October 15, 2013: St. Teresa of Jesus, Virgin and Doctor
Readings
- Rom 1:16-25 Gospel is God's saving power. The one righteous by faith will live. Idolaters knew God but didn't accord him glory; revered creature, not Creator.
- Rom 8:22-27 Creation is groaning, and we groan inwardly awaiting redemption. The Spirit comes to help our weakness, interceding for us according to God's will.
- Ps 19:2-3, 4-5 "The heavens proclaim the glory of God."
- Ps 19:8-11 "Your words, Lord, are spirit and life." Lord's enduring, just, sweet law refreshes, gives wisdom, joy, enlightenment.
- Lk 11:37-41 Jesus to Pharisee amazed he didn't wash before meal: “Fools! You cleanse outside, but inside you're full of evil. Maker made both outside and inside. Give alms; everything will be clean.”
- Jn 15:1-8 I am the vine; you, the branches. Remain in me and bear fruit.
Reflections
- Creighton: Narcissism in gospel, Vatican Curia, me? Pope Francis: Church needs to be caring community, not Vatican-centric.
- Universalis: St. Teresa of Ávila: contemplation overflowed to action. Horse story.
- RC.net: Do I welcome the Lord and allow God's love to transform me? Almsgiving expresses love so drives out uncleanness of heart.
- Fr. Benioff's homily: Spend time to know and love God as St. Teresa did.
St. Teresa's writings online
- Interior Castle (The Mansions)
- The Way of Perfection (Our Father...)
- More at CCEL and UPenn
Musical settings of St. Teresa's Nada te turbe (my translation)
- Berthier/Taizé (score for perusal, or on p. 9 of Spanish Taizé pilgrims' songbook)
- Szymko (more, including score for perusal)
Apparel
- "Castle" pin (straightened out since photo): in honor of St. Teresa's Interior Castle
- Medical pin: St. Teresa, "Doctor" of the Church (feast)
- Norman Rockwell/books tie (family thrift store find): St. Teresa's writings
- Silverware tie bar: Jesus dined with Pharisees (gospel)
I dedicate this post to Lucy Teresa.
Dress your life!
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