Ignatian
Spirituality In Music
Holy People, Holy City
The people of God, the living walls and stone of a temple, bring their spirituality to the marketplace. A holy people and a holy city in the making. Five easy-to-learn verses with a lively African melody. SMATB
Quotes to Consider
“In the New Testament, the “reign of God” and “community” are two strong images for interpreting the goal of human efforts to bring all people into right relationships of justice and peace.” (Gula, 60)
We cannot bypass a flawed family on earth to try to relate to an unflawed God in heaven. (Rolheiser, 98)
“Our personal relations are the major influences on forming our values and virtues and setting limits within which our freedom operates.” …We internalize beliefs, values, ways of living, images, and patterns (Gula 57, 58)
The church is always God hung between two thieves. (Rolheiser, 128)
Go home and listen to every word she isn’t saying. (Kurtz, 70)
(Also see quotes for The Reign of God)
Scriptures for Meditation
| Cor 3: 16-17 | God’s temple is holy and you are that temple |
| Cor 6: 19-20 | Your body is a temple of the Holy Spirit within you |
| Ps 87: 1-7 | On the holy mountain is his city cherished by the Lord |
| Jn 2: 13-22 | He found in the temple area those who sold oxen, sheep, and doves, as well as the money changers |
| Rev 3: 12-13 | I will make you a pillar in the temple of God…write on you the name of the city of my God |
| Mt 5: 3-12 | Blessed are they who hunger and thirst for righteousness…the merciful |
| 1 Kg 10: 4-10 | Your wisdom and prosperity surpass the report I heard. Happy are your men |
| Is: 42: 6-7 | I have called you for the victory of justice |
| (Also see scriptures for, The Reign of God) |
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