Message of 8-21-07

Published: Tue, 08/21/07



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MESSAGE OF THE DAY

So far as past errors are concerned, forget them and start afresh, as if it were your first day in this body; but so far as your present contacts are concerned, be kind to them, as if it were your last day in this body.
   - Paul Brunton

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LECTIONARY READINGS
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Jgs 6:11-24a;   Ps 85:9, 11-12, 13-14;   Mt 19:23-30

R.    (see 9b) The Lord speaks of peace to his people.

I will hear what God proclaims;
the LORD–for he proclaims peace
To his people, and to his faithful ones,
and to those who put in him their hope.

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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Praying the Daily Gospels
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- Matthew 19:23-30 (Wealth and salvation)

Monetary wealth is attractive because it affords us numerous opportunities for entertainment, education, and influence unavailable to the poor. Thus money is a primary competitor with God for the hearts of people. In today’s reading Jesus promises a wealth of experience to those who embrace his
way.

• “The state of life is most happy where superfluities are not required and necessities are not wanting,” Plutarch wrote. What are some of the superfluities d)f time, commitments, and possessions that clutter your life? How willing are you to part with these?

• Make a list of possessions you believe are necessary and important for anyone seeking to grow closer to Jesus.

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SAYINGS OF LIGHT AND LOVE
  by St. John of the Cross
  - jottings from his notebooks

17. Since a double measure of bitterness must follow the doing of your own will, do not do it even though you remain in single bitterness.

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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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