Message of 11-11-08
Published: Tue, 11/04/08
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MESSAGE OF THE DAY
Be sure that you first preach by the way you live. If you do not,
people will notice that you say one thing, but live otherwise, and
your words will bring only cynical laughter and a derisive shake of
the head.
- St. Charles Borromeo
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SCRIPTURE READINGS
http://www.nccbuscc.org/nab/
Ti 2:1-8, 11-14; Ps 37:3-4, 18 and 23, 27 and 29; Lk 17:7-10
R. (39a) The salvation of the just comes from the Lord.
Trust in the LORD and do good,
that you may dwell in the land and be fed in security.
Take delight in the LORD,
and he will grant you your heart's requests.
The LORD watches over the lives of the wholehearted;
their inheritance lasts forever.
By the LORD are the steps of a man made firm,
and he approves his way.
Turn from evil and do good,
that you may abide forever;
The just shall possess the land
and dwell in it forever.
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GOSPEL MEDITATION
- from http://www.dailyscripture.net/
God honors the faithful servant who loves and serves others
generously. He is ever ready to work in and through us for his
glory. We must remember, however, that God can never be indebted to
us. We have no claim on him. His love compels us to give him our
best! And when we have done our best, we have simply done our duty.
We can never outmatch God in doing good and showing love. God loves
us without measure. Does the love of God compel you to give your
best?
"Lord Jesus, fill my heart with love, gratitude and generosity.
Make me a faithful and zealous servant for you. May I generously
pour out my life in loving service for you and for others, just as
you have so generously poured yourself out in love for me."
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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)
86. Have an intimate desire that His Majesty grant you what he
knows you lack for his honor.
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