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My soul: let then the Will of God be accomplished in thee. With Thy help I can do all. Serve the Lord, trust in His Mercy: This will soothe thy pains.

May 31, 2008

When: Saturday, May 31, 2008 12:00 AM to Sunday, June 01, 2008 12:00 AM (GMT-05:00) Eastern Time (US & Canada).

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Words of Jesus

Jesus provides for his mother from the cross

While the soldiers were doing this, Jesus' mother was standing near the cross with her sister, and with them Mary, the wife of Clopas and Mary of Magdala. Jesus saw his mother and the disciple whom he loved standing by her side, and said to her, "Look, there is your son!" And then he said to the disciple, "And there is your mother!" And from that time the disciple took Mary into his own home.

John 19:25-27

My soul: let then the Will of God be accomplished in thee. With Thy help I can do all. Serve the Lord, trust in His Mercy: This will soothe thy pains.

— St Teresa of Avila

Abba, Father, Lord God, thank You for making Your presence so visible to me, for I never want to test or question You as my human being would seeks to do out of its doubtful, insecure, selfish yet prideful essence. You know this from these times together each morning yet You touch me and show me You are there whether it be through the consciousness on the moment that allows me to feel and then act accordingly to the opportunity or challenge that all of a sudden is before me, or most visibly in the way my spirit being which has as its essence You in Jesus through the Holy Spirit interacts and relates with the daily readings so that in these moments of consciousness my actions are according to Your will and essence not mine. Yesterday is such a good example, You know that some days I pray then read, others I read then pray, will yesterday I prayed and before I could read the day started and off I went. Yet I kept trying throughout the day to stop and read the readings, but one thing led to another and as much as I saw Your hand in the opportunities You placed before me, my human being kept trying to be what it is not what I am until I woke early this morning totally doubting everything, not knowing what to do and feeling that whatever I do would be wrong yet being driven by my selfishness and pride to strike out or back. So I went to the words of Jesus and listened to the Gospels in the audio New Testament 'Word of Promise'; driven by fear of myself or love of Jesus I can hope think it was the later until I read the readings from yesterday and saw and felt the words I prayed were the words from the Gospel reading. Then I knew it was love of Jesus. Not that I am not afraid of myself for I walk in constant fear of being or acting what I am not, but as You know when asked would I rather have someone love or fear me, I choose love; while I think under the sun many would ask why or say it is better to be feared, I feel my essence is from You for in choosing Jesus I am realizing I am not from this world under the sun. And while I often ask and question the many times it says in the Old Testament how we are to fear You, I choose to follow the words of Jesus that command me to love You above all and first! So again thank You Lord God for these visible signs, may they carry me forward today in the spirit of the essence that I am, not the of where I am. In the name of the Father, the Son, and the Holy Spirit, Amen.

Zephaniah 3:14-18<http://www.ewtn.com/vbible/search.asp?abbr=Zeph&ch=3&bv1=14&ev1=18> or Romans 12:9-16<http://www.ewtn.com/vbible/search.asp?abbr=Rom&ch=12&bv1=9&ev1=16>

(Ps) Isaiah 12:2-6<http://www.ewtn.com/vbible/search.asp?abbr=Is_&ch=12&bv1=2&ev1=6>

Luke 1:39-56<http://www.ewtn.com/vbible/search.asp?abbr=Luke&ch=1&bv1=39&ev1=56>

Audio books I am listening to and other books or readings I am reading:

NKJV: The Word of Promise – multi-voiced, faithful rendering of the New King James Version (NKJV) New Testament is presented by a diverse, star-studded cast includes Jim Caviezel from movie The Passion of Jesus Christ.

A New Earth (Unabridged), by Eckhart Tolle

Pope Benedict XVI Apostolic Journey to USA<http://www.vatican.va/holy_father/benedict_xvi/travels/2008/index_stati-uniti_en.htm>

Pope Benedict XVI Encyclical Letter<http://www.vatican.va/holy_father/benedict_xvi/encyclicals/documents/hf_ben-xvi_enc_20071130_spe-salvi_en.html>

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Take my yoke upon you, and learn from me; for I am gentle and lowly in heart,

May 31, 2008

When: Friday, May 30, 2008 12:00 AM to Saturday, May 31, 2008 12:00 AM (GMT-05:00) Eastern Time (US & Canada).

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Words of Jesus

At that time Jesus declared, "I thank thee, Father, Lord of heaven and earth, that thou hast hidden these things from the wise and understanding and revealed them to babes; yea, Father, for such was thy gracious will. All things have been delivered to me by my Father; and no one knows the Son except the Father, and no one knows the Father except the Son and any one to whom the Son chooses to reveal him. Come to me, all who labor and are heavy laden, and I will give you rest. Take my yoke upon you, and learn from me; for I am gentle and lowly in heart, and you will find rest for your souls. For my yoke is easy, and my burden is light."

Matthew 11: 25 – 30

1 John 4: 7 – 16

7 Beloved, let us love one another; for love is of God, and he who loves is born of God and knows God. 8 He who does not love does not know God; for God is love. 9 In this the love of God was made manifest among us, that God sent his only Son into the world, so that we might live through him. 10 In this is love, not that we loved God but that he loved us and sent his Son to be the expiation for our sins. 11 Beloved, if God so loved us, we also ought to love one another. 12 No man has ever seen God; if we love one another, God abides in us and his love is perfected in us. 13 By this we know that we abide in him and he in us, because he has given us of his own Spirit. 14 And we have seen and testify that the Father has sent his Son as the Savior of the world. 15 Whoever confesses that Jesus is the Son of God, God abides in him, and he in God.

16 So we know and believe the love God has for us. God is love, and he who abides in love abides in God, and God abides in him.

We must understand then, that even though God doesn't always give us what we want, He always gives us what we need for our salvation.

— St Augustine

Abba, Father, Lord God, thank You for this new day, a day to hope. My hope as always is that in giving thanks for all the blessings I have been given I will be lifted out of the worries and anxieties under the sun to walk this day with eyes of faith. Eyes that feel to see the good in all and eyes reflect the feeling of good that comes from walking with faith, hope and love which is the fruit I as a branch will yield when I walk connect to You the vine. For what good is it to worry about this or that, and the be anxious over what has or may, if I know that apart from You I am and have nothing. So I will try and fight to reach up and grasp onto the yoke of Jesus where I know the burdens under the sun will fade away as my heart is likened to His and my focus shifts from me to others, and my spirit trust in Your promise knowing and needing to trust no man and seek no counsel under the sun for I only need to trust You and come to You at the foot of the Cross of Jesus. I ask for Your hand to guide my thoughts, words and actions and again bless me indeed, and enlarge my territory, keeping me from evil, and from causing any pain. In the name of the Father, the Son, and the Holy Spirit, Amen.

Deuteronomy 7:6-11<http://www.ewtn.com/vbible/search.asp?abbr=Deut&ch=7&bv1=6&ev1=11>

Psalm 103:1-4, 6-7, 8, 10<http://www.ewtn.com/vbible/search.asp?abbr=Ps&ch=103&bv1=1&ev1=4&bv2=6&ev2=7&bv3=8&ev3=8&bv4=10&ev4=10>

1 John 4:7-16<http://www.ewtn.com/vbible/search.asp?abbr=_1John&ch=4&bv1=7&ev1=16>

Matthew 11:25-30<http://www.ewtn.com/vbible/search.asp?abbr=Matt&ch=11&bv1=25&ev1=30>

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In the royal galley of divine Love, there is no galley slave: all rowers are volunteers.

May 29, 2008

When: Thursday, May 29, 2008 12:00 AM to Friday, May 30, 2008 12:00 AM (GMT-05:00) Eastern Time (US & Canada).

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Words of Jesus

And they came to Jericho; and as he was leaving Jericho with his disciples and a great multitude, Bartimae'us, a blind beggar, the son of Timae'us, was sitting by the roadside. And when he heard that it was Jesus of Nazareth, he began to cry out and say, "Jesus, Son of David, have mercy on me!" And many rebuked him, telling him to be silent; but he cried out all the more, "Son of David, have mercy on me!" And Jesus stopped and said, "Call him." And they called the blind man, saying to him, "Take heart; rise, he is calling you." And throwing off his mantle he sprang up and came to Jesus. And Jesus said to him, "What do you want me to do for you?" And the blind man said to him, "Master, let me receive my sight." And Jesus said to him, "Go your way; your faith has made you well." And immediately he received his sight and followed him on the way.

Mark 10:46-52

In the royal galley of divine Love, there is no galley slave: all rowers are volunteers.

— St Francis de Sales

Abba, Father, Lord God, thank You for this day, new moment rises with the sun giving birth to new opportunities filled with choices and challenges to work out my faith, faith filled with hope and rooted in love. Let love be my first choice today, and as I first prayed several years ago, even if I only get one thing done today, let it be to love You Lord God. For You are the vine and I am but a branch, a branch which cannot and will not yield fruit unless I am connected to You through Jesus in the Spirit. For there will be challenges to face and choices to make, so I am must be rooted in love, love for the other; for who walks under the sun that does not want to be loved above all. And if I am able to love unconditionally, who will be able to question my intent, in this I will have hope, hope filled with faith, faith that what You have done in me through Jesus and those who loved me unconditionally will open hearts to You through Jesus by the Spirit that I believe is planted in the heart of everyone under the sun. In the name of the Father, the Son, and the Holy Spirit, Amen.

1 Peter 2:2-5, 9-12<http://www.ewtn.com/vbible/search.asp?abbr=_1Pet&ch=2&bv1=2&ev1=5&bv2=9&ev2=12>

Psalm 100:2-5<http://www.ewtn.com/vbible/search.asp?abbr=Ps&ch=100&bv1=2&ev1=5>

Mark 10:46-52<http://www.ewtn.com/vbible/search.asp?abbr=Mark&ch=10&bv1=46&ev1=52>

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‘… whoever would be great among you must be your servant, and whoever would be first among you must be slave of all. For the Son of man also came not to be served but to serve, and to give his life as a ransom for many."

May 28, 2008

When: Wednesday, May 28, 2008 12:00 AM to Thursday, May 29, 2008 12:00 AM (GMT-05:00) Eastern Time (US & Canada).

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Words of Jesus written in red

And they were on the road, going up to Jerusalem, and Jesus was walking ahead of them; and they were amazed, and those who followed were afraid. And taking the twelve again, he began to tell them what was to happen to him, saying, "Behold, we are going up to Jerusalem; and the Son of man will be delivered to the chief priests and the scribes, and they will condemn him to death, and deliver him to the Gentiles; and they will mock him, and spit upon him, and scourge him, and kill him; and after three days he will rise." And James and John, the sons of Zeb'edee, came forward to him, and said to him, "Teacher, we want you to do for us whatever we ask of you." And he said to them, "What do you want me to do for you?" And they said to him, "Grant us to sit, one at your right hand and one at your left, in your glory." But Jesus said to them, "You do not know what you are asking. Are you able to drink the cup that I drink, or to be baptized with the baptism with which I am baptized?" And they said to him, "We are able." And Jesus said to them, "The cup that I drink you will drink; and with the baptism with which I am baptized, you will be baptized; but to sit at my right hand or at my left is not mine to grant, but it is for those for whom it has been prepared." And when the ten heard it, they began to be indignant at James and John. And Jesus called them to him and said to them, "You know that those who are supposed to rule over the Gentiles lord it over them, and their great men exercise authority over them. But it shall not be so among you; but whoever would be great among you must be your servant, and whoever would be first among you must be slave of all. For the Son of man also came not to be served but to serve, and to give his life as a ransom for many."

Mark 10:32-45

What then must we think of the sin of those who curse themselves in moments of worry and difficulty? This is an appalling crime which is contrary to nature and to grace, for both nature and grace inspire us with love for ourselves. Those who curse themselves are like insane people who die by their own hands!

— St John Vianney

Abba, Father, Lord God, thank You for this day, another opportunity to grow in You and through Jesus in the Spirit feel You grow in me. Through thought and meditation of I feel the depth of understanding that lies within Jesus' Words and the thoughts communicated in the words and actions of the twelve disciples before and after the passion and resurrection of Jesus. At first reading I again feel You providing me with words to comfort and inspire me; to lift me out of the shadows I create in my mind from yesterday, the doubt, worry, anxiousness, and even fear which seeks to expression through selfishness which seeds itself in pride that serves only to diminish and extinguish faith, and with faith hope, and with hope love; for I cannot love like Jesus if I lack hope in Jesus, and I cannot hope in Jesus if I lose my faith in Jesus. For faith is worked out in works, and these works worked out through faith. But then I feel the truth that Jesus is trying to teach me, a truth filled with knowledge about myself, and wisdom about what and how I must practice preparation and readiness to server and stop expecting to be server in any way or by anyone except in and through my Lord and Savior Jesus. So I seek Your help in limiting my thought and action to the moment, not getting into the future or dwelling in the past; for it is here in Jesus that I will find what I need to serve. In the name of the Father, the Son, and the Holy Spirit, Amen.

1 Peter 1:18-25<http://www.ewtn.com/vbible/search.asp?abbr=_1Pet&ch=1&bv1=18&ev1=25>

Psalm 147:12-15, 19-20<http://www.ewtn.com/vbible/search.asp?abbr=Ps&ch=147&bv1=12&ev1=15&bv2=19&ev2=20>

Mark 10:32-45<http://www.ewtn.com/vbible/search.asp?abbr=Mark&ch=10&bv1=32&ev1=45>

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… many that are first will be last, and the last first.

May 27, 2008

When: Tuesday, May 27, 2008 12:00 AM to Wednesday, May 28, 2008 12:00 AM (GMT-05:00) Eastern Time (US & Canada).

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Words of Jesus

Peter began to say to him, "Lo, we have left everything and followed you." Jesus said, "Truly, I say to you, there is no one who has left house or brothers or sisters or mother or father or children or lands, for my sake and for the gospel, who will not receive a hundredfold now in this time, houses and brothers and sisters and mothers and children and lands, with persecutions, and in the age to come eternal life. But many that are first will be last, and the last first."

Mark 10:28-31

If things go well let's rejoice, blessing God, who makes them prosper. And if they go wrong? Let's rejoice, blessing God, who allows us to share in the sweetness of His Cross.

— St Josemaria Escriva

Abba, Father, Lord God, thank You for this day, a chance to overcome myself through faith worked out in works driven by hope wrapped in love. Taking St. Peters advice I will 'gird up my mind, be sober, set my hope fully upon the grace that is coming to me at the revelation of Jesus Christ. As an obedient child, I will be aware and work to not be conformed to the passions of my former ignorance, but as Jesus is holy, seek to be holy myself in all your conduct, word and thought ; since it is written, "You shall be holy, for I am holy."' I ask that You help me use these words to lift me out of the shadows created in my mind by my doubt so that I can walk in the light of Jesus able to as St. Josemaria tells us today 'rejoicing in all the blessings You have given me as well as maintaining a joyous spirit even when things go wrong by placing myself at the feet of Jesus. In the name of the Father, the Son, and the Holy Spirit, Amen.

1 Peter 1:10-16<http://www.ewtn.com/vbible/search.asp?abbr=_1Pet&ch=1&bv1=10&ev1=16>

Psalm 98:1-4<http://www.ewtn.com/vbible/search.asp?abbr=Ps&ch=98&bv1=1&ev1=4>

Mark 10:28-31<http://www.ewtn.com/vbible/search.asp?abbr=Mark&ch=10&bv1=28&ev1=31>

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The fear of the LORD is the beginning of wisdom; a good understanding have all those who practice… He provides food for those who fear him; he is ever mindful of his covenant.

May 26, 2008

When: Monday, May 26, 2008 12:00 AM to Tuesday, May 27, 2008 12:00 AM (GMT-05:00) Eastern Time (US & Canada).

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Words of Jesus

And as he was setting out on his journey, a man ran up and knelt before him, and asked him, "Good Teacher, what must I do to inherit eternal life?" And Jesus said to him, "Why do you call me good? No one is good but God alone. You know the commandments: `Do not kill, Do not commit adultery, Do not steal, Do not bear false witness, Do not defraud, Honor your father and mother.'" And he said to him, "Teacher, all these I have observed from my youth." And Jesus looking upon him loved him, and said to him, "You lack one thing; go, sell what you have, and give to the poor, and you will have treasure in heaven; and come, follow me." At that saying his countenance fell, and he went away sorrowful; for he had great possessions. And Jesus looked around and said to his disciples, "How hard it will be for those who have riches to enter the kingdom of God!" And the disciples were amazed at his words. But Jesus said to them again, "Children, how hard it is to enter the kingdom of God! It is easier for a camel to go through the eye of a needle than for a rich man to enter the kingdom of God." And they were exceedingly astonished, and said to him, "Then who can be saved?" Jesus looked at them and said, "With men it is impossible, but not with God; for all things are possible with God."

Mark 10:17-27

Humility is the safeguard of chastity. In the matter of purity, there is no greater danger than one not fearing danger of falling. It is almost an infallible sign that he will fall, and with great danger to his soul.

— St Philip Neri

Abba, Father, Lord God, hunger and thirsty for Your Word I came before You this day and grateful and aware I write You now. Grateful for the treasure hidden in today's readings, a treasure truly greater than any riches under the sun. Aware that once again You are showing me You are in me through the Spirit, You know me better than I know myself. Yet without learning how to work with the Spirit through Jesus I will never come to know then understand how to walk as Jesus is trying to teach me. There is so much to know yet one thing to understand, and I feel that is FAITH. For You have shown me how faith brings forth hope and hope produces love. Yet I feel I must still learn more about how to understand how 'works' is related to faith and I how I must work at finding this understanding. For as Peter writes today we have 'an inheritance which is imperishable, undefiled, and unfading, kept in heaven for you, who by God's power are guarded through faith for a salvation ready to be revealed in the last time. In this you rejoice, though now for a little while you may have to suffer various trials, so that the genuineness of your faith, more precious than gold which though perishable is tested by fire, may redound to praise and glory and honor at the revelation of Jesus Christ. Without having seen him you love him; though you do not now see him you believe in him and rejoice with unutterable and exalted joy. As the outcome of your faith you obtain the salvation of your souls.' Holy Father help me, through the Spirit in Jesus teach me what I need to learn and if it be fear of You rather than love of You, so be it. For I feel the words of the Psalmist 'The fear of the LORD is the beginning of wisdom; a good understanding have all those who practice. Great are the works of the LORD, studied by all who have pleasure in them. He provides food for those who fear him; he is ever mindful of his covenant.' In the name of the Father, the Son, and the Holy Spirit, Amen.

1 Peter 1:3-9<http://www.ewtn.com/vbible/search.asp?abbr=_1Pet&ch=1&bv1=3&ev1=9>

Psalm 111:1-2, 5-6, 9-10<http://www.ewtn.com/vbible/search.asp?abbr=Ps&ch=111&bv1=1&ev1=2&bv2=5&ev2=6&bv3=9&ev3=10>

Mark 10:17-27<http://www.ewtn.com/vbible/search.asp?abbr=Mark&ch=10&bv1=17&ev1=27>

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"the bread which I shall give for the life of the world is my flesh."… "As the living Father sent me, and I live because of the Father, so he who eats me will live because of me. This is the bread which came down from heaven"

May 25, 2008

When: Sunday, May 25, 2008 12:00 AM to Monday, May 26, 2008 12:00 AM (GMT-05:00) Eastern Time (US & Canada).

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Words of Jesus

"I am the living bread which came down from heaven; if any one eats of this bread, he will live forever; and the bread which I shall give for the life of the world is my flesh." The Jews then disputed among themselves, saying, "How can this man give us his flesh to eat?" So Jesus said to them, "Truly, truly, I say to you, unless you eat the flesh of the Son of man and drink his blood, you have no life in you; he who eats my flesh and drinks my blood has eternal life, and I will raise him up at the last day. For my flesh is food indeed, and my blood is drink indeed. He who eats my flesh and drinks my blood abides in me, and I in him. As the living Father sent me, and I live because of the Father, so he who eats me will live because of me. This is the bread which came down from heaven, not such as the fathers ate and died; he who eats this bread will live forever."

John 6:51-58

Help yourself during troubled periods by reading holy books for this reading provides excellent food for the soul and conduces to great progress along the path of perfection.

— St Pio of Pietrelcina

Abba, Father, Lord God, thankful for the light of a new day, for as the morning sun begins a new day, a new chance, full of choices, so too am I made new through and in Jesus; and so I continue to seek to surround myself with holy books filled with Your Word and the words and expressions of those who seek the oneness with You in the Trinity of the Holy Father, Son and Spirit. I ask You to help me 'remember all the ways which You LORD God have led me' during my years of under the sun, 'that You have humbled me, testing me to know what was in my heart, and whether I want to chose to keep Your commandments, or not.' 'And You humbled me and let me learn to understand my hunger' and to 'know that I do not live by bread alone, but that I live by everything that proceeds out of the Your mouth.' For You 'send forth Your command to the earth; Your word runs swiftly.' And blessed am I that I am able to feel the Your Word; 'because there is one bread, and we who are many are one body, for we all partake of the one bread' for which You are the Source of Source, my Source, I am only complete when I am one with You, no matter what may be going on under the sun. In the name of the Father, the Son, and the Holy Spirit, Amen.

Deuteronomy 8:2-3, 14-16<http://www.ewtn.com/vbible/search.asp?abbr=Deut&ch=8&bv1=2&ev1=3&bv2=14&ev2=16>

Psalm 147:12-15, 19-20<http://www.ewtn.com/vbible/search.asp?abbr=Ps&ch=147&bv1=12&ev1=15&bv2=19&ev2=20>

1 Corinthians 10:16-17<http://www.ewtn.com/vbible/search.asp?abbr=_1Cor&ch=10&bv1=16&ev1=17>

John 6:51-58<http://www.ewtn.com/vbible/search.asp?abbr=John&ch=6&bv1=51&ev1=58>