One Walk

When: Sunday, September 14, 2008 12:00 AM to Monday, September 15, 2008 12:00 AM (GMT-05:00) Eastern Time (US & Canada).

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Words written in red; Words of Jesus

No one has ascended into heaven but he who descended from heaven, the Son of man. And as Moses lifted up the serpent in the wilderness, so must the Son of man be lifted up, that whoever believes in him may have eternal life." For God so loved the world that he gave his only Son, that whoever believes in him should not perish but have eternal life. For God sent the Son into the world, not to condemn the world, but that the world might be saved through him.

John 3: 13 – 17

I greet you from Smyrna together with the Churches of God present here with me. They comfort me in every way, both in body and soul. My chains, which I carry about on me for Jesus Christ, begging that I may happily make my way to God, exhort you: persevere in your concord and in you community prayers.

— St. Ignatius of Antioch

Abba, Father, Lord God, I awake as the sun rises humble and thankful aware of Your presence aware that 'I am as I must be, for I cannot be that which I had become'. In the moment as I am I feel Your hand and see everyone of Your blessings and can give thanks and enjoy them for what they are, not worrying about past or anxious about the future. In the moment I can see what I need to do now to prepare and impact that which may come next, and if I stay in the moment I will walk in the future as I am and all will be well for I will be at peace with Jesus by my side, and content with Him in my heart, growing and prospering to serve Him. O Lord God for the sake of His sorrowful passion have mercy on us and on the whole world; reach down to those open hearts in need, in pain, and suffering without You. In the name of the Father, the Son, and the Holy Spirit, Amen.

Numbers 21:4-9<http://www.ewtn.com/vbible/search.asp?abbr=Num&ch=21&bv1=4&ev1=9>

Psalm 78:1-2, 34-38<http://www.ewtn.com/vbible/search.asp?abbr=Ps&ch=78&bv1=1&ev1=2&bv2=34&ev2=38>

Philippians 2:6-11<http://www.ewtn.com/vbible/search.asp?abbr=Phil&ch=2&bv1=6&ev1=11>

John 3:13-17<http://www.ewtn.com/vbible/search.asp?abbr=John&ch=3&bv1=13&ev1=17>

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,

Can a Catholic Be a Democrat?<http://www.sophiainstitute.com/productdetails.cfm?sku=191> By David Carlin author of The Decline and Fall of the Catholic Church in America. That's a good question, since these days both parties endorse policies or engage in activities that contradict some or many Catholic teachings about abortion, poverty, immigration, war and peace, or other issues of life and justice. But that's not always been the case.

When: Monday, September 15, 2008 12:00 AM to Tuesday, September 16, 2008 12:00 AM (GMT-05:00) Eastern Time (US & Canada).

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Words written in red; Words of Jesus

So the soldiers did this. But standing by the cross of Jesus were his mother, and his mother's sister, Mary the wife of Clopas, and Mary Mag'dalene. When Jesus saw his mother, and the disciple whom he loved standing near, he said to his mother, "Woman, behold, your son!" Then he said to the disciple, "Behold, your mother!" And from that hour the disciple took her to his own home.

John 19: 25 – 27

(After Holy Communion)The most solemn moments of your life are those spent in thanksgiving, when the King of heaven and earth, your Savior and your judge, is yours, fully and inclined to grant you all you ask. Having received Jesus and enthroned Him in your heart, remain quiet for a moment, not praying in words but resting in silent adoration; like Zacheus and Magdalen, prostrate yourself in spirit with the most holy Virgin at the feet of Jesus; contemplate Him, filled with wonder at the sight of His love.– St. Peter Julian Eymard

Abba, Father, Lord God, humble, thankful, always looking to Jesus for direction and guidance so I may walk in His ways according to His teachings dying to myself as often as it takes to become and be one with You Lord God, Abba Father. O that You would bless me and mine, and enlarge our territory to serve You, keeping us from evil and from causing pain. In the name of the Father, the Son, and the Holy Spirit, Amen.

Hebrews 5:7-9<http://www.ewtn.com/vbible/search.asp?abbr=Heb&ch=5&bv1=7&ev1=9>

Psalm 31:2-6, 15-16, 20<http://www.ewtn.com/vbible/search.asp?abbr=Ps&ch=31&bv1=2&ev1=6&bv2=15&ev2=16&bv3=20&ev3=20>

John 19:25-27<http://www.ewtn.com/vbible/search.asp?abbr=John&ch=19&bv1=25&ev1=27> or Luke 2:33-35<http://www.ewtn.com/vbible/search.asp?abbr=Luke&ch=2&bv1=33&ev1=35>

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,

Can a Catholic Be a Democrat?<http://www.sophiainstitute.com/productdetails.cfm?sku=191> By David Carlin author of The Decline and Fall of the Catholic Church in America. That's a good question, since these days both parties endorse policies or engage in activities that contradict some or many Catholic teachings about abortion, poverty, immigration, war and peace, or other issues of life and justice. But that's not always been the case.

When: Tuesday, September 16, 2008 12:00 AM to Wednesday, September 17, 2008 12:00 AM (GMT-05:00) Eastern Time (US & Canada).

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Words written in red; Words of Jesus

Soon afterward he went to a city called Na'in, and his disciples and a great crowd went with him. As he drew near to the gate of the city, behold, a man who had died was being carried out, the only son of his mother, and she was a widow; and a large crowd from the city was with her. And when the Lord saw her, he had compassion on her and said to her, "Do not weep." And he came and touched the bier, and the bearers stood still. And he said, "Young man, I say to you, arise." And the dead man sat up, and began to speak. And he gave him to his mother. Fear seized them all; and they glorified God, saying, "A great prophet has arisen among us!" and "God has visited his people!" And this report concerning him spread through the whole of Judea and all the surrounding country.

Luke 7: 11 – 17

Christ does not force our will, He only takes what we give Him. But He does not give Himself entirely until He sees that we yield ourselves entirely to Him.

— St. Teresa of Avila

Abba, Father, Lord God, grateful for the wisdom and knowledge that You expose me to, humbled by the Prophets, Saints and Sages that have connected with You to communicate Your truth to those poor in spirit souls like me that need help connecting and staying connected with You. O that for the sake of His sorrowful passion have mercy on us and on the whole world. Blessing me, mine and those who love You, enlarging our territory to serve You, keeping us from evil and from causing pain. In the name of the Father, the Son, and the Holy Spirit, Amen.

1 Corinthians 12:12-14, 27-31<http://www.ewtn.com/vbible/search.asp?abbr=_1Cor&ch=12&bv1=12&ev1=14&bv2=27&ev2=31>

12 For just as the body is one and has many members, and all the members of the body, though many, are one body, so it is with Christ. 13 For by one Spirit we were all baptized into one body — Jews or Greeks, slaves or free — and all were made to drink of one Spirit. 14 For the body does not consist of one member but of many. 27 Now you are the body of Christ and individually members of it. 28 And God has appointed in the church first apostles, second prophets, third teachers, then workers of miracles, then healers, helpers, administrators, speakers in various kinds of tongues. 29 Are all apostles? Are all prophets? Are all teachers? Do all work miracles? 30 Do all possess gifts of healing? Do all speak with tongues? Do all interpret? 31 But earnestly desire the higher gifts. And I will show you a still more excellent way.

Psalm 100:1-5<http://www.ewtn.com/vbible/search.asp?abbr=Ps&ch=100&bv1=1&ev1=5>

Luke 7:11-17<http://www.ewtn.com/vbible/search.asp?abbr=Luke&ch=7&bv1=11&ev1=17>

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,

Can a Catholic Be a Democrat?<http://www.sophiainstitute.com/productdetails.cfm?sku=191> By David Carlin author of The Decline and Fall of the Catholic Church in America. That's a good question, since these days both parties endorse policies or engage in activities that contradict some or many Catholic teachings about abortion, poverty, immigration, war and peace, or other issues of life and justice. But that's not always been the case.

When: Thursday, September 18, 2008 12:00 AM to Friday, September 19, 2008 12:00 AM (GMT-05:00) Eastern Time (US & Canada).

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Words written in red; 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

But now, my poor son, the hurricane has come, and you feel you are being shaken by a force that could uproot century-old trees. But you must remain confident, for your Faith and your love cannot be uprooted, nor can you be blown from your way, if you remain in unity with the "Head".

— St. Josemaria Escriva

Abba, Father, Lord God, thankful and humble I pray that You would bless me and mine, enlarging our territory by helping us to keep eyes of faith and hearts liken to Jesus' never letting the busyness and worries under the sun rob us of the treasures store for us in Heaven; let Your hand rest upon each of us through conscious awareness of Your presence, protecting us from evil and preventing us from causing any pain. In the name of the Father, the Son, and the Holy Spirit, Amen.

1 Corinthians 12:31<http://www.ewtn.com/vbible/search.asp?abbr=_1Cor&ch=12&bv1=31&ev1=31>; 13, 1-10, 13<http://www.ewtn.com/vbible/search.asp?abbr=_1Cor&ch=13&bv1=1&ev1=10&bv2=13&ev2=13>

31 But earnestly desire the higher gifts. And I will show you a still more excellent way. 1 If I speak in the tongues of men and of angels, but have not love, I am a noisy gong or a clanging cymbal. 2 And if I have prophetic powers, and understand all mysteries and all knowledge, and if I have all faith, so as to remove mountains, but have not love, I am nothing. 3 If I give away all I have, and if I deliver my body to be burned, but have not love, I gain nothing. 4 Love is patient and kind; love is not jealous or boastful;

5 it is not arrogant or rude. Love does not insist on its own way; it is not irritable or resentful; 6 it does not rejoice at wrong, but rejoices in the right. 7 Love bears all things, believes all things, hopes all things, and endures all things. 8 Love never ends; as for prophecies, they will pass away; as for tongues, they will cease; as for knowledge, it will pass away. 9 For our knowledge is imperfect and our prophecy is imperfect; 10 but when the perfect comes, the imperfect will pass away. 13 So faith, hope, love abide, these three; but the greatest of these is love.

Psalm 25:1-5, 8-10<http://www.ewtn.com/vbible/search.asp?abbr=Ps&ch=25&bv1=1&ev1=5&bv2=8&ev2=10>

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

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,

Can a Catholic Be a Democrat?<http://www.sophiainstitute.com/productdetails.cfm?sku=191> By David Carlin author of The Decline and Fall of the Catholic Church in America. That's a good question, since these days both parties endorse policies or engage in activities that contradict some or many Catholic teachings about abortion, poverty, immigration, war and peace, or other issues of life and justice. But that's not always been the case.

When: Wednesday, September 17, 2008 12:00 AM to Thursday, September 18, 2008 12:00 AM (GMT-05:00) Eastern Time (US & Canada).

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Words written in red; Words of Jesus

And he said to all, "If any man would come after me, let him deny himself and take up his cross daily and follow me. For whoever would save his life will lose it; and whoever loses his life for my sake, he will save it. For what does it profit a man if he gains the whole world and loses or forfeits himself? For whoever is ashamed of me and of my words, of him will the Son of man be ashamed when he comes in his glory and the glory of the Father and of the holy angels.

Luke 9: 23 – 26

You should never praise anyone until you see how he turns out in the end!

— St. Francis of Assisi

Abba, Father, Lord God, humble and thankful I seek Your mercy and grace all the time know that it is a gift from You above, and asking only serves to connect me to You through Jesus motivate by His teachings and all the words of the Prophets and Sages that came before and after His passion. So my Abba Father guide my heart, give me a discerning mind to walk with Jesus as my guide and through Him You as my source of source. This I ask in the name of the Father, the Son, and the Holy Spirit, Amen.

Galatians 6:14-18<http://www.ewtn.com/vbible/search.asp?abbr=Gal&ch=6&bv1=14&ev1=18>

14 But far be it from me to glory except in the cross of our Lord Jesus Christ, by which the world has been crucified to me, and I to the world. 15 For neither circumcision counts for anything, nor uncircumcision, but a new creation. 16 Peace and mercy be upon all who walk by this rule, upon the Israel of God. 17 Henceforth let no man trouble me; for I bear on my body the marks of Jesus. 18 The grace of our Lord Jesus Christ be with your spirit, brethren. Amen

Galatians 2:16, 20<http://www.ewtn.com/vbible/search.asp?abbr=Gal&ch=2&bv1=16&ev1=16&bv2=20&ev2=20>; Philippians 1:20-21<http://www.ewtn.com/vbible/search.asp?abbr=Phil&ch=1&bv1=20&ev1=21>

Luke 9:23-26<http://www.ewtn.com/vbible/search.asp?abbr=Luke&ch=9&bv1=23&ev1=26>

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,

Can a Catholic Be a Democrat?<http://www.sophiainstitute.com/productdetails.cfm?sku=191> By David Carlin author of The Decline and Fall of the Catholic Church in America. That's a good question, since these days both parties endorse policies or engage in activities that contradict some or many Catholic teachings about abortion, poverty, immigration, war and peace, or other issues of life and justice. But that's not always been the case.

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,

When: Tuesday, September 02, 2008 12:00 AM to Wednesday, September 03, 2008 12:00 AM (GMT-05:00) Eastern Time (US & Canada).

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Words written in red; Words of Jesus

And he went down to Caper'na-um, a city of Galilee. And he was teaching them on the sabbath; and they were astonished at his teaching, for his word was with authority. And in the synagogue there was a man who had the spirit of an unclean demon; and he cried out with a loud voice, "Ah! What have you to do with us, Jesus of Nazareth? Have you come to destroy us? I know who you are, the Holy One of God." But Jesus rebuked him, saying, "Be silent, and come out of him!" And when the demon had thrown him down in the midst, he came out of him, having done him no harm. And they were all amazed and said to one another, "What is this word? For with authority and power he commands the unclean spirits, and they come out." And reports of him went out into every place in the surrounding region.

Luke 4: 31 – 37

To be able to discover the actual will of the Lord in our lives always involves the following: a receptive listening to the Word of God and the Church, fervent and constant prayer, recourse to a wise spiritual guide, and a faithful discernment of the gifts and talents given by God, as well as the diverse social and historic situations in which one lives.

— Pope John Paul ll

Abba, Father, Lord God, thankful and humble I come to You with my mind filled with things to share and discuss with You. Most of all I humbly thank You for this past few days of family, thought and reflection. You are teaching me about the twist and turns, ups and downs of walking under the sun and the need to control the emotion by staying focused on You, staying on purpose; knowing that purpose is not a result, a destination or accomplishment, but a state, a process, a walking with eyes of faith, listening ears, and focused mind. In the name of the Father, the Son, and the Holy Spirit, Amen.

1 Corinthians 2:10-16<http://www.ewtn.com/vbible/search.asp?abbr=_1Cor&ch=2&bv1=10&ev1=16>

Psalm 145:8-14<http://www.ewtn.com/vbible/search.asp?abbr=Ps&ch=145&bv1=8&ev1=14>

Luke 4:31-37<http://www.ewtn.com/vbible/search.asp?abbr=Luke&ch=4&bv1=31&ev1=37>

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,