Message of 2-10-15

Published: Tue, 02/10/15

Message of the Day

God is none other than the Saviour of our wretchedness. So we can only know God well by knowing our iniquities. Therefore those who have known God without knowing their wretchedness, have not glorified him, but have glorified themselves.

- Blaise Pascal (1623-1662), Pensées (Thoughts)

(God as the Savior of your wretchedness. What does this mean to you?)

Daily Readings

GN 1:20—2:4A PS 8:4-9; MK 7:1-13

R. O Lord, our God, how wonderful your name in all the earth!

When I behold your heavens, the work of your fingers,

the moon and the stars which you set in place—

What is man that you should be mindful of him,

or the son of man that you should care for him?

You have made him little less than the angels,

and crowned him with glory and honor.

You have given him rule over the works of your hands,

putting all things under his feet.

All sheep and oxen,

yes, and the beasts of the field,

The birds of the air, the fishes of the sea,

and whatever swims the paths of the seas.

USCCB Lectionary

Reflection on the Scriptures

Today’s reading from Genesis continues the beautiful creation story that started in yesterday’s reading. In the story the earth, day and night, the sky, the sea and dry land, vegetation of all kinds, the sun and moon have already been created in the first four days.

On the 5th day, God fills the sea with swimming creatures and the air with winged birds. On the 6th day, God created all kinds of animals and then created humans in his image and likeness, and he gave them dominion over all that he created.

Some scientists will argue that the creation story is just a fantasy and the more that is learned scientifically, the more ridiculous it is to believe in God. But it is a story that does not have to be either taken literally or rejected. The events of creation may have taken place over millions of years through the process of evolution, yet still have been directed by God. The beauty of the story is in the reminder of God’s presence in all of creation.

- by Susan Tinley

Creighton Online Ministries

Spiritual Reading

Stages of Growth in Christian Prayer
- by Philip St. Romain
(based on the writings of St. Teresa of Avila and St. John of the Cross)

One way to chart the spiritual journey is to follow its development through various stages of prayer. These stages will be described during the following weeks, beginning with active prayer forms and continuing with the various stages of contemplative prayer, and the transitions between active and contemplative prayer. These stages seem to apply to most people, although there are many exceptions to this general pattern.

Stay tuned.

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