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Tuesday, March 18, 2008, Holy Week
Isaiah 49:1-6, Psalm 71, John 13:21-33, 36-38
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LIKE-WISE?
" 'You will lay down your life for Me, will you?' Jesus answered." —John
13:38
Peter said that he would lay down his life for Jesus (Jn 13:37).
Eventually he did, although he first denied Christ three times (Lk
22:57-61).
Likewise, we say in so many words that we are willing to lay down our
lives for Jesus. Isn't that the implication of receiving Jesus in Holy
Communion? Isn't that our commitment when we renew our baptismal promises?
Hopefully, we, like Peter, will live up to our commitment and give
everything to Jesus, even if we must die for Him.
Possibly, we are also like Peter in denying Christ several times. Although
it's terrible to deny Christ three times (or even once), it would probably
be a great improvement for most of us if we denied Christ only three
times. Every time we sin we deny Him. We deny Him when we give Him the
"silent treatment" and refuse to publicly express our love for Him. We
deny Him when we ignore Him and don't bother to talk to Him — or listen to
Him.
We are like Peter, except that we may be worse than Peter. May we also be
like Peter after he received the Holy Spirit at Pentecost. From this Holy
Week onward, may we live and die for love of Jesus.
Prayer: Jesus, I lay down my life for love of You.
Promise: "Though I thought I had toiled in vain, and for nothing,
uselessly, spent my strength, yet my reward is with the Lord." —Is 49:4
Praise: Although Gale is homebound she prays for the missionaries who risk
their lives to spread the gospel.
(For related teaching, order our tape "Jesus, the Redeemer "on audio AV
50-3 or video V-50.)
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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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