The Bible Study Evangelista

Category: Dew of Heaven Tag: busyness , faith , rest , sabbath “The Sabbath was the consecration of one day of the weekly period to God as the Author of the universe and of time. The day thus being the Lord’s, it required that man should abstain from working for his own ends and interests, since by working he would appropriate the day to himself, and that he should devoted his activity to God by special acts of positive worship” (Catholic Encyclopedia). Thank you to my newest Friends of the Show, Viviana V; Cynthia C; Angela C; Catherine H; Shannon M; and Melanie M. Thank you for loving and lifting me! LOVE the Word® is a Bible study method based on Mary’s own practice: lectio without the Latin. L – Listen (Receive the Word.) O – Observe (Choose one or more of the following personality approaches to connect the passage to your life and recent events.) F | Franciscan – Spend your entire next Sunday after Mass at home, at rest. Without forcing or browbeating ot...

Category: Dew of Heaven Tag: busyness , faith , rebellion , rest “And I saw the holy city, new Jerusalem, coming down out of heaven from God, made ready as a bride adorned for her husband. And I heard a great voice out of the throne saying, Behold, the tabernacle of God is with men, and He shall dwell with them, and they shall be His peoples, and God Himself shall be with them, and be their God: and He shall wipe away every tear from their eyes; and death shall be no more, neither shall there be mourning, nor crying, nor pain any more: the first things are passed away. And He that sitteth on the throne said, Behold, I make all things new” (Rev 21:2-5). Thank you to my newest Friends of the Show, Nancy H; Anneleisa F; Brigid O; Kay C; Kathleen A; and Jill D. Thank you for loving and lifting me! LOVE the Word® is a Bible study method based on Mary’s own practice: lectio without the Latin. L – Listen (Receive the Word.) O – Observe (Choose one or more of t...

“IN this unpretending chapter we have laid bare to us the origin of one of the most striking facts in the history of religion: namely, that from the one person of Abram have sprung Christianity and that religion which has been and still is its most formidable rival and enemy, Mohammedanism. “To Ishmael, the son of Abram, the Arab tribes are proud to trace their pedigree. Through him they claim Abram as their father, and affirm that they are his truest representatives, the sons of his first-born. In Mohammed, the Arabian, they see the fulfilment of the blessing of Abram, and they have succeeded in persuading a large part of the world to believe along with them. “Little did Sarah think when she persuaded Abram to take Hagar that she was originating a rivalry which has run with keenest animosity through all ages and which oceans of blood have not quenched. The domestic rivalry and petty womanish spites and resentments so candidly depicted in this chapter, have actually thrown on...

LOVE the Word® is a Bible study method based on Mary’s own practice: lectio without the Latin. L – Listen (Receive the Word.) O – Observe (Choose one or more of the following personality approaches to connect the passage to your life and recent events.) F | Franciscan – Because they have a natural aversion to “rule-keeping,” Franciscans often have trouble being consistent. What area of your life needs more structure and discipline? What single, small practice can you begin right away that will add some structure and discipline to that area? I | Ignatian – The best working definition of grace I know of is to treat someone better than he deserves (when it’s in his best interest). Sometimes this principle is known as “paying it forward.” Spend your whole day seeking little ways to offer graces to your neighbors. If you struggle with perfectionism, OCD, or attempts to obligate God to you, what has God said to you about how to accept unconditional love, and ...