Pro Sanctity National Convention - July 29-31, 2011
Join us in a countdown of prayer and reflection for the Convention from
July 1-29, 2011
USA NATIONAL PRO SANCTITY CENTER **11002 N. 204th St. Elkhorn, NE
68022 ** psm@prosanctity.org or 402-289-2670** www.prosanctity.org**
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WHOLE WEEKEND!
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July 4, 2011 - Linda Chilcott
"Bearer-of-Fire, kindle in us a longing for the fire that overpowers our
misery and becomes ablaze consuming the whole world..."
This past October, we realized, like we may have never before, that fire is
an extremely powerful force. It changes everything it touches. Is it any
wonder our founder would liken our Lord to a
Bearer-of-Fire? Initially we may hesitate to come near because we know we
will be forever changed. Our misery is not particularly useful, but it is
ours, it is familiar, and sometimes we feel like we have a right to just
wallow in it. Our Savior, however, wants so much more for us.
Our founder seemed to have a personal knowledge of both the gentleness of
Christ and this hesitancy of our human nature. He requests that our Savior
kindle in us a longing for the fire. Just starting with sparks that we
might be drawn into not just a lack of resistance, but a longing for that
fire that will overpower our misery and change us forever.
As the spark becomes a flame, Jesus empowers us to bring that life-giving
light to the world. We may not see our own flame, but it is there, touching
each person He brings into our path. One by one, Jesus uses the flame He's
given us to set the world ablaze.
PAUSE AND PRAY IN REPONSE TO WHAT YOU HAVE READ....
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July 5, 2011 - Rosemary Darmstadt
"...The Heart of Jesus, the human Heart of Jesus, burns with the love
with which it is overflowing. This love of his is love for the Eternal
Father and love for men - the Father's adopted daughters and sons."
"A burning furnace dies down little by little. The Heart of Jesus, on
the contrary, is an unquenchable furnace. In this way, it is like the
'burning bush' of the Book of Exodus, in which God revealed himself to
Moses. The bush that burned with flame, but... 'was not consumed.' (Exodus
3:2)"
"Indeed the love that burns in the Heart of Jesus is more than anything
else the Holy Spirit himself through whom the Son of God unites himself
eternally to the Father. The Heart of Jesus, the human heart of God made
man, is set on fire by the 'living flame' of the love of the Trinity which
is never extinguished."
" The Heart of Jesus is this 'furnace burning with charity'. Whilst the
furnace burns, it gives light to the darkness of the night and warms the
bodies of frostbitten travelers."
(From John Paul II, Angelus, June 23, 1985)
PAUSE AND PRAY IN REPONSE TO WHAT YOU HAVE READ....
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July 6, 2011 - Kris Woods
Zechariah 2:9 "But I will be for [Jerusalem] an encircling wall of fire,
says the LORD, and I will be the glory in her midst."
This encircling wall of fire brings a feeling of safety and security to us
as well as a bright light that intrigues us and draws our attention to the
glory of God. The splendorous glory of God draws our focus on what is truly
important:
God is present in our midst. We need not fear because our God is in our
midst and is an encircling wall of fire.
God's glory and love surround us. What more could we possible need?
Dear God, Fiery Protector and Glorious Presence, help us to fully rely on
You for all that we need. Amen.
PAUSE AND PRAY IN REPONSE TO WHAT YOU HAVE READ....
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