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In 2014, I am facilitating a 12-week interactive online course in contemplative prayer and action for priests with Saint Luke Institute. Please visit SLIconnect.org to learn more: https://www.sliconnect.org/product/living-god-program-contemplative-life-2/
In 2014, I am facilitating a 12-week interactive online course in contemplative prayer and action for priests with Saint Luke Institute. Please visit SLIconnect.org to learn more: https://www.sliconnect.org/product/living-god-program-contemplative-life-2/
Wednesday in the
Octave of Easter
St. Luke Institute
April 23, 2014
WALKING & JESUS +++++++++++++++++++++++++++++
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SS uses the image of walking to convey the
importance of our faith journey
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E.g. in Acts, when Peter & John went to
temple to pray, see crippled man begging for alms at the gate
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Moved w/ pity & filled w/ power of HS,
disciples free the man to walk
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In Luke’s gospel, 2 disciples walking on road 2 Emmaus
meet J, but fail 2 recognize him
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Not til reach destination that 2 come 2 realize
that stranger, breaking bread, is J risen from dead
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Because both accounts illustrate importance of
walking w/ regard 2 J, easy 2 C how readings affect R walking, R faith journey
OUR WALKING &
JESUS +++++++++++++++++++++++++
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As we walk on R journey w/ J in faith, need 2
recognize that, as we’re called 2 closer relationship w/ G & others …
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There are, as w/ crippled man, various obstacles
can keep us from “walking”
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Hurts from past, destructive ways of thinking &
acting, negative attitude, & depression R all inhibitors for that movement
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In R setting here @ SLI, we experience 1st-hand
ability 2 stand & move
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As w/ disciples on road, there’s power in
opening up of word as way of contacting living breathing J who walks w/ us
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Centering prayer, contemplative presence, the
living breathing experience of J along side me is borne of scripture reflection
CONCLUSION +++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++
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So it is (1) the very act of rising to walk, (2)
it is the very act of walking with the scriptures…
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That we encounter J as healer & J as present
companion
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