Message of 4-28-08
Published: Fri, 04/25/08
MESSAGE OF THE DAY
God wills only our good; God loves us more than anybody else can or
does love us. His will is that no one should lose his soul, that
everyone should save and sanctify his soul. . . God has made the
attainment of our happiness, his glory.
- St. Alphonsus de Liguori, "Uniformity With God's Will"
(God wills your happiness. Stand on this promise and strive to be
as happy and joyful as possible this day.)
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SCRIPTURE READINGS
http://www.nccbuscc.org/nab/
Acts 16:11-15; Ps. 149:1b-2, 3-4, 5-6a and 9b; Jn 15:26--16:4a
R. (see 4a) The Lord takes delight in his people.
Sing to the LORD a new song
of praise in the assembly of the faithful.
Let Israel be glad in their maker,
let the children of Zion rejoice in their king.
Let them praise his name in the festive dance,
let them sing praise to him with timbrel and harp.
For the LORD loves his people,
and he adorns the lowly with victory.
Let the faithful exult in glory;
let them sing for joy upon their couches.
Let the high praises of God be in their throats.
This is the glory of all his faithful. Alleluia.
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REFLECTION ON THE SCRIPTURES
- from "Daily Bread"
http://www.preacherexchange.com/daily_bread.htm
"... and the Lord opened her heart."
Amazing things happen when we allow the word of God to take root
within us. Although she was considered a worshipper, when Lydia
truly listened, the Lord prompted her to act on what she heard. Her
belief was no longer merely internal. Her household was baptized,
and she welcomed Paul and his company into her home, offering
hospitality and waiting on them. Let this be our prayer today --
that we, too, can open our hearts to all God's people, that we may
work for unity and healing, that we may offer peace and hope and
that we may show hospitality, generosity and love.
That we may graciously serve others, we pray.
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LECTIO DIVINA PROCESS
- http://heartlandspirituality.org/vocations/prayer.html
First, you choose a passage of Scripture that you will pray with.
It might be the Gospel reading used in the liturgy of the day, or
anything else you want. The process then follows these steps:
* Reading (lectio) After settling in and quieting yourself,
read the passage slowly, prayerfully. Just let it sink in for a
minute or two, then read it a second time, paying closer attention
to the words or phrases that speak to you.
* Reflecting (meditatio) What do you hear God saying to you in
this passage? What words or phrases caught your attention?
* Responding (oratio) What do you want to say to God in
response to what you've heard? Here you can also voice your prayers
of petition, remorse, thanksgiving, praise, and so forth. If you
sense God speaking to you in your thoughts, feelings or
imagination, you respond as you would in any conversation.
* Resting (contemplatio) If, at any time, you feel drawn to
simply rest in the awareness of God's loving presence, you let
yourself do so. Remain in loving silence as long as you feel
comfortable, perhaps using a simple word or phrase from the
Scripture passage to help deepen your openness to rest in God.
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THEOLOGICAL GEMS FROM EMIL MERCH'S "THEOLOGY OF THE MYSTICAL BODY"
from http://www.innerexplorations.com/chtheomortext/theolgems.htm
376. The Father appears to men in the Son... the whole content of
revelation is contained in that.
There is only one gift in the order of Being, the essential and
total gift, and gift of God as He is in Himself, and this gift is
contained in Christ.
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