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Pope Benedict XVI, Shepherd of Truth is designed as a bulletin insert
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Monday, November 24, 2008, St. Andrew Dung-Lac, & Companions
Revelation 14:1-3, 4-5, Psalm 24, Luke 21:1-4
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DYING DAY
"These are men who have never been defiled by immorality with women. They
are pure and follow the Lamb wherever He goes." —Revelation 14:4
Here was this poor widow — without husband, family, money, or strength.
She had nothing of worldly value; she only had faith in God. This poor
widow painstakingly made her way to the Temple treasury. She gave her
life's savings — two copper coins — as her offering (Lk 21:2). She
rejoiced in the privilege of giving to the service of Yahweh.
Some time after this selfless and self-giving gift, she died. In the
twinkling of an eye, the poor widow "heard a sound from heaven which
resembled the roaring of the deep, or loud peals of thunder" (Rv 14:2),
along with "the melody of harpists (Rv 14:2). With this awesome
accompaniment, she opened her eyes and saw Jesus face to face (1 Cor
13:12). She looked into His eyes and saw a love beyond all telling. The
poor widow was perfectly happy. It is impossible to express the joy she
felt in being home with the Father, Jesus, and the Spirit forever.
What will you be doing shortly before your death? When you open your eyes
after dying, whom will you see?
Prayer: "Holy Mary, Mother of God, pray for us sinners, now and at the
hour of our death. Amen."
Promise: "They make contributions out of their surplus, but she from her
want has given what she could not afford — every penny she had to live
on." —Lk 21:4
Praise: St. Andrew was blessed to be among the first to follow the Lamb
and led his 116 companions to follow Jesus faithfully as they were being
martyred.
(For a related teaching, order our tape "Judgment Day" on audio AV 75-3 or
video V-75.)
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October 1, 2008 through November 30, 2008
†Reverend Joseph R. Binzer, Vicar General of the Archdiocese of
Cincinnati, May 1, 2008
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