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Saturday, March 15, 2008
Ezekiel 37:21-28, Jeremiah 31:10-13, John 11:45-56
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THE COST OF DISUNITY
"I will make them one nation upon the land, in the mountains of Israel,
and there shall be one prince for them all." —Ezekiel 37:22
"United we stand, divided we fall." The Israelites were divided and were
thereby conquered. When parents are not united, they often fail to make
their children disciples for Jesus, and their children are often defeated
by the world, the flesh, and the devil. The Church, the body of Christ, is
divided into many denominations and factions. Therefore, the body of
Christ is broken, partially paralyzed, and greatly limited in the exercise
of her God-given authority (see Mt 16:18-19). Thus, Satan and a few
assistants are able to kill millions of babies in the womb and brainwash
countless millions into living in and furthering the "culture of death."
Satan has been getting away with murder as he advances his plan to enslave
our young people, disrupt and destroy family life, and dehumanize the
majority of humanity. When we are not united, we are unable to lead others
to the faith (Jn 17:21) which overcomes the world (1 Jn 5:5).
If we are to be free, we must be one. Jesus died to make us one (Jn
11:51-52). "It is He Who is our Peace, and Who made the two of us one by
breaking down the barrier of hostility that kept us apart" (Eph 2:14).
When we repent of doing our own thing and when we all obey the Lord, we
will be one. "There is but one body and one Spirit, just as there is but
one hope given all of you by your call. There is one Lord" (Eph 4:4-5).
Prayer: Jesus, do miracles in the next two months to unite the Catholics
and the Orthodox.
Promise: "If we let Him go on like this, the whole world will believe in
Him." —Jn 11:48
Praise: Standing together in faith and prayer, the Smiths saw God working
in the life of a child who was spiritually lost.
(For a related teaching, order our tape "Unity Gifts" on audio AV 3A-3 or
video V-3A.)
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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
February 1, 2008 through March 31, 2008
†Reverend Joseph R. Binzer, Vicar General Archdiocese of Cincinnati,
August 14, 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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