Weekend Edition - A Daily Spiritual Seed
Published: Fri, 02/18/11
- readings, teachings, references and reviews -
Contents:
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- Spiritual Growth Resource of the Month
- Weekend Readings
- Theology Note of the Week
- Saint of the Week
- Book of the Week
- Shalom Place Discussion Board
- Personal Spiritual Guidance
- Affiliate Web Sites
- Website of the Week
- Joke of the Week
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SPIRITUAL GROWTH RESOURCE OF THE MONTH
The Way of Christian Spirituality
- see http://shalomplace.com/inetmin/basXspir.html
What do we mean by spirituality? Christian spirituality? How does
one lead a Christian life? This series of 25 lessons will explore
these topics in depth, including spiritual disciplines that enable
growth in Christ, obstacles to growth, and living fully in the
Spirit. The process will include teaching, references to resources,
discussion and sharing experiences.
Resources: full access to the following will be provided to
registered participants
- Basics of Spirituality audio series
- Pathways to Serenity eBook
- The Way of Christian Spirituality PowerPoint presentation (online
slide show)
- Numerous handouts and references to web pages.
- Premium group discussion forum.
Course Topics: these will be presented via e-mail, with
opportunities for discussion on discussion board.
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WEEKEND READINGS
http://www.nccbuscc.org/nab/
Saturday: Heb 11:1-7; Ps 145:2-3, 4-5, 10-11; Mk 9:2-13
Sunday: Lv 19:1-2, 17-18; Ps 103:1-2, 3-4, 8, 10, 12-13; 1
Cor 3:16-23; Mt 5:38-48
R. (8a) The Lord is kind and merciful.
Bless the LORD, O my soul;
and all my being, bless his holy name.
Bless the LORD, O my soul,
and forget not all his benefits.
He pardons all your iniquities,
heals all your ills.
He redeems your life from destruction,
crowns you with kindness and compassion.
Merciful and gracious is the LORD,
slow to anger and abounding in kindness.
Not according to our sins does he deal with us,
nor does he requite us according to our crimes.
As far as the east is from the west,
so far has he put our transgressions from us.
As a father has compassion on his children,
so the LORD has compassion on those who fear him.
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THEOLOGY NOTE OF THE WEEK
- Inerrancy
Without error, non-errant. In Christianity, inerrancy states that
the Bible, in its original documents, is without error regarding
facts, names, dates, and any other revealed information. Inerrancy
does not extend to the copies of the biblical manuscripts.
- http://www.carm.org/i
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SAINT OF THE WEEK
- St. Polycarp (? - 156) February 23
Polycarp, bishop of Smyrna (modern Izmir, Turkey), disciple of St.
John the Apostle and friend of St. Ignatius of Antioch was a
revered Christian leader during the first half of the second
century.
St. Ignatius, on his way to Rome to be martyred, visited Polycarp
at Smyrna, and later at Troas wrote him a personal letter. The Asia
Minor Churches recognized Polycarp's leadership by choosing him as
a representative to discuss with Pope Anicetus the date of the
Easter celebration in Rome--a major controversy in the early Church.
Only one of the many letters written by Polycarp has been
preserved, the one he wrote to the Church of Philippi in Macedonia.
At 86, Polycarp was led into the crowded Smyrna stadium to be
burned alive. The flames did not harm him and he was finally killed
by a dagger. The centurion ordered the saint's body burned. The
"Acts" of Polycarp's martyrdom are the earliest preserved, fully
reliable account of a Christian martyr's death. He died in 156.
- http://www.americancatholic.org/features/saints/saint.aspx?id=1300
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BOOK OF THE WEEK
"Father Joe: The man who saved my soul, by Tony Hendra. Random
House, 2004.
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http://www.amazon.com/exec/obidos/ASIN/0812972341/ref=noism/christianspiritu/
This is called a true story but as one reads it, one may wonder if
it is just fiction. It is the story of a fourteen year old boy Tony
who was entangled with a married woman. The husband who was a
recent over zealous convert and filled with enthusiasm for the
faith, whisked the lad away to a far away monastery to meet Father
Joe. Scared beyond words, the boy dreamed of what horrible
punishment he might receive from Father Joe. Dungeon for a while,
fasting for days, great number of prayers, floggings, cold showers?
All these went through his mind. The time finally came when Father
Joe had time for the lad, and with great trepidation Tony entered
the presence of the feeble stammering white haired Father Joe.
Tony was asked to tell his story which he did in great detail and
with fear and trembling. The dear Benedictine priest listened
attentively and never once spoke to the lad of guilt or wrong but
only of the mercy and love of God. He offered Tony a simple
penance, and later the two went for a walk to look for the beauty
of God in creation. Greatly relieved, Tony began to breathe again
and knew he wanted to spend more time with this gentle priest. In
fact very shortly, Tony became obsessed with the idea that he
should join the monastery. Father Joe assured Tony that he was too
young and he should go home and continue with his schooling.
Over the next many years, Tony often visited his mentor, Father
Joe , and found new meanings in life through the gentle words of a
simple Benedictine priest. Indeed Father Joe saved Tony from
drugs, infidelity, professional disaster, a failed marriage, and
offered guidance toward a successful marriage and fatherhood.
This book is a page turner and inspiration exudes from every page.
(Thanks to Sr. Irene Hartman OP for this review)
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- PERSONAL SPIRITUAL GUIDANCE -
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Consultations: this option is best for short-term guidance
pertaining to a specific issue.
Spiritual Direction: ongoing relationship with a spiritual director
to become more attuned to God's presence in all of life.
See http://shalomplace.com/direction/
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SHALOM PLACE DISCUSSION BOARDS
A variety of topics are under discussion.
False self, sin, and freedom - Christian Spirituality Issues forum
Watching Eqypt - Religion and Culture forum.
From false gods to Christ - Transformative Experiences forum.
Musings - Shalom Place Lounge
- see http://shalomplace.org/eve/forums for this and hundreds of
other discussions.
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AFFILIATE WEB SITES (please give them a visit)
Heartland Center for Spirituality: retreat center in central
Kansas..
http://heartlandspirituality.org/index.html
Emanuella House of Prayer: a place for prayer and silence in
British Columbia
http://emmanuellahouse.shawwebspace.ca/
Serenity of the Mind: supporting those who served and who suffer
from PTSD.
http://serenityofthemind.com/default.html
The Ark: Providing a variety of scripture and lectionary study
resources.
http://www.theark1.com
Kyrie Places of Pilgrimmage and Renewal.
http://www.kyrie.com/places/index.htm
Contemplative Rudder: "In the midst of Consecrated Silence
atmospherics ... a Rudder!
http://www.contemplativerudder.com/
Inner Explorations: a vast array of spirituality resources for the
mature Christian.
http://innerexplorations.com
The Sanctuary Foundation for Prayer: resources for spiritual growth.
http://fromholyground.org/index.htm
Institute for Women's Spiritual Dynamics: holistic, flexible,
sensible Christian spirituality for women.
http://www.womensspiritualdynamics.com/
SeeScapes. Picturing the deeper dimensions of our spirituality.
http://www.seescapes.com
Temenos Catholic Worker: support for homeless youth in Polk Street
neighborhood, San Francisco
http://www.temenos.org/
Contemplative Ministries of the Pacific Northwest: teaching and
support on contemplative practice
http://www.prayeroftheheart.com
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WEB SITE OF THE WEEK
What is Spiritual Formation?
- http://tinyurl.com/4d6gz4r
Sometimes it's difficult to find a good, straight answer to this
question. This page and the ones it links to are helpful, and to
the point. You might also enjoy visiting other links on the
Renovare web site while you're at it.
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JOKE OF THE WEEK
- The Mail Order
An old fisherman wrote to a mail order house the following: "Please
send me one of those gasoline engines for my boat that you show on
page 438, and if it's any good, I'll send you a check."
In a short time, he received the following reply: "Please send
check. If it's any good, we'll send the engine."
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- Cold Cream
Little Johnny watched, fascinated, as his mother smoothed cold
cream on her face.
"Why do you do that, Mom?"
"To make myself beautiful," she answered. She then began to remove
the cream with a tissue.
"What's the matter?" Johnny started. "Giving up?"
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