Message of 7-17-08
Published: Wed, 07/09/08
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MESSAGE OF THE DAY
No one can stop God's mercy, not even those who think too highly of
themselves, no even those wwho sneer at whatever they think is
weaker than they are, not even those who disrespect God's wishes.
Ho I hope these words will instruct the minds of those who are
humble.
- Elisabeth of Schonau, "Second Book of Visions"
("I am convinced that nothing can ever separate us from God's love
which Christ Jesus our Lord shows us." Rm. 8: 38)
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SCRIPTURE READINGS
http://www.nccbuscc.org/nab/
Is 26:7-9, 12, 16-19; Ps 102:13-14ab and 15, 16-18, 19-21; Mt
11:28-30
R. (20b) From heaven the Lord looks down on the earth.
You, O LORD, abide forever,
and your name through all generations.
You will arise and have mercy on Zion,
for it is time to pity her.
For her stones are dear to your servants,
and her dust moves them to pity.
The nations shall revere your name, O LORD,
and all the kings of the earth your glory,
When the LORD has rebuilt Zion
and appeared in his glory;
When he has regarded the prayer of the destitute,
and not despised their prayer.
Let this be written for the generation to come,
and let his future creatures praise the LORD:
"The LORD looked down from his holy height,
from heaven he beheld the earth,
To hear the groaning of the prisoners,
to release those doomed to die."
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GOSPEL MEDITATION
- from "Daily Bread"
http://www.preacherexchange.com/daily_bread.htm
"Take my yoke upon you and learn from me, for I am meek and humble
of heart; and you will find rest for yourselves."
Jesus' offer of rest is enticing. Our world -- up and running 24/7 --
leaves many of us exhausted and feeling off-balance. What would
our lives look like if we took Jesus' yoke upon us and became like
him, meek and humble? Would we get off the fast track and devote
some time instead to serving others? Would we incorporate more
prayer, solitude and rest into our days? As we became less
stressed, would we become more kind? Would we live more simply? Let
us pray about all of the possibilities of this lovely invitation.
"For balanced, holy lives centered in Christ, we pray."
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PRAYING WITH SCRIPTURE (Carmelite Method)
A. Introduction: settling in, relaxing in awareness of God's
presence.
B. Reading the text slowly, prayerfully.
C. Meditation: imaginative representation of the material; reflection
on the meaning of the material and its application to one's life.
D. Affective prayer: conversation with God, attentive to sharing
feelings awakened in meditation. Prayer of petition, thanksgiving,
remorse.
E. Resting in God in silent loving awareness, if moved to do so.
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NOTES FROM A CLASSICAL WORK
- "Imitation of Christ," by Thomas A. Kempis
The Voice of Christ
Wait for the Lord, act bravely, and have courage. Do not lose
trust.
Do not turn back but devote your body and soul constantly to God's
glory. I will reward you most plentifully. I will be with you in
every
tribulation.
-------- Bk. 3, Chapter 35
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