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Sunday, July 5, 2009, 14th Sunday Ordinary Time
Ezekiel 2:2-5, 2 Corinthians 12:7-10, Psalm 123:1-4, Mark 6:1-6
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"ENOUGH" (Lk 22:38)
"My grace is enough for you." —2 Corinthians 12:9
Alleluia! Today is Resurrection day, the weekly celebration of that first
Easter morning when Jesus rose from the tomb, triumphed over sin and
death, and made all things new for us. Today is a day of unity, when
believers from all over this earth gather to worship almighty God, listen
to His living, all-powerful word, and receive the Bread of Life, Jesus
Himself. Today we learn again that God loves us so much that He can never
give us enough of His blessings. Alleluia!
How wonderful is God's plan for this day! How can it be that people will
walk away from God's house today saying disgustedly, "I've had enough of
this church," rather than, "Your grace is enough for me"? The difference
is revealed in today's psalm response. When our eyes are fixed on Jesus as
Lord (Ps 123:2; Heb 12:2) in a spirit of humility, then we are opened to
His mercy and grace. When we focus on anything else, then God is not
enough to satisfy us; instead, He is "too much" for us (Mk 6:3) and we
turn elsewhere for satisfaction.
Today, as you observe the Lord's day in all its splendor, "examine
yourselves" (2 Cor 13:5). "What are you looking for?" (Jn 1:38) "Are the
consolations of God not enough for you?" (Jb 15:11)
Prayer: Father, You bless us with more than enough good things (Lv 25:21).
Thank You, my Lord, my God, my All.
Promise: "Therefore I am content with weakness, with mistreatment, with
distress, with persecutions and difficulties for the sake of Christ; for
when I am powerless, it is then that I am strong." —2 Cor 12:10
Praise: Praise the risen Jesus, Whose love will never end! Alleluia!
(This teaching was submitted by a member of our editorial team.) (Come to
our retreat on "Intercession and Healing" July 17-18 at our Discipleship
Center in Peebles, OH. Call 937-587-5464 or 513-373-2397 for information
or to register.)
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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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