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10 - Daily Bible Readings for 24/5/2013 START' TO DAY to methodically read the Bible -
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All newcomers....why not start reading
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A daily spiritual help in facing day to day problems, and learning of the
complete past history of Almighty God's chosen people, the Jewish Nation,
which is always in the news as the approach of their King, the Lord Jesus... more »
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May 24th - St. Vincent of Lerins
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May 24th - St. Vincent of Lerins A leading theologian of the Church of Gaul in the 5th century, St. Vincent settled in the island monastery of Lerins off the southern coast of France in order that "avoiding the concourse and crowds of cities... I can follow without distraction the Psalmist's admonition, “Be still, and know that I am God.” Here he wrote his celebrated “Commonitorium”, a "Reminder," where he wrote down "those things which I have truthfully received from the holy Fathers ," which they "have handed down to us and committed to our keeping." Among these things is the celebrated definition of orthodoxy as quod ubique, quod semper, quod ab omnibus: that which has been believed in the Church "everywhere, always, by everyone." St. Vincent lived in an age of great historical uncertainty; barbarian tribes were a constant menace and although four hundred years of Christian tradition had already passed, the foundations of the faith had been only recently clarified by decisions made in the Ecumenical Councils--the Council of Nicea (325), the Council of Constantinople (381) and the Council of Ephesus (431). It is, therefore, not surprising that St. Vincent was so concerned to preserve the authority of Christian tradition. This is not to say that he was opposed to progress or doctrinal development; each age must face its own particular problems and develop a Christian response in answer to them. "But it must be progress in the proper sense of the word, and not a change in faith. Progress means that each thing grows within itself, whereas change implies that one thing is transformed into another .... The growth of religion in the soul should be like the growth of the body, which in the course of years develops and unfolds, yet remains the same as it was."... more »
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10 - Daily Bible Readings for 23/5/2013 START' TO DAY to methodically read the Bible -
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All newcomers....why not start reading
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It only takes 20-30 minutes a day and the rewards are tremendous.
A daily spiritual help in facing day to day problems, and learning of the
complete past history of Almighty God's chosen people, the Jewish Nation,
which is always in the news as the approach of their King, the Lord Jesus... more »
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On Ardent Love and Eager Desire to Receive Christ [II]
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On Ardent Love and Eager Desire to Receive Christ [II]
Although I am not fit to enjoy such feelings of devotion as the Saints yet I offer Thee all the love in my heart, as though I alone were moved by these most fitting and ardent longings. So, whatever a pious heart can conceive or desire, that I offer Thee with all reverence and love. I wish to withhold no part of myself, but freely and most gladly to make an offering to Thee of all that I am or have. 0 Lord my God, my Creator and Redeemer, I wish to receive Thee today with that affection, reverence, praise and honour, with that gratitude, worthiness, and love, with that faith, hope, and purity with which Thy most holy Mother, the glorious Virgin Mary, desired and received Thee, when she devoutly and humbly answered the Angel who brought the joyful message of the Mystery of the Incarnation: `Behold, the handmaid of the Lord: be it done to me according to Thy word.' (Luke 1:38)... more »
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10 - Daily Bible Readings for 22/5/2013 START' TO DAY to methodically read the Bible -
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All newcomers....why not start reading
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complete past history of Almighty God's chosen people, the Jewish Nation,
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The Right Hand of the Father
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The Right Hand of the Father
"Jesus ascended into heaven. And where is he now? He sits at the right hand of the Father. Do you know what the right hand means?
The right hand of God means eternal happiness. It means inestimable, inexpressible, incomprehensible beatitude."
--St. Augustine--Sermon 213, 4... more »
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10 - Daily Bible Readings for 21/5/2013 START' TO DAY to methodically read the Bible -
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Meditation for troubled times:
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Meditation for troubled times:
God takes our efforts for good and blesses them. God needs our efforts. We need God's blessing. Together, they mean spiritual success. Our efforts are necessary. We cannot merely relax and drift with the tide. We must often direct our efforts against the tide of materialism around us. When difficulties come, our efforts are needed to surmount them. But God directs our efforts into the right channels and God's power is necessary to help us choose the right.... more »
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The Interior Life, Meditation:(1)
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The Interior Life, Meditation:(1)
You have here no lasting home. You are a stranger and a pilgrim wherever you may be, and you shall have no rest until you are wholly united with Christ. Why do you look about here when this is not the place of your repose? Dwell rather upon heaven and give but a passing glance to all earthly things. They all pass away, and you together with them. Take care, then, that you do not cling to them lest you be entrapped and perish. Fix your mind on the Most High, and pray unceasingly to Christ.... more »
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10 - Daily Bible Readings for 20/5/2013 START' TO DAY to methodically read the Bible -
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All newcomers....why not start reading
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It only takes 20-30 minutes a day and the rewards are tremendous.
A daily spiritual help in facing day to day problems, and learning of the
complete past history of Almighty God's chosen people, the Jewish Nation,
which is always in the news as the approach of their King, the Lord Jesus... more »
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