GRUDGE MATCH - One Bread, One Body, 8/29/2009

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Saturday, August 29, 2009, Martyrdom of, St. John the Baptizer

Jeremiah 1:17-19, Psalm 71:1-6, 15, 17, Mark 6:17-29
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GRUDGE MATCH

"Herodias harbored a grudge against him for this and wanted to kill
him." —Mark 6:19

Grudges with their bitterness, hatred, resentment, and unforgiveness are
catalysts for Satanic activity, insane violence, sexual perversions, and
even world war. Therefore, "see to it...that no bitter root springs up
through which many may become defiled" (Heb 12:15). "If you bring your
gift to the altar and there recall that your brother has anything against
you, leave your gift at the altar, go first to be reconciled with your
brother, and then come and offer your gift. Lose no time" (Mt 5:23-25).
"The sun must not go down on your wrath; do not give the devil a chance to
work on you" (Eph 4:26-27).

Even the brutal Herod probably didn't think he would become so perverse as
to behead John the Baptizer and order his head brought in on a platter at
his birthday party. But he didn't realize the diabolical power of
Herodias' grudge against John the Baptizer. If we don't forgive even our
most bitter enemies, we become part of Satan's most degrading perversions.
We join in with the Judases, Stalins, and Hitlers of all time. Our grudges
begin a chain-reaction that will have results as murderous as Herodias'
beheading of John.

Repent, forgive, and call on Jesus now. The crucified Savior alone can
give us the grace to pray: "Father, forgive them" (Lk 23:34).

Prayer: Father, use John the Baptizer's intercession to lead me to repent
of unforgiveness.

Promise: "They will fight against you, but not prevail over you, for I am
with you to deliver you, says the Lord." —Jer 1:19

Praise: St. John the Baptizer was such a powerful preacher and prophet
that King Herod feared him even when he was in prison (Mk 6:20).

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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

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free of doctrinal or moral error. It is not implied that those who have
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