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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Thursday, June 18, 2009
2 Corinthians 11:1-11, Psalm 111:1-4, 7-8, Matthew 6:7-15
Link to Readings --> http://www.usccb.org/nab/061809.shtml
FATHER'S DAY
"Your Father knows what you need." —Matthew 6:8
The essence of the Christian life is knowing and believing in God the
Father's love for us (1 Jn 4:16). Jesus was sent to reveal the Father's
love (Jn 15:9). The Holy Spirit cries out in our hearts "Abba," that is,
"Father" (Rm 8:15; Gal 4:6). When Jesus taught us to pray, He taught us to
say "Our Father" (Mt 6:9).
When Satan tempts us, he questions whether we are sons and daughters of
God the Father (Mt 4:3, 6). Prayer is primarily expressing and deepening
our relationship with our Father through the Son and in the Spirit. Prayer
is a preoccupation with our Father's name, kingdom, and will (Mt 6:9-10).
Prayer is an experience of our Father as Provider, Forgiver, and Protector
(Mt 6:11-13).
When we pray, we should experience love and security because of Abba's
daily provision, forgiveness, and protection. For us human beings to
function properly, we must constantly breathe in this atmosphere of Abba's
love. "God is Love, and he who abides in love abides in God, and God in
him" (1 Jn 4:16).
Prayer: Abba, I need Your love more than life itself.
Promise: "I have given you in marriage to one Husband, presenting you as a
chaste virgin to Christ." —2 Cor 11:2
Praise: Sitting in her heavenly Father's presence gives Jane a "peace that
passes all understanding" despite a difficult home life (see Phil 4:7).
(To experience Abba's daily love, read the Bible daily. For encouragement,
order any or all of these audio or video tapes: "Ignorance of Scripture is
Ignorance of Christ", AV 82-1, V-82, "How to Pray the Bible" on audio AV
82-3 or on video V-82, "How to Read the Bible" on audio AV 46-3 or on
video V-46, "Principles of Bible Interpretation", audio AV 79-1, video
V-79, "Biblical Counseling", audio AV 13A-1, AV 13A-3, AV 13B-3 or on
video starting with V-13A.)
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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 June
1, 2009 through July 31, 2009
†Reverend Joseph R. Binzer, Vicar General of the Archdiocese of
Cincinnati, January 5, 2009
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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