Message of 6-10-08
Published: Tue, 06/03/08
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MESSAGE OF THE DAY
We approach Scripture with minds already formed by the mass of
accepted opinions and viewpoints with which we have come into
contact, in both the Church and the world....It is easy to be unaware
that it has happened; it is hard even to begin to realize how
profoundly tradition in this sense has moulded us.
-J.I. Packer
(Pray the grace to be open to hearing God's word anew.)
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SCRIPTURE READINGS
http://www.nccbuscc.org/nab/
1 Kgs 17:7-16; Ps. 4:2-3, 4-5, 7b-8; Mt 5:13-16
R. (7a) Lord, let your face shine on us.
When I call, answer me, O my just God,
you who relieve me when I am in distress;
Have pity on me, and hear my prayer!
Men of rank, how long will you be dull of heart?
Why do you love what is vain and seek after falsehood?
Know that the LORD does wonders for his faithful one;
the LORD will hear me when I call upon him.
Tremble, and sin not;
reflect, upon your beds, in silence.
O LORD, let the light of your countenance shine upon us!
You put gladness into my heart,
more than when grain and wine abound.
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GOSPEL MEDITATION
- from http://www.dailyscripture.net/
We can try to hide things from others, from ourselves, and from
God. How tempting to shut our eyes from the consequences of our
sinful ways and bad habits, even when we know what those
consequences are. And how tempting to hide them from others and
even from God. But, nonetheless, everything is known to God who
sees all. There is great freedom and joy for those who live in
God's light and who seek this truth. Those who listen to God and
heed his voice will receive more from him. Do you know the joy and
freedom of living in God's light?
"Lord Jesus, you guide me by the light of your saving truth. Fill
my heart and mind with your light and truth and free me from the
blindness of sin and deception that I may see your ways clearly and
understand your will for my life. May I radiate your light and
truth to others in word and deed".
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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)
65. Do not rejoice in temporal prosperity, since you do not know if
it gives you assurance of eternal life.
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