Message of 7-8-10
Published: Sat, 07/03/10
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MESSAGE OF THE DAY
Our union with God--his presence with us, in which our aloneness is
banished and the meaning and full purpose of human existence is
realized--consists chiefly in a conversational relationship with God
while we are each consistently and deeply engaged as his friend and
colaborater in the affairs of the kingdom of the heavens.
... Dallas Willard, "Hearing God"
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SCRIPTURE READINGS
http://www.nccbuscc.org/nab/
Hos 11:1-4, 8c-9; Ps 80:2ac and 3b, 15-16; Mt 10:7-15
R. (4b) Let us see your face, Lord, and we shall be saved.
O shepherd of Israel, hearken.
From your throne upon the cherubim, shine forth.
Rouse your power.
Once again, O LORD of hosts,
look down from heaven, and see:
Take care of this vine,
and protect what your right hand has planted,
the son of man whom you yourself made strong.
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SCRIPTURE MEDITATION
from "Praying the Daily Gospels," by Philip St. Romain:
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- Matthew 10:7-15 (The command to travel light)
Jesus sends his disciples out into the towns and countryside with a
simple message and a powerful ministry. They are to prepare the
people for his own visitation. The disciples are told that though
this task is worthy of room and board, some will reject them. Thus
it is for all who try to be ministers of the gospel.
- Do you do your share to help support people committed to
full-time ministry in the Church? What can you contribute of your
time, talent, and money?
- Spend some time with the passage 'The gifts you have received
return as gifts." What are some of your gifts? How do you share
these with others? What happens to you when you cling to your
giftedness?
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NOTES FROM A CLASSICAL WORK
- "Imitation of Christ," by Thomas A. Kempis
The Voice of Christ
If you wish to enter into life, keep My commandments. If you
will know the truth, believe in Me. If you will be perfect, sell all. If
you will be My disciple, deny yourself. If you will possess the
blessed life, despise this present life. If you will be exalted in
heaven, humble yourself on earth. If you wish to reign with Me, carry the
Cross with Me. For only the servants of the Cross find the life
of blessedness and of true light.
- chapter 56
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PRAYING WITH SCRIPTURE (Carmelite Method)
A. Introduction: settling in, relaxing in awareness of God's
presence.
B. Reading the text slowly, prayerfully.
C. Meditation: imaginative representation of the material;
reflection
on the meaning of the material and its application to one's life.
D. Affective prayer: conversation with God, attentive to sharing
feelings awakened in meditation. Prayer of petition, thanksgiving,
remorse.
E. Resting in God in silent loving awareness, if moved to do so.
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