pray for PM to follow our founder's vision. You can learn more about Fr.
Lauer and his life on our website. There is a page where you can read and
share memories about him.
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Tuesday, October 13, 2009
Romans 1:16-25, Psalm 19:2-5, Luke 11:37-41
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ALL WASHED UP?
"All will be wiped clean for you." —Luke 11:41
A Pharisee was surprised that Jesus hadn't washed Himself before eating
dinner (Lk 11:38). The Pharisees had a complicated series of ablutions
they performed before dinner (Lk 11:38), including a ritualistic washing
of the fingers using a certain set of motions. Jesus obviously didn't
follow their formula.
Though Jesus hadn't washed before dinner, He surely had prayed before
dinner. Jesus prayed constantly, often rising early in the morning to pray
(Mk 1:35).
Many of us would be ashamed to appear in public without properly washing
ourselves. Yet would we be ashamed of the Gospel in public? (see Rm 1:16)
We wouldn't go to a meeting with our boss or a dinner with friends without
being all washed up. Would we likewise face a secular world without being
all prayed up?
What were the first five things you did this morning? Was one of them
washing? Was one of them praying? We too often skip the prayer, but rarely
do we skip the washing.
Which is more important?
Prayer: Jesus, You see my insides while the world sees my outside (Lk
11:40). May I care far more about pleasing You than pleasing the world.
Promise: "I am not ashamed of the gospel. It is the power of God leading
everyone who believes in it to salvation." —Rm 1:16
Praise: Rhonda sets her digital alarm to numbers that reflect a favorite
scripture citation.
(This teaching was submitted by a member of our editorial team.) (Many
have chosen the vocation of marriage as a path to heaven. Learn how the
Sacrament of Matrimony equips you to overcome stumbling blocks along the
path. Become a better spouse and a better parent by coming closer to the
Lord at our "Married Couples Retreat", Nov 6-7. Call 937-587-5464 or
513-373-2397 for information.)
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