Message of 1-15-08
Published: Sun, 01/13/08
- resources for prayer and spiritual growth
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MESSAGE OF THE DAY
"As we open ourselves to spiritual growth, there is simply no part
of our life that can be left out. Nothing is too dirty or smudged.
Nothing is too ecstatic or passionate. Nothing is too mundane or
ordinary. ALL of life is the food of our spiritual growth. We can
grow closer and deeper in our relationship with God through every
situation, depending on our attitude, our openness, and our
awareness. Be aware of God teaching you through your life today."
- Joyce Rupp, "The Cup of Our Life" -
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SCRIPTURE READINGS
http://www.nccbuscc.org/nab/
1 Sm 1:9-20; 1 Samuel 2:1, 4-5, 6-7, 8abcd; Mk 1:21-28
R. (see 1) My heart exults in the Lord, my Savior.
"My heart exults in the LORD,
my horn is exalted in my God.
I have swallowed up my enemies;
I rejoice in my victory."
"The bows of the mighty are broken,
while the tottering gird on strength.
The well-fed hire themselves out for bread,
while the hungry batten on spoil.
The barren wife bears seven sons,
while the mother of many languishes."
"The LORD puts to death and gives life;
he casts down to the nether world;
he raises up again.
The LORD makes poor and makes rich;
he humbles, he also exalts."
"He raises the needy from the dust;
from the dung heap he lifts up the poor,
To seat them with nobles
and make a glorious throne their heritage."
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GOSPEL MEDITATION
- from http://www.dailyscripture.net/
The Lord gives us his Holy Spirit to enlighten our minds that we
may grow in his truth and in the knowledge of his great love for
each of us. If we approach God's word submissively, with an
eagerness to do everything the Lord desires, we are in a much
better position to learn what God wants to teach us through his
word. Are you eager to be taught by the Lord and to conform your
life according to his word?
"Lord Jesus, your word is power and life. May I never doubt your
saving love and mercy, and the power of your word to bring healing
and deliverance to those in need.
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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)
43. Bear in mind that your flesh is weak and that no worldly thing
can comfort or strengthen your spirit, for what is born of the
world is world and what is born of the flesh is flesh. The good
spirit is born only of the Spirit of God, who communicates himself
neither through the world nor through the flesh.
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