Message of 5-26-08
Published: Thu, 05/22/08
- resources for prayer and spiritual growth
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MESSAGE OF THE DAY
Christians should never fail to sense the operation of an angelic
glory. It forever eclipses the world of demonic powers, as the sun
does a candle's light.
- Billy Graham
(God's providence rules our lives. Spend a few moments considering
this affirmation.)
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SCRIPTURE READINGS
http://www.nccbuscc.org/nab/
1 Pt 1:3-9; Ps. 111:1-2, 5-6, 9 and 10c; Mk 10:17-27
R. (5) The Lord will remember his covenant for ever.
I will give thanks to the LORD with all my heart
in the company and assembly of the just.
Great are the works of the LORD,
exquisite in all their delights.
He has given food to those who fear him;
he will forever be mindful of his covenant.
He has made known to his people the power of his works,
giving them the inheritance of the nations.
He has sent deliverance to his people;
he has ratified his covenant forever;
holy and awesome is his name.
His praise endures forever.
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REFLECTION ON THE SCRIPTURES
- from "Daily Bread"
http://www.preacherexchange.com/daily_bread.htm
'How hard it is for those who have wealth to enter the kingdom of
God!'
How do we measure wealth? If we surround ourselves with material
possessions and make them our primary focus, we may have a
difficult time seeing the trove of riches God bestows on each of
us. There is nothing inherently wrong with wealth. Problems arise
when we are unable to satiate the desire for more and more. It is
rather difficult to focus on the simplicity and sacrifice of Jesus
when we are busy accumulating earthly treasures for ourselves.
Equally dangerous is adopting an attitude of entitlement.
Regardless of how hard we work or how financially savvy we are, we
don't deserve a greater share of material wealth than others. We
should be grateful for our many gifts and successes and be eager to
share them. Then we will know how to enter the kingdom.
In gratitude for the wealth of blessings we have received and for
those who give of themselves for others, we pray.
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LECTIO DIVINA PROCESSMt 11:25-30
- http://heartlandMk 10:17-27spirituality.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
381. Revelation burst forth at the moment the sacred humanity began
to exist, and flows on without pause from the deep source where it
is ever beginning to be... that is, to be the humanity of the Word.
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