Message of 12-9-08
Published: Thu, 12/04/08
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MESSAGE OF THE DAY
A novice master once responded when asked about a life lived in
Christian authenticity, said that to be a Christian was not to know
the answers but to begin to live in the part of the self where the
question is born....He was speaking of an attitude of listening, of
awareness of presence, of an openness to mystery.
- Wendy M. Wright
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SCRIPTURE READINGS
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Is 40:1-11; Ps 96:1-2, 3 and 10ac, 11-12, 13; Mt 18:12-14
R. (see Isaiah 40:10ab) The Lord our God comes with power.
Sing to the LORD a new song;
sing to the LORD, all you lands.
Sing to the LORD; bless his name;
announce his salvation, day after day.
Tell his glory among the nations;
among all peoples, his wondrous deeds.
Say among the nations: The LORD is king;
he governs the peoples with equity.
Let the heavens be glad and the earth rejoice;
let the sea and what fills it resound;
let the plains be joyful and all that is in them!
Then let all the trees of the forest rejoice.
They shall exult before the LORD, for he comes;
for he comes to rule the earth.
He shall rule the world with justice
and the peoples with his constancy.
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GOSPEL MEDITATION
- from http://www.dailyscripture.net/
God does not rejoice in the loss of anyone, but desires that we be
saved and restored to friendship with him. That is why the whole
community of heaven rejoices when one sinner is found and restored
to fellowship with God. God is on a rescue mission today to save us
from the destructive forces of sin and evil. Jesus, the Good
Shepherd, watches over every step we take. Do you listen to his
voice and heed his wise counsel? Do you follow the path he has set
for you - a path that leads to life rather than death?
"Lord Jesus, nothing escapes your watchful gaze and care. May I
always walk in the light of your truth and never stray from your
loving presence."
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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)
90. Enter within yourself and work in the presence of your
Bridegroom, who is ever present loving you.
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