JESUS IN THE CHURCH - One Bread, One Body, 11/9/2008

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Sunday, November 9, 2008, Dedication of St. John Lateran

Ezekiel 47:1-2, 8-9, 12, 1 Corinthians 3:9-11, 16-17, Psalm 46, John
2:13-22
Link to Readings --> http://www.usccb.org/nab/110908.shtml

JESUS IN THE CHURCH

"Zeal for Your house consumes Me." —John 2:17

Today throughout the world we celebrate the Church, and especially Jesus,
the Founder and Head of the Church. Today we celebrate the unity of the
Church, her authority in Christ (Mt 16:19), and Jesus' special presence in
the Church.

Jesus is present in the Church universal, for He is her Head (Col 1:18).
He is present in the small communities of the Church, for He has promised
to be with us in a special way where two or three gather in unity in His
name (Mt 18:20). Jesus is present in the church building in the most
special and central way of all, for here He is present in the Eucharist,
the Blessed Sacrament (Catechism, 1373).

On this glorious feast day, the Lord is calling us in many ways. He may be
calling us to form or join a small Christian community. He is calling us
to evangelize and "re-member" the Church. I believe that on this special
day the Lord is especially calling us to eucharistic adoration. Pope John
Paul II has taught: "The Church and the world have a great need for
eucharistic worship. Jesus awaits us in this sacrament of love. Let us not
refuse the time to go to meet Him in adoration" (Catechism, 1380).

Love the Church (Eph 5:25). Adore Jesus in church. Let zeal for God and
His house consume you (Jn 2:17).

Prayer: Father, because I am living in Christ (see Phil 1:21), may I be
living in the Church.

Promise: "Are you not aware that you are the temple of God, and that the
Spirit of God dwells in you?" —1 Cor 3:16

Praise: Praise You, Jesus, risen and glorified. You have conquered sin and
death forever. Alleluia!

(For a related teaching, order our tape "The Church in God's Plan" on
audio AV 67-3 or video V-67.)

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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
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