Weekend Edition - A Daily Spiritual Seed
Published: Thu, 04/28/11
- readings, teachings, references and reviews -
Contents:
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- Spiritual Growth Resources for the Easter Season
- 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 RESOURCES FOR THE EASTER SEASON
"Jesus is Risen!"
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In this booklet, it is emphasized that the foundational conviction
for a Christian's attitude is belief in the resurrection of Jesus.
We examine the evidence for the resurrection and show how we can
encounter the risen Christ today--how we can make sense of pain and
problems, and learn to live the risen life.
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"Jesus Alive in Our Lives"
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This work bundles together three related works previously published
for different purposes.
Part One - "The Meaning of the Resurrection," examines the evidence
of the Resurrection and then treats its implications for the life
of the believer.
Part Two - "Encountering the Risen Christ," reflects on meeting
the risen Christ in his four modes of present to us:
personal/historical, communal, sacramental and cosmic. Part Three -
"The Gift of the Spirit," notes the decisive role of the Holy
Spirit in the lives of early Christian believers, and in our own as
well. The theme running through these three parts is that Jesus of
Nazareth is risen, and that we can come to know him and give
evidence of his life and love in our own as well.
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WEEKEND READINGS
http://www.nccbuscc.org/nab/
Saturday: Acts 4:13-21; Ps 118:1 and 14-15ab, 16-21; Mk
16:9-15
Sunday: Acts 2:42-47; Ps 118:2-4, 13-15, 22-24; 1 Pt 1:3-9;
Jn 20:19-31
R. (1) Give thanks to the LORD, for he is good, his love is
everlasting.
Let the house of Israel say,
"His mercy endures forever."
Let the house of Aaron say,
"His mercy endures forever."
Let those who fear the LORD say,
"His mercy endures forever."
I was hard pressed and was falling,
but the LORD helped me.
My strength and my courage is the LORD,
and he has been my savior.
The joyful shout of victory
in the tents of the just:
The stone which the builders rejected
has become the cornerstone.
By the LORD has this been done;
it is wonderful in our eyes.
This is the day the LORD has made;
let us be glad and rejoice in it.
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THEOLOGY NOTE OF THE WEEK
- Jesus Only Movement
This is a movement in some Pentecostal circles. It is an error in
the understanding of the nature of the Trinity. The biblical
Trinity consists of three persons simultaneously and eternally
existing in one God. The Jesus Only Movement maintains that there
is only one person in the Godhead: Jesus. It teaches that the
person of the Father became the person of the Son who then became
the person of the Holy Spirit and that the persons are consecutive
not simultaneous. This movement is incorrect in its Trinitarian
interpretation. Additionally, they mistakenly believe that baptism
is necessary for salvation and that tongues are evidence of true
conversion. Another term used to deny the Trinity is Oneness
theology.
- http://www.carm.org/j
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SAINT OF THE WEEK
- Sts. Marian and James (d. 259): May 6
Often, it's hard to find much detail from the lives of saints of
the early Church. What we know about the third-century martyrs we
honor today is likewise minimal. But we do know that they lived and
died for the faith. Almost 2,000 years later, that is enough reason
to honor them.
Born in North Africa, Marian was a lector or reader; James was a
deacon. For their devotion to the faith they suffered during the
persecution of Valerian.
Prior to their persecution Marian and James were visited by two
bishops who encouraged them in the faith not long before they
themselves were martyred. A short time later, Marian and James were
arrested and interrogated. The two readily confessed their faith
and, for that, were tortured. While in prison they are said to have
experienced visions, including one of the two bishops who had
visited them earlier.
On the last day of their lives, Marian and James joined other
Christians facing martyrdom. They were blindfolded and then put to
death. Their bodies were thrown into the water. The year was 259.
- http://www.americancatholic.org/features/saints/saint.aspx?id=1904
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BOOK OF THE WEEK
"Pathways to our Hearts: A Simple Approach to Lectio Divina," by
Archbishop Thomas Collins. Ave Maria Press, 2011.
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http://www.amazon.com/exec/obidos/ASIN/1594712654/ref=noism/christianspiritu/
"A beginner's guide which is a real treasure on the Word of God"
"Clear, accessible, and hopeful reflections" "A path in our day
to encounter the Living God through his Holy and transforming
Word"...this is what church leaders say about this guide to lectio
divina.
In defining "lectio divina", the author calls his readers not only
to simply study the Bible, master the contents, or try to
understand it. "In our prayerful reading of the Bible, we are
actually encountering the Lord God: we pray that the Holy Spirit
will enlighten us so that we may be attentive disciples of Jesus
and do the will of the heavenly Father." The author suggests that
the practice of lectio divina is an excellent way to prepare for
the liturgy of the day. It can be beneficial for those preparing to
teach or preach the Word. Lectio divina can shape one's response to
the Lord in the monotony of the day.
This book gives easy steps for beginners to learn the ins and outs
of Lectio Divina.
(Thanks to Sr. Irene Hartman OP for this review.)
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SHALOM PLACE DISCUSSION BOARDS
A variety of topics are under discussion.
Atlas Shrugged: the movie - Book and Movie Reviews forum.
How do you feel about birth control? - Christian Spirituality
Issues forum.
Anger as part of one's journey - Christian Spirituality Issues
forum.
Can Christians believe in reincarnation? - Christian Morality and
Theology forum.
- 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)
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
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
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WEB SITE OF THE WEEK
The Resurrection of Jesus: Did it Really Happen? What Does it
Matter?
- http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=3tsY3oZVsaM&feature=related
Youtube presentation. See what you think?
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JOKE OF THE WEEK
- Funny Money
An incompentent counterfeiter spent all day making his funny money.
At the end of the day he realizes he spent all his time making $15
bills.
He figures that the only way he's going to get anything from this
batch of money, is to find a place where the people aren't too
bright and change his phoney money for real cash.
He travels to a small town and walks into a small Mom and Pop
grocery store. He goes to the old man behind the counter and asks
him, "Do you have change for a $15 bill?"
The old man replies, "I sure do...How would you like that? An eight
and a seven or two sixes and a three?"
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