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
for more information. Online registration is open.
http://www.presentationministries.com/bibleinst
-----------------------------------------------------------------
Wednesday, June 17, 2009
2 Corinthians 9:6-11, Psalm 112:1-4, 9, Matthew 6:1-6, 16-18
Link to Readings --> http://www.usccb.org/nab/061709.shtml
GIVING-LIVING
"He who sows sparingly will reap sparingly, and he who sows bountifully
will reap bountifully." —2 Corinthians 9:6
Some people think that God gives sparingly or bountifully depending on
what we deserve. However, God often gives bountifully, no matter what we
do. For example, when humanity was giving sparingly, God gave so
bountifully that He gave His Son in the Incarnation. Our degree of giving
does not so much affect God's degree of giving; rather, it affects our
degree of receiving. When we give bountifully, we open ourselves to
receive God's bountiful giving. Thus, it is better to give than to receive
(Acts 20:35).
Giving is the atmosphere without which Christians cannot function well.
When we cut back giving, we begin choking spiritually. We can't catch our
breath — the breath of the Spirit. Conversely, when we repent of
selfishness and give from the heart, the fresh air of the Spirit fills us,
and we begin to breathe freely. When we give, we pray, fast, worship,
witness, work, and serve better.
In the world, some people go out and buy something when they're down. In
Jesus, we go out and give something to start a revival in our lives. Give!
Take a deep breath of the Spirit! Receive!
Prayer: Father, may I be a free, generous, cheerful, and constant giver.
Promise: "Lavishly he gives to the poor; his generosity shall endure
forever; his horn shall be exalted in glory." —Ps 112:9
Praise: When feeling her lowest, God always provided an opportunity for
Maria to minister to someone in need.
(Become equipped to Proclaim God's Word" to the world at our four-day
retreat June 29--July 2. Those with the gift of teaching are called to put
their gift at God's service. To attend this retreat or for information,
call 937-587-5464 or 513-373-2397.)
-----------------------------------------------------------------
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.
-----------------------------------------------------------------
You can find One Bread, One Body archives, the letter to readers, OBOB
eBook edition, and an online donation form at
http://www.presentationministries.com/obob/obob.asp
-----------------------------------------------------------------
Copyright © 2009 Presentation Ministries
To add your e-mail address to this list go to
http://www.presentationministries.com/general/emailList.asp
To remove your e-mail address from this list go to
http://www.presentationministries.com/general/emailList.asp?mode=r
No comments:
Post a Comment