Message of 7-8-08
Published: Mon, 07/07/08
- resources for prayer and spiritual growth
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MESSAGE OF THE DAY
- writing to a married friend -
"Your question is both simple and complicated. Of course it is
possible for a married person to attain to the very pinnacle of
mysticism. And knowing you as I do, your deep faith, your sense of
God's presence, your love of your family, your concerns for the
poor, I feel quite sure that you are called. . . So, Maria,
surrender to God and go on your way with confidence and joy."
- William Johnston [20th C.], "Letters to Contemplatives"
(Substitute your name for "Maria" and hear the summons to "go on
your way with confidence and joy.")
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SCRIPTURE READINGS
http://www.nccbuscc.org/nab/
Hos 8:4-7, 11-13; Ps 115:3-4, 5-6, 7ab-8, 9-10; Mt 9:32-38
R. (9a) The house of Israel trusts in the Lord.
Our God is in heaven;
whatever he wills, he does.
Their idols are silver and gold,
the handiwork of men.
They have mouths but speak not;
they have eyes but see not;
They have ears but hear not;
they have noses but smell not.
They have hands but feel not;
they have feet but walk not.
Their makers shall be like them,
everyone that trusts in them.
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GOSPEL MEDITATION
- from http://www.dailyscripture.net/
Whenever the gospel is proclaimed God's kingdom is made manifest
and new life and freedom is given to those who respond with faith.
The Lord grants freedom to all who turn to him with trust. Do you
bring your troubles to the Lord with expectant faith that he can
set you free? The Lord invites us to pray that the work of the
gospel may spread throughout the world, so that all may find true
joy and freedom in Jesus Christ.
"Lord Jesus, may your kingdom come to all who are oppressed and in
darkness. Fill my heart with compassion for all who suffer mentally
and physically. Use me to bring the good news of your saving grace
and mercy to those around me who need your healing love and
forgiveness."
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PRAYING WITH SCRIPTURE (Ignatian Method)
A. Preparation: acts of faith and reverence in the presence of God;
asking grace of a good meditation; petition for specific graces
sought in meditation.
B. Reading the Scriptures slowly, prayerfully.
C. Exercise of the memory, imagination, and intellect:
consideration of the material.. What practical applications are
suggested?
D. Expression of feelings and sentiments awakened in meditation.
Conversation with God.
E. Exercise of will and imagination in making resolutions. Prayer
for grace to fulfill resolutions.
F. Vocal prayer (Our Father, Hail Mary, other prayers).
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NOTES FROM A CLASSICAL WORK
"Sayings of Light and Love," by St. John of the Cross (jottings
from his notebooks)
69. You will without labor subject the nations and bring things to
serve you if you forget them and yourself as well.
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