Message of 1-3-08
Published: Sat, 12/29/07
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MESSAGE OF THE DAY
There is nothing that wastes the body like worry, and one who has
any faith in God should be ashamed to worry about anything
whatsoever.
- Gandhi
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SCRIPTURE READINGS
http://www.nccbuscc.org/nab/
1 Jn 2:29-3:6; Ps. 98:1, 3cd-4, 5-6; Jn 1:29-34
R. (3cd) All the ends of the earth have seen the saving power of
God.
Sing to the LORD a new song,
for he has done wondrous deeds;
His right hand has won victory for him, his holy arm.
All the ends of the earth have seen the salvation by our God.
Sing joyfully to the LORD, all you lands; break into song; sing
praise.
Sing praise to the LORD with the harp,
with the harp and melodious song.
With trumpets and the sound of the horn
sing joyfully before the King, the LORD.
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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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NOTES FROM A CLASSICAL WORK
- "Imitation of Christ," by Thomas A. Kempis
Calling Upon God During Troubled Times
BLESSED be Your name forever, O Lord, Who have willed that this
temptation and trouble come upon me. I cannot escape it, yet I
must
fly to You that You may help me and turn it to my good. Now I am
troubled, Lord, and my heart is not at rest, for I am greatly
afflicted by this present suffering.
Beloved Father, what shall I say? I am straitened in harsh ways.
Save
me from this hour to which, however, I am come that You may be
glorified when I am deeply humbled and freed by You. May it please
You, then, to deliver me, Lord, for what can I, poor wretch that
I am,
do or where can I go without You? Give me patience, Lord, even
now.
Help me, my God, and I will not be afraid however much I may be
distressed.
Bk. 3, Chapter 29
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