One Walk

11/01/2008

The Words of Jesus of Nazareth

Disciples and Servants

I am sending you out as sheep among wolves. Be as wise as serpents, but as harmless as doves.

You have seen how the earthly rulers exercise their authority, inconsiderate of the poor. This is not how it is to those in the kingdom of God. Whoever would be great among you must first become your servant. And whoever of you would be the greatest, must first be servant of all. Even so, I have come, not to be served, but to serve, and to give my life as a ransom for many.

If you know these things, happy are you when you do them. Continue in the light of my word. Only then are you truly my disciples.

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Abba, Father, Lord God, looking back at this day I see Your hand and feel grateful for feeling Your presence which enables me to find humility in each moment fight to overcome my selfness, my pride and my dark side. Feeling the two wolves, looking to Jesus to help me feed to good one, the one that wants to walk in Your light, the one that knows what the evil one cannot accept; that even in darkness I cannot hide from You. I can close my eyes to You, I can close my ears to You, and I can close my heart to You, but I cannot escape nor hide from You. I am in my essence Your child, You are my source of source; a source that is eternal which through Jesus in the Spirit that will and does feed the good wolf. The evil wolf has as its source only the ways and things under the sun; all of which are passing and will not last, dying into the darkness that it seeks. O Lord thank You for this awareness, O Jesus thank You for Your example which lives in Your Words, which together with the Spirit units me as one with my Heaven Lord God and Abba Father in You with the Spirit, and convicts me when I step into the shadows of darkness, and is always there for me to grasp onto and pull me back into the light. In the name of the Father, the Son, and the Holy Spirit, Amen.

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Eternal God, behold me prostrate before your immense majesty, humbly adoring you. I offer you all my thoughts, words, and actions of this day. I offer them all to be thought, spoken, and done entirely for love of you, for your glory, to fulfill your divine will, to serve you, to praise you, and bless you. I wish and intend to do everything in union with the most pure intentions of Jesus and Mary.

— St. John Leonardi

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Revelation 7:2-4, 9-14
Psalm 24:1-6
1 John 3:1-3

1  See what love the Father has given us, that we should be called children of God; and so we are. The reason why the world does not know us is that it did not know him.  2  Beloved, we are God’s children now; it does not yet appear what we shall be, but we know that when he appears we shall be like him, for we shall see him as he is.  3  And every one who thus hopes in him purifies himself as he is pure.
Matthew 5:1-12

1  Seeing the crowds, he went up on the mountain, and when he sat down his disciples came to him.  2  And he opened his mouth and taught them, saying: 

3  "Blessed are the poor in spirit, for theirs is the kingdom of heaven. 

4  "Blessed are those who mourn, for they shall be comforted. 

5  "Blessed are the meek, for they shall inherit the earth.  

6  "Blessed are those who hunger and thirst for righteousness, for they shall be satisfied. 

7  "Blessed are the merciful, for they shall obtain mercy. 

8  "Blessed are the pure in heart, for they shall see God. 

9  "Blessed are the peacemakers, for they shall be called sons of God. 

10  "Blessed are those who are persecuted for righteousness’ sake, for theirs is the kingdom of heaven. 

11  "Blessed are you when men revile you and persecute you and utter all kinds of evil against you falsely on my account. 

12  Rejoice and be glad, for your reward is great in heaven, for so men persecuted the prophets who were before you.  

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Audio books I am listening to and other books or readings I am reading:

The Words of Jesus of Nazareth by Lee Cantelon

Ask and It Is Given, Volume 1: The Law of Attraction Unabridged By Esther Hicks and Jerry Hicks Narrated by Jerry Hicks – Ask and It Is Given, by Esther and Jerry Hicks, which presents the teachings of the nonphysical entity Abraham, will help you learn how to manifest your desires so that you’re living the joyous and fulfilling life you deserve. As you listen, you’ll come to understand how the Universal laws that govern your time/space reality influence your relationships, health issues, finances, career concerns, and more. It’s your birthright to live a life filled with everything that is good, and this audio program will show you how to make it so in every way!

The Pontiff in Winter: Triumph and Conflict in the Reign of John Paul II By John Cornwell Narrated by John Lee – Pope John Paul II is one of the most famous and influential political figures of the world. Now, best-selling author and journalist John Cornwell has written an accessible and provocative portrait of this highly charged figure, focusing primarily on the last five years and the major world events, and scandals within the Church that have impacted the papacy. The result is a thoughtful assessment of John Paul II’s legacy to the Church. In an age when many people see the Catholic Church as an institution in crisis, Cornwell raises the level of debate by posing difficult questions; chief among them is the effectiveness of a system that grants lifetime power to an individual vulnerable to the vicissitudes of aging and illness.