One Walk

06082009

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Lord God, Abba Father, busyness surrounds me, everyone with things to do, things that were forgotten are remembered, things that are important, things that seem important only in the busyness that we ourselves create for ourselves. It is in times like these, that moment by moment our subconscious controls us, and becomes that which we think, say and do; here it is where we need to drop to our knees at the feet of Jesus nailed to the Cross, and ask? Are we putting, are we keeping You first, are we loving You with all our heart, mind and soul? Or are we letting the busyness which is unnatural, keep us from what is natural? One thing I know and believe, in this busyness our unbelief feeds, in this busyness we cannot put and keep You first, above all; and in this busyness we cannot love others the way we feel loved by You because the busyness numbs our feelings, hardening our hearts, and we become consumed with selfishness and pride we feel we need to carry on, to make it through the day. Yet it is when we turn and trade away the kindness, meekness and humbleness of the Spirit for that pride of the flesh that we disconnect from You, ignoring the teachings of Jesus. I thank You for these words that help my unbelief in these times of busyness helping me to slow down, even stop, to renew my heart, strengthen my spirit and keep me connected with You through Jesus in the Holy Spirit. In the name of the Father, the Son, and the Holy Spirit, Amen.

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You strayed from the way and did not return because you were ashamed. It would be more logical if you were ashamed not to return.

— St Josemaria Escriva

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Reading 1
2 Cor 1:1-7
Paul, an Apostle of Christ Jesus by the will of God,
and Timothy our brother,
to the Church of God that is at Corinth,
with all the holy ones throughout Achaia:
grace to you and peace from God our Father and the Lord Jesus Christ.

Blessed be the God and Father of our Lord Jesus Christ,
the Father of compassion and the God of all encouragement,
who encourages us in our every affliction,
so that we may be able to encourage
those who are in any affliction
with the encouragement with which we ourselves are encouraged by God.
For as Christ’s sufferings overflow to us,
so through Christ does our encouragement also overflow.
If we are afflicted,
it is for your encouragement and salvation;
if we are encouraged,
it is for your encouragement,
which enables you to endure the same sufferings that we suffer.
Our hope for you is firm,
for we know that as you share in the sufferings,
you also share in the encouragement.

Responsorial Psalm
Ps 34:2-3, 4-5, 6-7, 8-9
R. Taste and see the goodness of the Lord.
I will bless the LORD at all times;
his praise shall be ever in my mouth.
Let my soul glory in the LORD;
the lowly will hear me and be glad.
R. Taste and see the goodness of the Lord.
Glorify the LORD with me,
let us together extol his name.
I sought the LORD, and he answered me
and delivered me from all my fears.
R. Taste and see the goodness of the Lord.
Look to him that you may be radiant with joy,
and your faces may not blush with shame.
When the poor one called out, the LORD heard,
and from all his distress he saved him.
R. Taste and see the goodness of the Lord.
The angel of the LORD encamps
around those who fear him, and delivers them.
Taste and see how good the LORD is;
blessed the man who takes refuge in him.
R. Taste and see the goodness of the Lord.

Gospel
Mt 5:1-12
When Jesus saw the crowds, he went up the mountain,
and after he had sat down, his disciples came to him.
He began to teach them, saying:

"Blessed are the poor in spirit,
for theirs is the Kingdom of heaven.
Blessed are they who mourn,
for they will be comforted.
Blessed are the meek,
for they will inherit the land.
Blessed are they who hunger and thirst for righteousness,
for they will be satisfied.
Blessed are the merciful,
for they will be shown mercy.
Blessed are the clean of heart,
for they will see God.
Blessed are the peacemakers,
for they will be called children of God.
Blessed are they who are persecuted for the sake of righteousness,
for theirs is the Kingdom of heaven.
Blessed are you when they insult you and persecute you
and utter every kind of evil against you falsely because of me.
Rejoice and be glad,
for your reward will be great in heaven.
Thus they persecuted the prophets who were before you."

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MP3 audio link to today’s readings:

http://ccc.usccb.org/cccradio/NABPodcasts/09_06_08.mp3

Moody Radio Online http://www.moodyradio.org/

   Today in the Word            http://www.moodyradio.org/brd_ProgramToday.aspx?id=35654

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

http://www.richardangulo.com/reading

Music I am listening:

www.richardangulo.com/listening/ 

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