When: Monday, June 09, 2008 12:00 AM to Tuesday, June 10, 2008 12:00 AM (GMT-05:00) Eastern Time (US & Canada).
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Words of Jesus – The Beatitudes
Seeing the crowds, he went up on the mountain, and when he sat down his disciples came to him. And he opened his mouth and taught them, saying:
"Blessed are the poor in spirit, for theirs is the kingdom of heaven.
"Blessed are those who mourn, for they shall be comforted.
"Blessed are the meek, for they shall inherit the earth.
"Blessed are those who hunger and thirst for righteousness, for they shall be satisfied.
"Blessed are the merciful, for they shall obtain mercy.
"Blessed are the pure in heart, for they shall see God.
"Blessed are the peacemakers, for they shall be called sons of God.
"Blessed are those who are persecuted for righteousness' sake, for theirs is the kingdom of heaven.
"Blessed are you when men revile you and persecute you and utter all kinds of evil against you falsely on my account.
Rejoice and be glad, for your reward is great in heaven, for so men persecuted the prophets who were before you.
Matthew 5: 1 – 12
Stop entertaining those vain fears. Remember it is not feeling which constitutes guilt but the consent to such feelings. Only the free will is capable of good or evil. But when the will sighs under the trial of the tempter and does not will what is presented to it, there is not only no fault but there is virtue.
— St. Pio of Pietrelcina
Abba, Father, Lord God, thankful and aware with an open heart looking for inspiration or conviction in today's readings and from my walk today. Seeking the right words to express my concern while trying to give advice that I follow as much as I give; for I know it is by example I must walk, and the words I say, must be words I live by and follow while always being conscious as St. Pio states when under the trial of the tempter, not to allow my will to do 'what is presented to it.' For what I truly seek in not my will, but Your will Lord God, and who I am to think that my words carry any knowledge or wisdom worth giving to anyone let alone following. Wisdom is hidden in Your Words, and knowledge is obtained only in the wills obedience 'walked' out in the Words of Jesus spoken in the Beatitudes. 'Oh that You would bless me indeed today, enlarge my territory, and keep me from evil and from causing any pain'; keeping a humble spirit hopeful to following when called, and faithful to waiting for the call, but always preparing in and with love doing all things for You. In the name of the Father, the Son, and the Holy Spirit, Amen.
1 Kings 17:1-6<http://www.ewtn.com/vbible/search.asp?abbr=_1Kgs&ch=17&bv1=1&ev1=6>
Psalm 121:1-8<http://www.ewtn.com/vbible/search.asp?abbr=Ps&ch=121&bv1=1&ev1=8>
Matthew 5:1-12<http://www.ewtn.com/vbible/search.asp?abbr=Matt&ch=5&bv1=1&ev1=12>
Audio books I am listening to and other books or readings I am reading:
Heaven Is Real: Lessons on Earthly Joy – from the Man Who Spent 90 Minutes in Heaven<http://www.audible.com/adbl/site/products/ProductDetail.jsp?productID=BK_PENG_000702&BV_SessionID=@@@@1338077985.1212362231@@@@&BV_EngineID=cccjadeefgfjhjmcefecekjdffidflg.0> (Unabridged) – On January 18th 1989, Don Piper died in a car accident. Ninety minutes later, after a preacher prayed over him, Piper came back to life with an extraordinary story. He'd been to heaven. So began the phenomenon of 90 Minutes in Heaven.
Revolution: Finding Vibrant Faith Beyond the Walls of the Sanctuary<http://www.audible.com/adbl/site/products/ProductDetail.jsp?productID=BK_TYND_000051&BV_SessionID=@@@@1338077985.1212362231@@@@&BV_EngineID=cccjadeefgfjhjmcefecekjdffidflg.0> (Unabridged) – World-renowned pollster George Barna has the numbers, and they indicate a revolution is already taking place within the Church: one that will impact every believer in America. For leaders working for positive change in the church, and for believers struggling to find a spiritual community and worship experience that resonates, Revolution is here. Are you ready?
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