When: Sunday, October 05, 2008 12:00 AM to Monday, October 06, 2008 12:00 AM (GMT-05:00) Eastern Time (US & Canada).
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Words written in red; Words of Jesus
"Hear another parable. There was a householder who planted a vineyard, and set a hedge around it, and dug a wine press in it, and built a tower, and let it out to tenants, and went into another country. When the season of fruit drew near, he sent his servants to the tenants, to get his fruit; and the tenants took his servants and beat one, killed another, and stoned another. Again he sent other servants, more than the first; and they did the same to them. Afterward he sent his son to them, saying, `They will respect my son.' But when the tenants saw the son, they said to themselves, `This is the heir; come, let us kill him and have his inheritance.' And they took him and cast him out of the vineyard, and killed him. When therefore the owner of the vineyard comes, what will he do to those tenants?" They said to him, "He will put those wretches to a miserable death, and let out the vineyard to other tenants who will give him the fruits in their seasons." Jesus said to them, "Have you never read in the scriptures: `The very stone which the builders rejected has become the head of the corner; this was the Lord's doing, and it is marvelous in our eyes'? Therefore I tell you, the kingdom of God will be taken away from you and given to a nation producing the fruits of it."
Matthew 21: 33 – 43
The purest suffering bears and carries in its train the purest understanding.
— St. John of the Cross
Abba, Father, Lord God, seeking awareness by being present in the moment, always counting my blessings and giving thanks and praise to You, and dying to myself for and in humility, I know it is You that makes me special, it is You that keeps me grounded, it is You that through the Spirit in Jesus even in dark, lonely and droughtful times gives me faith, hope and love to walk on. O for the sake of His sorrowful passion have mercy on us and on the whole world. In Jesus' name I ask and pray for eyes of faith, hope fueled by dreams and a heart likened to His for purest of understanding of Your will for me, Amen.
Isaiah 5:1-7<http://www.ewtn.com/vbible/search.asp?abbr=Is_&ch=5&bv1=1&ev1=7>
7 For the vineyard of the LORD of hosts is the house of Israel, and the men of Judah are his pleasant planting; and he looked for justice, but behold, bloodshed; for righteousness, but behold, a cry!
Psalm 80:9, 12-16, 19-20<http://www.ewtn.com/vbible/search.asp?abbr=Ps&ch=80&bv1=9&ev1=9&bv2=12&ev2=16&bv3=19&ev3=20>
Philippians 4:6-9<http://www.ewtn.com/vbible/search.asp?abbr=Phil&ch=4&bv1=6&ev1=9>
6 Have no anxiety about anything, but in everything by prayer and supplication with thanksgiving let your requests be made known to God. 7 And the peace of God, which passes all understanding, will keep your hearts and your minds in Christ Jesus. 8 Finally, brethren, whatever is true, whatever is honorable, whatever is just, whatever is pure, whatever is lovely, whatever is gracious, if there is any excellence, if there is anything worthy of praise, think about these things. 9 What you have learned and received and heard and seen in me, do; and the God of peace will be with you.
Matthew 21:33-43<http://www.ewtn.com/vbible/search.asp?abbr=Matt&ch=21&bv1=33&ev1=43>
Audio books I am listening to and other books or readings I am reading:
The Diamond in Your Pocket: Discovering Your True Radiance Unabridged<http://www.audible.com/adbl/site/products/ProductDetail.jsp?productID=BK_TRUE_000250&BV_UseBVCookie=Yes> By Gangaji Narrated by Gangaji – The first major book release from Gangaji, describes our never-ending search to find fulfillment, which, paradoxically, is already present if we will only stop long enough to discover its true source. "I have discovered that it is actually impossible to find happiness," Gangaji explains. "As long as you are seeking to find happiness somewhere, you are overlooking where happiness is…in your true nature."
The Daily Message<http://www.audible.com/adbl/site/products/ProductDetail.jsp?productID=BK_OASI_000228&BV_UseBVCookie=Yes> Unabridged By Eugene H. Peterson Narrated by Kelly Ryan Dolan – The much-anticipated daily "reading" version of The Message in audio format is finally here. Designed for individuals as well as small groups, The Daily Message combines Discipleship Journal's renowned book-at-a-time reading plan with a flexible format that allows the listener to go through the Bible in one year or spread out the listening with an alternate two-year plan. This version provides monthly plans for 26 readings, and allows for reflection time, minimizing frustration. It also includes Eugene Peterson's acclaimed chapter introductions from The Message.
One Walk 