One Walk

When: Sunday, January 27, 2008 12:00 AM to Monday, January 28, 2008 12:00 AM (GMT-05:00) Eastern Time (US & Canada).

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Words of Jesus

Jesus answered, "My kingship is not of this world; if my kingship were of this world, my servants would fight, that I might not be handed over to the Jews; but my kingship is not from the world." Pilate said to him, "So you are a king?" Jesus answered, "You say that I am a king. For this I was born, and for this I have come into the world, to bear witness to the truth. Every one who is of the truth hears my voice."

What is impossible to God? Not that which is difficult to His power, but that which is contrary to His nature.

— St. Ambrose of Milan

Abba, Father, Lord God, moved to thought by the words of St. Amdrose, and in faith by my Lord and Savior Jesus Christ. O how I seek that in Jesus through the Spirit, You will as the Palmist ask that I may dwell in Your presence all the days of my life under the sun. For I believe that I can see Your goodness in all things and I ask that You will make me strong, and let my heart take courage as I wait on Your will. In the name of the Father, the Sun, and the Holy Spirit, Amen.

Isaiah 8:23</vbible/search.asp?abbr=Is_&ch=8&bv1=23&ev1=23> — 9:3</vbible/search.asp?abbr=Is_&ch=9&bv1=3&ev1=3>

22 and they will look to the earth, but behold, distress and darkness, the gloom of anguish; and they will be thrust into thick darkness.

1 But there will be no gloom for her that was in anguish. In the former time he brought into contempt the land of Zeb'ulun and the land of Naph'tali, but in the latter time he will make glorious the way of the sea, the land beyond the Jordan, Galilee of the nations. 2 The people who walked in darkness have seen a great light; those who dwelt in a land of deep darkness, on them has light shined. 3 Thou hast multiplied the nation, thou hast increased its joy; they rejoice before thee as with joy at the harvest, as men rejoice when they divide the spoil. 3 Thou hast multiplied the nation, thou hast increased its joy; they rejoice before thee as with joy at the harvest, as men rejoice when they divide the spoil.

Psalm 27:1, 4, 13-14</vbible/search.asp?abbr=Ps&ch=27&bv1=1&ev1=1&bv2=4&ev2=4&bv3=13&ev3=14>

1 The LORD is my light and my salvation; whom shall I fear? The LORD is the stronghold of my life; of whom shall I be afraid? 4 One thing have I asked of the LORD, that will I seek after; that I may dwell in the house of the LORD all the days of my life, to behold the beauty of the LORD, and to inquire in his temple. 13 I believe that I shall see the goodness of the LORD in the land of the living! 14 Wait for the LORD; be strong, and let your heart take courage; yea, wait for the LORD!

1 Corinthians 1:10-13, 17</vbible/search.asp?abbr=_1Cor&ch=1&bv1=10&ev1=13&bv2=17&ev2=17>

10 I appeal to you, brethren, by the name of our Lord Jesus Christ, that all of you agree and that there be no dissensions among you, but that you be united in the same mind and the same judgment. 11 For it has been reported to me by Chlo'e's people that there is quarreling among you, my brethren. 12 What I mean is that each one of you says, "I belong to Paul," or "I belong to Apol'los," or "I belong to Cephas," or "I belong to Christ." 13 Is Christ divided? Was Paul crucified for you? Or were you baptized in the name of Paul? 17 For Christ did not send me to baptize but to preach the gospel, and not with eloquent wisdom, lest the cross of Christ be emptied of its power.

Matthew 4:12-23</vbible/search.asp?abbr=Matt&ch=4&bv1=12&ev1=23>

12 Now when he heard that John had been arrested, he withdrew into Galilee; 13 and leaving Nazareth he went and dwelt in Caper'na-um by the sea, in the territory of Zeb'ulun and Naph'tali, 14 that what was spoken by the prophet Isaiah might be fulfilled: 15 "The land of Zeb'ulun and the land of Naph'tali, toward the sea, across the Jordan, Galilee of the Gentiles — 16 the people who sat in darkness have seen a great light, and for those who sat in the region and shadow of death light has dawned." 17 From that time Jesus began to preach, saying, "Repent, for the kingdom of heaven is at hand." 18 As he walked by the Sea of Galilee, he saw two brothers, Simon who is called Peter and Andrew his brother, casting a net into the sea; for they were fishermen. 19 And he said to them, "Follow me, and I will make you fishers of men." 20 Immediately they left their nets and followed him. 21 And going on from there he saw two other brothers, James the son of Zeb'edee and John his brother, in the boat with Zeb'edee their father, mending their nets, and he called them. 22 Immediately they left the boat and their father, and followed him. 23 And he went about all Galilee, teaching in their synagogues and preaching the gospel of the kingdom and healing every disease and every infirmity among the people.

Pope Benedict XVI Encyclical Letter

http://www.vatican.va/holy_father/benedict_xvi/encyclicals/documents/hf_ben-xvi_enc_20071130_spe-salvi_en.html

When: Saturday, January 26, 2008 12:00 AM to Sunday, January 27, 2008 12:00 AM (GMT-05:00) Eastern Time (US & Canada).

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Words of Jesus

Do not think that I have come to bring peace on earth; I have not come to bring peace, but a sword.

Matthew 10:34

Think not that I have come to abolish the law and the prophets; I have come not to abolish them but to fulfil them.

Matthew 5:17

He who has undertaken the pastoring of souls must prepare himself to render to God an account of them.

— St. Benedict of Nursia

Abba, Father, Lord God, today the letters of Paul to Timothy and Titus serve to remind me that as with my Lord Jesus Christ, You did not and do not bless us with grace and mercy to be timid beings. You have blessed us with gifts both human and spirit that we are to use through Jesus in the power of the Spirit with confidence. Confidence that You know my heart, and though I stumble, though I fall; You will always catch me when I stumble and always help me get up when I fall. This I know, and this I seek to put to practice to be all I can in You for You, trusting You will guide me in Jesus and direct me through the Spirit. In the name of the Father, the Son, and the Holy Spirit, Amen.

2 Timothy 1:1-8</vbible/search.asp?abbr=_2Tim&ch=1&bv1=1&ev1=8>

1 Paul, an apostle of Christ Jesus by the will of God according to the promise of the life which is in Christ Jesus, 2 To Timothy, my beloved child: Grace, mercy, and peace from God the Father and Christ Jesus our Lord. 3 I thank God whom I serve with a clear conscience, as did my fathers, when I remember you constantly in my prayers. 4 As I remember your tears, I long night and day to see you, that I may be filled with joy. 5 I am reminded of your sincere faith, a faith that dwelt first in your grandmother Lo'is and your mother Eunice and now, I am sure, dwells in you. 6 Hence I remind you to rekindle the gift of God that is within you through the laying on of my hands; 7 for God did not give us a spirit of timidity but a spirit of power and love and self-control. 8 Do not be ashamed then of testifying to our Lord, nor of me his prisoner, but share in suffering for the gospel in the power of God,

or Titus 1:1-5</vbible/search.asp?abbr=Tit&ch=1&bv1=1&ev1=5>

1 Paul, a servant of God and an apostle of Jesus Christ, to further the faith of God's elect and their knowledge of the truth which accords with godliness, 2 in hope of eternal life which God, who never lies, promised ages ago 3 and at the proper time manifested in his word through the preaching with which I have been entrusted by command of God our Savior; 4 To Titus, my true child in a common faith: Grace and peace from God the Father and Christ Jesus our Savior. 5 This is why I left you in Crete, that you might amend what was defective, and appoint elders in every town as I directed you,

Psalm 96:1-3, 7-8, 10</vbible/search.asp?abbr=Ps&ch=96&bv1=1&ev1=3&bv2=7&ev2=8&bv3=10&ev3=10>

1 O sing to the LORD a new song; sing to the LORD, all the earth! 2 Sing to the LORD, bless his name; tell of his salvation from day to day. 3 Declare his glory among the nations, his marvelous works among all the peoples! 7 Ascribe to the LORD, O families of the peoples, ascribe to the LORD glory and strength! 8 Ascribe to the LORD the glory due his name; bring an offering, and come into his courts! 10 Say among the nations, "The LORD reigns! Yea, the world is established, it shall never be moved; he will judge the peoples with equity."

Mark 3:20-21</vbible/search.asp?abbr=Mark&ch=3&bv1=20&ev1=21>

20 Then he went home; and the crowd came together again, so that they could not even eat. 21 And when his family heard it, they went out to seize him, for people were saying, "He is beside himself."

Pope Benedict XVI Encyclical Letter

http://www.vatican.va/holy_father/benedict_xvi/encyclicals/documents/hf_ben-xvi_enc_20071130_spe-salvi_en.html

When: Thursday, January 24, 2008 12:00 AM to Friday, January 25, 2008 12:00 AM (GMT-05:00) Eastern Time (US & Canada).

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Words of Jesus

But if it is by the finger of God that I cast out demons, then the kingdom of God has come upon you. When a strong man, fully armed, guards his own palace, his goods are in peace; but when one stronger than he assails him and overcomes him, he takes away his armor in which he trusted, and divides his spoil. He who is not with me is against me, and he who does not gather with me scatters.

Luke 11:20-23

"Guard" says St Paul, "what has been committed". What does it mean? It is what has been faithfully entrusted to you, not what has been discovered by you; what you have received, not what you have thought up; be not the leader but the follower!

— St. Vincent of Lerins

Abba, Father, Lord God, the Words of St. Vincent rightfully warn me to 'guard' what has been faithfully entrusted to me, for ones faith must be cherished and worked out in all things in and through complete trust and dependency on You through Jesus Christ in the Holy Spirit. I think of Jesus' words about' the kingdom of heaven being like treasure hidden in a field, which a man found and covered up; then in his joy he goes and sells all that he has and buys that field'. Faith true faith is something we all think we have and are capable of, but faith must be worked out and practiced; it is a gift from You that we must 'guard' and cherish for if not we think we are capable of things for which we are not, and even worse we be or are more than we are and can be. O how I thank Jesus for showing and teaching me that without You I am nothing. All I am and can be is in You through Jesus living in the Holy Spirit. And then if I am worthy even in the valley and the shadow of death, I will fear no evil for I will by faith know that Thou art with me. In the name of the Father, the Son, and the Holy Spirit, Amen.

1 Samuel 18:6-9;<../vbible/search.asp?abbr=_1Sam&ch=18&bv1=6&ev1=9> 19:1-7<../vbible/search.asp?abbr=_1Sam&ch=19&bv1=1&ev1=7>

6 As they were coming home, when David returned from slaying the Philistine, the women came out of all the cities of Israel, singing and dancing, to meet King Saul, with timbrels, with songs of joy, and with instruments of music. 7 And the women sang to one another as they made merry, "Saul has slain his thousands, and David his ten thousands." 8 And Saul was very angry, and this saying displeased him; he said, "They have ascribed to David ten thousands, and to me they have ascribed thousands; and what more can he have but the kingdom?" 9 And Saul eyed David from that day on.

1 And Saul spoke to Jonathan his son and to all his servants, that they should kill David. But Jonathan, Saul's son, delighted much in David. 2 And Jonathan told David, "Saul my father seeks to kill you; therefore take heed to yourself in the morning, stay in a secret place and hide yourself; 3 and I will go out and stand beside my father in the field where you are, and I will speak to my father about you; and if I learn anything I will tell you." 4 And Jonathan spoke well of David to Saul his father, and said to him, "Let not the king sin against his servant David; because he has not sinned against you, and because his deeds have been of good service to you; 5 for he took his life in his hand and he slew the Philistine, and the LORD wrought a great victory for all Israel. You saw it, and rejoiced; why then will you sin against innocent blood by killing David without cause?" 6 And Saul hearkened to the voice of Jonathan; Saul swore, "As the LORD lives, he shall not be put to death." 7 And Jonathan called David, and Jonathan showed him all these things. And Jonathan brought David to Saul, and he was in his presence as before.

Psalm 56:2-3, 9-13<../vbible/search.asp?abbr=Ps&ch=56&bv1=2&ev1=3&bv2=9&ev2=13>

2 my enemies trample upon me all day long, for many fight against me proudly. 3 When I am afraid, I put my trust in thee. 9 Then my enemies will be turned back in the day when I call. This I know, that God is for me. 10 In God, whose word I praise, in the LORD, whose word I praise, 11 in God I trust without a fear. What can man do to me? 12 My vows to thee I must perform, O God; I will render thank offerings to thee. 13 For thou hast delivered my soul from death, yea, my feet from falling, that I may walk before God in the light of life.

Mark 3:7-12<../vbible/search.asp?abbr=Mark&ch=3&bv1=7&ev1=12>

7 Jesus withdrew with his disciples to the sea, and a great multitude from Galilee followed; also from Judea 8 and Jerusalem and Idume'a and from beyond the Jordan and from about Tyre and Sidon a great multitude, hearing all that he did, came to him. 9 And he told his disciples to have a boat ready for him because of the crowd, lest they should crush him; 10 for he had healed many, so that all who had diseases pressed upon him to touch him. 11 And whenever the unclean spirits beheld him, they fell down before him and cried out, "You are the Son of God." 12 And he strictly ordered them not to make him known.

Pope Benedict XVI Encyclical Letter

http://www.vatican.va/holy_father/benedict_xvi/encyclicals/documents/hf_ben-xvi_enc_20071130_spe-salvi_en.html