ON THE JOB WITH JESUS - One Bread, One Body, 9/1/2008

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In Defense of Life: Celebration For Life

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Monday, September 1, 2008

1 Corinthians 2:1-5, Psalm 119:97-102, Luke 4:16-30
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ON THE JOB WITH JESUS

Jesus "came to Nazareth where He had been reared." —Luke 4:16

Jesus began working in His hometown Nazareth by moving in the power of the
Holy Spirit, reading the Bible, and proclaiming the good news to the poor
(Lk 4:18). Jesus prophetically and fearlessly challenged His hometown folk
(Lk 4:24), although this filled them with indignation and even endangered
His life (Lk 4:28-30).

If you're working for the Lord anywhere, especially in your hometown, see
if you're doing it Jesus' way. For example, when St. Paul began His work
in Corinth, "it was in weakness and fear, and with much trepidation" (1
Cor 2:3). Can you relate to this? Following the example of Jesus, Paul
chose to move in the power of the Holy Spirit. Rather than trying to hide
his fears behind a facade of "macho-ministry," Paul spoke to the
Corinthians with no particular eloquence, no persuasive force, and no
"wise" argumentation (see 1 Cor 2:4). He relied only on "the convincing
power of the Spirit" (1 Cor 2:4) and determined to "speak of nothing but
Jesus Christ and Him crucified" (1 Cor 2:2). To help Paul overcome his
fears, "one night in a vision the Lord said to Paul: 'Do not be afraid. Go
on speaking and do not be silenced, for I am with you' " (Acts 18:9-10).
Paul's work followed the pattern of Jesus' ministry.

Jesus, Paul, and you have had tough jobs. Don't make it tougher. Do your
work Jesus' way. Do it in the power of the Spirit. Don't give in to fear.
Proclaim the good news of the crucified and risen Jesus to all nations,
especially to the poor. Work for, with, and in Jesus.

Prayer: Father, may I work Jesus' way and get Jesus' results.

Promise: "Your faith rests not on the wisdom of men but on the power of
God." —1 Cor 2:5

Praise: In work, John put Jesus first by dedicating his business to the
Sacred Heart of Jesus.

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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
August 1, 2008 through September 30, 2008
†Reverend Joseph R. Binzer, Vicar General of the Archdiocese of
Cincinnati, February 25, 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
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