Weekend Edition - A Daily Spiritual Seed
Published: Fri, 08/05/11
- 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
"The 'Logic' of Happiness: Proverbs and Practical Wisdom for Daily
Living," by Philip St. Romain
- Winner of "Angel Award" for excellence in media.
This book invites us to take a journey deep into the soul,
where the mystery of self and the mystery of God are so intertwined
as to seem one life. It is a treasure trove of versatile,
uplifting, intuitive meditations, proverbs, exhortations,
reflections and exploratory questions on such topics as Empty
Lovingness, True Prayer, and Sanity. St. Romain urges us to "be
here now in love" that we might know greater peace and joy in daily
living.
- http://tinyurl.com/3uzynqg (paperback)
(Also available for Kindle, Nook, and on iBookstore)
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WEEKEND READINGS
http://www.nccbuscc.org/nab/
Saturday: Dn 7:9-10, 13-14; Ps. 97:1-2, 5-6, 9; 2 Pt
1:16-19; Mt 17:1-9
Sunday: 1 Kgs 19:9a, 11-13; Ps. 85:9, 10, 11-12, 13-14; Rom
9:1-5; Mt 14:22-33
R. (8) Lord, let us see your kindness, and grant us your salvation.
I will hear what God proclaims;
the LORD -- for he proclaims peace.
Near indeed is his salvation to those who fear him,
glory dwelling in our land.
Kindness and truth shall meet;
justice and peace shall kiss.
Truth shall spring out of the earth,
and justice shall look down from heaven.
The LORD himself will give his benefits;
our land shall yield its increase.
Justice shall walk before him,
and prepare the way of his steps.
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THEOLOGY NOTE OF THE WEEK
- Logos
The Greek word for "word." Mentioned only in the writings of John.
John 1:1 says, "In the beginning was the Word [logos] and the Word
[logos] was with God and the Word [logos] was God." The Logos is
sometimes used to refer to the second person of the Trinity as the
Son in pre-incarnate form. Jesus is the word [logos] made flesh
(John 1:1,14).
- http://www.carm.org/l
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SAINT OF THE WEEK
- St. Dominic (1170-1221): August 8
If he hadn't taken a trip with his bishop, Dominic would probably
have remained within the structure of contemplative life; after the
trip, he spent the rest of his life being a contemplative in active
apostolic work.
Born in old Castile, Spain, he was trained for the priesthood by a
priest-uncle, studied the arts and theology, and became a canon of
the cathedral at Osma, where there was an attempt to revive the
apostolic common life described in the Acts of the Apostles.
On a journey through France with his bishop, he came face to face
with the then virulent Albigensian heresy at Languedoc. The
Albigensians (Cathari, "the pure") held to two principles--one good,
one evil--in the world. All matter is evil--hence they denied the
Incarnation and sacraments. On the same principle they abstained
from procreation and took a minimum of food and drink. The inner
circle led what some people regarded as a heroic life of purity and
asceticism not shared by ordinary followers.
Dominic sensed the need for the Church to combat this heresy, and
was commissioned to be part of the preaching crusade against it. He
saw immediately why the preaching was not succeeding: the ordinary
people admired and followed the ascetical heroes of the Albigenses.
Understandably, they were not impressed by the Catholic preachers
who traveled with horse and retinues, stayed at the best inns and
had servants. Dominic therefore, with three Cistercians, began
itinerant preaching according to the gospel ideal. He continued
this work for 10 years, being successful with the ordinary people
but not with the leaders.
His fellow preachers gradually became a community, and in 1215 he
founded a religious house at Toulouse, the beginning of the Order
of Preachers (Dominicans).
His ideal, and that of his Order, was to link organically a life
with God, study and prayer in all forms, with a ministry of
salvation to people by the word of God. His ideal: contemplata
tradere: "to pass on the fruits of contemplation" or "to speak only
of God or with God."
- http://www.americancatholic.org/features/saints/saint.aspx?id=1101
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BOOK OF THE WEEK
"The Mass and the Saints," by Thomas Crean O.P. Ignatius Press,
2008.
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http://www.amazon.com/exec/obidos/ASIN/1586173472/ref=noism/christianspiritu/
What a delightful book to come off the press when Catholics are
preparing for the changes which will begin in the Mass in late
November, 2011. The title gives no hint what the book contains.
This is a work of deep spirituality gleaned from saints and
renowned writers of earlier and recent times. The book gives deep
insights into the rites of the Mass from early days to the present,
noting the meanings and the WHY of all parts of the Mass. Why this
change? Why this phrase? What did the Church have in mind when it
introduced these words? Why don't the writers agree on certain
sections? Why did the early Church think this phrase important and
why is it no longer in use? Why were come saints honored only in
certain areas of the world?
Every aspect and part of the Mass is addressed, with questions that
form a commentary on the central action of the Church's worship.
Part I treats the meaning of sacrifice and the setting as used in
the Church's various parts of the world. Part II addresses every
part of the Mass and each section has at least seven commentators'
thoughts on the part in question. Latin sources are quoted, as
well as Greek and Aramaic throughout, and the vernacular is treated
with some hesitation. It seems that the earlier writers could only
insist on the use of the Latin for this great form of worship.
A delightful read especially at this time in the Church's history!!!
(Thanks to Sr. Irene Hartman OP for this review.)
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SHALOM PLACE DISCUSSION BOARDS
A variety of topics are under discussion.
Jesus in the Eucharist - Christian Spirituality Issues forum.
Christianity and Postmodernism - Christian Morality and Theology
forum.
I'm confused about Kundalini and the Holy Spirit - Kundalini and
Spiritual Emergencies 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)
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/
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
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WEB SITE OF THE WEEK
The Dominicans
- http://curia.op.org/en/
In keeping with the feast day of our Saint of the Week, the
official web site for the Dominicans is our Site of the Week. Here
you will find info on the richness of Dominican history and their
work in the world today. Many great Saints have come from this
religious order: Thomas Aquinas, Catherine of Sienna, Rose of Lima,
Albert the Great, and many others. I have been privileged to work
with the Dominican Sisters' retreat ministry at Heartland Center
for Spirituality in Great Bend, KS. The work of Dominic continues
in this and many other outreaches.
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JOKE OF THE WEEK
A Jesuit, a Dominican, and a Trappist were marooned on a desert
island. They found a magic lamp, and after some discussion decided
to rub it. Lo and behold, a genie appeared and offered them three
wishes. They decided it was only fair that they could each have
one wish. The Jesuit said he wanted to teach at the world's most
famous university, and poof, he was gone! The Dominican wished to
preach in the world's largest church, and poof, he was gone! Then
the Trappist said, "Gee, I already got my wish!"
(OK, you need to know a little about religious orders for that one
to make sense; Trappists are monks whose lifestyle emphases silence
and solitude.
And so here's another, this one poking fun at those crafty Jesuits,
whose founder's feast day [St. Ignatius of Loyola] we will
celebrate later this month.)
Then there was the Jesuit out for a drive who crashed into another
car, only to discover that the other driver was a Franciscan. "It
was my fault," each of them insisted -- as is only right and proper
with religious men. The Jesuit in his concern for the other said,
"You look badly shaken up. You could probably use a good stiff
drink right now to calm down." So he produced a flask. The
Franciscan drank and said, "Thank you; I feel much better now." The
Jesuit said, "You still look a little rattled, have another drink."
And the Frannie did. "One more," said the Jesuit," and you'll be
feeling fine again." The Franciscan, after taking a drink, said,
"But Father, you're probably shaken up too. Why don't you have a
drink." "I will," the Jesuit replied, "but I think I'll wait until
after the police have come."
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