Weekend Edition: Daily Spiritual Seed
Published: Thu, 07/31/08
- readings, teachings, references and reviews -
Contents:
- Weekend Readings
- Saint of the Week
- Book of the Week
- Email Spirituality Series
- Shalom Place Premium Groups
- Spiritual Enrichment Resource
- Email Spirituality Series
- Shalom Place Discussion Board
- Affiliate Web Sites
- Website of the Week
- Joke of the Week
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WEEKEND READINGS
http://www.nccbuscc.org/nab/
Saturday: Jer 26:11-16, 24; Ps 69:15-16, 30-31, 33-34; Mt
14:1-12
Sunday: Is 55:1-3; Ps 145:8-9, 15-16, 17-18; Rom 8:35,
37-39; Mt 14:13-21
R. (cf. 16) The hand of the Lord feeds us; he answers all our needs.
The LORD is gracious and merciful,
slow to anger and of great kindness.
The LORD is good to all
and compassionate toward all his works.
The eyes of all look hopefully to you,
and you give them their food in due season;
you open your hand
and satisfy the desire of every living thing.
The LORD is just in all his ways
and holy in all his works.
The LORD is near to all who call upon him,
to all who call upon him in truth.
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SAINT OF THE WEEK
- August 2nd: St. Thomas of Hales.
A Benedictine monk of Dover Priory, he was murdered in a French
raid on the town on this date in 1295. A local cult grew up round
his tomb, encouraged by the Archbishop of Canterbury. King Richard
II applied for his canonisation and a process was established in
1380. The communities of two priories in Canterbury were made
responsible for this, and little progress followed, probably
because of rivalry between Canterbury and Dover. The story of his
life, which accompanied the formalities, in fact tells little about
him and dwells in greater length on the treachery of some citizens
of Calais who, with inside knowledge, guided the French troops to
the monks' dormitory, where the chalices and other valuables were
kept opposite Thomas's bed. In short, not a story to encourage
the entente cordiale.
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BOOK OF THE WEEK
"Stories for a Faithful Heart," compiled by Alice Gray. Multnomah
Publ., 2000.
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http://www.amazon.com/exec/obidos/ASIN/ref=noism/160142003X/christianspiritu/
This book contains powerful stories that stand like lighted candles
on a dark night. The chapter headings give a glimpse of the
treasures contained in each section: Compassion, Love, Making a
Difference, Changed Lives, Forgiveness, Trust and Contentment,
Prayer, and Faith. This book lends itself to preaching and
presenting lectures on spiritual topics.
Each chapter begins with an inspirational quote. For example, in
the section on Compassion, Grey wrote:
I have wept in the night for the shortness of sight
That to somebody's need made me blind;
But I never have felt a tinge of regret
For being a little too kind.
Many of the stories end with a Scripture quote. For example, at
the end of a story called "Lavender Memories," Grey wrote: "Blessed
are the merciful, for they shall be shown mercy." (Mt. 5: 7).
(Thanks to Sr. Irene Hartman OP for this review.)
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software, appliances and many other products at discount prices.
As Amazon.com affiliate, we are paid a small fee for purchases
originating from our web site. Every little bit helps!
http://shalomplace.com/books/index.html
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SHALOM PLACE PREMIUM GROUPS
- Life-long learning and study and spiritual growth.
Groups now open include the following:
A. Psychological Types and Spirituality
B. The Way of Christian Spirituality
C. Freedom from Codependency
D. Christian Spirituality Resources
E. Wonderfully Made . . . (Christian metaphysics)
F. Growing in Christ
G. Communities in Transition (Spiral Dynamics)
H. Discerning God's Will
I. Dark Night of the Soul
J. Silence, Solitude and Sabbath
K. Alpha Group -- includes all the above and all to come for only
$65.00.
- see http://shalomplace.org/groups.html for more info.
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SPIRITUAL ENRICHMENT RESOURCE
"Critical Issues in Christian Contemplative Practice"
Edited by James Arraj and Philip St. Romain
- http://shalomplace.com/view/criticq.html
Sharing and reflection by numerous contributors on the practices of
Christian Meditation, Centering Prayer, contemplative prayer and
Eastern forms of meditation. Also explores the meaning of kundalini
awakening and the loss of the affective ego.
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EMAIL SPIRITUALITY SERIES
"The Way of Christian Spirituality"
- 24 teachings on Christian spirituality and practice. Conferences
now available as free email subscription.
- see http://shalomplace.org/basXspir.html for more info and to
subscribe.
"The Five Consents"
- 35 lessons to your email. Topics pertain to faith, hope, loving
service, redemptive suffering, and joyful living. Free-will
donation.
- see http://shalomplace.org/fiveconsents for more info and
subscription form.
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- Now providing -
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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
- Discussions this past week covered a variety of topics:
The teachings of Ken Wilber - Christian Morality and Theology forum.
POTUS 2008 - Religion and Culture forum.
Environmental hazards - Health and Wellness forum.
Richard Rohr's new book - Book and Movie Reviews forum.
- see http://shalomplace.com/ubb/ultimatebb.php to read these
topics -
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AFFILIATE WEB SITES (please give them a visit)
Contemplative Ministries of the Pacific Northwest: teaching and
support on contemplative practice
http://www.prayeroftheheart.com
Inner Explorations: a vast array of spirituality resources for the
mature Christian.
http://innerexplorations.com
Emanuella House of Prayer: a place for prayer and silence in
British Columbia
http://members.axion.net/~massf/
The Ark: Providing a variety of scripture and lectionary study
resources.
http://www.theark1.com
The Sanctuary Foundation for Prayer: resources for spiritual growth.
http://fromholyground.org/index.htm
SeeScapes. Picturing the deeper dimensions of our spirituality.
http://www.seescapes.com
Kyrie Places of Pilgrimmage and Renewal.
http://www.kyrie.com/places/index.htm
Temenos Catholic Worker: support for homeless youth in Polk Street
neighborhood, San Francisco
http://www.temenos.org/
Contemplative Rudder: "In the midst of Consecrated Silence'
atmospherics ... a Rudder!
http://www.contemplativerudder.com/
Heartland Center for Spirituality (sponsoring Internet workshops
year-round).
http://www.heartlandspirituality.org/index.html
(Reach other people who have a similar interest in Christian
spirituality. Simply publish a link to Daily Spiritual Seed--
http://shalomplace.com/seed --on a prominent place on your web site
and we will reciprocate with a weekly link to your site in the
newsletter. Contact the Editor when you're ready to begin.)
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WEB SITE OF THE WEEK
360 degrees of financial literacy.
- http://www.360financialliteracy.org/
This site provides many mechanisms for financial planning as part
of a national volunteer effort, by the nation's Certified Public
Accountants Association, to help Americans understand their
personal finances and develop money management skills. Small steps
now (e.g. skip buying that daily bottle of water) can lead to large
savings down the road. Teachings, tools and articles in "financial
literacy" are organized as functions of life stage (childhood to
career to retirement) and of topic (such as business ownership,
education, and estate planning). The website focuses on financial
education as a lifelong endeavor.
(Thanks to Diana Murray for this review.)
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JOKE OF THE WEEK
- You'd better believe it!
A Scottish atheist was spending a quiet day fishing in the lake
when suddenly his boat was attacked by the Loch Ness monster. In
one easy flip, the beast tossed him and his boat at least a hundred
feet into the air. It then opened its mouth waiting below to
swallow them both.
As the Scotsman sailed head over heels and started to fall towards
the open jaws of the ferocious beast, he cried out, "Oh, my God!
Help me!"
Suddenly, the scene froze in place and as the atheist hung in
midair, a booming voice came out of the clouds and said, "I thought
you didn't believe in Me!"
"God, come on, give me a break!" the man pleaded, "Just seconds ago
I didn't believe in the Loch Ness monster either!"
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