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Wednesday, January 2, 2008, St. Basil the Great, St. Gregory Nazianzen
1 John 2:22-28, Psalm 98, John 1:19-28
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BODY PARTS
"Who are you?" —John 1:19
Throughout this year, we will be continually challenged with the question:
"Who are you?" The correct answer is: "I am a part of the body of Christ"
(see Rm 12:5; 1 Cor 12:13). Our true identity is based on our relationship
with Christ (see Col 2:17).
An even better answer is to state the specific part of the body of Christ
which you are. For example, John the Baptizer said he was a voice in
Christ's body (Jn 1:23). You may be Christ's feet, hands, ears, or mind.
It's ideal to know not only which part of Christ's body you are but also
how the Lord primarily works through you. A voice can do several things —
teach, sell, threaten, encourage, warn, etc. John knew that the main thing
the Lord did through his voice was to cry out: "Make straight the way of
the Lord!" (Jn 1:23)
Who are you? Who are you not? Which part of Christ's body are you? What is
the primary way the Lord works through you? If, by the Spirit, you can
answer these questions, you will know yourself as John the Baptizer knew
himself. This will put you in the position to be used mightily by the Lord
as John was. If you know who you are in Christ, this can be the greatest
year of your life. Commit your life to Jesus and let the Spirit teach you
(Jn 14:26).
Prayer: Father, may I know myself in Jesus and love myself in the Spirit.
Promise: "He Himself made us a promise and the promise is no less than
this: eternal life." —1 Jn 2:25
Praise: St. Basil, his parents, and several brothers and sisters were such
profound members of the Body of Christ that they are all canonized saints.
(For a related teaching, order our leaflet, "Job Performance for Jesus",
or on audio AV 43-3 or video V-43.)
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Rescript: In accord with the "Code of Canon Law", I hereby grant my
permission to publish "One Bread, One Body" covering the period from
December 1, 2008 through January 31, 2008
†Reverend Joseph R. Binzer, Vicar General Archdiocese of Cincinnati, July
30, 2007
The rescript is a declaration that a book or pamphlet is considered to be
free of doctrinal or moral error. It is not implied that those who have
granted ecclesial permission agree with the contents, opinions, or
statements expressed.
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