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From the readings for today October 25, 2005
First: Romans 8:26-30Resp: Psalm 13:4-6Gospel: Luke 13:22-30
Brothers and sisters:
The Spirit comes to the aid of our weakness;
for we do not know how to pray as we ought,
but the Spirit himself intercedes with inexpressible groanings.
And the one who searches hearts
knows what is the intention of the Spirit,
because he intercedes for the holy ones
according to God’s will.
We know that all things work for good for those who love God,
who are called according to his purpose.
For those he foreknew he also predestined
to be conformed to the image of his Son,
so that he might be the firstborn
among many brothers.
And those he predestined he also called;
and those he called he also justified;
and those he justified he also glorified. Romans 8:26-30
…The Spirit will teach us how to pray by teaching us how to groan. In other words, He will transform our hearts to desire deeply what He wants. This deep desire for God’s will to be done can be expressed in speech only to a limited degree. It must also be expressed in groans from deep within our hearts.
Read more of the reflection here .
First: Romans 8:26-30Resp: Psalm 13:4-6Gospel: Luke 13:22-30
Brothers and sisters:
The Spirit comes to the aid of our weakness;
for we do not know how to pray as we ought,
but the Spirit himself intercedes with inexpressible groanings.
And the one who searches hearts
knows what is the intention of the Spirit,
because he intercedes for the holy ones
according to God’s will.
We know that all things work for good for those who love God,
who are called according to his purpose.
For those he foreknew he also predestined
to be conformed to the image of his Son,
so that he might be the firstborn
among many brothers.
And those he predestined he also called;
and those he called he also justified;
and those he justified he also glorified. Romans 8:26-30
…The Spirit will teach us how to pray by teaching us how to groan. In other words, He will transform our hearts to desire deeply what He wants. This deep desire for God’s will to be done can be expressed in speech only to a limited degree. It must also be expressed in groans from deep within our hearts.
Read more of the reflection here .