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Pope Benedict XVI, Shepherd of Truth is designed as a bulletin insert
which you can use at your local church to keep up to date on what the Holy
Father is saying. You are free to reproduce it for this purpose.
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Saturday, June 7, 2008
2 Timothy 4:1-8, Psalm 71, Mark 12:38-44
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THREE-DIMENSIONAL
"In the presence of God and of Christ Jesus, Who is coming to judge the
living and the dead, and by His appearing and His kingly power, I charge
you to preach the word, to stay with this task whether convenient or
inconvenient." —2 Timothy 4:1-2
Before you decide to do anything, you should think of three facts:
* God is present (2 Tm 4:1).
* God is Judge (2 Tm 4:1).
* God is coming (2 Tm 4:1).
Picture God right in front of you. Does His presence influence your
actions?
Read Matthew 25. Picture Jesus about to speak to you on Judgment Day. Will
your decisions today cause you a problem on that last day?
Read 1 Thessalonians 4:13-17. Picture Jesus' second coming. Will you
rejoice when you see Him face to face, or will you be overcome by fear?
If you daily think of the three facts mentioned in 2 Timothy 4:1, you will
probably do God's will and be free, pure, and holy. If you always keep in
mind that God is present, is the Judge, and is coming soon, you will
probably love God with all your heart and live with Him forever in heaven.
Remember the three facts. Live in the three dimensions.
Prayer: Father, may I practice Your presence.
Promise: "I want you to observe that this poor widow contributed more than
all the others who donated to the treasury. They gave from their surplus
wealth, but she gave from her want, all that she had to live on." —Mk
12:43-44
Praise: The Holy Spirit opened Lena's eyes to the fact that contracepting
was hurting her marriage. She repented and remains open to life.
(For related teaching, order our tape on "Developing a Deep Personal
Relationship with Jesus" on audio AV 52-1 or video V-52.)
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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 June
1, 2008 through July 31, 2008
†Reverend Joseph R. Binzer, Vicar General of the Archdiocese of
Cincinnati, January 4, 2008
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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