Message of 3-27-08
Published: Sat, 03/22/08
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MESSAGE OF THE DAY
Our Lord has written the promise of the resurrection not in words
alone ,but in every leaf in springtime.
- Martin Luther
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SCRIPTURE READINGS
http://www.nccbuscc.org/nab/
Acts 3:11-26; Ps. 8:2ab and 5, 6-7, 8-9; Lk 24:35-48
R. (2ab) O Lord, our God, how wonderful your name in all the earth!
O LORD, our Lord,
how glorious is your name over all the earth!
What is man that you should be mindful of him,
or the son of man that you should care for him?
You have made him little less than the angels,
and crowned him with glory and honor.
You have given him rule over the works of your hands,
putting all things under his feet.
All sheep and oxen,
yes, and the beasts of the field,
The birds of the air, the fishes of the sea,
and whatever swims the paths of the seas.
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GOSPEL MEDITATION
- from http://www.dailyscripture.net/
The centrality of the gospel is the cross; but fortunately it does
not stop there. Through the cross Jesus defeated our enemies -
death and Satan and won pardon for our sins. His cross is the door
to heaven and the key to paradise. The way to glory is through the
cross. When the disciples saw the risen Lord they disbelieved for
joy! How can death lead to life, the cross to victory? Jesus shows
us the way and he gives us the power to overcome sin and despair,
and everything else that would stand in the way of his love and
truth. Just as the first disciples were commissioned to bring the
good news of salvation to all the nations, so, we, too, are called
to be witnesses of the resurrection of Jesus Christ to all who live
on the face of the earth. Do you witness the joy of the gospel to
those around you?
"Lord Jesus, open our minds to understand the scriptures that we
may fully comprehend the truth of your word. Anoint us with your
power and give us boldness to proclaim the gospel in word and deed."
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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
There is great difference between the wisdom of an enlightened and
devout man and the learning of a well-read and brilliant
scholar, for
the knowledge which flows down from divine sources is much
nobler than
that laboriously acquired by human industry.
-------- Bk. 3, Chapter 31
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