e-mail in the early morning for the current day. So we have changed back
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Tuesday, October 21, 2008
Ephesians 2:12-22, Psalm 85, Luke 12:35-38
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B.C. AND A.D.
"Through Him we both have access in one Spirit to the Father." —Ephesians
2:18
Almost all reading this book are Gentiles. "In former times, you had no
part in Christ and were excluded from the community of Israel. You were
strangers to the covenant and its promise; you were without hope and
without God in the world" (Eph 2:12). "Once you were no people, but now
you are God's people; once there was no mercy for you, but now you have
found mercy" (1 Pt 2:10).
Before Christ, we were excluded, hopeless, godless strangers. "But now in
Christ Jesus you who once were far off have been brought near through the
blood of Christ" (Eph 2:13). B.C. is B.L. Before Christ is before life.
Apart from Jesus we can do nothing (Jn 15:5). As St. Augustine said, every
heart is restless until it rests in Him.
How can we thank Him for loving and redeeming us? How shall we "make a
return to the Lord for all the good He has done for" us? (Ps 116:12) We
should live a life of thanksgiving for having been loved and redeemed by
Jesus. We must express our thanks by letting all people know that the One
they are seeking and groping for is Jesus (see Acts 17:27). We must fill
the world with the name of Jesus (see Acts 5:28) and do all that we do for
the sake of the gospel (1 Cor 9:23).
Prayer: Father, thank You for loving us so much that You gave us Jesus (Jn
3:16). I believe in Him and give my life to Him.
Promise: "When He arrives and knocks, you will open for Him without
delay." —Lk 12:36
Praise: It was through an encounter with the Holy Spirit that Mary came to
know the Father's love in a deeper way.
(For a 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
October 1, 2008 through November 30, 2008
†Reverend Joseph R. Binzer, Vicar General of the Archdiocese of
Cincinnati, May 1, 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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