The Henri Nouwen Society in Toronto, Ontario, Canada Daily Meditation for Friday, 14 July 2017: "Being Blessed"

The Henri Nouwen Society in Toronto, Ontario, Canada Daily Meditation for Friday, 14 July 2017: "Being Blessed"

DAILY MEDITATION: "Being Blessed" Friday, 14 July 201 Photo courtesy of SDGimagery.com Jesus is the Blessed One. When Jesus was baptised in the Jordan river a voice came from heaven saying: "You are my Son, the Beloved; my favour rests on you" (Mark 1:11). This was the blessing that sustained Jesus during his life. Whatever happened to him - praise or blame - he clung to his blessing; he always remembered that he was the favourite child of God. Jesus came into the world to share that blessing with us. He came to open our ears to the voice that also says to us, "You are my beloved son, you are my beloved daughter, my favour rests on you ." When we can hear that voice, trust in it, and always remember it, especially during dark times, we can live our lives as God's blessed children and find the strength to share that blessing with others. For further reflection... How precious is your steadfast love, O God!  All people may take refuge in the shadow of your wings. [Psalm 36: 7 (NRSV)] Your response... What helps you stay awake to God's blessing in your life? Continue the Inspiration Purchase your copy of Henri Nouwen's book "Life of the Beloved".

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The Henri Nouwen Society in Toronto, Ontario, United States Daily Meditation for Thursday, 13 July 2017 : "Being Chosen"

DAILY MEDITATION: "Being Chosen" Thursday, 13 July 2017 Photo courtesy of Jim van Dijk Jesus is taken by God or, better, chosen by God. Jesus is the Chosen One. From all eternity God has chosen his most precious Child to become the saviour of the world. Being chosen expresses a special relationship, being known and loved in a unique way, being singled out. In our society our being chosen always implies that others are not chosen. But this is not true for God. God chooses his Son to reveal to us our chosenness. In the Kingdom of God there is no competition or rivalry. The Son of God shares his chosenness with us. In the Kingdom of God each person is precious and unique, and each person has been given eyes to see the chosenness of others and rejoice in it. For further reflection... He has rescued us from the domain of darkness and transferred us into the kingdom of his beloved Son. [Colossians 1:13 (NRSV)] Your response... Can you rejoice today that you are chosen by a God who loves you? Continue the Inspiration Purchase your copy of Henri Nouwen's book "Life of the Beloved".

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The Henri Nouwen Society in Toronto, Ontario, Canada Daily Meditation for Wednesday, 12 July 2017: "Becoming Food For the World"

DAILY MEDITATION: "Becoming Food For the World" Wednesday, 12 July 2017 Photo courtesy of Jim van Dijk When Jesus took bread, blessed it, broke it, and gave it to his disciples, he summarized in these gestures his own life. Jesus is chosen from all eternity, blessed at his baptism in the Jordan River, broken on the cross, and given as bread to the world. Being chosen, blessed, broken, and given is the sacred journey of the Son of God, Jesus the Christ. When we take bread, bless it, break it, and give it with the words "This is the Body of Christ," we express our commitment to make our lives conform to the life of Christ. We too want to live as people chosen, blessed, and broken, and thus become food for the world. For further reflection... "We ask that you may be filled with the knowledge of God's will in all spiritual wisdom and understanding so that you may lead lives worthy of the Lord." [Colossians 1: 9-10 (NRSV)] Your response... What would it be like to think of yourself as 'chosen?' Continue the Inspiration Purchase your copy of Henri Nouwen's book "With Burning Hearts".   Visit our Bookstore: United States | Canada | United Kingdom Consider our monthly giving program to sustain the ability to extend Henri's legacy and make his work available to those who seek spiritual formation and nourishment. Click here to sign up today. Text excerpts taken from Bread for the Journey, by Henri J.M. Nouwen, ©1997 HarperSanFrancisco. All Scripture from The Jerusalem Bible ©1966, 1967, and 1968 Darton, Longman & Todd and Doubleday & Co. Inc. Scripture chosen by L. Yeskoo. STAY CONNECTED:

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