Live the best Single Mingle Christian Sharing Lifestyle [even if you are married ;) ]: February 2011

Monday, February 28, 2011

POVERTY PROGRAM - One Bread, One Body, 2/28/2011

Monday, February 28, 2011

Sirach 17:19-24, Psalm 32:1-2, 5-7, Mark 10:17-27
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POVERTY PROGRAM

"Then Jesus looked at him with love and told him..." -Mark 10:21

If we deeply love others, we, like Jesus, will tell them to "go and sell what you have and give to the poor" (Mk 10:21). This is not imposing a burden or putting a guilt trip on them, but rather is giving them the opportunity to have treasure in heaven where neither rust corrodes nor moth consumes (Mt 6:19).

Jesus says: "In the measure you give you shall receive, and more besides" (Mk 4:24). When we ask others to give, we increase what they receive and more besides. Elijah met a widow and her son who were about to die of starvation (1 Kgs 17:12). He could have given them a little food to delay their death, but instead he saved their lives by telling the widow to give her last bit of food to him. When she did that, her flour and oil were multiplied more than five-hundred fold to feed herself, her son, and Elijah for a year. Let's love and feed the physically and spiritually poor not only by giving to them but also by asking them to give to the Lord's work.

Prayer: Father, may I overcome fear by faith so I can sow bountifully and reap bountifully (2 Cor 9:6).

Promise: "But to the penitent he provides a way back, he encourages those who are losing hope!" -Sir 17:19

Praise: Some in Presentation Ministries have volunteered years, even decades, of service in order that the gospel can be spread to the ends of the earth.

(For a related teaching, order our leaflet "The Bible on Money".)

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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, 2011 through March 31, 2011
?Reverend Joseph R. Binzer, Vicar General of the Archdiocese of Cincinnati, July27, 2010

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Sunday, February 27, 2011

PM eNewsletter Eighth Sunday in ordinary time

February 27th Eighth Sunday in ordinary time

Jesus, we are getting close to the start of Lent.

Help us to jump start this beautiful season of reparation by starting to pray
and ask for guidance for the fearless moral inventory we should all make
during the Lenten season.

Help us to come and sit with You so that we can know what to really do
during Lent that would most please You.

Mary our mother, please intercede for us so that we will do God's will all the time.

Amen and Amen.

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

Sunday SOCIAL INSECURITY
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"Your heavenly Father knows all that you need. Seek first His kingship over
you, His way of holiness, and all these things will be given you besides." -Matthew 6:32-33

Are you secure in God's love? Are you sure that, even if a mother forgets her
infant, the Lord would never forget you? (Is 49:15) If you lost your job, would
you worry? If you didn't know where your next meal was coming from, would
you be upset? Do you believe that your heavenly Father is a real Father Who
provides for His family? Do you feel so insured by being a child of God that
having man's insurance would be superfluous or even a means of doubting
God's providence?

We can't serve two masters; we should not worry but trust God for our basic
needs (Mt 6:24). Many of today's Christians have placed themselves in the
most insecure situation possible, that is, depending on themselves for security.

Monday POVERTY PROGRAM
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"Then Jesus looked at him with love and told him..." -Mark 10:21

Tuesday "A LIVING SACRIFICE" (Rm 12:1)
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"The just man's sacrifice is most pleasing, nor will it ever be forgotten." -Sirach 35:6

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Please pray for me that I find forgiveness in my heart for those who abused
me, and hope for freedom from my addictions. Thank you.
(Mary, United States, 2/26/2011 10:45:03 PM)

Please Pray for my husband & me. We have been having a hard time lately.
We love each other & want everything to work out. I pray that my husband
gets the help he needs to stop drinking, his control issues & can be kinder
& gentler. I pray for my forgiveness for all my horrible sins. I am very
grateful for all the blessings God has given to me in my life, especially my
sons, daughter-in-law & friends. Amen
(Patty, 2/26/2011 8:47:48 PM)

May the lord Jesus bless my mother and heal her sickness of her diabetes
including the complication of TB and kidney. May he (Jesus) grant my needs
for financial windfall in order for me to get back home to my country and stay
with my family and love ones for the rest of my life. Am confident that he
(Jesus) will not fail to grant my plea for my prayers. Amen
(Walfrido, New York, NY, United States, 2/26/2011 8:07:59 PM)

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SICKNESS AND SUFFERING

"MESSENGERS OF JOY"

Let us follow our Master in readiness to spend our lives for our brothers and
sisters..., becoming messengers of a joy that does not fear pain, the joy of the Resurrection.

TURN TO THE SACRED HEART OF JESUS

When contemplating the wounds of Jesus our gaze turns to His most sacred
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PM eNewsletter Eighth Sunday in ordinary time

February 27th Eighth Sunday in ordinary time

Jesus, we are getting close to the start of Lent.

Help us to jump start this beautiful season of reparation by starting to pray
and ask for guidance for the fearless moral inventory we should all make
during the Lenten season.

Help us to come and sit with You so that we can know what to really do
during Lent that would most please You.

Mary our mother, please intercede for us so that we will do God's will all the time.

Amen and Amen.

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

Sunday SOCIAL INSECURITY
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"Your heavenly Father knows all that you need. Seek first His kingship over
you, His way of holiness, and all these things will be given you besides." -Matthew 6:32-33

Monday POVERTY PROGRAM
http://presentationministries.com/obob/obob.asp?d=2/28/2011

"Then Jesus looked at him with love and told him..." -Mark 10:21

Tuesday "A LIVING SACRIFICE" (Rm 12:1)
http://presentationministries.com/obob/obob.asp?d=3/1/2011

"The just man's sacrifice is most pleasing, nor will it ever be forgotten." -Sirach 35:6

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Please pray for me that I find forgiveness in my heart for those who abused
me, and hope for freedom from my addictions. Thank you.
(Mary, United States, 2/26/2011 10:45:03 PM)

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communities by raising up leaders who will form communities

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Learn about the Communities in our Network
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Small Christian Community Resources

Introduction to Small Christian Community
http://presentationministries.com/brochures/IntroCommunity.asp

"Unless the Lord Build the House..." - Psalm 127:
http://presentationministries.com/brochures/UnlessTheLordBuild.asp

Building Small Christian Communities (Team Manual)
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Building Small Christian Communities (Guide Book)
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For more information contact: community@presentationministries.com
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Bible Telephone Line

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Listen Online!
Inspired teaching on the daily Scripture readings
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Best of Daily Bread Radio Program
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Pope Benedict XVI, Shepherd of Truth
http://presentationministries.com/BST/bst2011-02.asp?navlink=latest

Notable quotations from Pope Benedict XVI and official
teachings of the Roman Catholic Church

SICKNESS AND SUFFERING

"MESSENGERS OF JOY"

Let us follow our Master in readiness to spend our lives for our brothers and
sisters..., becoming messengers of a joy that does not fear pain, the joy of the Resurrection.

TURN TO THE SACRED HEART OF JESUS

(Source: Message for the 19th World Day of the Sick, issued 11/21/2010)

http://presentationministries.com/BST/bst2011-02.asp?navlink=latest
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SOCIAL INSECURITY - One Bread, One Body, 2/27/2011

Sunday, February 27, 2011, 8th Sunday Ordinary Time

Isaiah 49:14-15, 1 Corinthians 4:1-5, Psalm 62:2-3, 6-9, Matthew 6:24-34
Link to Readings --> http://www.usccb.org/nab/022711.shtml

SOCIAL INSECURITY

"Your heavenly Father knows all that you need. Seek first His kingship over you, His way of holiness, and all these things will be given you besides." -Matthew 6:32-33

Are you secure in God's love? Are you sure that, even if a mother forgets her infant, the Lord would never forget you? (Is 49:15) If you lost your job, would you worry? If you didn't know where your next meal was coming from, would you be upset? Do you believe that your heavenly Father is a real Father Who provides for His family? Do you feel so insured by being a child of God that having man's insurance would be superfluous or even a means of doubting God's providence?

We can't serve two masters; we should not worry but trust God for our basic needs (Mt 6:24). Many of today's Christians have placed themselves in the most insecure situation possible, that is, depending on themselves for security.

Prayer: Jesus, may I lose my life so You can save me (Lk 9:24).

Promise: "The Lord is the One to judge me, so stop passing judgment before the time of His return." -1 Cor 4:4-5

Praise: Praise You, Jesus! Your dependence on the Father set us free to abandon ourselves to His care. Thank You, Father!

(To stay focused on seeking first the Kingdom, read the Bible every day. We have several tape series to help you. "Overview of the Bible" is six audio tapes starting with AV 10A-1 or three video tapes starting with V-10A. "15-minute Bible Teaching - New Testament" is forty audio tapes starting with #700. "An Introduction to each Book of the Bible" is 32 audio tapes starting with AV 21-1 or 17 video tapes starting with V-21.)

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Saturday, February 26, 2011

CHILD ABUSE - One Bread, One Body, 2/26/2011

Saturday, February 26, 2011

Sirach 17:1-15, Psalm 103:13-18, Mark 10:13-16
Link to Readings --> http://www.usccb.org/nab/022611.shtml

CHILD ABUSE

"People were bringing their little children to Him to have Him touch them, but the disciples were scolding them for this." -Mark 10:13

Jesus says: "Let the children come to Me and do not hinder them" (Mk 10:14). He will not only touch the children but embrace and bless them, placing His nail-scarred hands on them (Mk 10:16). In contrast, Satan tries to keep children away from Jesus so his demons can molest and abuse them. What is Satan using now to keep children away from Jesus?
* Entertainment - mass media, many popular websites, contemporary music, and especially TV, ignore Jesus, portray Christians in a distorted way, and promote a secular lifestyle.
* Education - public education thinks it's compelled to ignore Jesus. Even Christian education is often so highly secularized that Jesus is often little more than a footnote. How many graduates of our Christian schools are true disciples of Jesus?
* Religion - the average church is so far removed from authentic New Testament Christianity that it conceals rather than reveals Jesus.
* Parents - many parents are so lax or confused about their responsibility as parents that they don't share their love for Jesus with their children and pray with them. They let their children be bombarded with anti-Christian propaganda and give Jesus the "silent treatment."
Prayer: Jesus, may I lead a child to You today.

Promise: "The Lord from the earth created man, and in His own image He made him." -Sir 17:1

Praise: Hannah homeschooled her children in order that they could attend daily Mass together.

(For related teaching, order our leaflet, "How To Get Your Kids To Go To Church And Go To Heaven", or our tape on audio AV 42-3 or video V-42.)

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Friday, February 25, 2011

DEEP PERSONAL RELATIONSHIPS - One Bread, One Body, 2/25/2011

Friday, February 25, 2011

Sirach 6:5-17, Psalm 119:12, 16, 18, 27, 34-35, Mark 10:1-12
Link to Readings --> http://www.usccb.org/nab/022511.shtml

DEEP PERSONAL RELATIONSHIPS

"A faithful friend is a sturdy shelter; he who finds one finds a treasure." -Sirach 6:14

Committed relationships are the essence of Christianity. The Father "so loved the world that He gave His only Son" (Jn 3:16). Jesus is our Blood-brother, Who sealed His covenant with us by His blood shed on Calvary. The Spirit is committed to us in that He lives within us as His temple (1 Cor 6:19). We respond to God's love by committing ourselves to Jesus as Lord, Savior, and God. Through Jesus we commit ourselves to the Father, and live no longer for ourselves but for Him (2 Cor 5:15).

Then the Lord calls us to covenant with others. Some are called to covenant in the sacrament of marriage. The two "become as one. They are no longer two but one flesh" (Mk 10:8). God joins them together inseparably (Mk 10:9).

All are called to covenant with other Christians. With some, we are called to a special unity. Every Paul has his Barnabas or Silas, every David his Jonathan (2 Sm 1:26). We should be very careful about these special Christian friendships but also open to them. God's word teaches: "Let your acquaintances be many, but one in a thousand your confidant. When you gain a friend, first test him, and be not too ready to trust him" (Sir 6:6-7). But God's word also promises: "A faithful friend is beyond price, no sum can balance his worth. A faithful friend is a life-saving remedy, such as he who fears God finds" (Sir 6:15-16).

Prayer: Father, may I be a true brother or sister to a Christian from a different race.

Promise: "A kind mouth multiplies friends." -Sir 6:5

Praise: Henry and his family travelled halfway around the world to join Presentation Ministries' community.

(Women, come meet other Christ-centered women at our annual Women's retreat April 9th at our retreat center in Adams County, Ohio. The retreat will address the needs you have and call you to a deeper relationship with the Lord. Call Betty at 937-587-5464 or 513-373-2397 to register or for information.)

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Thursday, February 24, 2011

SEASONABLE WEATHER - One Bread, One Body, 2/24/2011

Thursday, February 24, 2011

Sirach 5:1-8, Psalm 1:1-4, 6, Mark 9:41-50
Link to Readings --> http://www.usccb.org/nab/022411.shtml

SEASONABLE WEATHER

"Rely not on your wealth; say not..." -Sirach 5:1

Jesus, the son of Eleazar and the writer of Sirach (Sir 50:27), told us not to say four things:
* "Say not: 'I have the power' " (Sir 5:1). Except for God's grace, we would never take another step or say another word. Of ourselves, we don't have the power to resist any temptation or to repent.
* "Say not: 'Who can prevail against me?' " (Sir 5:3) Some people think they can dominate people, control the devil, and even manipulate God. They are tragically mistaken.
* "Say not: 'I have sinned, yet what has befallen me?' " (Sir 5:4) God is perfectly just. We will be punished forever for every sin we have ever committed, unless we repent and ask for His mercy made possible by the justifying death of Jesus (see Sir 28:1). The Lord is giving us time now to repent before it is too late.
* "Say not: 'Great is His mercy; my many sins He will forgive' " (Sir 5:6). We should respond to God's great mercy by repenting, not by continuing to sin (see Rm 6:1-2).

We are in the season of mercy now, but we have no idea when the season will change. Jesus said, "We must do the deeds of Him Who sent Me while it is day. The night comes on when no one can work" (Jn 9:4) The season of justice will follow the season of mercy. It begins when Jesus returns, and no one knows the day or the hour (Mt 24:36). Repent - completely, immediately.

Prayer: Father, may I celebrate the Sacrament of Reconciliation while "it's in season."

Promise: "Keep salt in your hearts and you will be at peace with one another." -Mk 9:50

Praise: A close call on a country road prompted George to stop taking each day for granted, and to fix his eyes on Jesus (Heb 3:1).

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Wednesday, February 23, 2011

"SEPARATED BRETHREN" - One Bread, One Body, 2/23/2011

Wednesday, February 23, 2011, St. Polycarp

Sirach 4:11-19, Psalm 119:165, 168, 171-172, 174-175, Mark 9:38-40
Link to Readings --> http://www.usccb.org/nab/022311.shtml

"SEPARATED BRETHREN"

"Jesus said in reply: 'Do not try to stop him. No man who performs a miracle using My name can at the same time speak ill of Me. Anyone who is not against us is with us.' " -Mark 9:39-40

Jesus says all those who use His name and oppose the devil are "with us." This does not mean using Jesus' name in a casual way but being committed to Him as Lord, Savior, and God. No matter how many differences we have with other followers of Jesus, we should not be fighting with each other but together fighting the evil one, for "our battle is not against human forces," especially fellow Christians (Eph 6:12).

Our denominations and petty divisions within denominations are not in accord with God's will. They are a scandal. They play right into the hands of the devil, and assist him in sabotaging the building of God's kingdom.

First and foremost, Christians of all groups and denominations are brothers and sisters in the Lord. If we go to heaven, we will all be together forever. So we ought to start getting along here on earth. Our unity under our one Lord should overshadow our differences.

God's word commands and proclaims: "Make every effort to preserve the unity which has the Spirit as its origin and peace as its binding force. There is but one body and one Spirit, just as there is but one hope given all of you by your call" (Eph 4:3-4).

Prayer: Jesus, we pray with You that all believers in You will be one as You and the Father are One (Jn 17:21). May we repent of disunity now. Give us the unity of Pentecost.

Promise: "Wisdom instructs her children and admonishes those who seek her." -Sir 4:11

Praise: St. Polycarp advanced God's kingdom by serving as a bishop for many decades, and then paying the ultimate sacrifice of martyrdom at age eighty-six.

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Tuesday, February 22, 2011

"UNITED WE STAND, DIVIDED WE FALL" - One Bread, One Body, 2/22/2011

Tuesday, February 22, 2011, Chair of St. Peter

1 Peter 5:1-4, Psalm 23:1-6, Matthew 16:13-19
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"UNITED WE STAND, DIVIDED WE FALL"

"I for My part declare to you, you are 'Rock,' and on this rock I will build My Church." -Matthew 16:18

The Church has the "keys of the kingdom" (Mt 16:19). It can attack the gates of hell which shall not prevail against it (Mt 16:18). Whatever the Church binds on earth is bound in heaven; whatever it looses on earth is loosed in heaven (Mt 16:19). The Church can bring down the strongholds of Satan (2 Cor 10:4) and quickly crush him (Rm 16:20). The Church can lead the world to Christ.

However, we don't see the Church exercising its authority and claiming God's victory. Instead, we see abortion, war, pornography, racism and starvation. The Church is weakened because it is not united. The Church is Christ's body (1 Cor 12:12). Like all bodies, it must be united to function properly.

Therefore, Jesus right now is praying for the Church to be one (Jn 17:21) under His headship (Eph 1:10) and one in the Spirit (Eph 4:3). He has given us the Pope to unite us. Because of our sinfulness, even Christians under Jesus' lordship and alive in the Spirit are often not united. We need a leader who will exercise his God-given authority and lead us to unity. The Pope is called by Jesus to do this. If we obey Him, we will be one and we will be able to win the victories Jesus promised us.

Prayer: Father, may I obey You by obeying the Pope, and thereby help stop abortions, starvation, and war.

Promise: "God's flock is in your midst; give it a shepherd's care." -1 Pt 5:2

Praise: Praise Jesus, Who is with us through the Popes always, even to the end of the age!

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Monday, February 21, 2011

NO FEAR BUT FEAR OF THE LORD - One Bread, One Body, 2/21/2011

Monday, February 21, 2011, St. Peter Damian

Sirach 1:1-10, Psalm 93:1-2, 5, Mark 9:14-29
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NO FEAR BUT FEAR OF THE LORD

"Fear of the Lord is glory and splendor, gladness and a festive crown. Fear of the Lord warms the heart, giving gladness and joy and length of days." -Sirach 1:9-10

One of the most repeated and emphasized statements in the Bible is: "The fear of the Lord is the beginning of wisdom" (Ps 111:10; Sir 1:12, 18). The Bible seems preoccupied with the fear of the Lord, not only in the Old Testament but also in the New. "Fullness of wisdom is fear of the Lord" (Sir 1:14). "Wisdom's garland is fear of the Lord" (Sir 1:16). "Fear of the Lord is an abomination to the sinner" (Sir 1:22). "Fear of the Lord is wisdom and culture" (Sir 1:24). These are just a few of the references to fear of the Lord in just one chapter of the Bible.

In contemporary Christianity, we don't emphasize fear of the Lord, although this is one of the gifts we have all received by our confirmation in the Spirit (Is 11:2). The early Church experienced a reverent fear that "overtook them all, for many wonders and signs were performed by the apostles" (Acts 2:43).

However, too many in the Church today seem to avoid such experiences. We seem more interested in feeling "comfortable" than in letting God be God. Because of our self-centered, rather than God-centered, Christianity, we often make a pretense of religion and negate its power (2 Tm 3:5). We buy the world's wisdom and feel miserable because we are not open to the fear of the Lord, which is the beginning of true wisdom.

Prayer: Father, may I be so aware of Your presence that I am not intimidated by any person's presence. Give me this gift of the Spirit.

Promise: "This kind cannot be driven out by anything but prayer and fasting." -Mk 9:29, RSV-CE

Praise: St. Peter so sought God's presence that he gave up the all that is of the world to live in a hermitage.

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Sunday, February 20, 2011

TURN THE OTHER CHEEK - One Bread, One Body, 2/20/2011

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Sunday, February 20, 2011, 7th Sunday Ordinary Time

Leviticus 19:1-2, 17-18, 1 Corinthians 3:16-23, Psalm 103:1-4, 8, 10, 12-13, Matthew 5:38-48
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TURN THE OTHER CHEEK

"But what I say to you is: offer no resistance to injury." -Matthew 5:39

Jesus sounds so naive. Everybody knows we must resist injury. Jesus says that after we've been hit on one cheek, we should turn the other. We'll seemingly get killed if we take His advice. However, the Sermon on the Mount is not "advice"; it is the Lord's command. Nonetheless, we rationalize that Jesus' message in the Sermon on the Mount is poetic, symbolic, anything but literal.

Sometimes Jesus does not speak literally, like when He said to gouge out our eye (Mt 5:29). So we're tempted to assume the Sermon on the Mount, especially this part of it, must not be literal. Yet Jesus did literally turn the other cheek, hand over His garments and walk the extra mile, even up Mount Calvary to be crucified (Mt 5:39-41). If we deny that the Sermon on the Mount is literal, we may be denying that we must imitate the crucified Christ. Jesus is literally calling us to make a U-turn, and live a radically different lifestyle. Following Jesus is not just a modification of a worldly life, but an utterly new way to live.

Will you decide to be a Christian on Jesus' terms - not as other people are, not as you want, but as He wills? Accept the Preacher and the preaching of the Sermon on the Mount.

Prayer: Jesus, it's impossible to be a Christian without Your constant amazing grace. Pour out the Holy Spirit in my life.

Promise: "For the wisdom of this world is absurdity with God." -1 Cor 3:19

Praise: Praise You, Jesus, humble and obedient Son of God. Your acceptance of Your Father's will heralded our freedom. Alleluia!

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Saturday, February 19, 2011

HOW GOD GIVES FAITH - One Bread, One Body, 2/19/2011

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Saturday, February 19, 2011

Hebrews 11:1-7, Psalm 145:2-5, 10-11, Mark 9:2-13
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HOW GOD GIVES FAITH

"Because of faith the men of old were approved by God." -Hebrews 11:2

"All depends on faith, everything is grace" (Rm 4:16). We are saved by grace through faith (Eph 2:8). "Believing in Jesus Christ and in the One Who sent Him for our salvation is necessary for obtaining that salvation" (Catechism of the Catholic Church, 161). "Without faith, it is impossible to please" God (Heb 11:6). We are to live "a life of faith in the Son of God, Who loved" us and gave His life for us (Gal 2:20; see also 2 Cor 13:5). We must "walk by faith, not by sight" (2 Cor 5:7). Those who believe are those who conquer the world (1 Jn 5:5).

"Faith is confident assurance concerning what we hope for, and conviction about things we do not see" (Heb 11:1). Faith is the result of a good personal relationship. A good personal relationship is based on good communication. Good communication depends on listening (see Mk 9:7). Thus, "faith comes from hearing, and hearing by the word of God" (Rm 10:17, our transl.). The Scriptures are a 2000-page point of reference by which we can discern whether God is behind the events, thoughts, activities, and conversations of our lives. Then, once we let the Bible get us attuned to the Lord, we develop a good relationship with Him and establish that confident assurance in Him that is faith.

Abide in God's word (Jn 15:7). Meditate on it (Ps 1:2) and recite it day and night (Jos 1:8). You will hear the Lord. Then you will grow in a loving relationship with Him and have faith in Him.

Prayer: Father, I believe. Help my lack of faith (see Mk 9:24).

Promise: "A cloud came, overshadowing them, and out of the cloud a voice: 'This is My Son, My Beloved. Listen to Him.' " -Mk 9:7

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Friday, February 18, 2011

SKY-DIVING - One Bread, One Body, 2/18/2011

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Friday, February 18, 2011

Genesis 11:1-9, Psalm 33:10-15, Mark 8:34-9:1
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SKY-DIVING

"It was from that place that He scattered them all over the earth." -Genesis 11:9

We are divided, fragmented, even shattered. Even our divisions are divided and sub-divided. Our different languages, nationalities, and denominations have cut the human race and even the body of Christ into hundreds of thousands of pieces.

Pride is the cause of our divisions and divisiveness. Like the builders of the tower of Babel, we want to make a name for ourselves and make monuments to ourselves reaching high into the sky (see Gn 11:4). We want to be better, superior to others, to stand apart, that is, be divided (see Lk 18:9ff).

Jesus contradicts human pride. He made a name for Himself by dying on Calvary, and His monument in the sky was a cross. By the blood flowing from His crucified body, Jesus reconciles us and makes the two of us one (Col 1:20; Eph 2:14). As we deny ourselves and take up the cross (Mk 8:34), we possess "the one love, united in spirit and ideals" (Phil 2:2). In Jesus, we "never act out of rivalry or conceit" (Phil 2:3). "Let all parties think humbly of others as superior to themselves, each of you looking to others' interests rather than to his own. Your attitude must be that of Christ" (Phil 2:3-5).

Prayer: Father, may I die to self to bring about unity within the Church (see Jn 11:51-52).

Promise: "Whoever would preserve his life will lose it, but whoever loses his life for My sake and the gospel's will preserve it." -Mk 8:35

Praise: Robert now considers losing his job and his pension a blessing since it forced him to seek "higher things." He came to know Jesus as his Provider (Phil 4:19).

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Thursday, February 17, 2011

BIRTH CONTROL OR SIN CONTROL? - One Bread, One Body, 2/17/2011

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Thursday, February 17, 2011, Founders of the Servites

Genesis 9:1-13, Psalm 102:16-21, 29, 22-23, Mark 8:27-33
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BIRTH CONTROL OR SIN CONTROL?

"Be fertile, then, and multiply; abound on earth and subdue it." -Genesis 9:7; see also Genesis 9:1

The first recorded words from God to humanity are: "Be fertile and multiply; fill the earth and subdue it" (Gn 1:28). To make sure that humanity got the message, God repeated it two more times (Gn 9:1, 7). Sin then took advantage of humanity's fertility to transmit a fallen nature to every human being. Likewise, when our fertility seems to multiply our problems, many respond with birth control. We reason that less people means less problems for us who already have too many problems. However, the Lord responds to the multiplication of our problems not by shutting down our fertility, but by dealing with our real problem, sin. For example, the Lord tried to deal with our sinfulness through Noah's flood, while continuing to command us to be fertile and multiply.

We don't need birth control, but sin control. We don't even need temporary birth control while we delay dealing with our sins. This is only another excuse to put off repenting. We must repent of our sins now and go to Confession. The only way to control sin is to wash it away in the blood of Jesus. The only way to save our lives is to give our lives totally to the Lord (Mt 16:25). Then our fertility will be used to fill the earth with the Lord's love and life as we make disciples of all the nations (see Mt 28:19). Be fertile and multiply; repent of sins and fill the earth.

Prayer: Father, give many Christian couples the blessing of having large families.

Promise: "You are the Messiah!" -Mk 8:29

Praise: The seven founders of the Servites became saints by patterning themselves after Mary, whose Fruit was Jesus.

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Wednesday, February 16, 2011

A RAVEN OR A DOVE? - One Bread, One Body, 2/16/2011

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Wednesday, February 16, 2011

Genesis 8:6-13, 20-22, Psalm 116:12-15, 18-19, Mark 8:22-26
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A RAVEN OR A DOVE?

"At the end of forty days Noah opened the hatch he had made in the ark, and he sent out a raven." -Genesis 8:6-7

If you are surrounded by the waters of destruction, you can be like the raven Noah sent out from the ark. You can fly back and forth over the waters (see Gn 8:7). However, you'll only wear yourself out and may get lost.

Instead, you can be like the dove Noah sent out. Even if the waters of destruction are still covering everything, you can at least return to the ark (see Gn 8:9). In the ark of the Church, you will be protected and be part of the new creation.

Possibly the waters of destruction are not covering everything in your life. You may find a few olive leaves above the waters. Pluck an olive leaf as a sign of hope, but return to the ark of the Church (see Gn 8:11).

Possibly the waters of destruction have receded in your life (see Gn 8:13). You can fly with the Holy Spirit. You can witness for Jesus (Acts 1:8), make disciples of all nations, and lead them to be baptized into the Father, the Son, and the Holy Spirit (Mt 28:19). You can go forth from the ark of the Church to lead people back into the Church of the new creation.

Be a dove; follow the dove of the Spirit as He works through the Church.

Prayer: Father, send the Holy Spirit to teach me how to live faithfully and powerfully in a world of sin, death, abortion, hatred, and violence.

Promise: "His sight was restored and he could see everything clearly." -Mk 8:25

Praise: Jacob broke free from being a cultural Catholic to being a Spirit-led Catholic.

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Tuesday, February 15, 2011

UNDER THE INFLUENCE - One Bread, One Body, 2/15/2011

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Tuesday, February 15, 2011

Genesis 6:5-8; 7:1-5, 10, Psalm 29:1-4, 9-10, Mark 8:14-21
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UNDER THE INFLUENCE

"Be on your guard against the yeast of the Pharisees and the yeast of Herod." -Mark 8:15

I worked in a bakery long ago. The baker would break up a solid block of yeast into small crumbs. Next he painstakingly kneaded the crumbs of yeast all throughout the batch of dough. Then he set aside the dough on the baking table for a while "until the whole mass of dough began to rise" (Lk 13:21). It was amazing to watch such small crumbs of yeast cause the dough to rise so much. "A little yeast can affect the entire dough" (Gal 5:9).

Jesus told us to be on guard about what we allow to influence our lives (Mk 8:15). The secular culture constantly sprinkles its crumbs of yeast into our lives, such as:
* "If you're cool, you'll watch this movie." The sprinkling of immorality from the ungodly movie leads from shock to neutrality to a life of sin.
* "Stop going to Mass now that you're in college. Otherwise, no one will go out with you." That crumb of yeast leads to a lack of faith, sexual sin, and unfaithfulness.
* "Don't pray with your children. That's too boring for them. Let them decide for themselves about God when they grow up." This yeast leads to broken families and lost vocations.

Jesus says: "Be on your guard" (Mk 8:15). "Do you not know that a little yeast has its effect all through the dough? Get rid of the old yeast to make of yourselves fresh dough" (1 Cor 5:6-7). Let the unleavened bread of the Holy Eucharist be your bread. Receive the Eucharist frequently, even daily if possible. Toss out the yeast of the world. Let the Eucharist raise you up.

Prayer: Father, open my eyes so I may see how the world is trying to lead me away from You.

Promise: "The Lord is enthroned as King forever." -Ps 29:10

Praise: As Jean went to daily Mass more often, her desire for the Eucharist grew and grew.

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Monday, February 14, 2011

WALKING WITH A CAIN - One Bread, One Body, 2/14/2011

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Monday, February 14, 2011, Sts. Cyril & Methodius

Genesis 4:1-15, 25, Psalm 50:1, 8, 16-17, 20-21, Mark 8:11-13
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WALKING WITH A CAIN

"She conceived and bore Cain, saying, 'I have produced a man with the help of the Lord.' " -Genesis 4:1

Cain killed his brother after becoming resentful, crestfallen, and alienated from his brother, God, and himself (Gn 4:5ff). The name "Cain" means "I have produced," but Cain's sin prevented the soil he tilled from producing (Gn 4:12). The man named "I have produced" couldn't produce. Cain lost the meaning of his name. He lost his identity and became "a restless wanderer" (Gn 4:14).

We have much in common with Cain. Ultimately, we have the same parents and the same fallen nature. Cain is our brother. Like Cain, we may be alienated from God, others, and ourselves. We have Cain inside us. The only way to get Cain out of us and to be reconciled with God rather than alienated from Him is to be born again, created anew (see Gal 6:15), begotten from above (Jn 3:3). We were freed from being like Cain, and we were saved by Jesus when we were baptized. Cain inside us was drowned in the waters of baptism, but we are repeatedly tempted to bring him to the surface. By faith, we must resist these temptations and live our baptized life.

We will either be like Cain or Jesus. We will be ministers of reconciliation with God (2 Cor 5:18) or alienated from God. We will produce abundantly for the Lord (Jn 15:5) or be spiritually barren. Be another Christ, not another Cain. Live your baptism.

Prayer: Father, may I live a radically new life. May I live my baptism.

Promise: "God has granted me more offspring in place of Abel." -Gn 4:25

Praise: Sts. Cyril and Methodius laid down their lives to bring unity and the gospel to the peoples of the Slavic nations.

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Sunday, February 13, 2011

PM eNewsletter Sixth Sunday in ordinary time

February 13th Sixth Sunday in ordinary time

Jesus, during this ordinary time, please keep us from ever thinking that in You
any time is ordinary.

Lord, remind us that praise and glory to You, should be the main stay of our
existence.

We should constantly be amazed by the never ending love that You have for
all people.

Let us come to You in joyful adoration and sit and worship You as often as we
can.

Let us see You in others and help us spread the good news through our words
and actions.

Amen and Amen.

Thank you Lord, for loving us totally.
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Sunday LIVING THE IMPOSSIBLE
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"I tell you, unless your holiness surpasses that of the scribes and Pharisees
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Jesus has higher standards than anyone who has ever lived. He has the
highest standards for harmony in relationships (Mt 5:22), purity in sexuality
(Mt 5:28), faithfulness in marriage (Mt 5:32), truth in speech (Mt 5:34), and
love for enemies (Mt 5:39, 44). In Jesus, we don't just control our tempers
but crucify them (Gal 5:24). Jesus commands us to destroy our bodies rather
than look lustfully at someone else's body, and to divorce ourselves from
unforgiveness and sin rather than from our spouses. Jesus commands us to
express the truth rather than express our own agenda. We are to treat our
enemies even better than we treat our friends (see Lk 15:20ff).

Jesus' standards are intentionally impossible. Humanly speaking, we cannot
meet these standards, no matter how hard we try. To do so, we would have
to be born over again into new creatures. Jesus is not into self-improvement,
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Monday WALKING WITH A CAIN
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"She conceived and bore Cain, saying, 'I have produced a man with the help
of the Lord.' " -Genesis 4:1

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amen
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2011
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SICKNESS AND SUFFERING

"THE MYSTERY OF SUFFERING"

Every year on ... the memorial of the Blessed Virgin of Lourdes, which
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"AT THE CENTER OF ATTENTION"

If every man is our brother, much more must the sick, the suffering and
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LIVING THE IMPOSSIBLE - One Bread, One Body, 2/13/2011

"Sickness and Suffering" is the title of the latest issue of Pope Benedict XVI, Shepherd of Truth.
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Sunday, February 13, 2011, 6th Sunday Ordinary Time

Sirach 15:15-20, 1 Corinthians 2:6-10, Psalm 119:1-2, 4-5, 17-18, 33-34, Matthew 5:17-37
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LIVING THE IMPOSSIBLE

"I tell you, unless your holiness surpasses that of the scribes and Pharisees you shall not enter the kingdom of God." -Matthew 5:20

Jesus has higher standards than anyone who has ever lived. He has the highest standards for harmony in relationships (Mt 5:22), purity in sexuality (Mt 5:28), faithfulness in marriage (Mt 5:32), truth in speech (Mt 5:34), and love for enemies (Mt 5:39, 44). In Jesus, we don't just control our tempers but crucify them (Gal 5:24). Jesus commands us to destroy our bodies rather than look lustfully at someone else's body, and to divorce ourselves from unforgiveness and sin rather than from our spouses. Jesus commands us to express the truth rather than express our own agenda. We are to treat our enemies even better than we treat our friends (see Lk 15:20ff).

Jesus' standards are intentionally impossible. Humanly speaking, we cannot meet these standards, no matter how hard we try. To do so, we would have to be born over again into new creatures. Jesus is not into self-improvement, but self-denial. We're not concerned with behavior modification but rebirth. We don't try to educate our old nature but drown it in the waters of baptism. We're not trying to make ourselves better, but to let Him make us new.

Prayer: Father, by Your grace may I live the impossible and prove that Jesus is the Way, the Truth, and the Life (Jn 14:6).

Promise: "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

Praise: Praise Jesus, Whose impossible love has set us free!

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