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Present Jesus in the Scriptures (Presentation20)

St. Jerome says, “Ignorance of Scripture is ignorance of Christ”. This is certainly true and a huge defect in many Catholics. Today I would like to do a shore Lectio Divina and pray with scripture to come to know it better. 2/2/20

Lectio Divina 4 Stages

(Read) What does the Text say?

(Meditation) What does the Text saying to me today?

(Prayer) What do I want to tell God about the Text?

(Contemplation) What does God want to say to me?

No Prayer of Scripture is Ignoring Jesus (A20O3)

St. Jerome says, “Ignorance of Scripture is ignorance of Christ”. This is certainly true and a huge defect in many Catholics. Today I would like to do a shore Lectio Divina and pray with scripture to come to know it better. 1/26/20

Lectio Divina 4 Stages

(Read) What does the Text say?

(Meditation) What does the Text saying to me today?

(Prayer) What do I want to tell God about the Text?

(Contemplation) What does God want to say to me?

Our Grace for Others (A20O2)

Why does God seem to bless some people and not bless others? Does He like some people and not like others? Does he predestine some people to Heaven or Hell? No, He predestines everyone to Heaven. Our salvation is not individualized though. God is preparing us for salvation and the salvation of the world.

1/19/20

Is God Good for Us and Others? (Epiphany20)

Do we believe that God actually has our good in mind? Is worshiping him and giving of ourselves for our good in the midst of so much darkness? The light shines in darkness. We are receiving grace to be that light. One of the greatest ways we can share the grace of God is by having spiritual conversations. 1/5/20

Holy Family (2019)

This week's homily talks about the Holy Family and the role of the family in the church.

GOD's message to Joseph (A19A4)

Today's message is based off of GOD's message to Joseph about Mary conceiving Jesus.

Examen Prayer (A19A3)

Examen Prayer. Please Read the Examen Prayer below:

PDF of the Examen Prayer

The Examen Prayer

This outline is based on Ignatius’s presentation of the examen in the Spiritual Exercises (n.43). And is altered from Fr. Gallagher’s book The Examen Prayer.

Transition: Humilitas & Caritas. I become aware of the love with which God the Father looks upon me as I begin this examen.

Step One: Gratitude. I note the gifts and blessing that the Father’s love has given me this day, and I give thanks to Him for his grace.

Step Two: Petition. I ask the Holy Spirit for an insight and strength that will make this examen a work of grace, fruitful beyond my human capacity.

Step Three: Review. With Jesus, I review the day in general. I look for and at the stirrings in my heart and the thoughts that have been from God and not from Him this day. I review my choices in response to both.

Step Four: Forgiveness. I ask for the healing touch of our merciful Father who, with love and respect for me, heals my heart’s burdens.

Step Five: Renewal. I look to the following day and, with the Holy Spirit, plan concretely how to live it in accord with God’s loving plan and desire for my life.

Transition: Aware of God’s presence with me, I prayerfully conclude the examen.

 

12/15/19

Ask Questions (A19A2)

Ask Questions. 12/8/19

Start of Advent! (A19A1)

Fr. Samuel talks about Advent. How are we preparing for Christ's birth?

Christ the King (2019)

This podcast. Fr. Samuel talks about the Christ the King