Message of 9-20-07
Published: Sat, 09/15/07
He is intangible and invisible. But His work is more powerful than
the most ferocious wind. The Spirit brings order out of chaos and
beauty out of ugliness. He can transform a sin-blistered man into a
paragon of virtue. The Spirit changes people. The Author of life is
also the Transformer of life.
- R. C. Sproul
(Come, Holy Spirit . . . )
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SCRIPTURE READINGS
http://www.nccbuscc.org/nab/
1 Tm 4:12-16; Ps 111:7-8, 9, 10; Lk 7:36-50
R. (2) How great are the works of the Lord!
The works of his hands are faithful and just;
sure are all his precepts,
Reliable forever and ever,
wrought in truth and equity.
He has sent deliverance to his people;
he has ratified his covenant forever;
holy and awesome is his name.
The fear of the LORD is the beginning of wisdom;
prudent are all who live by it.
His praise endures forever.
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Praying the Daily Gospels
- by Philip St. Romain:
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- Luke 7:36-50 (Jesus, the Pharisees, and the prostitute)
To appreciate the meaning of today's reading, we need to realize
that Simon the Pharisee had denied Jesus several hospitable
gestures normally extended to guests in a Jewish home. When a woman
reputed to be a sinner extends these courtesies to Jesus, he points
out the relationship between her generosity and her acceptance of
forgiveness.
- For what do you need to ask God's forgiveness right now? Spend
some time allowing God's forgiving grace to deepen your own
self-acceptance.
- Have you taken your loved ones for granted recently? If so, ask
for their forgiveness and resolve to change.
- Pray for the grace to experience God's forgiveness.
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THE IMITATION OF CHRIST
- by Thomas a Kempis -
The Voice of Christ
MY CHILD, do not be curious. Do not trouble yourself with idle
cares.
What matters this or that to you? Follow Me. What is it to you
if a
man is such and such, if another does or says this or that? You
will
not have to answer for others, but you will have to give an
account of
yourself. Why, then, do you meddle in their affairs?
-------- Bk. 3, Chapter 24
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PRAYING WITH SCRIPTURE (Carmelite Method)
A. Introduction: settling in, relaxing in awareness of God's
presence.
B. Reading the text slowly, prayerfully.
C. Meditation: imaginative representation of the material; reflection
on the meaning of the material and its application to one's life.
D. Affective prayer: conversation with God, attentive to sharing
feelings awakened in meditation. Prayer of petition, thanksgiving,
remorse.
E. Resting in God in silent loving awareness, if moved to do so.
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