PROOF IS IN THE LOVE - One Bread, One Body, 1/5/2008

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Saturday, January 5, 2008, St. John Neumann

1 John 3:11-21, Psalm 100, John 1:43-51
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PROOF IS IN THE LOVE

"That we have passed from death to life we know because we love the
brothers." —1 John 3:14

We Christians say that we are new people filled with the Spirit, but we
all have a history of self-deception. How do we know that we have passed
from death to life? We know that we are no longer "among the living dead"
(1 Jn 3:14), but are alive in Christ because of our love for the brothers
and sisters. We love them so much that by God's grace we will even lay
down our lives for them (1 Jn 3:16). Our love for other Christians is so
practical that we provide for their needs at our own expense (1 Jn 3:17).

This love for other Christians extends to our neighbors (see Mt 22:39) and
even to our enemies (Mt 5:44). To love everyone this deeply under any
circumstances is humanly impossible and truly divine. This proves that we
have received a new nature (see Jn 3:3), become new creations (see Gal
6:15), and are disciples of Jesus (Jn 13:35).

Has this Christmas season been further proof that God Himself and eternal
life abide in your hearts? (see 1 Jn 3:15) If not, repent and end the
Christmas season loving with a divine love.

Prayer: Father, may I love my enemies as You do.

Promise: "I solemnly assure you, you shall see the sky opened and the
angels of God ascending and descending on the Son of Man." —Jn 1:51

Praise: St. John introduced Forty Hours devotions, the sacrament of love,
to a whole new world.

(For a related teaching, order our tape "Divine Love" on audio AV 52-3 or
video V-52.)

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Rescript: In accord with the "Code of Canon Law", I hereby grant my
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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
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