Daily Retreat 09/22/08
2008 Sep 22 Mon: Ordinary Weekday
Prv 3: 27-34/ Ps 14(15): 2-3a. 3bc-4ab. 5/ Lk 8: 16-18
From today’s readings: “Envy not the lawless man and choose none of his ways... The just man shall dwell on Your holy mountain, O Lord.... There is nothing hidden that will not become visible, and nothing secret that will not be known and come to light”
Proverbs
There are hundreds of wise little maxims in the book of Proverbs, which is kind of a “dessert” type book of the Bible - like the 31 flavors served at Baskin Robbins Ice Cream, in the 31 chapters of Proverbs, everyone is sure to find more treats than is possible even to sample in just one visit! Although it’s generally best to not just read little parts of scripture (isolated verses), the book of Proverbs is an exception to that paragon. For this book, it is OK to read just a verse or two - in fact, it is probably easier to read it that way.
The book of Proverbs is this beautiful collection of the wisdom that is meant to be very practical, and help us to live our life rightly and well. Many of the proverbs specifically address youth, and while a right relationship with God is certainly a main focus, most of the proverbs appeal, not just to Jews and Christians, but even to atheists, because of the practicality of the points, and the enticing long-term rewards resulting from daily practice of wisdom.
So I encourage you to consider, in the morning, reading one verse from Proverbs and keeping that verse on your mind all day long - try to somehow put it into action or see how it applies to everyday life. Or read one Proverb at the end of the day, and look over the things of your life that day, do an examination of conscious in the light of that one Proverb that you read at the end of the day. Remember: “A proverb a day will help you hear what the Lord has to say!”
Prv 3: 27-34/ Ps 14(15): 2-3a. 3bc-4ab. 5/ Lk 8: 16-18
From today’s readings: “Envy not the lawless man and choose none of his ways... The just man shall dwell on Your holy mountain, O Lord.... There is nothing hidden that will not become visible, and nothing secret that will not be known and come to light”
Proverbs
There are hundreds of wise little maxims in the book of Proverbs, which is kind of a “dessert” type book of the Bible - like the 31 flavors served at Baskin Robbins Ice Cream, in the 31 chapters of Proverbs, everyone is sure to find more treats than is possible even to sample in just one visit! Although it’s generally best to not just read little parts of scripture (isolated verses), the book of Proverbs is an exception to that paragon. For this book, it is OK to read just a verse or two - in fact, it is probably easier to read it that way.
The book of Proverbs is this beautiful collection of the wisdom that is meant to be very practical, and help us to live our life rightly and well. Many of the proverbs specifically address youth, and while a right relationship with God is certainly a main focus, most of the proverbs appeal, not just to Jews and Christians, but even to atheists, because of the practicality of the points, and the enticing long-term rewards resulting from daily practice of wisdom.
So I encourage you to consider, in the morning, reading one verse from Proverbs and keeping that verse on your mind all day long - try to somehow put it into action or see how it applies to everyday life. Or read one Proverb at the end of the day, and look over the things of your life that day, do an examination of conscious in the light of that one Proverb that you read at the end of the day. Remember: “A proverb a day will help you hear what the Lord has to say!”
posted by FrPitstick | 9/21/2008
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