Message of 10-21-08
Published: Sun, 10/19/08
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MESSAGE OF THE DAY
When the soul betrays itself and loses the blessed and longed-for
fervor, let it carefully investigate the reason for losing it. And
let it arm itself with all its longing and zeal against whatever
caused this. For the former fervor can return only through the same
door through which it was lost.
- St. John Climacus, "The Ladder of Divine Ascent"
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SCRIPTURE READINGS
http://www.nccbuscc.org/nab/
Eph 2:12-22; Ps 85:9ab-10, 11-12, 13-14; Lk 12:35-38
R. (see 9) The Lord speaks of peace to his people.
I will hear what God proclaims;
the LORD-for he proclaims peace.
Near indeed is his salvation to those who fear him,
glory dwelling in our land.
Kindness and truth shall meet;
justice and peace shall kiss.
Truth shall spring out of the earth,
and justice shall look down from heaven.
The LORD himself will give his benefits;
our land shall yield its increase.
Justice shall walk before him,
and salvation, along the way of his steps.
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GOSPEL MEDITATION
- from http://www.dailyscripture.net/
God loves faithfulness. That is why we can always expect God to
give us what he promises. In turn, God expects us to be faithful to
him and to one another. How can we grow in faithfulness? God's
grace shows us the way. When we are faithful in the little tasks
and promises we make, we learn to be faithful in the bigger and
more important responsibilities and tasks entrusted to us. Our
reward is the Lord Jesus himself who shares with us his joy and
friendship - "well done good and faithful servant ..enter into the
joy of your Master" (Matthew 25:21).
"Lord Jesus, you are faithful even when I fail. Help me to
persevere in faithfulness and not shrink back in the face of
challenges or difficulties. May I never forget your presence with
me and may I always be ready to receive you when you call me to
your home."
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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)
83. Preserve a habitual remembrance of eternal life, recalling that
those who hold themselves the lowest and poorest and least of all
will enjoy the highest dominion and glory in God.
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