When: Wednesday, September 03, 2008 12:00 AM to Thursday, September 04, 2008 12:00 AM (GMT-05:00) Eastern Time (US & Canada).
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Words written in red; Words of Jesus
And he arose and left the synagogue, and entered Simon's house. Now Simon's mother-in-law was ill with a high fever, and they be sought him for her. And he stood over her and rebuked the fever, and it left her; and immediately she rose and served them. Now when the sun was setting, all those who had any that were sick with various diseases brought them to him; and he laid his hands on every one of them and healed them. And demons also came out of many, crying, "You are the Son of God!" But he rebuked them, and would not allow them to speak, because they knew that he was the Christ. And when it was day he departed and went into a lonely place. And the people sought him and came to him, and would have kept him from leaving them; but he said to them, "I must preach the good news of the kingdom of God to the other cities also; for I was sent for this purpose." And he was preaching in the synagogues of Judea.
Luke 4: 38 – 44
We should reflect on Mary Magdalene's attitude and the great love she felt for Christ; for though the disciples had left the tomb, she remained. She was still seeking the one she had not found, and while she sought she wept; burning with the fire of love, she longed for him who she thought had been taken away. And so it happened that the woman who stayed behind to seek Christ was the only one to see him. For perseverance is essential to any good deed, as the voice of truth tell us: "Whoever perseveres to the end will be saved.
— St. Gregory the Great
Abba, Father, Lord God, humble and thankful I come to You confused and uncertain, out of rhythm out of touch, disconnected by the noise, busyness and yes worries under the sun, even though I know most all are of my own doing. As I write You know I think of the Spirit, the breath of life under the sun, and the key to life above. I breathe in asking Jesus to fill me with His wisdom for walking under the sun in step, as one with You, and His knowledge for understanding, forgiving and loving everything and everybody as Your creations and children. How do I create the toughness to walk through the challenges and tribulations that await me each day, yet maintain the fruit of the Spirit in every moment, thought, word and interaction? Guide me, take my hand and pull me through this cloud help me to persevere by placing my feet on solid faith where I can sour high above noise, busyness and worries with the Spirit, filling me with hope in Jesus' promise, and teaching me to love as You love me. In the name of the Father, the Son, and the Holy Spirit, Amen.
1 Corinthians 3:1-9<http://www.ewtn.com/vbible/search.asp?abbr=_1Cor&ch=3&bv1=1&ev1=9>
Psalm 33:12-15, 20-21<http://www.ewtn.com/vbible/search.asp?abbr=Ps&ch=33&bv1=12&ev1=15&bv2=20&ev2=21>
Luke 4:38-44<http://www.ewtn.com/vbible/search.asp?abbr=Luke&ch=4&bv1=38&ev1=44>
Audio books I am listening to and other books or readings I am reading:
Change Your Thoughts, Change Your Life: Living the Wisdom of the Tao<http://www.audible.com/adbl/site/products/ProductDetail.jsp?productID=BK_HAYH_000200&BV_UseBVCookie=Yes> By Dr. Wayne W. Dyer Five hundred years before the birth of Jesus, a God-realized being named Lao-tzu in ancient China dictated 81 verses, which are regarded by many as the ultimate commentary on the nature of our existence. The classic text of these 81 verses, called the Tao Te Ching or the Great Way, offers advice and guidance that is balanced, moral, spiritual, and always concerned with working for the good. In this program, Dr. Wayne W. Dyer has reviewed hundreds of translations of the Tao Te Ching and has created 81 distinct essays on how to apply the ancient wisdom of Lao-tzu to today's modern world. This work contains the entire 81 verses of the Tao, compiled from Wayne's researching of 10 of the most well-respected translations of text that have survived for more than 25 centuries.
Become a Better You: 7 Keys to Improving Your Life Every Day<http://www.audible.com/adbl/site/products/ProductDetail.jsp?productID=BK_SANS_000999&BV_UseBVCookie=Yes> (Abridged) By Joel Osteen Is this as good as it gets? Or can you enjoy more of what life has to offer? You can live happily every day, best-selling author Joel Osteen suggests, but you must discover the potential within yourself and learn how to use it to live better and to help others better themselves as well. God didn't create you to be average. You were created to excel! You have everything you need to fulfill your God-given destiny, and there is no limit to what you can accomplish if you discover how to be a better you! Become a Better You will guide you in the process of uncovering your hidden resources. Addressing such topics as building your confidence, developing better relationships, finding peace within, and staying passionate about life,
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