BLINDERS - One Bread, One Body, 2/16/2010

For Lent follow our Bible reading schedule called, "A Prophetic Lent"

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Tuesday, February 16, 2010

James 1:12-18, Psalm 94:12-15, 18-19, Mark 8:14-21
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BLINDERS

"Are your minds completely blinded? —Mark 8:17

Jesus didn't ask the apostles if they were spiritually blinded, but if
they were completely spiritually blinded. By sin, we not only cloud and
impair our vision, we can destroy it completely. We can become so blind
that although we see Jesus twice multiply loaves and fish to feed
thousands, we still don't catch on (Mk 8:19-20). Our sin-blindness can be
so devastating that it's as if we had no eyes (Mk 8:18). We can be so
completely blinded we even try God's patience and lead Him to say again:
"Do you still not understand?" (Mk 8:21)

How can we keep from going completely blind?
* Resist temptation even to the point of shedding our own blood (Heb
12:4).
* Ask the Spirit to convict you of sin (Jn 16:8).
* Read the Bible daily and use God's word to help you examine your
conscience (see Jn 12:48).
* Go to Confession frequently, at least monthly.
* Attend Mass and receive the Eucharist as often as possible, even
daily.

Obeying these simple instructions prevents sin-blindness. Also, by reading
the daily Bible readings for the Eucharist, we can keep from going
completely blind. If this book, One Bread, One Body, has been used by the
Lord to keep you from blindness or open eyes already blinded, please write
and tell us the good news.

Prayer: Father, as a Parent, You grieve over the blindness of Your
children. May I let You open my eyes.

Promise: "Every worthwhile gift, every genuine benefit comes from above,
descending from the Father of the heavenly luminaries, Who cannot change
and Who is never shadowed over." —Jas 1:17

Praise: Jennifer, a mother of a large family, rises each morning to pray
and read the Bible well before her children arise.

(We offer a Women's Retreat Mar. 20. Be renewed by the Lord, refreshed by
the Spirit, and supported by others. Call 937-587-5464 to register.)

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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
February 1, 2010 through March 31, 2010
†Reverend Joseph R. Binzer, Vicar General of the Archdiocese of
Cincinnati, August 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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