Message of 4-8-08
Published: Sat, 04/05/08
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MESSAGE OF THE DAY
An act of love that fails is just as much a part of the divine life
as an act of love that succeeds, for love is measured by its own
fullness, not by its reception.
- Harold Loukes
(Love is its own reward . . . )
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SCRIPTURE READINGS
http://www.nccbuscc.org/nab/
Acts 7:51--8:1a; Ps. 31:3cd-4, 6 and 7b and 8a, 17 and 21ab;
Jn 6:30-35
R. (6a) Into your hands, O Lord, I commend my spirit.
Be my rock of refuge,
a stronghold to give me safety.
You are my rock and my fortress;
for your name's sake you will lead and guide me.
Into your hands I commend my spirit;
you will redeem me, O LORD, O faithful God.
My trust is in the LORD;
I will rejoice and be glad of your mercy.
Let your face shine upon your servant;
save me in your kindness.
You hide them in the shelter of your presence
from the plottings of men.
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GOSPEL MEDITATION
- from http://www.dailyscripture.net/
The bread which Jesus offers is none else than the very life of
God. This is the true bread which can truly satisfy the hunger in
our hearts. Do you hunger for God and for the food which produces
everlasting life?
"Lord Jesus Christ, you are the bread of life. You alone can
satisfy the hunger in my heart. May I always find in you, the true
bread from heaven, the source of life and nourishment I need to
sustain me on my journey to the promised land of heaven."
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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)
56. The soul that journeys to God, but does not shake off its cares
and quiet its appetites, is like one who drags a cart uphill.
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