ARE YOU READY? - One Bread, One Body, 8/27/2009

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Thursday, August 27, 2009, St. Monica

1 Thessalonians 3:7-13, Psalm 90:3-5, 12-14, 17, Matthew 24:42-51
Link to Readings --> http://www.usccb.org/nab/082709.shtml

ARE YOU READY?

"You must be prepared." —Matthew 24:44

Jesus is coming back to take us with Him (Jn 14:3). No one can know the
exact day or hour of Jesus' return (Mt 24:42). He will return at the time
we least expect (Mt 24:44). Therefore, we must be always ready. We are
ready for Jesus' second and final coming when:
* We are faithful, farsighted servants (Mt 24:45).
* We are working to feed people physically and/or spiritually (Mt
24:46).
* Our hearts have been strengthened and made blameless and holy (1 Thes
3:13).
* We have accepted Jesus' salvation (2 Pt 3:15).
* We are "without stain or defilement, and at peace" in God's sight (2
Pt 3:14).
* We are singing and praising the Lord (see Rv 19:1ff).
* We are "pure and follow the Lamb [Jesus] wherever He goes" (Rv 14:4).
* We have washed our robes in the blood of the Lamb and survived the
great period of trial (Rv 7:14).
* We have guarded our spirits against "indulgence and drunkenness and
worldly cares" (Lk 21:34).
* We are praying constantly (Lk 21:36).

Are you ready for Jesus to come back now? Maranatha! Come, Lord Jesus!

Prayer: Jesus, come back now or as soon as possible.

Promise: "May the Lord increase you and make you overflow with love for
one another and for all." —1 Thes 3:12

Praise: St. Monica was in a state of readiness in awaiting her Lord and
prayed constantly until her husband, son, and grandson were converted.

(For a related teaching, order our tape "Am I Going to Heaven?" on audio
AV 54-3 or video V-54.)

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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
August 1, 2009 through September 30, 2009
†Reverend Joseph R. Binzer, Vicar General of the Archdiocese of
Cincinnati, February 11, 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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