Catholic Internet Mission Main Feed
Features Catholic articles on theology, spirituality,business, internet, and some news clips from Zenit Catholic news andlinks to resources in the Vatican web site.? This is your fast updates feed.
- Last build:
- Language:
- Feed URL:
- http://feeds.feedburner.com/CatholicInternetMissionMainFeed
RSS FEED IDEMS: Catholic Internet Mission Main Feed
- Lectionary Readings for the 4th Sunday of the Year, Year A
The lectionary readings for the 4th Sunday of the Year, Year A, are taken from: the book of the prophet Zephaniah, the letter of Paul to theCorinthians, and the gospel of Matthew.? The book of the prophet Zephaniahspeaks of the remnant of Israel: a people humble and lowly who take refugein the name of the Lord. Then in the letter of Paul to the Corinthians, we see Paul speaking of the Corinthian community as especially chosen by theLord even though many of them are not wise, influential, or strong; Paul encouraged them and let them see that their life is in Christ Jesus. Lastly, in the gospel of Matthew, we find Jesus teaching the crowds the Beatitudes -giving hope to those who are poor, sorrowing, lowly, those who hunger andthirst for justice, and especially those who are persecuted for holiness'sake.
Wed, 30 Jan 2008 08:00:00 GMT - Celebrating the Feast of St. Thomas Aquinas
The feast of St. Thomas Aquinas will be celebratedon January 28.? St. Thomas Aquinas is the second most quoted in theCatechism of the Catholic Church after St. Augustine of Hippo.? Tocelebrate his feast day, Ignatius Press is offering books and an audioitem on the life and written works of St. Thomas of Aquinas. One of thebooks featured in this page is a double biography on St. Thomas Aquinasand St. Francis of Assisi.? Authored by G. K. Chesterton, the book hasintroductions by Ralph McInerny and Joseph Pearce.? In this singlevolume, are the two biographies that many critics consider both Chesterton's best, and the best short portraits ever written of these two great saints.
Sat, 26 Jan 2008 12:00:00 GMT - Meditation for Day 8 of Week of Prayer for Christian Unity
Day 8 of the Week of Prayer for Christian Unity.? Day 8 features scriptural passages from: "The wolf shall live with the lamb" (Isaiah 11:6-13); "Peace be within your walls" (Psalm 122); "Be at peace among yourselves" (1 Thessalonians 5:12a, 13b-18); "That they all may be one" (John 17:6-24). The meditation for Day 8 revolvesaround reflections on these four scriptural passages. It ends with this prayer: Lord, make us one: one in our words, that a single reverent prayer might rise before you; one in our yearning and pursuit of justice; one in love, serving you by serving the least of our sisters and brothers; one in longing for your face. Lord, make us one in you. Amen.
Fri, 25 Jan 2008 19:00:00 GMT - Meditation for Day 7 of Week of Prayer for Christian Unity
Day 7 of the Week of Prayer for Christian Unity.? Day 7 features scriptural passages from: "Hannah prays for a son" (1 Samuel 1:9-20); "Listen to my cry of supplication" (Psalm 86); "We urge you ? to help the weak" (1 Thessalonians 5:12a, 13b-18);"Ask and it will be given you" (Luke 11: 5-13). The meditation for Day 7 revolves around reflections on these four scriptural passages. It ends with this prayer: Help us, Lord, to be truly one in praying for the healing of our world, for the mending of divisions in our churches, and of ourselves. May we not doubt that you hear and will answer us. In Jesus' name, Amen.
Fri, 25 Jan 2008 15:00:00 GMT - Meditation for Day 6 of Week of Prayer for Christian Unity
Day 6 of the Week of Prayer for Christian Unity.? Day 6 features scriptural passages from: "David's prayer of praise and rejoicing" (2 Samuel 7:18-29); "Incline your ear, O Lord" (Psalm 86); "Rejoice always" (1 Thessalonians 5:12a, 13b-18); "The sending of the seventy-two" (Luke 10:1-24). The meditation for day 6 revolves around reflections on these four scriptural passages. It ends with this prayer: Lord God, in the perfect unity of your being, keep our hearts so burning with the desire and hope for unity that we will never stop working for the sake of your gospel. We ask this through Jesus Christ our Lord. Amen.
Fri, 25 Jan 2008 12:00:00 GMT - Meditation for Day 5 of Week of Prayer for Christian Unity
Today Tuesday is Day 5 of the Week of Prayer for Christian Unity.? Day 5 features scriptural passages from: Exodus 17:1-4 - "Why?"; Psalm 1 - "Yield fruit in its season"; 1 Thessalonians 5:(12a), 13b-18 - "Be patient with all of them"; Luke 18:9-14 - "A humble prayer" . The meditation for day 5 revolves around reflections on these four scriptural passages. It ends with this prayer: Lord, make us your disciples, attentive to your Word, day and night. On our journey towards unity, give us hope for fruit in due season. When prejudices and suspicion seem to dominate, we pray you, give us the humble patience necessary for reconciliation. Amen.
Tue, 22 Jan 2008 10:00:00 GMT - Lectionary Readings for the 3rd Sunday of the Year, Year A
The lectionary readings for the 3rd Sunday of the Year, Year A, are taken from: the book of the prophet Isaiah, the letter of Paul to theCorinthians, and the gospel of Matthew.? The book of the prophet Isaiah is aprophecy of the Messiah - referring to Jesus as a great light dispelling thedarkness in the land.? Then in the letter of Paul to the Corinthians, we find Paul admonishing the community at Corinth because they were causing divisions among themselves by their loyalty to a particular leader.? Lastly, in the gospel of Matthew, we find Jesus calling four men to apostleship: the brothers Peter and Andrew, and the brothers James and John.
Mon, 21 Jan 2008 10:00:00 GMT - Meditation for Day 4 of Week of Prayer for Christian Unity
Today Monday is Day 4 of the Week of Prayer for Christian Unity.? Day 4 features scriptural passages from: Exodus 3:1-12 - "God hears the cry of the Israelites"; Psalm 146 - "The Lord ? secures justice for the oppressed"; 1 Thessalonians 5:(12a) 13b-18 - "See that none of you repays evil for evil"; Matthew 5:38-42 - "Offer no resistance to one who is evil". The meditation for day 4 revolves around reflections on these four scriptural passages. It ends with this prayer: Lord God, you created humanity, male and female, in the divine image. May we pray without ceasing and with one mind and heart that those who are hungry in our world will be nourished, that those who are oppressed will be freed, that all human persons will be treated with dignity; and may we be your instruments in making this yearning a reality. We ask this in the name of Jesus Christ our Lord. Amen.
Mon, 21 Jan 2008 10:00:00 GMT - Meditation for Day 3 of Week of Prayer for Christian Unity
Today Sunday is Day 3 of the Week of Prayer for Christian Unity.? Day 3 features scriptural passages from: (1 Thessalonians 5:14) "Admonish the idlers, encourage the faint-hearted"; (Jonah 3:1-10) "The repentance of Nineveh"; (Psalms 51:8-15) "Create a pure heart in me"; (Mark 11:15-17) "A house of prayer". The meditation for day 3 revolves around reflections on these four scriptural passages. It ends with this prayer: Lord you desire truth deep-down within us: in the secret of our hearts, you teach us wisdom. Teach us to encourage each other along the road to unity. Show us the conversion necessary for reconciliation. Give to each of us a new, truly ecumenical heart, we pray you. Amen.
Sun, 20 Jan 2008 12:00:00 GMT - Meditation for Day 2 of Week of Prayer for Christian Unity
This Saturday is Day 2 of the Week of Prayer for Christian Unity.? Day 2 features scriptural passages from: (1 Kings 18:20-40) "The Lord indeed is God"; (Psalm 23) "The Lord is my shepherd"; (1 Thessalonians 5: (12a)13b-18) "Give thanks in all circumstances"; (John 11:17-44) Father, I thank you for having heard me". The meditation for day 2 revolves around reflections on these four scriptural passages. It ends with this prayer: God of all creation, hear your children as we pray. Help us keep our faith and trust in you. Teach us to give thanks in all circumstances, relying on your mercy.? Give us truth and wisdom, that your church may arise to new life in one fellowship. You alone are our hope. Amen.
Sat, 19 Jan 2008 08:00:00 GMT
