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Tuesday Febrauary 10

February 10, 2015 by Poor Clare Nuns

In everything give thanks; for this is God’s will in Christ Jesus.

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Jakarta, 10 February 2015

A Christian Pilgrim

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Rachel Carson

Is the exploration of the natural world just a pleasant way to pass the golden hours of childhood or is there something deeper? I am sure there is something much deeper, something lasting and significant. Those who dwell, as scientists or laymen, among the beauties and mysteries of the earth are never alone or weary of life. Whatever the vexations or concerns of their personal lives, their thoughts can find paths that lead to inner contentment and to renewed excitement in living.…There is symbolic as well as actual beauty in the migration of the birds, the ebb and flow of the tides, the folded bud ready for the spring. There is something infinitely healing in the repeated refrains of nature – the assurance that dawn comes after night, and spring after the winter.

Source: Plough Quarterly No. 3

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Daily Prayer for February 10

Christoph Friedrich Blumhardt

In that day this song will be sung in the land of Judah: We have a strong city; God makes salvation its walls and ramparts…Trust in the Lord forever, for the Lord, the Lord himself, is the Rock eternal. Isaiah 26:1-4, NIV

Lord our God, help us find the path that we may walk with confidence because you are our Father. Banish all thoughts that try to depress us. Let your Spirit drive them away. May our hearts become quiet before you, because you, the Almighty, guide everything for man’s good on earth. Everything will lead to thanksgiving, to your praise and glory. Be with us at all times, day and night. May our hearts always exult afresh, rejoicing in you, our God and our Savior. Amen.

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Sunday February 7 Jesus went up the Mountain to Pray

February 8, 2015 by Poor Clare Nuns

JESUS WANTS US TO ENTER HIS KINGDOM

(A biblical refection on the FIFTH ORDINARY SUNDAY [YEAR B], 8 February 2015)

Gospel Reading: Mark 1:29-39

First Reading: Job 7:1-4,6-7; Psalms: Psalm 147:1-6; Second Reading: 1 Corinthians 9:16-19,22-23

The Scripture Text

And immediately He left the synagogue, and entered the house of Simon and Andrew, with James and John. Now Simon’s mother-in-law lay sick with a fever, and immediately they told Him of her. And He came and took her by the hand and lifted her up and the fever left her; and she served them.

That evening, at sundown, they brought to Him all who were sick or possessed with demons. And the whole city was gathered together about the door. And He healed many who were sick with various diseases, and cast out many demons; and He would not permit the demons to speak, because they knew Him.

And in the morning, a great while before day, He rose and went out to a lonely place, and there He prayed. And Simon and those who were with Him followed Him, and they found Him and said to Him, “Every one is searching for You.” And He said to them, “Let us go on to the next towns, that I may preach there also; for that is why I came out.” And He went throughout all Galilee, preaching in their synagogues and casting out demons. (Mark 1:29-39 RSV)

Imagine ourselves (you and I) were in the entourage of a famous athlete – say Serena Williams. Every game is sold out because of the crowd’s interest in the star player. After the game, fans clamor for an autograph or for just a glimpse of the player. The adulation of the crowds would surely be intoxicating, both for the player and the friends who surround her.

Similarly, in Capernaum, the crowd’s interest in Jesus was reaching frenzied proportions. Not only had He made a deep impression on them with His teaching, He also drove out an unclean spirit, healed Peter’s mother-in-law, and performed cures for all the sick and possessed who crowded around His door. No wonder, when Jesus disappeared early in the morning, the disciples went looking for Him: He had fans to attend to! But Jesus gave the disciples an unexpected answer: “Let us go on to the next towns” (Mark 1:38).

Jesus never allowed the admiration of the crowds to distract Him from His purpose. The Father had sent Him into the world to open the way for us to enter into His Kingdom, and Jesus worked until He reached His goal (Luke 13:32-33). He always kept His eyes on this goal, no matter how busy He was or how many people made demands on Him. He was not interested in the crowd’s adulation, He wanted them to enter the Kingdom.

Two thousand years later, Jesus remains just as focused as He was then. When He enters our hearts at baptism and gives Himself to us in the Holy Eucharist, He longs to banish the darkness of sin and establish His Kingdom in us. Not only does He want to comfort and encourage us, He wants to pierce our hearts with His truth, to deliver us from evil, and to commission us as His servants. Will you give Jesus the chance to reveal Himself to you today? Will you allow Him to give you a glimpse of what His Kingdom can look like in your life? Are you willing to be sent out as a witness to His Kingdom?

Short Prayer: Lord Jesus, I open my heart to you. Establish Your Kingdom in me. Use me to bring others to you. Amen.

Jakarta, 6 February 2015

A Christian Pilgrim

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Some nice pictures for middle of the week to share.

February 4, 2015 by Poor Clare Nuns

These are so wonderful !

I just had to share.

Most amazing … not one is political!

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Some nice pictures for middle of the week to share.

February 4, 2015 by Poor Clare Nuns

These are so wonderful !

I just had to share.

Most amazing … not one is political!

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Wednesday February 4 – Thought for the Day

February 4, 2015 by Poor Clare Nuns

Eberhard Arnold

The first Christian community in Jerusalem was more than a historical happening: rather, it was here that the Sermon on the Mount came to life…Jesus prophesied a kingdom, a rule of God that will overturn every unjust condition in the present order of the world, and make it new. To acknowledge this and to live according to it – this is God’s command for the hour.

Source: A Joyful Pilgrimage

Christoph Friedrich Blumhardt

Jesus said to him, “I am the way, and the truth, and the life; no one comes to the Father, but by me.” John 14:6, RSV

Lord our God, help us who have listened in the name of Jesus Christ and heard the good tidings. Help us come with our whole hearts to the Savior, who leads us into your arms. Hear our pleading and let your countenance shine over the world. Let a new age come soon. Send your salvation into the world to the glory of your name, so that the truth we have learned about you becomes a reality in our hearts and our whole life can be genuine, rooted in the truth, leading us into heaven, to the honor of your name. Hear us, O Lord our God. We entrust ourselves and our daily lives to you. We want to be faithful. Help us to be your children, mindful at every step that we belong to you. Amen.

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Sister Lydia’s video of her reception on January 12,2015

February 3, 2015 by Poor Clare Nuns

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Monday February 2 -Presentation of the Lord in the Temple

February 2, 2015 by Poor Clare Nuns

Today is a beautiful feast which honors many persons in the story.

There is of course Jesus who comes to the temple according to the Jewish custom .

The pidyon haben, (Hebrew: פדיון הבן‎) or redemption of the first-born son,^[1] is a mitzvah in Judaism whereby a Jewish firstborn son is redeemed by use of silver coins from his birth-state of sanctity.

The redemption is attained by giving five silver coins to a Kohen (a patrilineal descendant of the priestly family of Aaron).

Than we have Mary who hears for the first time that a sword will pierce her heart. Joseph provides the redemption price of the poor, a pair of turtledoves. for the rich it would be a lamb. according to the custom of that time.

Simeon says the prayer to God which we say every day at Night Prayer:

Luke 2:29-32New American Standard Bible (NASB)

²⁹“Now Lord, You are releasing Your bond-servant to depart in peace,
According to Your word;
³⁰For my eyes have seen Your salvation,
³¹Which You have prepared in the presence of all peoples,
³²A Light ^[a]of revelation to the Gentiles,
And the glory of Your people Israel.”

And let us not forget Anna:

³⁶And there was a prophetess, Anna the daughter of Phanuel, of the tribe of Asher. She was advanced in ^[years and had lived with her husband seven years after her ^]marriage, ³⁷and then as a widow to the age of eighty-four. She never left the temple, serving night and day with fastings and prayers. ³⁸At that very ^[moment she came up and began giving thanks to God, and continued to speak of Him to all those who were looking for the redemption of Jerusalem.

Beside this, today is also the Feast Day of our Sister Patricia and the anniversary
of Sister Frances’ Solemn Profession..

Have a blessed Day, sisters and everyone.

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Thursday January 29 Tips on Praying

January 29, 2015 by Poor Clare Nuns

5 Tips for a Better Prayer Life

In this excerpt from Positive Living Day by Day, Dr. Norman Vincent Peale shares faith-filled steps to revolutionize your life.

By Norman Vincent Peale

“As I have loved you, so you must love one another. By this all men will know that you are my disciples, if you love one another.” John 13:34–35
I believe that faithful following of these five rules will revolutionize the life of any person.
1. Be bold, and mighty forces will come to your aid.
The person who is afraid cuts himself off from the flow of power, but when you venture boldly, there comes a ﬂow of power in response.
2. Deny adverse conditions.
Don’t go around saying or thinking: “Conditions are against me.” Face facts, but realize that it often happens that a person is defeated not so much by the facts of a situation as by his negative interpretation of the facts. In every problem there is an inherent good. Believe that.
3. Picture good outcomes.
By envisioning good things, you actually bring good influences into play, both within yourself and in the world around you.
4. Pray for every person you meet with by name.
Pray that he or she may benefit from the dealings you have with him or her.
5. Practice Christian love toward everybody.

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Monday January 26, Thought for today.

January 26, 2015 by Poor Clare Nuns

New post on A CHRISTIAN PILGRIMAGE

“Come to me, all who are weary & burdened & I will give you rest” (Matthew 11:28)

by achristianpilgrim

Jakarta, 26 January 2015

A Christian Pilgrim

achristianpilgrim | January 26, 2015 at 12:38 am |

Christoph Friedrich Blumhardt

The Lord is near to all who call on him, to all who call on him in truth. He fulfills the desires of those who fear him; he hears their cry and saves them. Psalm 145:18-19, NIV

Dear Father in heaven, Almighty God, your children look to you in prayer. Hold us always by the hand. Reveal to us that you hear us, that you are among us providing what is best for us, to the glory of your name. In this hour let us experience something from you, the good and merciful One. May we always be glad and thankful for all we have already received from you and for all we are still to receive in our lives. Amen.

Daily Dig for January 26

Mother Teresa

Your work on behalf of God’s kingdom will be better carried out if you know how he wants you to carry it out, but you will have no way of knowing that, other than by obedience to his word. Submit to it, just like ivy. Ivy cannot live if it does not hold fast to something; you will not grow or live in holiness unless you hold fast to obedience.

Source: Seeking Peace