Message of 10-28-08
Published: Sat, 10/25/08
- resources for prayer and spiritual growth
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MESSAGE OF THE DAY
". . . a society is good to the extent that it renders
contemplation possible for its members; and that the existence of
at least a minority of contmeplatives is necessary for the
well-being of any society."
- Aldous Huxley, "The Perennial Philosophy"
(Using this criterion, how well does our culture "measure up"? How
well your family? Your workplace? What can you do to help foster
a more contemplative spirit in the groups where you participate?)
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SCRIPTURE READINGS
http://www.nccbuscc.org/nab/
Eph 2:19-22; Ps 19:2-3, 4-5; Lk 6:12-16
R. (5a) Their message goes out through all the earth.
The heavens declare the glory of God,
and the firmament proclaims his handiwork.
Day pours out the word to day,
and night to night imparts knowledge.
Not a word nor a discourse
whose voice is not heard;
Through all the earth their voice resounds,
and to the ends of the world, their message.
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GOSPEL MEDITATION
- from http://www.dailyscripture.net/
Wherever Jesus went the people came to him because they had heard
all the things he did. They were hungry for God and desired healing
from their afflictions. In faith they pressed upon Jesus to touch
him. As they did so power came from Jesus and they were healed.
Even demons trembled in the presence of Jesus and left at his
rebuke. Jesus offers freedom from the power of sin and oppression
to all who seek him with expectant faith. When you hear God's word
and consider all that Jesus did, how do you respond? With doubt or
with expectant faith? With skepticism or with confident trust? Ask
the Lord to increase your faith in his saving power and grace.
"Lord Jesus Christ, you are the Son of God and the Savior of the
world. Inflame my heart with a burning love for you and with an
expectant faith in your saving power. Take my life and all that I
have as an offering of love for you, who are my All."
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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)
84. Rejoice habitually in God, who is your salvation [Lk. 1:47],
and reflect that it is good to suffer in any way for him who is good.
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