Message of 9-2-08
Published: Mon, 09/01/08
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MESSAGE OF THE DAY
"The saints are the great experimental Christians, who, because of
their unreserved self-dedication have made the great discoveries
about God; and as we read their lives and works they will impart to
us just so much of these discoveries as we are able to bear. . .
Their books are the work of specialists from whom we can humbly
learn more of God and our own souls."
- Evelyn Underhill, "Concerning the Inner Life" -
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SCRIPTURE READINGS
http://www.nccbuscc.org/nab/
1 Cor 2:10b-16; Ps 145:8-9, 10-11, 12-13ab, 13cd-14; Lk 4:31-37
R. (17) The Lord is just in all his ways.
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.
Let all your works give you thanks, O LORD,
and let your faithful ones bless you.
Let them discourse of the glory of your Kingdom
and speak of your might.
Making known to men your might
and the glorious splendor of your Kingdom.
Your Kingdom is a Kingdom for all ages,
and your dominion endures through all generations.
The LORD is faithful in all his words
and holy in all his works.
The LORD lifts up all who are falling
and raises up all who are bowed down.
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GOSPEL MEDITATION
- from http://www.dailyscripture.net/
If demons, the fallen angels, believe in the power and authority of
the Son of God, how much more should we believe in the power and
authority of the gospel - the good news of Jesus Christ - with the
full assent of our minds and hearts and entrust our lives to the
Lord Jesus Christ? If we approach God's word submissively, with an
eagerness to do everything the Lord desires, we are in a much
better position to learn what God wants to teach us through his
word. Are you eager to be taught by the Lord and to conform your
life according to his word?
"Lord Jesus, your word is power and life. May I never doubt your
saving love and mercy, and the power of your word to bring healing,
restoration, and freedom from sin and oppression."
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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)
76. Do not rejoice vainly, for you know how many sins you have
committed and you do not know how you stand before God; but have
fear together with confidence.
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