Lauer about the great privilege married couples have to pray together.
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Tuesday, November 10, 2009, Pope St. Leo the Great
Wisdom 2:23—3:9, Psalm 34:2-3, 16-19, Luke 17:7-10
Link to Readings --> http://www.usccb.org/nab/111009.shtml
SISTER DEATH
"But the souls of the just are in the hands of God, and no torment shall
touch them." —Wisdom 3:1
It is foolish to think death is the end (Wis 3:2). The death of the just
is neither an affliction nor utter destruction (Wis 3:2-3). Those dead in
Christ are in peace (Wis 3:3), their spirits in the hands of God. Their
bodies will rise to heavenly glory at Jesus' second coming. Jesus' victory
over death made this possible.
Death is not the problem but the answer, the beginning not the end. Jesus
promised: "I am the Resurrection and the Life: whoever believes in Me,
though he should die, will come to life; and whoever is alive and believes
in Me will never die" (Jn 11:25-26). He showed by His resurrection He had
power to keep that promise. He proclaims: "Once I was dead but now I
live — forever and ever. I hold the keys of death" (Rv 1:18). Therefore,
"death is swallowed up in victory. O death, where is your victory? O
death, where is your sting?" (1 Cor 15:54-55)
We can live freed from the slavery to fear of death (Heb 2:15). We can say
with Paul: "I long to be freed from this life and to be with Christ, for
that is the far better thing" (Phil 1:23). Life is good, but death and
eternal life "the far better thing."
"Therefore, we continue to be confident. We know that while we dwell in
the body we are away from the Lord. We walk by faith, not by sight. I
repeat, we are full of confidence and would much rather be away from the
body and at home with the Lord" (2 Cor 5:6-8).
Prayer: "Praised be You, my Lord, through our Sister Bodily Death" (The
Canticle of Brother Sun, St. Francis).
Promise: "When you have done all you have been commanded to do, say, 'We
are useless servants.' " —Lk 17:10
Praise: Pope St. Leo protected and guided the Church before death and
continues to intercede for her now.
(Men, plan to attend a retreat on Dec. 5 for teachings that inspire and
fellowship that encourages at our one-day retreat for men. Call
937-587-5464 or 513-373-2397 to register or for information.)
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