Meditation

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Jul 15, 2003, 8:19:43 PM7/15/03

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Meditation -
by Friedrich Wilhelm Foerster

Above the portal of the ancient cathedral in Lisbon is found a marvelous portrayal
of the Blessed Mother with her child. Mary is looking far, far away, as if she
were contemplating the deepest meaning of the Incarnation of the divine Spirit.
What is that deepest meaning?

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petra

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Sep 10, 2003, 5:23:17 AM9/10/03

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I thought it was thought provoking, though I wish it stated more clearly that
we are punished throught the consequences of our actions, and not neccessarily
because it was God who punished us. A good article from you explaining the problem
of suffering as a consequence of another's action would be interesting. I wonder
though whether non-Catholics would take offence at Mary being described as pure.

petra
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Rene J. Taylor

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Sep 29, 2003, 5:05:14 PM9/29/03

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This is so very true, being human we tend to live for the moment, preferring
immediate gratification over the promise of eternity. We need to remember that
we have the choice between eternal life and eternal damnation

Rene J. Taylor

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Miguel A Hernandez

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Jan 5, 2004, 9:10:28 PM1/5/04

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... I think that the story of Jesus in general is mis-represented and his teachings mis-understood by some of his followers. The reason I believe that the message of Jesus is mis-understood is because his message is of humility and pea

Jenn

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Dec 3, 2005, 4:34:41 AM12/3/05

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We confuse the earthly with the eternal cuz the eternal is too scary and too far away to be tangible. Instant gratification is what we all seek. We all want something to make us feel good, and we want it now, cuz someone somewhere has deprived us of a love and peace that was sent from God.

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Brent Hart

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Dec 3, 2005, 11:03:08 AM12/3/05

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The quote today is very relevant, although it is a statue sculped by man, the focus of the eyes piercing into the future were divinely ordained for now.

The eyes are seeing 2006, a year when what can be shaken will be shaken. A year when those who have sown good seed will reap a bountiful harvest and those who did not will also reap of what they have sown.

The incarnated child is now a King and He has a Kingdom that rules the earth now.

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Ed DeGrenier

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Dec 4, 2005, 5:34:28 PM12/4/05

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This contemplation on Mary helps define the focus of the Spiritual. We concentrate too much on the Physical,it seems.

Her presence as well as her Son.Jesus Christ , helps us
in our struggle to keep the" Physical"at arms length and
be aware of things that are "Not Seen".....

This is what it means to me.

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Robert di Grappa

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Dec 5, 2005, 1:03:48 PM12/5/05

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One of the most simple, succint, and profound messages I have ever heard. The only other time was when Brother Bernardi from The Perfect Way broadcast out of Highland Park, Illinois wrote to me an encouragement many years ago. He said, "It is a moment by moment walk by grace, through faith, in Spirit consciousness, in constant dialogue".

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Brent

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Dec 5, 2005, 7:03:20 PM12/5/05

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It is consciousness - the simple and only/all important notion we humans can have. And it is also a gift. Even the desire for it is a gift.

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Carol

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Dec 5, 2005, 11:03:17 PM12/5/05

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Having The Daily Dig is inspirational and uplifting. Although I dont always agree with everything said, the comments are thought provoking and help me start the day in a prayerful mood.
I would like to have the meditations on one page....often I save these and cant get to the link when Im on the road...
Keep up the good work!

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Carol Anderson

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Dec 6, 2005, 3:39:40 AM12/6/05

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What came to my mind was the song "Mary Did You Know?" and her trying to wrap her mind around the fact that she was holding the embodiment of God in her arms. What an awesome thought to contemplate and also to wonder about what this embodiment meant for her future and the future of mankind.

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Toni

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Dec 6, 2005, 4:23:29 AM12/6/05

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It brings to mind/heart Marys declaration: "My soul doth magnify the Lord" . . . I imagine her inviting us to dust off the mirror of ourselves and reflect to this world the being God intended us to be and in turn invite others
to look within . . . and find their true self . . .

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Diane Ranney

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Dec 6, 2005, 10:32:22 AM12/6/05

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Perhaps the only way to truly see what Mary sees is to look into each and every face we meet, day by day, month by month, and see Her Son shining through the masks we wear to avoid being hurt.

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