Weekend Edition - Daily Spiritual Seed
Published: Sat, 10/04/08
- readings, teachings, references and reviews -
Contents:
- Weekend Readings
- Commerce Corner (new)
- 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: Gal 3:22-29; Ps 105:2-3, 4-5, 6-7; Lk 11:27-28
Sunday: Is 25:6-10a; Ps 23:1-3a, 3b-4, 5, 6; Phil 4:12-14,
19-20; Mt 22:1-14 or 22:1-10
R. (6cd) I shall live in the house of the Lord all the days of my
life.
The LORD is my shepherd; I shall not want.
In verdant pastures he gives me repose;
beside restful waters he leads me;
he refreshes my soul.
He guides me in right paths
for his name's sake.
Even though I walk in the dark valley
I fear no evil; for you are at my side
with your rod and your staff
that give me courage.
You spread the table before me
in the sight of my foes;
you anoint my head with oil;
my cup overflows.
Only goodness and kindness follow me
all the days of my life;
and I shall dwell in the house of the LORD
for years to come.
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SAINT OF THE WEEK
- October 9th. St. Denis & his Companions.
Denis was an Italian, sent with others to bring Christianity to the
French. He established a Christian centre on an island in the Seine
at Paris, and achieved considerable success. He was martyred in the
persecution of the Emperor Decius in 251, along with a priest,
Rusticus, and a deacon, Eleutherius. Their tombs were later to be
the focal points of the abbey of St. Denis in the north of Paris,
subsequently the burial-place of the French kings. The cult of St.
Denis received a great boost thanks to a misidentification, which
linked him with Dionysius (=Denis), one of the few Athenian
disciples of St. Paul [Acts 17], and further with the 5th century
theologian Dionysius, who wrote with much influence on the Names of
God, the Light of God, and the Unknowability of God (and who is now
known, in an attempt to remedy the confusion, as Pseudo-Dionysius).
For the purposes of this version, the evangelisation of France had
to be pushed back to the 1st. century AD and the time of the
apostles. The combination of three separate individuals proved a
popular mixture, and resulted in many church dedications to St.
Denis, including a substantial number in this country.
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http://www.hullp.demon.co.uk/SacredHeart/saint/st_denis__his_companions.htm
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BOOK OF THE WEEK
"They Were There: Witnesses to the Passion," by James A. Griffin.
23rd Publications, 2004.
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http://www.amazon.com/exec/obidos/ASIN/1585953121/ref=noism/christianspiritu/
Bishop Griffin, after making a careful study of the passion of
Jesus, was able to name thirty-three witnesses to the Passion. He
recalls the perpetrators, the Sanhedrin, and the high priests. He
names the disciples Peer, James, John, Mary Magdalen, and Joseph of
Arimathea. He includes Simon of Cyrene and the crowds along the way
to Calvary.
The bishop attempts to enter into the mind and heart of bach
witness to determine their thoughts, motivations, and actions. He
shows how theseideas retain the vision of the Gospel. A prayer and
reflection questions conclude each chapter, making this book very
appropriate for Lenten prayer and study.
In the chapter on Barabbas, for example, the author asks, "What
happened to Barabbas? Did he reform? Was he different after his
release?' "No one knows," he answers, but the bishop then directs
the same question to his readers. "What happened to me after I was
released because of Jesus?"
(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
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- see http://shalomplace.org/groups.html for more info.
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SPIRITUAL ENRICHMENT RESOURCE
"Lessons in Loving: Developing Relationship Skills." Philip St.
Romain, D. Min.
Self-directed course on growing in intra- and interpersonal
skills. Helps readers develop healthy, positive relationship skills
and grow in love of self, others and God.
Online book and audio series, with podcasts now available.
- http://shalomplace.com/inetmin/lessons/index.html
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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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- PERSONAL SPIRITUAL GUIDANCE -
Need a companion for the spiritual journey? We have several
wonderful people ready to help, using email and telephone
conferences to bridge the miles.
- Now providing -
Consultations: this option is best for short-term guidance
pertaining to a specific issue.
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:
Interesting youtube clips - Shalom Place Lounge forum.
On speaking in tongues - Christian Spirituality Issues forum.
Bede Griffiths - Christian Spirituality Issues forum.
Greedy bankers destroying the country and hurting the entire world
- Religion and Culture forum.
- see http://shalomplace.com/ubb/ultimatebb.php to read these
topics -
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AFFILIATE WEB SITES (please give them a visit)
Temenos Catholic Worker: support for homeless youth in Polk Street
neighborhood, San Francisco
http://www.temenos.org/
Contemplative Ministries of the Pacific Northwest: teaching and
support on contemplative practice
http://www.prayeroftheheart.com
Heartland Center for Spirituality (sponsoring Internet workshops
year-round).
http://www.heartlandspirituality.org/index.html
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
Kyrie Places of Pilgrimmage and Renewal.
http://www.kyrie.com/places/index.htm
Contemplative Rudder: "In the midst of Consecrated Silence'
atmospherics ... a Rudder!
http://www.contemplativerudder.com/
Inner Explorations: a vast array of spirituality resources for the
mature Christian.
http://innerexplorations.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
(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
The Cyber Hymnal
- http://www.cyberhymnal.org/
Midi versions of beloved hymns with lyrics and bios of composers.
Interesting trivia section, musical scores, search, FAQ, and other
resources. The midis are, well . . . they're midis! But they are
accompaniment and will give you an idea of how the hymn goes. An
impressive collection and a lot of work done, here.
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JOKE OF THE WEEK
- Catholic Shampoo?
While shopping in a food store, two nuns happened to pass by the
beer, wine,
and liquor section. One asked the other if she would like a beer.
The second
nun answered that, indeed, it would be very nice to have one, but
that she
would feel uncomfortable about purchasing it. The first nun replied
that she
would handle that without a problem.
She picked up a six-pack and took it to the cashier. The cashier
had a
surprised look, so the nun said, "This is for washing our hair."
Without blinking an eye, the cashier reached under the counter, put a
package of pretzel sticks in the bag with the beer and said, "The
curlers
are on me."
(Thanks to Paula for this one.)
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