Live the best Single Mingle Christian Sharing Lifestyle [even if you are married ;) ]: December 2010

Friday, December 31, 2010

OIL CHANGE - One Bread, One Body, 12/31/2010

Friday, December 31, 2010, Pope St. Sylvester

1 John 2:18-21, Psalm 96:1-2, 11-13, John 1:1-18
Link to Readings --> http://www.usccb.org/nab/123110.shtml

OIL CHANGE

"You have the anointing." -1 John 2:20

The word "Christ" means "Anointed One," the Greek translation of the Hebrew word "Messiah." Therefore, by calling ourselves "Christians," we call ourselves "anointed ones." Moreover, the word "Christmas" means "the Mass of the Anointed One." The word "antichrist" means "against the Anointed One." Thus, the idea of anointing is very dominant in Christianity or, we could say, in "the way of the Anointed."

The heart of following Christ, "the Anointed One," is to "have the anointing that comes from the Holy One" (1 Jn 2:20). "The anointing" we "received from Him" must remain in our hearts (1 Jn 2:27). It teaches us "about all things and is true - free from any lie" (1 Jn 2:27). This anointing teaches us to remain in the Lord (1 Jn 2:27).

"God is the One Who firmly establishes us along with you in Christ; it is He Who anointed us and has sealed us, thereby depositing the first Payment, the Spirit, in our hearts" (2 Cor 1:21-22). We are anointed by the Father, in Christ, and with the Spirit. Like Christ and in Him, we Christians are anointed by the Father "with the Holy Spirit and power" (Acts 10:38). As anointed followers of the Anointed One, we are sent to bring good news "to the poor, to proclaim liberty to captives, recovery of sight to the blind and release to prisoners, to announce a year of favor from the Lord" (Lk 4:18-19).

On this last day of the year, let us repent of stifling the Holy Spirit (1 Thes 5:19). We must let God's precious ointment be poured on our heads and run down over our whole body (see Ps 133:2). Come, Holy Spirit of Christmas.

Prayer: Father, may the oil of my baptism and confirmation flow freely and abundantly.

Promise: "No one has ever seen God. It is God the only Son, ever at the Father's side, Who has revealed Him." -Jn 1:18

Praise: Pope St. Sylvester survived the persecutions of two emperors to see Christianity legalized.

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Thursday, December 30, 2010

WAITING AND READY - One Bread, One Body, 12/30/2010

Thursday, December 30, 2010

1 John 2:12-17, Psalm 96:7-10, Luke 2:36-40
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WAITING AND READY

Anna "was constantly in the temple, worshiping day and night in fasting and prayer." -Luke 2:37

Anna the prophetess would have made a great watchman. She had worshipped and waited expectantly for perhaps sixty years! Anna must have often prayed this psalm as her life's mission statement: "My soul waits for the Lord more than sentinels wait for the dawn" (Ps 130:6). When the greatest moment a prophetess could ever hope for finally came to pass, Anna was completely and immediately ready for it. The infant Jesus appeared in the temple where Anna constantly prayed, and she "gave thanks to God and talked about the child to all" (Lk 2:38). She was alert and instantly ready to talk about this great hope of hers (1 Pt 3:15).

How can someone continue to hope so long without slacking in vigilance? First, Anna was afflicted. She lost her husband early in life. This affliction led her to "the Temple, worshipping day and night in fasting and prayer" (Lk 2:37). She grew closer to the Lord, and so Anna's affliction led to endurance (Rm 5:3). As she grew in endurance, her spirit was strengthened and she learned to trust God more deeply. This trust, born of affliction and endurance, led Anna to a strong holiness, a "tested virtue" (Rm 5:4).

Anna could have been tempted to feel that nothing good would ever come her way after so many years of lonely waiting. Yet her "tested virtue" made "for hope" (Rm 5:4). Anna knew this hope would not leave her disappointed (Rm 5:5) because all her confident waiting on the Lord had renewed her strength (Is 40:31). Finally, after decades of waiting, Anna saw Jesus, her "Hope of glory" (Col 1:27), and joyfully prophesied "to all" (Lk 2:38).

Prayer: Father, may I not grow sick and tired while I wait, but instead grow hopeful and holy as did Anna.

Promise: "The man who does God's will endures forever." -1 Jn 2:17

Praise: After twenty years of praying for her husband, Ann finally saw him turn away from his addiction and toward Jesus.

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Wednesday, December 29, 2010

A CHRISTMAS PRESENTATION - One Bread, One Body, 12/29/2010

Wednesday, December 29, 2010, St. Thomas Becket

1 John 2:3-11, Psalm 96:1-3, 5-6, Luke 2:22-35
Link to Readings --> http://www.usccb.org/nab/122910.shtml

A CHRISTMAS PRESENTATION

"The couple brought Him up to Jerusalem so that He could be presented to the Lord." -Luke 2:22

Presentation Ministries publishes the book you're reading. We're named after Our Lady of Presentation, whose feast is celebrated November 21st. We also have a special place in our hearts for the Presentation of Jesus. When Jesus was presented in the temple, He was consecrated (Lk 2:23), His parents were purified (Lk 2:22), and Simeon, Anna, and His parents were enlightened (Lk 2:32).

As we begin this Christmas season, we may be called to reconsecrate our lives to the Lord. We don't want to be even the slightest bit lukewarm or we will nauseate Jesus (see Rv 3:16). We also may need to be purified. Have you defiled your Christmas by sin? The Lord promises: "Though your sins be like scarlet, they may become white as snow" (Is 1:18). Repent, confess, and be purified.

Furthermore, Jesus wants to be a "revealing Light" for us (Lk 2:32). In His light, we'll be able to see the future. Like Mary, we may even be able to see our future sufferings (Lk 2:35). Most of all, we'll see Jesus' love as never before. We "will be able to grasp fully, with all the holy ones, the breadth and length and height and depth of Christ's love, and experience this love" (Eph 3:18-19). On this glorious Christmas day, open your Christmas presentation.

Prayer: Father, may I let You surprise me today.

Promise: "The darkness is over and the real light begins to shine." -1 Jn 2:8

Praise: St. Thomas reformed his life after being appointed Archbishop of Canterbury and eventually accepted martyrdom rather than submit to the king's unjust demands.

(For a related teaching, order our tape, "Divine Love", on audio AV 52-3 or video V-52.)

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Tuesday, December 28, 2010

STOP THE ABORTION OF CHRISTMAS - One Bread, One Body, 12/28/2010

Tuesday, December 28, 2010, Holy Innocents

1 John 1:5-2:2, Psalm 124:2-5, 7-8, Matthew 2:13-18
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STOP THE ABORTION OF CHRISTMAS

"He ordered the massacre of all the boys two years old and under in Bethlehem." -Matthew 2:16

Christmas is the celebration of life. We celebrate the birthday of God-made-Man, Jesus. However, the Christmases of the past thirty-plus years have been the deadliest in history because of the abortion of millions of babies. To stop this child-killing and put life back into Christmas, we must:
* Obey every command of God, even if He tells us to get up in the middle of the night and go to Egypt (Mt 2:13-14).
* Love the modern Herods into God's kingdom by forgiving them, praying and suffering for them, and sharing the love of Jesus with them.
* Repent of apathy and lack of faith. "If we acknowledge our sins, He Who is just can be trusted to forgive our sins and cleanse us from every wrong" (1 Jn 1:9).
* Realize that our battle is not against human beings but against the devil (Eph 6:12). By prayer and fasting we can drive out the demons of abortion (see Mt 17:21, NAB).
* Fix our eyes on Jesus (Heb 12:2). He can raise aborted babies from the dead, forgive those who killed them, and save us all from death and damnation. Jesus is the Lord of life.
Prayer: Baby Jesus, may Christmas, and children, not be aborted but restored.

Promise: Jesus "is an Offering for our sins, and not for our sins only, but for those of the whole world." -1 Jn 2:2

Praise: The Holy Innocents were but the first of many innocents who silently witness of Christ, Life, and Love. Praise You, Jesus, "the Resurrection and the Life" (Jn 11:25).

(For a related teaching, order our leaflet, "How to Stop Abortion", or our tape on audio AV 46-3 or video V-46.)

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Monday, December 27, 2010

THE WORD FOR CHRISTMAS - One Bread, One Body, 12/27/2010

Monday, December 27, 2010, St. John

1 John 1:1-4, Psalm 97:1-2, 5-6, 11-12, John 20:1-8
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THE WORD FOR CHRISTMAS

"This is what we proclaim to you: what was from the beginning, what we have heard, what we have seen with our eyes, what we have looked upon and our hands have touched - we speak of the word of life." -1 John 1:1

On this third day of Christmas, the Church, to emphasize God's word, celebrates the feast of St. John, one of the major contributors to the New Testament.

The purpose of Christmas is to deepen our personal relationship with Jesus. This is a problem because human beings need to communicate to develop a personal relationship, and we cannot hear Jesus' voice, touch Him, or see Him face to face as the apostles did.

The Lord dealt with this problem originally by becoming a human being. After His Ascension, He sent the Spirit to give birth to His body, the Church. Therefore, through the Church, we can hear, touch, and see Jesus. We do this by celebrating the sacraments of the Church and hearing God's word. Through the outward signs of the sacraments, we can see and touch Jesus. Through the Church's book, the Bible, we can hear Jesus, communicate with Him, and deepen our personal relationship with Him.

Christmas is called Christ-mas because, through the sacraments and especially through the Mass, we relate to Jesus personally. Christ-mas could also be called "Christ-word" because, through the word, we hear Jesus and come to love Him deeply. "Ignorance of Scripture is ignorance of Christ" (St. Jerome). Ignorance of Christ is ignorance of Christmas. Know the Word; know Christ; know Christmas.

Prayer: Father, give me new life through Your word this Christmas (see 1 Pt 1:23).

Promise: "He saw and believed." -Jn 20:8

Praise: St. John could write the word of God because he so intimately knew the Word of God, Jesus.

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Sunday, December 26, 2010

PM eNewsletter Feast of the Holy family

December 26th Feast of the Holy family

Jesus, You, mom, and Joseph showed us how to live as a family,
yet most of our families are fractured and broken.

We don't pray together, we don't really worship together, and we don't
really even care to be a family.

We are so wrapped up in our own needs that we don't usually see the
needs of our siblings or parents.

Help us to make the commitment to talk to each other, and spend
quality time together.

Lord, give us the grace to make it happen, and slowly change us all into
holy families, giving glory and prasie to You.

Amen and Amen.

Thank you Lord, for loving us totally.
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This weeks readings and reflections

Sunday WHO CARES?
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"Take care of your father when he is old; grieve him not as long as he
lives. Even if his mind fail, be considerate with him; revile him not in the
fullness of your strength. For kindness to a father will not be forgotten,
it will serve as a sin offering - it will take lasting root." -Sirach 3:12-14

More children than ever before are being cared for by people other
than their parents. More elderly people are being cared for by people
other than their children than at any other time in history. These trends
are not all bad. Some of this care for children and the elderly is
Christ-centered. It is an expression of compassion for those in difficult
circumstances. Nevertheless, the Lord's plan in general is for parents
to be the primary care-givers for their children and children for their
parents.

This care is humanly impossible to give. This can motivate us to cry out
to God and receive His gift of unconditional love. This will then make
our families "holy families." For our families to begin to become holy, it
is necessary "to turn the hearts of the fathers to their children, and the
hearts of the children to their fathers" (Mal 3:24). Then they will care
and pray for one another and by God's grace be holy.

As Herod tried to destroy the Holy Family (see Mt 2:13), so new Herods
are trying to destroy your family and its holiness. Protect your family by
sacrificially and unconditionally loving your parents and children. Be holy.

Monday THE WORD FOR CHRISTMAS
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"This is what we proclaim to you: what was from the beginning, what we
have heard, what we have seen with our eyes, what we have looked
upon and our hands have touched - we speak of the word of life." -1 John 1:1

Tuesday STOP THE ABORTION OF CHRISTMAS
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"He ordered the massacre of all the boys two years old and under in
Bethlehem." -Matthew 2:16

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I miscarried a baby in July of this year. I just found out I am pregnant
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(Grace, Clearwater, Florida, United States, 12/25/2010 9:30:19 PM)

Please Lord God make me as Meek as Moses. In Jesus Name I pray.
(kristian, New York, NY, United States, 12/25/2010 9:26:30 PM)

I pray for a Merry Christmas to all and a world full of love and peace.
"Merry Christmas".Jesus I Trust in YOU!
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(Anonymous, 12/25/2010 6:18:50 PM)

DEAR JESUS PLEASE BE WITH MY ADAM AS HE GOES IN FOR TESTING
TOMMOROW
(JOAN, 777 SHAKER RD, MASS, United States, 12/25/2010 11:42:54 AM)

MY DEAR JESUS: TODAY IS YOUR BIRTHDAY .MY WISH IS CURE MY
MOM EYESIGHT BE MERCIFUL TO HER >THANK YOU LORD JESUS &
PROTECT ALL MY LOVE ONE,S :
(ANNETTE, 12/25/2010 9:51:43 AM)

Fear is useless. LORD please look kindly on the petitions in this prayer
room and and all the requests said silently in our hearts. LORD as we
gather as families today let there be love and peace. Let me remember
you JESUS,Emmanuel, GOD with us. Thank you for your many blessings
given my family and me. Thank you
(Jim, Wisconsin, 12/25/2010 9:38:22 AM)

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RESPECT FOR HUMAN LIFE

"SPURIOUS ARGUMENTS"

Cultural trends exist that seek to anesthetize consciences with
spurious arguments. With regards to the embryo in the mother's
womb, science itself highlights its autonomy, its capacity for
interaction with the mother, the coordination of biological
processes, the continuity of development, the growing complexity
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Let us entrust our prayers and our commitment to unborn life to
the Virgin Mary, who welcomed the Son of God made man with
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WHO CARES? - One Bread, One Body, 12/26/2010

We at Presentation Ministries wish you a very holy and blessed Christmas. We pray you will receive Jesus, the Word Incarnate, in a new way into your heart.

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Sunday, December 26, 2010, Holy Family

Sirach 3:2-6, 12-14, Colossians 3:12-21, Psalm 128:1-5, Matthew 2:13-15, 19-23
Link to Readings --> http://www.usccb.org/nab/122610.shtml

WHO CARES?

"Take care of your father when he is old; grieve him not as long as he lives. Even if his mind fail, be considerate with him; revile him not in the fullness of your strength. For kindness to a father will not be forgotten, it will serve as a sin offering - it will take lasting root." -Sirach 3:12-14

More children than ever before are being cared for by people other than their parents. More elderly people are being cared for by people other than their children than at any other time in history. These trends are not all bad. Some of this care for children and the elderly is Christ-centered. It is an expression of compassion for those in difficult circumstances. Nevertheless, the Lord's plan in general is for parents to be the primary care-givers for their children and children for their parents.

This care is humanly impossible to give. This can motivate us to cry out to God and receive His gift of unconditional love. This will then make our families "holy families." For our families to begin to become holy, it is necessary "to turn the hearts of the fathers to their children, and the hearts of the children to their fathers" (Mal 3:24). Then they will care and pray for one another and by God's grace be holy.

As Herod tried to destroy the Holy Family (see Mt 2:13), so new Herods are trying to destroy your family and its holiness. Protect your family by sacrificially and unconditionally loving your parents and children. Be holy.

Prayer: Father, may our families be holy as You are holy (see 1 Pt 1:16).

Promise: "You who are wives, be submissive to your husbands. This is your duty in the Lord. Husbands, love your wives. Avoid any bitterness toward them." -Col 3:18-19

Praise: Praise Jesus, Who taught us how to live and love in a human family.

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Saturday, December 25, 2010

"CHRIST OUR SAVIOR IS BORN" - One Bread, One Body, 12/25/2010

We at Presentation Ministries wish you a very holy and blessed Christmas. We pray you will receive Jesus, the Word Incarnate, in a new way into your heart.

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Saturday, December 25, 2010, Christmas

Isaiah 9:1-3, 5-6, Titus 2:11-14, Psalm 96:1-3, 11-13, Luke 2:1-14
Link to Readings --> http://www.usccb.org/nab/122510.shtml

"CHRIST OUR SAVIOR IS BORN"

"The grace of God has appeared, offering salvation to all." -Titus 2:11

Jesus is the Messiah, the Fulfillment of all history (see Mt 1:16). Jesus is Emmanuel (God-with-us) (see Mt 1:23), God Himself. Jesus is the Light of the world, a Child born to us, a Son given to us, "Wonder-Counselor, God-Hero, Father-Forever, Prince of Peace" (Is 9:5). Jesus is our Savior (Acts 13:23; Lk 2:11; Is 62:11; Ti 2:13; 3:4-6). Jesus is Heir of all things, Creator of the universe, and "the Reflection of the Father's glory, the exact Representation of the Father's being, and He sustains all things by His powerful word" (Heb 1:2-3). He is the Word Who is God and the Word made flesh (Jn 1:1, 14). Jesus is "God the only Son, ever at the Father's side" (Jn 1:18).

On this first day of Christmas, we begin again to celebrate the birth of Jesus. Because Jesus is everything the Bible claims He is and more, the significance of Jesus' birth is beyond anything we can imagine. Even after living into eternity, we will only begin to appreciate what Jesus did for us on the first Christmas. With Mary, forever we will treasure all these things and reflect on them in our hearts (Lk 2:19).

On this Christmas day, take the first step in thanking the Lord for His birth. By faith, let's repent of our sins, deny ourselves (Lk 9:23), and decide to live for Jesus and not for ourselves. Let's accept "the baptism of new birth and renewal by the Holy Spirit" (Ti 3:5). No matter how weak we are, today we will see Jesus' saving power if we so wish. Today, "a Savior has been born to you" (Lk 2:11).

Prayer: Jesus, I believe in You, obey You, and decide to live for You alone.

Promise: "This day in David's city a Savior has been born to you, the Messiah and Lord." -Lk 2:11

Praise: "Glory to God in the highest and peace to his people on earth!" Alleluia!

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Friday, December 24, 2010

"IT'S GOD, FOR YOU" - One Bread, One Body, 12/24/2010

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Friday, December 24, 2010

2 Samuel 7:1-5, 8-12, 14, 16, Psalm 89:2-5, 27, 29, Luke 1:67-79
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"IT'S GOD, FOR YOU"

"The Lord of hosts has this to say." -2 Samuel 7:8

The Lord wants to talk to us about His coming this Christmas. He will talk to us through His word and through prophets like Nathan, Zechariah, John the Baptizer, and Mary. But will we be able to hear the Lord, even if He whispers to us? (see 1 Kgs 19:12)

Prior to receiving Nathan's prophecy that the Davidic dynasty would last forever, David focused His attention on building a house for the Lord (2 Sm 7:2). If we seek first God's kingdom (see Mt 6:33) and devote our lives to building His house, the Church (see Mt 16:18), we, like David, will prepare the way for a prophetic revelation from the Lord.

Zechariah was unable to hear for nine months (see Lk 1:62). He opened his ears to God's prophetic word by repenting of not believing the Archangel Gabriel's revelation concerning the miraculous birth of his son. Zechariah expressed his repentance by obeying the Archangel's command to name the baby "John" (Lk 1:63). We likewise must repent and obey to open our ears to God's word.

Jesus wants to pierce the "silent night" of Christmas by announcing to you words of spirit and life (see Jn 6:63). Open your ears by seeking first His kingdom, repenting of sins, and obeying His will. Get ready; God is about to give you a call.

Prayer: Father, Christmas morning and every morning open my ears that I may hear You (see Is 50:4).

Promise: "Blessed be the Lord the God of Israel because He has visited and ransomed His people." -Lk 1:68

Praise: Praise Jesus, the King of kings Who comes forth from the Father.

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Thursday, December 23, 2010

A DUMB CHRISTMAS? - One Bread, One Body, 12/23/2010

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Thursday, December 23, 2010, St. John of Kanty

Malachi 3:1-4, 23-24, Psalm 25:4-5, 8-10, 14, Luke 1:57-66
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A DUMB CHRISTMAS?

"At that moment his mouth was opened and his tongue loosed, and he began to speak in praise of God." -Luke 1:64

Are you spiritually dumb? This Christmas, will you talk about your love for Jesus freely and openly? Or are you tongue-tied like Zechariah?

Zechariah's tongue was loosed to praise the Lord when he obeyed the archangel Gabriel by naming his son "John" (Lk 1:63). If you want your tongue loosed, go back to a point in your life where you disobeyed the Lord. You may think that the Lord forgets about His commands after a while, but no, He's still waiting for you.

Two years ago, the Lord may have told you to go to Confession regularly, but you never did it. Obey, and you'll find yourself sharing your faith more freely. Maybe your tongue has only been tied for the two weeks since you have not forgiven a relative of yours. Obey or you'll be silenced for Christmas. You may have never spoken freely of Jesus. So you must go back to the first time you had ever thought of totally giving your life to Him.

Once you obey the first commandment of loving the Lord with all your heart, you will obey the last commandment from Jesus before He ascended. You will be His witnesses (Acts 1:8), proclaim the gospel to all creation (Mk 16:15), and make disciples of all nations (Mt 28:19).

If the devil's got your tongue, it's because you're obeying him. If Jesus has loosed your tongue, it's because you obeyed Him. Obey Jesus and proclaim the Christ of Christmas.

Prayer: Father, I know You are waiting for me to obey commands You gave to me years ago. I repent and obey.

Promise: "He will sit refining and purifying [silver], and He will purify the sons of Levi, refining them like gold or like silver that they may offer due sacrifice to the Lord." -Mal 3:3

Praise: "O Emmanuel, Desire of the nations, come and set us free!"

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Wednesday, December 22, 2010

THE SECOND PRESENTATION - One Bread, One Body, 12/22/2010

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Wednesday, December 22, 2010

1 Samuel 1:24-28, 1 Samuel 2:1, 4-8, Luke 1:46-56
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THE SECOND PRESENTATION

"Now I, in turn, give him to the Lord; as long as he lives, he shall be dedicated to the Lord." -1 Samuel 1:28

Because Christmas is the celebration of Jesus' birthday, we should be thinking of what to give Him for a birthday and Christmas present. Since "the Lord's are the earth and its fullness" (Ps 24:1), the Lord has almost everything. Therefore, it is difficult to give Him a present. However, we can give Him our lives, wills, days, future, and love. Like Hannah, we can also give our children to Jesus.

Hannah presented Samuel to the Lord forty days after his birth. Later, when Samuel was three years old, Hannah presented him a second time. By this second presentation, Samuel was given as a minister to the Lord in the Temple (1 Sm 3:1).

Parents, seek God's will about giving your children to the service of the Lord as priests and religious. If you believe the Lord wants your child to become a priest or religious, present your child to the Lord in this way after Communion at one of the Masses of the Christmas season. It remains for your child to accept this vocation, but, by your prayer of presentation, you have opened much wider the door to a priestly or religious vocation for them. You have given God, the Church, your child, and yourself a wondrous Christmas gift.

Prayer: Father, show parents the unique power of their prayers for their children.

Promise: "My being proclaims the greatness of the Lord, my spirit finds joy in God my Savior." -Lk 1:46-47

Praise: "O King of all nations, You are the only Joy of every human heart."

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Tuesday, December 21, 2010

ICONS OF CHRISTMAS - One Bread, One Body, 12/21/2010

Tuesday, December 21, 2010, St. Peter Canisius

Song of Songs 2:8-14 or, Zephaniah 3:14-18, Psalm 33:2-3, 11-12, 20-21, Luke 1:39-45
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ICONS OF CHRISTMAS

"Let me see you, let me hear your voice." -Song of Songs 2:14

To prepare the way for Christ's coming this Christmas, we must remove mountains of sin, fill in death-valleys of emptiness, make crooked, labyrinthine ways straight, and knock off the rough edges of our relationships and attitudes (see Lk 3:4-6). In other words, it's humanly impossible to prepare the way of the Lord. Only God Himself can do it. He will do it by convicting us of our sins, especially through prophecy, which will penetrate, divide, and judge the thoughts and reflections of our hearts (Heb 4:12).

Prophecy communicates what God is communicating when He is communicating it. Prophecy can be expressed in words, songs, dramas, lifestyle, and in pictures. There are certain prophetic pictures (sometimes called icons) which have led people to repent and prepare their lives for Jesus. Some of these are pictures of Jesus crucified, Jesus risen, the Good Shepherd, Jesus at the door (Rv 3:20), the infant of Prague, the Sacred Heart of Jesus, the Baby Jesus, etc.

In today's first readings, we see pictures of Jesus, the leaping Lover (Sg 2:8) and singing Lord (Zep 3:17). In today's Gospel reading, we see the picture of Jesus, the Baby in Mary's womb (Lk 1:42). Look at a prophetic picture of Jesus, especially one of the Sacred Heart, the Baby in the manger, or the Fetus-Baby in the womb. Look at Jesus repeatedly until the sword of prophecy pierces your heart and leads you to repent and prepare the way for Christmas.

Prayer: Jesus, cleanse the temple of my heart (see Lk 19:45).

Promise: "Blest is she who trusted that the Lord's words to her would be fulfilled." -Lk 1:45

Praise: "O Radiant Dawn, shine on those who dwell in darkness and the shadow of death."

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Monday, December 20, 2010

INCARNATION, CONCEPTION, AND ABORTION - One Bread, One Body, 12/20/2010

Monday, December 20, 2010

Isaiah 7:10-14, Psalm 24:1-6, Luke 1:26-38
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INCARNATION, CONCEPTION, AND ABORTION

"You shall conceive and bear a Son." -Luke 1:31

Mary said: "Let it be done to me as you say" (Lk 1:38), and Jesus, the second Person of the Trinity, God Himself, was conceived by Mary and became a human being. Every detail of Jesus' Incarnation is extremely significant. However, the fact that God became man at conception is of special importance since one-third of the babies of our society are murdered in the womb shortly after having been conceived.

Even some so-called pro-lifers accept abortion for babies conceived through rape or incest. Hence they accept the abortionists' false idea that we can take a baby's life under some circumstances. These false pro-lifers disagree with abortionists about what circumstances justify the murder of babies, but agree babies can be murdered at least under extreme circumstances.

However, God's Church and His word tell us that people become human beings at conception. If we are conceived through rape or incest, we are still conceived and therefore are human beings with a right to live. If we kill babies conceived through incest or rape, we aren't bringing healing to their mothers, but hurting them more. The mother of a baby conceived through rape or incest is an innocent victim and so is the baby. By killing one innocent victim, do we help the other? Even the guilty party will not be killed, if convicted. Why kill the baby? If the baby brings back bad memories, will killing him/her heal those memories?

Like everyone else, Jesus became a human being at conception. We are not fighting for the "unborn." Birth has nothing to do with personhood. We are fighting for the conceived.

Prayer: Father, use me to save several babies' lives this Christmas season.

Promise: "The virgin shall be with Child, and bear a Son, and shall name Him Immanuel." -Is 7:14

Praise: "O Key of David, O royal Power of Israel, controlling at Your will the gate of heaven!"

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Sunday, December 19, 2010

eNewsletter Fourth Sunday of Advent

December 19th Fourth Sunday of Advent

This week, oh! Jesus, we celebrate Your birth.

You came as an infant, yet You are still all Mighty God.

You came as a poor child, yet You own everything.

Give us the grace to be astonished by Your birth, and help us
to be on fire with love for You.

Let this Christmas be a new beginning into giving You all that we are.

Let us see that if we have You in our hearts, we have everything.

Let us sing to You, all the songs of praise and glory, and let us
fall on our knees in humble adoration.

Thank You, Jesus, for being one of us.

Amen and Amen.

Thank you Lord, for loving us totally.
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Sunday JOSEPH
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"When Joseph awoke he did as the angel of the Lord had directed him." -Matthew 1:24

Isaiah prophesied: "The virgin shall be with Child, and bear a Son,
and shall name Him Immanuel" (Is 7:14; Mt 1:23). No one had ever
dreamed that this prophecy meant that a virgin would conceive a
child without any sexual relations. Nonetheless, over 700 years
after the prophecy, Joseph did dream of the virgin birth. "Suddenly
the angel of the Lord appeared in a dream and said to him: 'Joseph,
son of David, have no fear about taking Mary as your wife. It is by
the Holy Spirit that she has conceived this Child' " (Mt 1:20). After
Mary, Joseph was probably the first one to understand and believe
Isaiah's ancient prophecy.

After she conceived, Mary no longer had to believe in Isaiah's
prophecy. She knew for a fact that she had conceived without
sexual relations. However, Joseph knew this only by faith.
Throughout his life, only he believed that Isaiah's prophecy was
literally fulfilled in the pregnancy of his wife and the birth of his
Foster Son. Joseph did not have the Church or the New Testament
to confirm his belief. He had only a dream, his relationship with
Mary, and primarily his relationship with the Lord.

Joseph made one of the greatest acts of faith in human history.
Joseph is the man of faith. We need to have faith like his, for "all
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A NEW WAY OF SEEING

Believing in Jesus Christ ... means seeing man in a new way,
with trust and hope ... The human being is a good in himself and
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CONCERN FOR WEAK AND POOR

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The Church continually reasserts what the Second Vatican
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JOSEPH - One Bread, One Body, 12/19/2010

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Sunday, December 19, 2010, Fourth Sunday of Advent

Isaiah 7:10-14, Romans 1:1-7, Psalm 24:1-6, Matthew 1:18-24
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JOSEPH

"When Joseph awoke he did as the angel of the Lord had directed him." -Matthew 1:24

Isaiah prophesied: "The virgin shall be with Child, and bear a Son, and shall name Him Immanuel" (Is 7:14; Mt 1:23). No one had ever dreamed that this prophecy meant that a virgin would conceive a child without any sexual relations. Nonetheless, over 700 years after the prophecy, Joseph did dream of the virgin birth. "Suddenly the angel of the Lord appeared in a dream and said to him: 'Joseph, son of David, have no fear about taking Mary as your wife. It is by the Holy Spirit that she has conceived this Child' " (Mt 1:20). After Mary, Joseph was probably the first one to understand and believe Isaiah's ancient prophecy.

After she conceived, Mary no longer had to believe in Isaiah's prophecy. She knew for a fact that she had conceived without sexual relations. However, Joseph knew this only by faith. Throughout his life, only he believed that Isaiah's prophecy was literally fulfilled in the pregnancy of his wife and the birth of his Foster Son. Joseph did not have the Church or the New Testament to confirm his belief. He had only a dream, his relationship with Mary, and primarily his relationship with the Lord.

Joseph made one of the greatest acts of faith in human history. Joseph is the man of faith. We need to have faith like his, for "all depends on faith" (Rm 4:16), especially Christmas.

Prayer: Father, may I love St. Joseph, ask for his prayers, have faith like his, and let him prepare me for Christmas.

Promise: "Ask for a sign from the Lord, your God; let it be deep as the nether world, or high as the sky!" -Is 7:11

Praise: "O Flower of Jesse's stem, You have been raised up as a Sign for all peoples."

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Saturday, December 18, 2010

AN INCONCEIVABLE CHRISTMAS - One Bread, One Body, 12/18/2010

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Saturday, December 18, 2010

Jeremiah 23:5-8, Psalm 72:1-2, 12-13, 18-19, Matthew 1:18-25
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AN INCONCEIVABLE CHRISTMAS

"When His mother Mary was engaged to Joseph, but before they lived together, she was found with child through the power of the Holy Spirit." -Matthew 1:18

The Bible makes it clear that Jesus was born of a virgin (see also Mt 1:25). He did not have a human father. He was not conceived through sexual relations. His conception was miraculous and scientifically unexplainable. Jesus transcends our human intelligence. He does not contradict our human understanding, but transcends it. To prepare for Christ's Christmas coming, we must not filter God's work through the peephole of our own intelligence.

God commands: "Trust in the Lord with all your heart, on your own intelligence rely not" (Prv 3:5). As high as the heavens are above the earth, so high are His ways above your ways and His thoughts above your thoughts (Is 55:9). "Eye has not seen, ear has not heard, nor has it so much as dawned on man what God has prepared for those who love Him" (1 Cor 2:9).

This is our God. This is the Christ of Christmas - transcendent, almighty, glorious, all-holy. Jesus Christ "is the blessed and only Ruler, the King of kings and Lord of lords Who alone has immortality and Who dwells in unapproachable light, Whom no human being has ever seen or can see. To Him be honor and everlasting rule! Amen" (1 Tm 6:15-16).

Prayer: Father, during this last week of Advent and the Christmas season, may I let You do more than I can ever ask for or imagine (Eph 3:20).

Promise: "I will raise up a righteous Shoot to David; as King He shall reign and govern wisely, He shall do what is just and right in the land." -Jer 23:5

Praise: "O sacred Lord of ancient Israel, come stretch out your mighty hand to set us free."

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Friday, December 17, 2010

YOUR ADVENT GENEALOGY - One Bread, One Body, 12/17/2010

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Friday, December 17, 2010

Genesis 49:2, 8-10, Psalm 72:1-4, 7-8, 17, Matthew 1:1-17
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YOUR ADVENT GENEALOGY

"A family record of Jesus Christ, Son of David, Son of Abraham. Abraham was the father of Isaac, Isaac the father of Jacob, Jacob the father of Judah." -Matthew 1:1-2

Reading the beginning of the New Testament, today's Gospel reading, is like reading the phone book. Why would God start the New Testament in this way? Maybe He wants to show us that He is God and does not have to meet our standards.

The Lord also starts the New Testament with this genealogy to indicate that He chose to work through many people and circumstances to prepare for His first coming. Each one of us also has a spiritual genealogy of persons the Lord is using to prepare us for His Christmas coming. We all have our own Marys and John the Baptizers who help prepare the way of the Lord in our lives this Christmas.

Name four people who highlight your spiritual Advent genealogy this year. As you light the candles of the Advent wreath, think of how the Lord is working through these four people. Ask yourself how you are responding to God's grace in these four situations. If you're not clear about what the Lord is doing through these people, ask the Spirit to enlighten you. If you're resisting God's grace, repent. Thank God for the people He has put into your life and your Advent by responding to Him with all your heart. In this way, you will receive Christ this Christmas.

Prayer: Jesus, make me a spiritual midwife helping others give birth to You this Christmas.

Promise: "The scepter shall never depart from Judah." -Gn 49:10

Praise: "O Wisdom, O holy Word of God, You govern all creation with Your strong yet tender care."

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Thursday, December 16, 2010

LOOKING FOR LOVE - One Bread, One Body, 12/16/2010

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Thursday, December 16, 2010

Isaiah 54:1-10, Psalm 30:2, 4-6, 11-13, Luke 7:24-30
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LOOKING FOR LOVE

"What did you go out to see?" -Luke 7:24

Jesus asks the crowds and us: "What, really, did you go out to see - someone dressed luxuriously? Remember, those who dress in luxury and eat in splendor are to be found in" shopping malls, sleighs, and endless TV Christmas specials (see Lk 7:24-25). The crowds flock to see Santa, searching for glad tidings, good cheer, and perhaps, somehow, a measure of love.

Today, the Church proclaims to the searching crowds that good news and love are available in Jesus. He loves you "with enduring love" (Is 54:8). He has "sworn not to be angry with you, or to rebuke you" (Is 54:9). He assures you: "Though the mountains leave their place and the hills be shaken, My love shall never leave you nor My covenant of peace be shaken, says the Lord, Who has mercy on you" (Is 54:10).

Be like the wise men (Mt 2:11). They went out to see the Christ Child, and they found Love beyond all telling. Seek the Lord and He will be found (Jer 29:13-14). Look for Love, and He will find you.

Prayer: Father, may I look to You for love, not to the

Promise: world. "I assure you, there is no man born of woman greater than John. Yet the least born into the kingdom of God is greater than he." -Lk 7:28

Praise: Searching for God, Gloria visited a Catholic church for the first time and found Who it was she sought.

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Wednesday, December 15, 2010

THE ONLY ONE - One Bread, One Body, 12/15/2010

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Wednesday, December 15, 2010

Isaiah 45:6-8, 18, 21-25, Psalm 85:9-14, Luke 7:18-23
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THE ONLY ONE

"I am God; there is no other!" -Isaiah 45:22

Does your life and Christmas depend on anyone or anything other than Jesus? The Lord says: "I am the Lord, there is no other" (Is 45:6, 18, 22). The Lord proclaims there is no other god besides Him (Is 45:21). He says: "There is no just and saving God but Me" (Is 45:21). The first of the Ten Commandments says: "You shall not have other gods besides Me" (Ex 20:3; Dt 5:7). Therefore, we should pray and live: "Only in God is my soul at rest; from Him comes my salvation. He only is my Rock and my Salvation, my Stronghold" (Ps 62:2-3).

Jesus is the only name by which we can be saved (Acts 4:12) and our "only Master and Lord" (Jude 4). He is the only Way to the Father (Jn 14:6). Therefore, we should say: "Only in the Lord are just deeds and power" (Is 45:24).

Many Christians' Christmases depend almost wholly on family, friends, presents, parties, money, food, or pleasures. While we thank the Lord for all His temporal gifts, we are not to depend on them, even slightly. Christmas and life mean Christ (see Phil 1:21). If we were like Job, if we lost everything but the Lord, if we became impoverished and starving, alone and bereaved, we could still have Christmas because nothing can separate us from Christ's love (Rm 8:35). Jesus Christ is our only Need in life.

Prayer: Father, thank You for loving me so much that You gave me Your only Son. May I believe in Him and love Him totally.

Promise: "The blind recover their sight, cripples walk, lepers are cured, the deaf hear, dead men are raised to life, and the poor have the good news preached to them." -Lk 7:22

Praise: When other things became more important than spending time with the Lord, Timothy knew he had to repent. He changed his lifestyle to focus on Jesus first of all.

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Tuesday, December 14, 2010

A FATHER'S HEART - One Bread, One Body, 12/14/2010

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Tuesday, December 14, 2010, St. John of the Cross

Zephaniah 3:1-2, 9-13, Psalm 34:2-3, 6-7, 17-19, 23, Matthew 21:28-32
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A FATHER'S HEART

"Which of the two did what the father wanted?" -Matthew 21:31

I am a father, and I want my children to live in God's love. If they act wrongly, I don't wish harm on them. Instead, I want them to repent and choose God's way. I want them to be free, restored, and healthy, not damaged for life because of any of their misdeeds. I want them to personally know God, experience His unconditional love (Eph 3:19), and rejoice always in His abundant mercy. I take no pleasure in punishing my children. Yet when necessary I punish them because I want them to change their hearts, learn to do right, and walk humbly with God (Mi 6:8).

God is our Father (Mt 6:9; Is 64:7). How much more does God the Father love us, His children, than does a human parent! The Father shows great kindness in punishing us promptly for sins instead of allowing sinful behavior to linger and merit a more serious punishment later (2 Mc 6:13-15). He assures His repentant children: "On that day you need not be ashamed of all your deeds, your rebellious actions against Me" (Zep 3:11). Jesus presented the father of the prodigal son as a model of God the Father. This father did not constantly remind his returning son of his prior rebellion and wrongs; instead, the father saw only with eyes of love and welcome. The things of the past were forgotten; God made all things new, especially His restored relationship with His repentant children (see Is 43:18-19; see also Rv 21:5).

God wants all His family present at His Son's Christmas birthday, including His sinful, rebellious children. Do what the Father wants (Mt 21:31). Repent, do His will, and welcome His Son Jesus.

Prayer: Father, give me a heart eager to do your will (Ps 40:9).

Promise: "No one incurs guilt who takes refuge in Him." -Ps 34:23

Praise: St. John suffered for Jesus while he was imprisoned for many months when he attempted to reform the Carmelites.

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Monday, December 13, 2010

UNAUTHORIZED BEHAVIOR - One Bread, One Body, 12/13/2010

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Monday, December 13, 2010, St. Lucy

Numbers 24:2-7, 15-17, Psalm 25:4-9, Matthew 21:23-27
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UNAUTHORIZED BEHAVIOR

"On what authority are You doing these things?" -Matthew 21:23

Sadly, many modern-day Catholics dare to act as their own authority. They ignore or reject the authoritative teachings of the Church in matters such as artificial birth control, sterilization, premarital sexual activity, abortion, etc. Instead, they place themselves in authority in these matters and make their own choices.

This widespread rejection of godly authority in matters of personal moral behavior resembles the situation in the Old Testament time of the Judges. The author of Judges sums up the scenario as follows: "In those days there was no king in Israel; everyone did what he thought best" (Jgs 17:6; 21:25). The widespread selfish behavior in those days resulted in a nation living in godlessness, chaos, and lawlessness.

When Catholics act as their own authority, they are in fact rejecting the authority of King Jesus, Whose feast we celebrated three weeks ago. When we do what we think best without regard to God's authority, we act as if there is "no king" (Jgs 17:6); we act as if Jesus is not the King Who has given His commands to His Church. Are we praying "Your kingdom come" (Mt 6:10), but living a lifestyle that rejects Jesus as our King?

Repent! "Make ready the way of the Lord, clear Him a straight path" (Lk 3:4). Submit to the Lord's authority, and change your behavior to live under the authority of King Jesus. Seek His authority and His kingship over you, and He will give you all things besides (Mt 6:33).

Prayer: "Our Father in heaven, hallowed be Your name, Your kingdom come, Your will be done on earth as it is in heaven" (Mt 6:9-10). Come and reign over me, Christ the King!

Promise: "Good and upright is the Lord; thus He shows sinners the way." -Ps 25:8

Praise: A disappointed suitor accused St. Lucy of being a Christian and she gave witness to her faith in Jesus by martyrdom.

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Sunday, December 12, 2010

PM eNewsletter Third Sunday of Advent

December 12th Third Sunday of Advent

Lord Jesus, as we prepare to welcome You this Chrsitmas, open
our hearts, our souls, and our minds, so that we can really know
what we should give You as a gift this year.

Maybe we could give You our anger or resentment, or our fear, or
whatever we carry that is blocking us from being free to really
love You with all of our being.

You died that we may have life to the fullest, yet we are bound by
failures and problems.

Lord, help us to really let go and let You be the Saviour of our lives.

Amen and Amen.

Thank you Lord, for loving us totally.
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"Those whom the Lord has ransomed will return and enter Zion
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The chosen people's return to the promised land took not one
miracle but many miracles perfectly ordered and timed. They
needed the desert to be turned into an oasis, their hands and
knees strengthened, their hearts freed from fear, their eyes
opened, and their ears cleared (Is 35:1-5). They needed to be
able to jump like stags and to sing like birds (see Is 35:6).

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Christmas presents. He will give you the gifts of repentance,
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recover their sight, cripples walk, lepers are cured, the deaf
hear, dead men are raised to life, and the poor have the good
news preached to them. Blest is the man who finds no
stumbling block in Me" (Mt 11:5-6). "Those who stumble and fall
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RESPECT FOR HUMAN LIFE

"LOFTY AND INCOMPARABLE DIGNITY"

The Incarnation reveals to us, with intense light and in a surprising
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"GOD LOVES US DEEPLY"

God loves us deeply, totally and without making distinctions. He
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"GREAT RESPONSIBILITY"

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