Message of 10-21-10
Published: Thu, 10/14/10
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MESSAGE OF THE DAY
Why should we be unwilling to go by faith? We do all things in this
world by faith in the word of others. By faith only we know our
position in the world, our circumstances, our rights and
privileges, our fortunes, our parents, our brothers and sisters,
our age, our mortality. Why should religion be an exception? Why
should we be unwilling to use for heavenly objects what we daily
use for earthly?
- John Henry Cardinal Newman (1801-1890), John Keble
(1792-1866) & Edward B. Pusey (1800-1882), "Tracts for the Times"
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LECTIONARY READINGS FOR THE DAY
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Eph 3:14-21; Ps 33:1-2, 4-5, 11-12, 18-19; Lk 12:49-53
R. (5b) The earth is full of the goodness of the Lord.
Exult, you just, in the LORD;
praise from the upright is fitting.
Give thanks to the LORD on the harp;
with the ten‑stringed lyre chant his praises.
For upright is the word of the LORD,
and all his works are trustworthy.
He loves justice and right;
of the kindness of the LORD the earth is full.
But the plan of the LORD stands forever;
the design of his heart, through all generations.
Blessed the nation whose God is the LORD,
the people he has chosen for his own inheritance.
But see, the eyes of the LORD are upon those who fear him,
upon those who hope for his kindness,
To deliver them from death
and preserve them in spite of famine.
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MEDITATION ON THE GOSPEL
from "Praying the Daily Gospels," by Philip St. Romain:
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- Luke 12: 49-53 (The fire of Christ)
"Peace at any price" is not a slogan a Christian should adopt as a
guiding principle. Although it is true that Jesus is often called
the Prince of Peace, we must realize that the peace he brings
cannot exist outside of the context of truth and love. Some people
will not recognize truth, others will reject love; therefore,
Christians ought to expect persecutions.
- 'If you want peace, work for justice" is a slogan adopted
by the U.S. Catholic bishops. Do you agree with this slogan? Why?
Why not?
- Has your Christian faith brought divisions in your family?
If so, what can you do to remain related to family members without
compromising your beliefs?
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SPIRITUAL READING
- "Imitation of Christ," by Thomas A. Kempis
The Voice of Christ
Many ask who is the greater in the kingdom of heaven when they do
not know whether they themselves shall be worthy of being numbered
among its least. It is a great thing to be even the least in heaven
where all are great because all shall be called, and shall be, the
children of God. The least shall be as a thousand, and the sinner
of a hundred years shall die. For when the disciples asked who
should be greater in the kingdom of heaven they heard this
response: "Unless you be converted and become as little children,
you shall not enter into the kingdom of heaven. Therefore,
whosoever shall humble himself as this little child, he is the
greater in the kingdom of heaven."
- Chapter 58
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