I may live,
for your law is my delight.
For I love your command
more than gold, however fine.
For in all your precepts I go forward;
every false way I hate.
Wonderful are your decrees;
therefore I observe them.
The revelation of your words sheds light,
giving understanding to the simple.
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THEOLOGY NOTE OF THE WEEK
- Limited Atonement
The teaching held in Reformed (Calvinist) circles of Christianity
that Jesus bore only the sins of the elect, and not that of every
individual who ever lived. It sees "the world" as all nations. It
maintains that the sacrifice was sufficient for all, but intended
for the elect.
- http://www.carm.org/l
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SAINT OF THE WEEK
- St. Martha: July 29
Martha, Mary and their brother Lazarus were evidently close friends
of Jesus. He came to their home simply as a welcomed guest, rather
than as one celebrating the conversion of a sinner like Zacchaeus
or one unceremoniously received by a suspicious Pharisee. The
sisters feel free to call on Jesus at their brother's death, even
though a return to Judea at that time seems almost certain death.
No doubt Martha was an active sort of person. On one occasion (see
Luke 10:38-42) she prepares the meal for Jesus and possibly his
fellow guests and forthrightly states the obvious: All hands should
pitch in to help with the dinner.
Yet, as biblical scholar Father John McKenzie points out, she need
not be rated as an "unrecollected activist." The evangelist is
emphasizing what our Lord said on several occasions about the
primacy of the spiritual: "...[D]o not worry about your life, what
you will eat [or drink], or about your body, what you will wear....
But seek first the kingdom [of God] and his righteousness" (Matthew
6:25b, 33a); "One does not live by bread alone" (Luke 4:4b);
"Blessed are they who hunger and thirst for righteousness..."
(Matthew 5:6a).
Martha's great glory is her simple and strong statement of faith in
Jesus after her brother's death. "Jesus told her, 'I am the
resurrection and the life; whoever believes in me, even if he dies,
will live, and everyone who lives and believes in me will never
die. Do you believe this?' She said to him, 'Yes, Lord. I have come
to believe that you are the Messiah, the Son of God, the one who is
coming into the world'" (John 11:25-27).
- http://www.americancatholic.org/features/saints/saint.aspx?id=1091
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BOOK OF THE WEEK
"Becoming Bread: Embracing the Spiritual in the Everyday," by
Gunilla Norris. Hidden Spring, 1993.
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http://www.amazon.com/exec/obidos/ASIN/1587680238/ref=noism/christianspiritu/
What a beautiful meditation for one who loves to bake bread!!! The
author goes through each step in the process of making bread and
makes each step a source of reflection and soul searching. This
book leaves one with a sense of the divine found in the simple
bread making process.
Choose a time to be alone. Turn off the radio. Take the phone off
the hook. Go prayerfully into your kitchen. Decide that you are
going to make bread today because the world is hungry, or because a
friend needs a loaf. Select the ingredients and utensils you need.
Notice the mixing bowl , the baking pans, and the cups are open,
not closed. Is your attitude open to whatever God has in store for
you? You are about to become engaged in a process. Is love your
motivation? Are you baking because you love to bake or because you
have to? Can you make this process a love affair?
Notice the blessings of each ingredient. Flour from wheat that went
through many months in fields, and time in the mill to make it into
flour, all in preparation for this event in your kitchen. Salt from
the earth...gift of God. Water, so necessary for life. Yeast, that
which will give the dough ability to rise and become airy.
Measuring spoons, to get the right amount of salt and yeast. The
oven with just the right temperature.
And then there is the physical activity, the mixing, the kneading,
the shaping of loaves. There is the waiting time, the time to let
the dough rise twice or three times. This is a time of reflection
and gratitude for the blessings of the morning. Wait, wait
patiently, until you begin to smell the wondrous aroma of bread
baking. Ease the new loaves from the pans, bring on the butter or
jam, and have yourself a feast! Call to mind the last Eucharist you
shared. And thank your God for the gift of home baked bread!
(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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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.
Jesus in the Eucharist - Christian Spirituality Issues forum.
Abortion Issues - Christian Morality and Theology forum.
Christianity and Postmodernism - Christian Morality and Theology
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)
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/
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
(Reach other people who have a similar interest in Christian
spirituality. Simply publish a link to Daily Spiritual Seed--
http://shalomplace.com/seed --on a prominent place on your web site
and we will reciprocate with a weekly link to your site in the
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WEB SITE OF THE WEEK
The Contemplative Society
- http://www.contemplative.org/
This is, basically, the website of Rev. Dr. Cynthia Bourgeault, who
is an Episcopal minister and author of books and audios on
contemplative spirituality.
I met Cynthia several years ago when presenting a retreat in Maine
and enjoyed visiting with her about centering prayer, East/West
issues, and a variety of other topics. Her work is widely
appreciated and available through Amazon.com, Barnes and Noble, and
other venues, including this website.
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JOKE OF THE WEEK
- What causes people to have arthritis?
A man who smelled like a distillery flopped on a subway seat next
to a priest. The man's tie was stained, his face was plastered with
red lipstick, and a half empty bottle of gin was sticking out of
his torn coat pocket. He opened his newspaper and began reading.
After a few minutes, the disheveled guy turned to the priest and
asked, "Say, father, what causes arthritis?"
"Mister, it's caused by loose living, being with cheap, wicked
women, too much alcohol and a contempt for your fellow man."
"Well I'll be." the drunk muttered, returning to his paper.
The priest, thinking about what he had said, nudged the man and
apologized. "I'm very sorry. I didn't mean to come on so strong.
How long did you have arthritis?"
"I don't have it father. I was just reading here that the Pope
does."
- Thanks, Carol.
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