August 1, 2009. The featured speakers this year include Michael Cumbie,
Dan Schneider, Archbishop Daniel Pilarczyk and Archbishop Dennis Schnurr.
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Friday, July 10, 2009
Genesis 46:1-7, 28-30, Psalm 37:3-4, 18-19, 27-28, 39-40, Matthew 10:16-23
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MARTYR
"You will be brought to trial before rulers and kings, to give witness
before them and before the Gentiles on My account." —Matthew 10:18
Jesus is the Truth (Jn 14:6), the whole Truth, and nothing but the Truth.
He does not conceal from us the more difficult realities of following Him.
He bluntly states we are sent out "like sheep among wolves" (Mt 10:16).
The government will bring us to trial; the religious leaders will flog us;
even our families will turn us over to the police because of our Christian
witness (Mt 10: 17, 18, 21). We "will be hated by all" on account of Jesus
(Mt 10:22).
We are followers of Jesus, not because we don't know any better, but
because we love Him. Naturally, we don't want to suffer or be rejected.
Nonetheless, our love for Jesus is stronger than our love of self or our
fear of pain. We want to be with our Lord, even at the foot of the cross.
We prefer to die with Jesus rather than live without Him. We love Him "for
better, for worse, for richer, for poorer, in sickness and in health."
Even death will never separate us from Him, for love is stronger than
death (Rm 8:35, 38-39; Sg 8:6). Jesus, the Bridegroom, I love You; I live
for You.
Prayer: Jesus, if it be Your will, may I die a martyr's death for love of
You.
Promise: "As soon as he saw him, he flung himself on his neck and wept a
long time in his arms." —Gn 46:29
Praise: As he grew older, poorer, and sicker, Andrew's faith grew stronger
and deeper.
(Is your parish Spirit-filled? If not, there is still time to register for
our retreat, "How to Renew Your Parish", July 20-22. Pope John Paul II
teaches: "It is necessary that in the light of the faith all rediscover
the true meaning of the parish" ("Lay Members of God's Faithful People",
26). Call 937-587-5464 or 513-373-2397 for information or to register.)
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