Message of 10-19-10
Published: Thu, 10/14/10
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MESSAGE OF THE DAY
It fortifies my soul to know
That though I perish, Truth is so;
That, howsoe'er I stray and range,
Whate'er I do, Thou dost not change.
I steadier step when I recall
That, if I slip, Thou dost not fall.
- Arthur Hugh Clough (1819-1861), in "Arthur Hugh Clough:
Selected Poems"
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LECTIONARY READINGS FOR THE DAY
http://www.nccbuscc.org/nab/
Eph 2:12-22; Ps 85:9ab-10, 11-12, 13-14; Lk 12:35-38
R. (see 9) The Lord speaks of peace to his people.
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 salvation, along the way of his steps.
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REFLECTION ON THE GOSPEL
- from http://www.dailyscripture.net/
God loves faithfulness. That is why we can always expect God to
give us what he promises. In turn, God expects us to be faithful to
him and to one another. How can we grow in faithfulness? God's
grace shows us the way. When we are faithful in the little tasks
and promises we make, we learn to be faithful in the bigger and
more important responsibilities and tasks entrusted to us. Our
reward is the Lord Jesus himself who shares with us his joy and
friendship - "well done good and faithful servant ..enter into the
joy of your Master" (Matthew 25:21).
"Lord Jesus, you are faithful even when I fail. Help me to
persevere in faithfulness and not shrink back in the face of
challenges or difficulties. May I never forget your presence with
me and may I always be ready to receive you when you call me to
your home."
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SPIRITUAL READING
- Notes on Christian Prayer
2712. Contemplative prayer is the prayer of the child of God, of
the forgiven sinner who agrees to welcome the love by which s/he is
loved and who wants to respond to it by loving even more. But s/he
knows that the love s/he is returning is poured out by the Spirit
in the heart, for everything is grace from God. Contemplative
prayer is the poor and humble surrender to the loving will of the
Father in ever deeper union with his beloved Son.
("The Catechism of the Catholic Church," IV, 3, 1)
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