Message of 8-7-07
Published: Tue, 08/07/07
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MESSAGE OF THE DAY
(Continuing, from yesterday's theme:)
God only comes to those who ask Him to come; and He cannot refuse to come to those who implore Him long, often, and ardently.
- Simone Weil
("Long, often, and ardently" . . . Is that not true in our human relationships as well?)
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LECTIONARY READINGS
http://www.nccbuscc.org/nab/
Nm 12:1-13; Ps 51:3-4, 5-6ab, 6cd-7, 12-13; Mt 14:22-36
R.
(see 3a) Be merciful, O Lord, for we have sinned.
Have mercy on me, O God, in your goodness;
in the greatness of your compassion wipe out my offense.
Thoroughly wash me from my guilt
and of my sin cleanse me.
For I acknowledge my offense;
and my sin is before me always:
“Against you only have I sinned;
and done what is evil in your sight.”
That you may be justified in your sentence,
vindicated when you condemn.
Indeed, in guilt was I born,
and in sin my mother conceived me.
A clean heart create for me, O God,
and a steadfast spirit renew within me.
Cast me not off from your presence,
and your Holy Spirit take not from me.
Have mercy on me, O God, in your goodness;
in the greatness of your compassion wipe out my offense.
Thoroughly wash me from my guilt
and of my sin cleanse me.
For I acknowledge my offense;
and my sin is before me always:
“Against you only have I sinned;
and done what is evil in your sight.”
That you may be justified in your sentence,
vindicated when you condemn.
Indeed, in guilt was I born,
and in sin my mother conceived me.
A clean heart create for me, O God,
and a steadfast spirit renew within me.
Cast me not off from your presence,
and your Holy Spirit take not from me.
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Praying the Daily Gospels
- by Philip St. Romain:
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- Matthew 14: 22-36 (Jesus, the mysterious)
Today’s reading includes many mysterious events ascribed to Jesus. After feeding a crowd with a miraculous meal, he sends the people back to their homes; he prays; he walks on the water; and he heals people who touch his clothing. There are many
things about Jesus that Peter does not understand, but Jesus invites Peter to believe and to trust. Jesus invites us to do the same.
• What
notions about Jesus make it difficult for you to believe and trust in
him? From whom can you seek guidance in working through these blocks to
personal growth? Resolve to do so during the coming week.
• Although he had a very busy schedule, Jesus nevertheless found time to pray. How faithful to prayer are you? How important to you is prayer?
• Although he had a very busy schedule, Jesus nevertheless found time to pray. How faithful to prayer are you? How important to you is prayer?
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SAYINGS OF LIGHT AND LOVE
by St. John of the Cross
- jottings from his notebooks
14. God values in you the inclination to dryness and suffering for love of him more than all the consolations, spiritual visions, and meditations you could possibly have.
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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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