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Some good advice for the Triduum from Bible Geek (Mark Hart)

Over at lifeteen.com Bible Geek has given sound advice for us to get more out of this year's Holy Week readings: When it comes to Palm Sunday and Holy Week, in general, most people operate from memory when it comes to the Passion. That is to say that many people “know the gist” of the story, but fail to really enter into it, spiritually. Many of you reading this have heard the Passion account dozens of times (if not more). But when was the last time you sat down and read it? Normally, for most of us, we hear it proclaimed (which is very important) but we don’t really read it as part of our own prayer. This year, try something different. Sit down and read through the different Passion accounts from the different evangelists. Note the differences. Pay attention to the verb choices, adjectives, characters and details of each gospel. Nothing is there by accident. Every word you read and every verse you pray was inspired by the Holy Spirit. I promise you that if you do this your Holy W...

Mark Hart aka BibleGeek (LifeTeen.com) on Letting Go - the David + Goliath story.

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The David + Goliath story reading came up in our weekday Mass liturgy recently. I came across an old 2003 newsletter from BibleGeek a few days later (see below). He gives an interpretation of the story that links it to the theme of abandon to God and letting go in trust that I discussed in my previous post. Mark Hart aka BibleGeek ( LifeTeen.com ) on Letting Go - the David + Goliath story. LIFE TEEN Presents Spread the WORD “David put his hand into the bag and took out a stone, hurled it with the sling, and struck the Philistine on the forehead. The stone embedded itself in his brow, and he fell prostrate on the ground.”– 1 Samuel 17:49 SITUATION EXPLAINED Are you a “control freak” like I am? SOLUTION OFFERED When I’m in a car, I like to be the one driving. When I’m watching television, I like to have the remote control. When I’m going out to eat, I like to choose the restaurant. When I’m renting a movie, I like to have the final say. Okay, I’ll admit it – I’m a control freak. It’s tr...