FOCA becomes law in the US it would establish the right to abortion as a
fundamental right and wipe away every restriction on abortion nationwide.
Usually we don't mention things like this in the OBOB email, but we need
to do everything we can stop this. Please sign the petition today and
pass along to others to raise awareness.
http://www.FightFOCA.com
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Monday, February 2, 2009, Presentation of the Lord
Malachi 3:1-4, Hebrews 2:14-18, Psalm 24, Luke 2:22-40
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A DAY TO REMEMBER
"The couple brought Him up to Jerusalem so that He could be presented to
the Lord." —Luke 2:22
Presentation Ministries, which publishes One Bread, One Body, is named
after Our Lady of Presentation, whose feast day is celebrated November 21.
However, we also celebrate today's feast day, the Presentation of our
Lord.
When Jesus was presented in the temple, Mary and Joseph were purified (Lk
2:22), Jesus was consecrated (Lk 2:23), Simeon's life was fulfilled (Lk
2:26), and Mary and Joseph were amazed (Lk 2:33). In addition to these
events, at Jesus' presentation Simeon prophesied that Jesus is "a
revealing Light to the Gentiles, the Glory of [God's] people Israel" (Lk
2:32), and "a Sign that will be opposed" (Lk 2:34). Simeon also prophesied
that Mary would be "pierced with a sword" of sorrow (Lk 2:35). Finally,
Anna experienced the culmination of her eighty-four years when she met the
Baby Jesus (Lk 2:37-38).
The day of Jesus' presentation was an exceptional day for many people.
Today, as we remember Jesus' presentation, we also can be purified,
consecrated, fulfilled, and amazed. We can begin a new life or experience
the culmination of our long life. We can suffer redemptively. Today Jesus
will either be a revealing Light to us or a Sign of contradiction.
Make this a day to remember. Accept Jesus. Don't resist His grace. Present
yourself to Him with total love.
Prayer: Father, may I never forget this day because of my decision to give
my life to You and let You love me.
Promise: "Suddenly there will come to the temple the Lord Whom you
seek." —Mal 3:1
Praise: By the grace of God, Presentation Ministries presents the gospel
to hundreds of thousands worldwide every day. Our Lady of Presentation,
pray for us.
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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
February 1, 2009 through March 31, 2009
†Reverend Joseph R. Binzer, Vicar General of the Archdiocese of
Cincinnati, August 11, 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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