Our Father who art in heaven…

“Father, into your hands I commend my spirit.” (Luke 23:46)

“Child, I am your loving Abba. Can you not trust me with everything? Give me your very life and you will see what I can do.”

Hallowed be thy name…

So the chief priests of the Jews said to Pilate, “Do not write ‘The King of the Jews,’ but that he said, ‘I am the King of the Jews.’” (John 19:21)

“My child, so many deny the kingship of Christ. Pray always that the eyes and hearts of all will be opened to the truth—that Jesus Christ, crucified, died, and risen is Lord of all.”

Thy kingdom come…

Then he said, “Jesus, remember me when you come into your kingdom.” He replied to him, “Amen, I say to you, today you will be with me in Paradise.” (Luke 23:42-43)

“Oh my child! Pray for the coming of the kingdom. How it pleases me to hear children calling for my kingdom to come. Do this sincerely and often, and you give me great joy.”

Thy will be done…

After withdrawing about a stone’s throw from them and kneeling, he prayed, saying, “Father, if you are willing, take this cup away from me; still, not my will but yours be done.” (Luke 22:41-42)

“Imitate your Savior in this if nothing else! For in this is found everything else. Enter into the will of God and you will never be in want, for you will have everything. Ponder this my child.”

On earth as it is in heaven…

It was now about noon and darkness came over the whole land until three in the afternoon because of an eclipse of the sun. Then the veil of the temple was torn down the middle. (Luke 23: 44-45)

“My child, if you knew how intricately I have linked heaven and earth you would be amazed. What happens on earth resounds in heaven and what happens in heaven resounds on earth. Do you see this? Look around at the world. Heaven is weeping at what sin has done and will do. Pray my child and do not stop!”

Give us this day our daily bread…

Then he took the bread, said the blessing, broke it, and gave it to them, saying, “This is my body, which will be given for you; do this in memory of me.” (Luke 22:19)

“Can I say often enough how crucial the Bread of Life is to the life of the soul? My child, even in those who do not receive the Eucharistic bread, it is the Eucharistic Bread that sustains them in their faith. One day, they will come to realize this and they will lament at the time spent away from the Sacrifice. Pray that many will come back to me and will know the joy of union with me.”

And forgive us our trespasses…

Then Peter remembered the word that Jesus had spoken: “Before the cock crows you will deny me three times.” He went out and began to weep bitterly. (Matthew 26:75)

“My beloved, how often must I forgive my wayward children? The ocean of my mercy is infinite. Do not despair, but like Peter weep bitter tears at your transgressions and trust in my mercy. Trust completely, for mercy will never fail those who place their trust in me.”

As we forgive those who trespass against us…

Then Jesus said, “Father, forgive them, they know not what they do.” (Luke 23:34)

“Then, child, because of the great mercy shown you, go then and do the same. Let there be no excuse, for your Lord does not find excuses to hold you accountable for your many transgressions. No, your loving Father kills the fatted calf and throws a great celebration. Be reconciled my people. It is the commandment of love.”

And lead us not into temptation…

Then all the disciples left him and fled. (Matthew 26:56)

“Beloved, a trial is coming to my children unlike any before. Pray not to be put to the test. Pray for supernatural faith and it will be granted. I have given you a simple prayer for times of temptation: ‘Jesus I trust in you.’ Use it often and you will defeat temptation before it strikes. Can I make it more simple? Use this prayer my child. This prayer is mercy itself.”

But deliver us from evil…

When Jesus had taken the wine, he said, “It is finished.” And bowing his head, he handed over the spirit. (John 19:30)

“The moment of salvation—ponder this often my child. It was at this moment that evil was defeated, that hope was restored to fallen humanity. Enter into the passion and death of your Savior and you too will conquer evil. This is a great mystery and must be pondered. Child I have saved you. Rejoice and be glad!”

“My child, have great confidence in the Word of God. Your Lord knew you would be lost without a word to guide you. From the beginning was the Word and the Word was made flesh and dwelt among you. Cherish the word of God in Scripture as you cherish the Word made flesh, for the same Spirit is at work in both. My child, immerse yourself in the word and you will never be lost.”

Lord Jesus, Word made flesh, I cling to your glorious word, my true compass and everlasting beacon of eternal life. I cherish your word in my heart and on my lips. My your word never be far from me. I love you, Word of the Father. Amen.

]]> http://pelianito.stblogs.com/2009/01/06/cherish-the-word-of-god-in-scripture-as-you-cherish-the-word-made-flesh/feed/ 0 http://pelianito.stblogs.com/2007/06/12/let-your-spirit-feast-often-on-the-words-of-scripture-most-especially-on-the-meat-of-the-gospels/ http://pelianito.stblogs.com/2007/06/12/let-your-spirit-feast-often-on-the-words-of-scripture-most-especially-on-the-meat-of-the-gospels/#comments Wed, 13 Jun 2007 02:19:56 +0000 pelianito http://pelianito.stblogs.com/2007/06/12/let-your-spirit-feast-often-on-the-words-of-scripture-most-especially-on-the-meat-of-the-gospels/ Luke 1:3-4 I too have decided, after investigating everything accurately anew, to write it down in an orderly sequence for you, most excellent Theophilus, so that you may realize the certainty of the teachings you have received.

“My beloved, what joy it should give you to contemplate what the gospel writers have done for you! Following the inspiration of the Holy Spirit, they set aside their own agendas to set down an account of all they had witnessed in the life, death and resurrection of Christ. This is no small thing. The Word of the Lord as set down in scripture is food indeed. Let your spirit feast often on the words of scripture, most especially on the meat of the gospels. For your spiritual hunger can never be satisfied. Let the Word nourish you and give you strength. There will come a time when you will be glad of it. My child, live in the Word and be free.”

Lord Jesus, your Word is my bread and meat. Fill me O Lord with every good thing, that I might be strengthened for what is to come. Amen.