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>
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>
One Walk 