One Walk

When: Saturday, April 19, 2008 12:00 AM to Sunday, April 20, 2008 12:00 AM (GMT-05:00) Eastern Time (US & Canada).

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Words of Jesus

If you had known me, you would have known my Father also; henceforth you know him and have seen him." Philip said to him, "Lord, show us the Father, and we shall be satisfied." Jesus said to him, "Have I been with you so long, and yet you do not know me, Philip? He who has seen me has seen the Father; how can you say, `Show us the Father'? Do you not believe that I am in the Father and the Father in me? The words that I say to you I do not speak on my own authority; but the Father who dwells in me does his works. Believe me that I am in the Father and the Father in me; or else believe me for the sake of the works themselves. "Truly, truly, I say to you, he who believes in me will also do the works that I do; and greater works than these will he do, because I go to the Father. Whatever you ask in my name, I will do it, that the Father may be glorified in the Son; if you ask anything in my name, I will do it.

John 14:7-14

True detachment leads us to be very generous with God and with our fellow men. It makes us actively resourceful and ready to spend ourselves in helping the needy.

— St Josemaria Escriva

Abba, Father, Lord God, detach me from myself so that I maybe a true vehicle of Your work in me! Thankful as I am for all Your blessings and gifts; I am also shameful for having chosen the ways under the sun for so long. So now the work to be done is great and often difficult, but my faith in the words of Jesus, and hope in the Holy Spirit that lives within me, I look seek the Sacred Heart of Jesus whose love I know can help me over come myself. For blessed am I to feel and believe the Words of Jesus, knowing that His Spirit is alive within me, and that He is with You; and for feeling Your presence and seeing Your hand at work in so many things and way. These blessed feelings feed my hunger for You, and thirst for becoming what You meant me to be; while giving what I need to keep dying to myself and rising with Jesus. Knowing always that in my weakness, I will find His strength and in and through Him grow closer to You. So it has become as real and logical as anything I have learned under the sun this process of dying to myself. For even on the difficult days and in the sudden moments where I stumble I know that I can come talk to You and You will feed me and give me drink to get up and overcome myself by not letting me think too much about what is done and past, nor worry or grow anxious about what has not happened or the future. Just rest in the moment, through the Spirit until I can get up and walk; so with this said I ask and pray that You use me to give to others that which I ask from You. In the name of the Father, the Son, and the Holy Spirit, Amen.

Acts 13:44-52<http://www.ewtn.com/vbible/search.asp?abbr=Acts&ch=13&bv1=44&ev1=52>

Psalm 98:1-4<http://www.ewtn.com/vbible/search.asp?abbr=Ps&ch=98&bv1=1&ev1=4>

John 14:7-14<http://www.ewtn.com/vbible/search.asp?abbr=John&ch=14&bv1=7&ev1=14>

Pope Benedict XVI Encyclical Letter<http://www.vatican.va/holy_father/benedict_xvi/encyclicals/documents/hf_ben-xvi_enc_20071130_spe-salvi_en.html>

Papal Visit<http://www.uspapalvisit.org/>

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

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Words of Jesus

"Let not your hearts be troubled; believe in God, believe also in me. In my Father's house are many rooms; if it were not so, would I have told you that I go to prepare a place for you? And when I go and prepare a place for you, I will come again and will take you to myself, that where I am you may be also.

And you know the way where I am going." Thomas said to him, "Lord, we do not know where you are going; how can we know the way?" Jesus said to him, "I am the way, and the truth, and the life; no one comes to the Father, but by me."

John 14:1-6

The life of the desire for esteem and respect is to be well thought of by everyone; its death, therefore, is to hide ourselves so as not to be known, by means of continual acts of humility and self-abasement. Until one succeeds in dying in this manner, God will never be able to perfectly live within him.

— St Mary Magdalen de' Pazzi

Abba, Father, Lord God, You are my strength and my shield; in You my heart trusts! Through Jesus in the Holy Spirit I ask and pray that You will help and guide me as I continue to die to myself by embracing, not fighting humility; and always seeking to give, not receive by releasing all that I receive from You. In the name of the Father, the Son, and the Holy Spirit, Amen.

Acts 13:26-33<http://www.ewtn.com/vbible/search.asp?abbr=Acts&ch=13&bv1=26&ev1=33>

Psalm 2:6-11<http://www.ewtn.com/vbible/search.asp?abbr=Ps&ch=28&bv1=6&ev1=11>

John 14:1-6<http://www.ewtn.com/vbible/search.asp?abbr=John&ch=14&bv1=1&ev1=6>

Pope Benedict XVI Encyclical Letter<http://www.vatican.va/holy_father/benedict_xvi/encyclicals/documents/hf_ben-xvi_enc_20071130_spe-salvi_en.html>

Papal Visit<http://www.uspapalvisit.org/>

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

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Words of Jesus

Truly, truly, I say to you, a servant is not greater than his master; nor is he who is sent greater than he who sent him. If you know these things, blessed are you if you do them. I am not speaking of you all; I know whom I have chosen; it is that the scripture may be fulfilled, `He who ate my bread has lifted his heel against me.' I tell you this now, before it takes place, that when it does take place you may believe that I am he. Truly, truly, I say to you, he who receives any one whom I send receives me; and he who receives me receives him who sent me."

John 13:16-20

One who wishes to become holy ought not, except in a few cases, to excuse himself, although that for which he is blamed be not true. Jesus Christ acted as such. He heard Himself charged with evil which He had not done, but said not a word to free Himself from the disgrace.

— St Philip Neri

Abba, Father, Lord God, I watch and listen to Pope Benedict and recall the last years of Pope John Paul and I add this privilege to the blessings You have bestowed upon me. Not that as human beings they can be perfect and as such no church can be all that everyone wants given we are all different yet afflicted with the same nature, but for the awareness and experience of seeing Your hand at work within them as Your chosen Bishop for Your universal church. I think back to the sermons and few interactions with Pastor McCord and his words of knowledge and wisdom delivered so humbly and say, how blessed I feel that You would put men like this in my path, to light the way for me to come home to You through Jesus in the Spirit. O that You would use me as a light for others, not for the great reward that I would feel for having served You well, but for Your honor and glory, and for the knowledge that I was truly able to give the gift that I was given; the knowledge through faith, the courage with hope, and the humility in unconditional love which as lead me to where I am this moment, and every morning, here with You sharing myself, opening myself, dying to myself. In the name of the Father, the Son, and the Holy Spirit, I ask and pray that as You, Jesus and the Holy Spirit are one, You will create in me oneness of faith, hope and love so that I too may walk in oneness with Your Spirit given to me through Jesus who You sent for me, us and the whole world. So for the sake of His sorrowful passion, have mercy on us and on the whole world, as Your will be done on this earth as it is in heaven. Amen.

Acts 13:13-25<http://www.ewtn.com/vbible/search.asp?abbr=Acts&ch=13&bv1=13&ev1=25>

Psalm 89:2-3, 21-22, 25, 27<http://www.ewtn.com/vbible/search.asp?abbr=Ps&ch=89&bv1=2&ev1=3&bv2=21&ev2=22&bv3=25&ev3=25&bv4=27&ev4=27>

John 13:16-20<http://www.ewtn.com/vbible/search.asp?abbr=John&ch=13&bv1=16&ev1=20>

Pope Benedict XVI Encyclical Letter<http://www.vatican.va/holy_father/benedict_xvi/encyclicals/documents/hf_ben-xvi_enc_20071130_spe-salvi_en.html>

Papal Visit<http://www.uspapalvisit.org/>

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

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Words of Jesus

And Jesus cried out and said, "He who believes in me, believes not in me but in him who sent me. And he who sees me sees him who sent me. I have come as light into the world, that whoever believes in me may not remain in darkness. If any one hears my sayings and does not keep them, I do not judge him; for I did not come to judge the world but to save the world. He who rejects me and does not receive my sayings has a judge; the word that I have spoken will be his judge on the last day. For I have not spoken on my own authority; the Father who sent me has himself given me commandment what to say and what to speak. And I know that his commandment is eternal life. What I say, therefore, I say as the Father has bidden me."

John 12:44-50

The Lord sends us tribulation and infirmities to give us the means of paying the immense debts we have contracted with Him. Those who have good sense receive them joyfully, for they think more of the good which they derive from them than of the pain they experience on account of them.

— St Vincent Ferrer

Abba, Father, Lord God, today it is with thanks giving and praise that I open my eyes this day. Focused on being joyful for all the good that with Jesus in my heart I experience despite the trials and tribulations; whether of my own accord or Your will. While I do not agree with or claim to understand all of what St. Vincent says today; I know that the Words of Jesus are truth and life. And as long as I keep my heart open and seek Your presence by practicing walking in the light, I will overcome and find the good. For You are good Lord God, and only good comes from above. So it is with excitement for the visibility that Word that Pope Benedicts visit brings to America and the eyes and hears of the world that I pray the words of the Psalmist today 'that Thy way may be known upon earth, and Thy saving power among all nations'. In the name of the Father, the Son, and Holy Spirit, I pray and give thanks while asking that Your loving hand touch all I lift up to You with peace, comfort, contentment, and most of all faith, hope and love. The message of Pope Benedict, the Word of Jesus, Your Words, Amen.

Acts 12:24<http://www.ewtn.com/vbible/search.asp?abbr=Acts&ch=12&bv1=24&ev1=25> – 13:5<http://www.ewtn.com/vbible/search.asp?abbr=Acts&ch=13&bv1=1&ev1=5>

Psalm 67:2-3, 5, 6, 8<http://www.ewtn.com/vbible/search.asp?abbr=Ps&ch=67&bv1=2&ev1=3&bv2=5&ev2=5&bv3=6&ev3=6&bv4=8&ev4=8>

John 12:44-50<http://www.ewtn.com/vbible/search.asp?abbr=John&ch=12&bv1=44&ev1=50>

Pope Benedict XVI Encyclical Letter<http://www.vatican.va/holy_father/benedict_xvi/encyclicals/documents/hf_ben-xvi_enc_20071130_spe-salvi_en.html>

Papal Visit<http://www.uspapalvisit.org/>

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

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Words of Jesus

It was the feast of the Dedication at Jerusalem; it was winter, and Jesus was walking in the temple, in the portico of Solomon. So the Jews gathered round him and said to him, "How long will you keep us in suspense? If you are the Christ, tell us plainly." Jesus answered them, "I told you, and you do not believe. The works that I do in my Father's name, they bear witness to me; but you do not believe, because you do not belong to my sheep. My sheep hear my voice, and I know them, and they follow me; and I give them eternal life, and they shall never perish, and no one shall snatch them out of my hand. My Father, who has given them to me, is greater than all, and no one is able to snatch them out of the Father's hand. I and the Father are one."

John 10:22-30

The merit of crosses does not consist in their weight, but the manner in which they are borne. It may show greater virtue to bear a cross of straw than a very hard and heavy one because the light ones are also the most hidden and therefore least comfortable to our inclination, which always seeks what is showy.

— St Francis de Sales

Abba, Father, Lord God, I am thankful for all Your blessings; and always seeking Your continued grace and mercy as I look to You through Jesus' example for peace and compassion this day. In the name of the Father, the Son and the Holy Spirit, Amen.

Acts 11:19-26<http://www.ewtn.com/vbible/search.asp?abbr=Acts&ch=11&bv1=19&ev1=26>

Psalm 87:1-7<http://www.ewtn.com/vbible/search.asp?abbr=Ps&ch=87&bv1=1&ev1=7>

John 10:22-30<http://www.ewtn.com/vbible/search.asp?abbr=John&ch=10&bv1=22&ev1=30>

Pope Benedict XVI Encyclical Letter<http://www.vatican.va/holy_father/benedict_xvi/encyclicals/documents/hf_ben-xvi_enc_20071130_spe-salvi_en.html>

Papal Visit<http://www.uspapalvisit.org/>