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by Fr. Dmitri, New Zealand
Saturday 23 May 2009 (15 Pachons;15 Bashans): Mary set out ........into the hill country....... CONSIDER THIS: O fear the Lord, ye his saints: for there is no want to them that fear him. The Man who lives without Jesus is the poorest of the Better is the end of a thing, than the beginning thereof. We should enjoy much peace if we did not concern Wherever you look, or whatever you think about, if you Many are your praises O who is adorned with honor for Behold, I send the Promise of My Father upon you; REFLECTION: In the interior life and in the apostalate, let us always Lord Jesus, help us to labor hard in the Christian Apostolate. HOMILY:
TESTIMONY: I will bless the Lord at all times: His praise shall continually be in my mouth.
S.Simon the Zealot; S.Comgall founder of Bangor.
where she entered Zechariah's House and greeted Elizabeth.
(Luke 1:39)
(Psa.34:9)
poor, whereas no one is so rich as the man who lives in His Grace.
(Imitation of Christ)
(Eccles.7:8)
ourselves with what others say & do, for these are no concern of ours.
(Imitation of Christ)
contemplate about everything in the universe, you will
discover that nothing will ever last for long.
(Mystery of Godliness)
you became a dwelling for the wisdom of God.
(The Holy Psalmody)
but tarry in the City of Jerusalem until you are
embued with power from on high.
(Luke 24:49)
work with Your Son. For then everything becomes easier
and more certain, quick and more delightful.
Teach us to work always with Your Holy Father God, so that
we may obtain the best fruits from this work.
(Louis Grignion de Montfort)
(Psa.34:1)
This is an acrostic poem. The spirit of exuberant
confidence in the Lord is
more important
than the structure of the Psalm. Many of of its phrases have found their way
into devotional
worship. David has reached the point of spiritual certainty. The very centre
of his being was his praise of God. He gives a personal testimony. He magnified the Lord and saw that the Lord
is good. I enquired of the Lord and He answered me. What an unforgettable
experience. He cried
unto the Lord and was heard and saved with full salvation. He knew of experience
when an
angel of the Lord intervened to save not only him but also his people. He enlarges his theory of deliverance by the illustration of young lions
going hungry. Even powerful beasts in their prime have less security of life
than those who turn
to God for sustenance and enjoy His abundant provision. David teaches his followers what it means to fear the Lord. The Lord's
continual benevolence has three characteristics.:- (a) Strict avoidance of all falsity of speech (see Matt.5:37).
If we look at 1 Peter 3:10-12; we see a synopsis of Christian Ethics. There are two trends in Human Life. On the one hand there is the pursuit of
righteousness and godliness, which is bound up with the goodness and power of
the Lord. On
the other hand is the choice of wickedness and its inevitable doom and leads to
ruin.
Ask yourself what path are you going to follow? Finally as an echo of the initial Testimony, it is impossible for those who
trust in the Lord to share in the condemnation of the guilty.
To Thee be Glory and Praise, now and ever, unto Ages of Ages. Today's Readings: Evening: Psalm 134:19-20; Gospel Luke 14:1-6.
(b) Activity in doing good.
(c) Perseverance in the quest for peace among men.
AMEN!
Morning: Psalm 35:6-7; Gospel John 7:37-46.
Liturgy: Heb.10:1-13; 1 John 5:11-21; Acts 23:6-11;
Psalm 134:3-5; Gospel John 14:1-11.
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