Message of 8-12-11
Published: Sat, 08/06/11
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MESSAGE OF THE DAY
There is no such thing as a "self-made" man (or woman). We are made
up of thousands of others. Everyone who has ever done a kind deed
for us, or spoken one word of encouragement to us, has entered into
the make-up of our character and of our thoughts, as well as our
success.
- George Matthew Adams
(Who are the people who have loved and influenced you to become who
you are? Take a few moments to remember them and give thanks for
the difference they've made in your life.)
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LECTIONARY READINGS FOR THE DAY
http://new.usccb.org/calendar/index.cfm?showLit=1&action=month
Jos 24:1-13; Ps. 136:1-3, 16-18, 21-22 and 24; Mt 19:3-12
R. God's mercy endures forever.
Give thanks to the LORD, for he is good,
for his mercy endures forever;
Give thanks to the God of gods,
for his mercy endures forever;
Give thanks to the LORD of lords,
for his mercy endures forever.
Who led his people through the wilderness,
for his mercy endures forever;
Who smote great kings,
for his mercy endures forever;
And slew powerful kings,
for his mercy endures forever.
And made their land a heritage,
for his mercy endures forever;
The heritage of Israel his servant,
for his mercy endures forever;
And freed us from our foes,
for his mercy endures forever.
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MEDITATION ON THE SCRIPTURES
- from
http://onlineministries.creighton.edu/CollaborativeMinistry/daily.html
In the first reading from Joshua we find a concise history
following the journey God's people took to get to the Promised
Land; we know much of it by heart. Joshua starts with "Thus says
the LORD" and begins the chronicle with Abraham and goes through
the times with other leaders like Isaac, Jacob, Moses and Aaron to
name a few. The LORD outlines all that he has done to help the
people get to that point in their history. The road was hard, the
people got discouraged, but in the end both were faithful to each
other. The people understand blessings come when they serve the
Lord, and likewise when they serve other gods they fall into ruin.
- by Deb Fortina
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SPIRITUAL READING
- Christ's Four Modes of Presence to Us
by Philip St. Romain
- 3. The Sacramental (part 2 of 3)
One of the primary purposes of sacraments is to help us realize
that Christ is with us during those special times and rites of
passage in life. His self-communication through a sacramental mode
speaks to our ordinary, human modes of knowing, but invokes symbols
which point beyond the literal unto transcendence. For example, we
understand that water is commonly used to quench our thirst and as
a cleansing agent. When it is used in baptism, we intuitively
understand that just as water cleanses a body, so, too, does Christ
cleanse the soul, and that he is the Living Water who will now
quench our deepest thirst. The water used is ordinary, but it
points to the Living Water, which is the extraordinary. Likewise,
bread and wine broken and shared in Eucharist maintain their
appearance, but communicate now the Body and Blood of Christ. A
married couple show love to one another, and this signifies the
love between Christ and the Church. And so forth.
- from "Jesus Alive in Our Lives"
http://www.lulu.com/product/paperback/jesus-alive-in-our-lives/11780728
(paperback)
https://www.smashwords.com/books/view/41961 (ebook formats)
http://www.amazon.com/Jesus-Alive-Our-Lives-ebook/dp/B00427YKNU/
(Kindle)
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