Message of 7-9-10
Published: Sat, 07/03/10
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MESSAGE OF THE DAY
Every action of our lives touches on some chord that will vibrate
in eternity.
... Edwin Hubbel Chapin (1814-1880)
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SCRIPTURE READINGS
http://www.nccbuscc.org/nab/
Hos 14:2-10; Ps 51:3-4, 8-9, 12-13, 14 and 17; Mt 10:16-23
R. (17b) My mouth will declare your praise.
Have mercy on me, O God, in your goodness;
in the greatness of your compassion wipe out my offense.
Thoroughly wash me from my guilt
and of my sin cleanse me.
Behold, you are pleased with sincerity of heart,
and in my inmost being you teach me wisdom.
Cleanse me of sin with hyssop, that I may be purified;
wash me, and I shall be whiter than snow.
A clean heart create for me, O God,
and a steadfast spirit renew within me.
Cast me not out from your presence,
and your Holy Spirit take not from me.
Give me back the joy of your salvation,
and a willing spirit sustain in me.
O Lord, open my lips,
and my mouth shall proclaim your praise.
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SCRIPTURE MEDITATION
- from
http://onlineministries.creighton.edu/CollaborativeMinistry/daily.html
The Gospel gives a charge to the apostles. I think of weaknesses
for the apostles. The Gospel asks quite a bit, but it reminds me
that even those of us whose faith does not let us walk on water
have the support of the Spirit.
Today I pray in thanksgiving for God's forgiveness. I pray for
assistance in the challenges of this world.
"Heavenly Father, You free us from the weights that we carry due to
our mistaken actions (as well as the opportunities for good that we
have missed). Thank you for your liberating forgiveness. You are
the source of love and grace. Allow us to experience the strength
and trust that the Spirit brings."
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SPIRITUAL READING
- Fenelon's "Maxims of the Saints"
God has promised life and happiness to His people. What He has
promised can never fail to take place. Nevertheless, it is the
disposition of those who love God with a perfect heart, to leave
themselves entirely in His hands, irrespective, in some degree, of
the promise. By the aid of the promise, without which they must
have remained in their original weakness, they rise, as it were,
above the promise; and rest in that essential and eternal will, in
which the promise originated.
- Article Ten
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PRAYING WITH SCRIPTURE (Benedictine Approach)
1. Relax. Settle in. Be aware that God is here, now, loving you.
2. Read a short passage of Scripture as though God were speaking
directly to you in it.
3. Choose a phrase from the passage that strikes you and repeat it
slowly, prayerfully, non-analytically.
4. When your heart is full, express to God the needs and sentiments
awakened by your meditation. When you're done, read another passage
and repeat steps 3 and 4.
5. If, at any time, you feel moved to simply be present to God in
loving silence, put the Scripture aside and rest in God.
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