August 1, 2009. The featured speakers this year include Michael Cumbie,
Dan Schneider, Archbishop Daniel Pilarczyk and Archbishop Dennis Schnurr.
Much is offered during this spirit-filled event so visit the link below
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Tuesday, April 14, 2009, Easter Week
Acts 2:36-41, Psalm 33, John 20:11-18
Link to Readings --> http://www.usccb.org/nab/041409.shtml
BEYOND DOUBT
"Mary Magdalene went to the disciples. 'I have seen the Lord!' she
announced." —John 20:18
Jesus delivered Mary Magdalene from several demons, and from that time on
she remained faithful to Jesus and faith-filled. We have no indication in
the Gospels that she ever wavered in faith. Unlike the apostles, Mary
Magdalene was always there for Jesus. She walked with Him throughout His
ministry. She stood fast even at the foot of the cross, and she was the
first person to see the risen Christ. Mary was firm, con-firmed in her
faith. This is God's will for all of us. The Father and Son have sent the
Holy Spirit to confirm us in our faith (see 2 Cor 1:21-22), including our
faith in Jesus' resurrection.
Many Christians, however, seem to give only an intellectual assent to the
resurrection. They don't believe in the risen Lord to the extent that they
radically transform their lives. Doubt can have more influence on their
lives and ours than does faith.
We must let the Spirit confirm us in our faith in Jesus' resurrection.
Then we'll live accordingly. We will be a sign of contradiction to the
world (see Lk 2:34). We will be like Mary Magdalene.
We must come out from our tomb of doubt to recognize that Jesus has come
out from the tomb of death, and that "beyond any doubt" Jesus is risen
Lord, Messiah, and God (Acts 2:36).
Prayer: Father, renew my Confirmation so that my faith will overshadow my
doubt (see 2 Tm 1:6-7).
Promise: "Those who accepted His message were baptized; some three
thousand were added that day." —Acts 2:41
Praise: Praise to the risen Jesus, Who calls us each by name! (see Jn
20:16)
(For a related teaching, order our tape "Jesus, the Redeemer" on audio AV
50-3 or video V-50.)
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†Reverend Joseph R. Binzer, Vicar General of the Archdiocese of
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