Message of 9-30-10
Published: Mon, 09/27/10
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MESSAGE OF THE DAY
The love I bear Christ is but a faint and feeble spark, but it is
an emanation from Himself: He kindled it and He keeps it alive; and
because it is His work, I trust many waters shall not quench it.
- John Newton (1725-1807)
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LECTIONARY READINGS FOR THE DAY
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Jb 19:21-27; Ps 27:7-8a, 8b-9abc, 13-14; Lk 10:1-12
R. (13) I believe that I shall see the good things of the Lord in
the land of the living.
Hear, O LORD, the sound of my call;
have pity on me, and answer me.
Of you my heart speaks; you my glance seeks.
Your presence, O LORD, I seek.
Hide not your face from me;
do not in anger repel your servant.
You are my helper: cast me not off.
I believe that I shall see the bounty of the LORD
in the land of the living.
Wait for the LORD with courage;
be stouthearted, and wait for the LORD.
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MEDITATION ON THE GOSPEL
from "Praying the Daily Gospels," by Philip St. Romain:
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- Luke 10: 1-12 (The seventy-two emissaries)
Lacking the advantages of modern media to publicize his
visitations, Jesus designates seventy-two disciples to prepare the
way before him. Most noteworthy is the statement that he sends
them out in pairs. Married couples might claim this passage as an
affirmation of their own discipleship; single people must recognize
in it a statement emphasizing the need for ministerial support.
- If there is a person in your life who knows you and accepts you
with all your faults, you will probably never have to worry about
your mental health," Carl Jung said. Do you have such a person in
your life? If not, resolve to find a spiritual director who can
offer you such a grace.
- People are lonely because they build walls instead of bridges,"
Joseph Newton wrote. Do you agree? Look over your coming day,
anticipating times when you can build bridges.
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SPIRITUAL READING
- "Imitation of Christ," by Thomas A. Kempis
The Voice of Christ
Be careful, then, My child, of treating matters beyond your
knowledge out of curiosity. Let it rather be your business and aim
to be found, even though the least, in the kingdom of God. For
though one were to know who is more holy than another, or who is
greater in the kingdom of heaven, of what value would this
knowledge be to him unless out of it he should humble himself
before Me and should rise up in greater praise of My name?
- Chapter 58
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