Message of 1-24-08
Published: Sun, 01/20/08
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MESSAGE OF THE DAY
I'll try to repay you, Lord, with a thankful heart, because only
then do I feel safe from the dangers of pride. Many things on
earth are called good that aren't nearly as good as Your kindnesses
to me.
- Mechthild of Magedburg, "The Flowing Light of the Godhead"
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SCRIPTURE READINGS
http://www.nccbuscc.org/nab/
1 Sm 18:6-9; 19:1-7; Ps. 56:2-3, 9-10a, 10b-11, 12-13; Mk 3:7-12
R. (5b) In God I trust; I shall not fear.
Have mercy on me, O God, for men trample upon me;
all the day they press their attack against me.
My adversaries trample upon me all the day;
yes, many fight against me.
My wanderings you have counted;
my tears are stored in your flask;
are they not recorded in your book?
Then do my enemies turn back,
when I call upon you.
Now I know that God is with me.
In God, in whose promise I glory,
in God I trust without fear;
what can flesh do against me?
I am bound, O God, by vows to you;
your thank offerings I will fulfill.
For you have rescued me from death,
my feet, too, from stumbling;
that I may walk before God in the light of the living.
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GOSPEL MEDITATION
- from http://www.dailyscripture.net/
When you hear God's word and consider all that Jesus did, how do
you respond? With doubt or with expectant faith? With skepticism or
with confident expectation? Ask the Lord the increase your faith in
his saving power and grace.
"Lord Jesus Christ, you are the Son of God and the Savior of the
world. Inflame my heart with a burning love for you and with an
expectant faith in your saving power. Set me free from all that
hinders me from drawing closer to you."
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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
The Voice of Christ
But now, after the tempest, take courage, grow strong once more
in the
light of My mercies; for I am near, says the Lord, to restore all
things not only to the full but with abundance and above
measure. Is
anything difficult for Me? Or shall I be as one who promises and
does
not act? Where is your faith? Stand firm and persevere. Be a man
of
endurance and courage, and consolation will come to you in due
time.
Wait for Me; wait -- and I will come to heal you.
-------- Bk. 3, Chapter 30
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