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

Wednesday, August 31, 2011

HEALING THE MIND - One Bread, One Body, 8/31/2011

Wednesday, August 31, 2011

Colossians 1:1-8, Psalm 52:10-11, Luke 4:38-44
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HEALING THE MIND

Jesus "stood over her and addressed Himself to the fever, and it left her. She got up immediately and waited on them." -Luke 4:39

Jesus heals the sick not only from cancer, heart disease, AIDS, schizophrenia, arthritis, etc., but also heals for evangelization and ministry. In today's Gospel reading, Jesus healed Simon's mother-in-law from a fever and for immediate service (Lk 4:39). However, many sick people, like healthy people, are not that interested in evangelization and ministry. They just want to get better and leave it at that. They are probably willing to do a few good deeds, but don't see themselves witnessing for Jesus in public. Furthermore, they don't want to get so involved in ministry that their lifestyle would have to change. Many Christian sick people want to live not much differently than non-Christian sick people do.

This presents a problem. Jesus calls His followers to a radically different way of life. He wants our priorities to be evangelization and ministry, since those are His priorities. Because He loves us and His people so much, Jesus wants us to get up immediately and wait on His people (Lk 4:39). He calls us to seek first His kingdom and everything else will be given to us (Mt 6:33). Healing is not only changing the condition of our bodies, but primarily changing our minds to be in accord with Jesus.

Prayer: Father, give me the mind of Christ (1 Cor 2:16).

Promise: "He it was who told us of your love in the Spirit." -Col 1:8

Praise: After being healed, Sarah gave witness to the love and power of Jesus to friends, strangers, doctors, nurses and other patients.

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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 August 1, 2011 through September 30, 2011
?Reverend Joseph R. Binzer, Vicar General of the Archdiocese of Cincinnati, February 1, 2011

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Tuesday, August 30, 2011

BODY BUILD - One Bread, One Body, 8/30/2011

Tuesday, August 30, 2011

1 Thessalonians 5:1-6, 9-11, Psalm 27:1, 4, 13-14, Luke 4:31-37
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BODY BUILD

"Build one another up." -1 Thessalonians 5:11, RSV-CE

I am attending morning Mass in an older church building. Laborers are repairing the roof, and the steady pounding of their hammers makes it difficult to hear the lector as he proclaims today's first reading. Then the lector proclaimed the phrase "build one another up" (see 1 Thes 5:11, RSV-CE). It was easy to make the connection between the physical repairs taking place to build up the church structure, and the work necessary to build up the Church, the body of Christ.

This church building is strong and solid. Nonetheless, every parish church building needs maintenance, no matter how strong it is. Likewise, we members of the Church must maintain the "living stones" of the Church (1 Pt 2:5) by building one another up (1 Thes 5:11). Even the strongest members of the body of Christ need encouragement and upbuilding.

Building one another up can be inconvenient, disruptive, and noisy. For example, Jesus built up the body of Christ in Capernaum by driving out a demon during a service in the synagogue (Lk 4:33ff). The disruption in that service would dwarf the cacophony of the hammering during today's service. The inconvenience and disruption must be overridden by love, for above all it is love that upbuilds (1 Cor 8:1). Build up the body of Christ through acts of love and charity.

We are God's building (1 Cor 3:9), so be a body builder and "build one another up" (1 Thes 5:11, RSV-CE).

Prayer: Father, give me a greater concern for Your body than I have for my own. May I love my fellow Christians with Your love.

Promise: "God has not destined us for wrath but for acquiring salvation through our Lord Jesus Christ." -1 Thes 5:9

Praise: Fr. Jeff celebrated the Easter services in the diverse parishes he served to proclaim the Resurrection in three languages.

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Monday, August 29, 2011

HEAD-LINES - One Bread, One Body, 8/29/2011

Monday, August 29, 2011, Beheading of, St. John the Baptizer

Jeremiah 1:17-19, Psalm 71:1-6, 15, 17, Mark 6:17-29
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HEAD-LINES

"Stand up and tell them all that I command you." -Jeremiah 1:17

John the Baptizer called the religious leaders of his time a "brood of vipers" (Mt 3:7). He said they would "burn in unquenchable fire" if they did not repent (Mt 3:12). John was the greatest prophet who had ever lived (Mt 11:11). He uncompromisingly preached a baptism in repentance (Lk 3:3). Nevertheless, John was tolerated until he "told Herod, 'It is not right for you to live with your brother's wife' " (Mk 6:18). When John condemned sexual sin, it was: "Off with his head."

Likewise, when Pope Paul VI repeated the Church's traditional condemnation of artificial birth control, he was virtually beheaded. The Vatican said that those involved in homosexual activity have the right to be loved and respected, but not the right to pervert society by their sin. When that memo was publicized, it triggered widespread Catholic-bashing and Pope-bashing. The Herods and Herodiases of the world also feel compelled to behead any Christian who opposes condoms and/or abortions. The world refuses to tolerate the truth about sex. Nevertheless, speak the truth in love (Eph 4:15), even if you may be beheaded.

"Do not deceive yourselves: no fornicators, idolaters, or adulterers, no sodomites, thieves, misers, or drunkards, no slanderers or robbers will inherit God's kingdom. And such were some of you; but you have been washed, consecrated, justified in the name of our Lord Jesus Christ and in the Spirit of our God" (1 Cor 6:9-11).

Prayer: Father, may I love people enough to let them behead me.

Promise: "They will fight against you, but not prevail over you, for I am with you to deliver you, says the Lord." -Jer 1:19

Praise: St. John prophesied: "All mankind shall see the salvation of God" (Lk 3:6).

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Sunday, August 28, 2011

PM eNewsletter 22nd Sunday in ordinary time

August 28th, 22nd Sunday in ordinary time.

This week, Jesus, Your church celebrates the "martyrdom of St. John the baptist", the last of the prophets.

He was beheaded by Herod to please his wife's daughter because of a dance she did at his
birthday celebration.

Jesus, John was on a mission to herald You to all the jews.

Help us to herald You to all who are in our lives.

Help us to show others Your love, by our actions to others.

Thank You Jesus for the examples of trust You give us.

Amen and Amen.

Thank you Lord, for loving us totally.
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"You duped me, O Lord, and I let myself be duped." -Jeremiah 20:7

God doesn't really dupe us. It just seems that way because we think not as God does, but as men do (Mt 16:23). Instead of duping us, the Lord has higher purposes.

He surprises us because He knows if He told us in advance, we couldn't bear it (Jn 16:12).

He tests us so we might grow and bear fruit (1 Thes 2:4). But along with the test, He strengthens and rescues us (1 Cor 10:13).

He calls us to serve Him, often before we're ready. God considers it "formation"; we consider it
"being duped" (see Jer 20:7)

We're in a spiritual desert, and naturally consider it a dry period. Meanwhile, He woos us with
desert love (Hos 2:16).

No, God doesn't deceive us. Jesus tells us right up front that if we are to be His disciple, we must deny our very self, take up our cross each and every day, and follow the same path to Calvary as He did (Lk 9:23). He doesn't even promise us a bed! (Lk 9:58) Yet Jesus promises us life to the full (Jn 10:10) and His very own joy (Jn 15:11).

The one who does the duping is Satan, with all his lies and empty promises. God's callings are
accompanied by the best promises, those that always come true (Jos 23:14). Let yourself be
"duped" - in the sense that you give the Holy Spirit permission to do far more than you could
ask for or imagine (Eph 3:20).

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"Stand up and tell them all that I command you." -Jeremiah 1:17

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"Build one another up." -1 Thessalonians 5:11, RSV-CE

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friends our age) and now is influencing our beloved grandson. her anger affects him-he picks
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WITNESS IN THE NEW MEDIA

CONSISTENT WITNESS

... It is also true that in the digital world that a message cannot be proclaimed without
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SUPER DUPER - One Bread, One Body, 8/28/2011

Sunday, August 28, 2011, 22nd Sunday Ordinary Time

Jeremiah 20:7-9, Romans 12:1-2, Psalm 63:2-6, 8-9, Matthew 16:21-27
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SUPER DUPER

"You duped me, O Lord, and I let myself be duped." -Jeremiah 20:7

God doesn't really dupe us. It just seems that way because we think not as God does, but as men do (Mt 16:23). Instead of duping us, the Lord has higher purposes.
* He surprises us because He knows if He told us in advance, we couldn't bear it (Jn 16:12).
* He tests us so we might grow and bear fruit (1 Thes 2:4). But along with the test, He strengthens and rescues us (1 Cor 10:13).
* He calls us to serve Him, often before we're ready. God considers it "formation"; we consider it "being duped" (see Jer 20:7)
* We're in a spiritual desert, and naturally consider it a dry period. Meanwhile, He woos us with desert love (Hos 2:16).

The one who does the duping is Satan, with all his lies and empty promises. God's callings are accompanied by the best promises, those that always come true (Jos 23:14). Let yourself be "duped" - in the sense that you give the Holy Spirit permission to do far more than you could ask for or imagine (Eph 3:20).

Prayer: Father, so often "I let myself be duped" by my low expectations of You. I abandon myself to You. Transform my life.

Promise: "Do not conform yourselves to this age." -Rm 12:2

Praise: Praise You, risen Jesus! Your Spirit brings us to fullness of life. Alleluia!

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Saturday, August 27, 2011

TOTAL STEWARDSHIP - One Bread, One Body, 8/27/2011

Saturday, August 27, 2011, St. Monica

1 Thessalonians 4:9-11, Psalm 98:1, 7-9, Matthew 25:14-30
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TOTAL STEWARDSHIP

" 'Well done! You are an industrious and reliable servant.' " -Matthew 25:21

On Judgment Day, we will be held accountable for how we managed what God has given us. "When much has been given a man, much will be required of him. More will be asked of a man to whom more has been entrusted" (Lk 12:48). God will hold us accountable for our management of money, possessions, time, talents, education, opportunities, skills, sexuality, abilities, etc.

The Lord holds us strictly accountable for everything we are and have (see Heb 4:13). "On judgment day people will be held accountable for every unguarded word they speak" (Mt 12:36). We are accountable for a right and full use of our hands, eyes, ears, feet, etc. If we have a car that seats five, we should use all the seats as often as we can. If we have the opportunity to attend Mass daily, we have one of the greatest opportunities possible. Consequently, we will be held strictly accountable for celebrating Mass as often as possible, even daily.

In a starving world, we have an even greater responsibility not to accumulate money, but use it for the poor. With few workers in God's harvest, we must be even more careful not to waste God's time. Stewardship is an overwhelming responsibility, but the Lord is merciful. He will forgive us for not being good stewards. He will also give us the grace to do whatever we do for His glory (1 Cor 10:31).

Prayer: Father, may I be dependable in small matters, and then entrusted with larger affairs (Mt 25:21).

Promise: "He will rule the world with justice and the peoples with equity." -Ps 98:9

Praise: Living a life in which many would have become embittered, St. Monica stayed true to Christian charity and saw the victory of God.

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Friday, August 26, 2011

YOU'RE FIRED - One Bread, One Body, 8/26/2011

Friday, August 26, 2011

1 Thessalonians 4:1-8, Psalm 97:1-2, 5-6, 10-12, Matthew 25:1-13
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YOU'RE FIRED

"The foolish ones said to the sensible, 'Give us some of your oil. Our torches are going out.' But the sensible ones replied, 'No.' " -Matthew 25:8-9

Some things cannot be shared, no matter how much we might wish to share them. If a man has worked for years to reach peak physical condition, he cannot bestow his strength and endurance on someone else who asks for it. He can share his exercise regimen and dietary plan with another, but he cannot pass on his discipline and commitment to get in shape. That prime physical condition can only be attained through time and effort.

Jesus refers to this situation in the parable of the ten virgins. The wise virgins used their time to grow in faith and develop their spiritual gifts. They were "set aflame and burning bright" (Jn 5:35). The foolish ones squandered their time and did not mature sufficiently to keep their flame of faith burning brightly.

You must develop your own relationship with Jesus. You must cultivate it through an investment in prayer, Bible study, frequent Mass attendance, etc. If you haven't developed your relationship with Jesus, start today. "Now is the acceptable time" (2 Cor 6:2). Jesus never rejects anyone who comes to Him (Jn 6:37). He can bring you a long way spiritually in a short time if you're sincere in seeking Him (see Jn 6:21; Lk 19:1-10; 23:40-43). Nonetheless, God loves to work with you on a daily basis (see Acts 17:11; Mt 6:11; Ex 16:4). Seek Jesus daily in sincerity of heart. He will give you a solid faith that won't burn out.

Prayer: Father, You are the God Who answers by fire (1 Kgs 18:24). Send Your Holy Spirit to keep me aflame for You daily.

Promise: "It is God's will that you grow in holiness." -1 Thes 4:3

Praise: Thomas has found that the more he prays, the more he wants to.

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Thursday, August 25, 2011

THE LAST WORD - One Bread, One Body, 8/25/2011

Thursday, August 25, 2011, St. Louis, St. Joseph Calasanz

1 Thessalonians 3:7-13, Psalm 90:3-5, 12-14, 17, Matthew 24:42-51
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THE LAST WORD

"Who is the faithful, farsighted servant whom the Master has put in charge of His household to dispense food at need? Happy that servant whom his Master discovers at work on His return!" -Matthew 24:45-46

Jesus will come back a final time. He will come suddenly and unexpectedly (see Mt 24:42, 44). Therefore, we must always be prepared. We will be prepared for Christ's final coming if we are always busy working at dispensing "food at need" (Mt 24:45). This not only means giving physical food to the hungry but also spiritual food to everyone, for "not on bread alone is man to live but on every utterance that comes from the mouth of God" (Mt 4:4).

No matter our calling in life, we all have the responsibility to share God's Word. That's one of the reasons we come to Mass or read One Bread, One Body. This gives us Scriptural material to share. The word "Mass" means "sent." We are sent to give what we have received (see Mt 10:8). "When much has been given a man, much will be required of him. More will be asked of a man to whom more has been entrusted" (Lk 12:48). Share God's Word.

If we don't receive God's Word or if we hoard it by keeping it to ourselves, we aren't ready for Christ's final coming. He will punish us severely and settle with us "as is done with hypocrites. There will be wailing then and grinding of teeth" (Mt 24:51). Before Jesus comes on the last day, we must go each day and share His Word.

Prayer: Maranatha! Come, Lord Jesus, as soon as possible.

Promise: "What thanks can we give to God for all the joy we feel in His presence because of you, as we ask Him fervently night and day that we may see you face to face and remedy any shortcomings in your faith?" -1 Thes 3:9-10

Praise: St. Louis was a rare saintly king and died after receiving the last rites in the Holy Land.

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Wednesday, August 24, 2011

KNOW BODY - One Bread, One Body, 8/24/2011

Wednesday, August 24, 2011, St. Bartholomew

Revelation 21:9-14, Psalm 145:10-13, 17-18, John 1:45-51
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KNOW BODY

"Do you believe just because..." -John 1:50

"When Jesus saw Nathanael coming toward Him, He remarked: 'This man is a true Israelite. There is no guile in him' " (Jn 1:47). Nathanael asked Jesus, "How do You know me?" (Jn 1:48) This is a revealing response. The typical response to a total stranger would be to ask: "How do you know this information about me?" Yet Nathanael asked: "How do You know me?" The brief encounter between Nathanael and Jesus resulted in a supernatural knowledge, a binding of hearts, a joining of the divine and the human. Nathanael (Bartholomew) had an instant personal encounter with Christ and realized that Jesus knew him, loved him, and was the Son of God! (Jn 1:49)

Jesus made a comment which is also revealing. He asked if Nathanael came to believe just because He encountered Jesus personally (Jn 1:50). A life-changing personal encounter with Jesus is absolutely critical. However, Jesus went on to say that Nathanael would see much greater things than that! (Jn 1:50) Nathanael would see the glory of heaven (Jn 1:51). He would see the glory of the Church, the new Jerusalem (Rv 21:9ff). He would be chosen as an apostle (Mk 3:18), the foundation of the body of Christ, the Church (Eph 2:20; Rv 21:14; Col 1:18). Nathanael would see Jesus as not just his Lord, but as Lord of heaven and earth.

May we all encounter Jesus personally and accept Him as our Lord and Savior. Then may we all accept Him for everything that He truly is, in all His glory and splendor.

Prayer: Jesus, may I love the Church as You do (Eph 5:25).

Promise: "The Lord is near to all who call upon Him; to all who call upon Him in truth." -Ps 145:18

Praise: During his life, St. Bartholomew took the gospel to India and Armenia. He saw a greater thing when he saw Jesus after His Resurrection and was invited by Him to eat at the heavenly banquet.

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Tuesday, August 23, 2011

GULP! - One Bread, One Body, 8/23/2011

Tuesday, August 23, 2011, St. Rose of Lima

1 Thessalonians 2:1-8, Psalm 139:1-6, Matthew 23:23-26
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GULP!

"You strain out the gnat and swallow the camel!" -Matthew 23:24

The Pharisees have long been gone, but many still swallow camels today. You may be a modern-day Pharisee if:
* You lead the fight to have kneelers in your church but continue to vote for pro-abortion politicians.
* You often hint that you want your spouse to lose weight but neglect for months at a time to say "I love you."
* You pray for your kids to have a personal relationship with Jesus but continue to allow them to be exposed to hours of MTV, pagan music, and network TV each week.
* You pray the Our Father for God's will to be done in your life (Mt 6:10), but use artificial birth control or sterilization so that He can't do His will in your life.
* You criticize people for dressing immodestly while maintaining an adulterous relationship (see Rm 2:22).
* You bash your parish priest for boring homilies and "dead" liturgies but then strain out the very Bread of Life, Jesus Himself in the Eucharist (Jn 6:35), and abandon the Catholic Church because you "aren't being fed."

If we concentrate hard enough on the gnats, sometimes when we swallow, the camel goes down our throats so easily we don't even notice that we've swallowed the big one. "For all these reasons, let anyone who thinks he is standing upright watch out lest he fall!" (1 Cor 10:12) Repent!

Prayer: Jesus, wash me clean from the inside out (Mt 23:26).

Promise: "Even before a word is on my tongue, behold, O Lord, You know the whole of it." -Ps 139:4

Praise: When disallowed by her parents to enter a convent, St. Rose served God wholeheartedly within the confines of her family home.

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Monday, August 22, 2011

THE PROOF IS IN THE FAITH - One Bread, One Body, 8/22/2011

Monday, August 22, 2011, Queenship of Mary

1 Thessalonians 1:1-5, 8-10, Psalm 149:1-6, 9, Matthew 23:13-22
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THE PROOF IS IN THE FAITH

"We constantly are mindful before our God and Father of the way you are proving your faith, and laboring in love." -1 Thessalonians 1:3

The Christians of Thessalonica were proving their faith so well that their proven faith was celebrated "not only in Macedonia and Achaia" but "throughout every region" (1 Thes 1:8). Could your faith be accurately called "proven" and "celebrated"? Are you trying to walk by faith, not by sight? (2 Cor 5:7) Are you looking for opportunities to express and even prove your faith? Are you looking for the easy way or the faith-way? Are you looking to take new steps in faith and to grow in faith? Will you try to move a mountain by faith? (Mt 17:20) Do you celebrate others' faith? Do they celebrate yours?

"Faith is confident assurance concerning what we hope for, and conviction about things we do not see" (Heb 11:1). Faith is not a quality we have or something we exercise on special occasions. Faith is confident assurance, which is a result of a deep, loving relationship. Our goal as Christians is to make every aspect of our lives expressions of faith. Paul proclaimed: "The life I live now is not my own; Christ is living in me...It is a life of faith in the Son of God" (Gal 2:20). Give your life to Jesus; live in His love (Jn 15:9); receive a deeper faith in Him. "All depends on faith" (Rm 4:16).

Prayer: Father, may hearing Your word help me to hear You better. May my improved hearing improve my communication with You and deepen my faith in You (Rm 10:17).

Promise: "Let the faithful exult in glory." -Ps 149.5

Praise: "He has deposed the mighty from their thrones and raised the lowly to high places" (Lk 1:52).

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Sunday, August 21, 2011

PM eNewsletter 21st Sunday in ordinary time

August 21st, 21st Sunday in ordinary time.

This week, oh! Jesus, Your church celebrates the "Queenship of Mary".

Mary, our mother through out her life, was totally dedicated to the will of the father in raising
You and trusting Gods plan.

She, the sinless virgin, was most worthy of the honor that God bestowed on her when she
came into the eternal kingdom.

She is and should be honored and loved.

She is a tremendous help to everyone of us who still struggles with trusting You totally with
all of our life.

Thank You Jesus, for giving us Your mother.

Amen and Amen.

Thank you Lord, for loving us totally.
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"I will entrust to you the keys of the kingdom of heaven." -Matthew 16:19

Eliakim was given "the key of the House of David" (Is 22:22). With this key, he could open
doors which could never be shut and shut doors which could never be opened (Is 22:22).

Jesus gave this key and other keys to Peter, the apostle on whom He has built His Church
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heaven" (Mt 16:19). These keys give the Church such authority that whatever it binds on
earth will be bound in heaven and whatever it looses on earth will be loosed in heaven (Mt 16:19).

We all need the keys to shut up whatever is destroying us. We need to turn the keys to
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and truth. The Church is the only place where we can get the keys we need. So, if we're
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"CHRISTIAN WAY"

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THE KEYS - One Bread, One Body, 8/21/2011

Sunday, August 21, 2011, 21st Sunday Ordinary Time

Isaiah 22:15, 19-23, Romans 11:33-36, Psalm 138:1-3, 6, 8, Matthew 16:13-20
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THE KEYS

"I will entrust to you the keys of the kingdom of heaven." -Matthew 16:19

Eliakim was given "the key of the House of David" (Is 22:22). With this key, he could open doors which could never be shut and shut doors which could never be opened (Is 22:22).

Jesus gave this key and other keys to Peter, the apostle on whom He has built His Church (Mt 16:18). These keys are not only the key of David; they are "the keys of the kingdom of heaven" (Mt 16:19). These keys give the Church such authority that whatever it binds on earth will be bound in heaven and whatever it looses on earth will be loosed in heaven (Mt 16:19).

We all need the keys to shut up whatever is destroying us. We need to turn the keys to open up "the floodgates of heaven" (see Mal 3:10) by opening up our hearts to God's love and truth. The Church is the only place where we can get the keys we need. So, if we're addicted, unforgiving, or guilt-ridden, we should go to Church. If we're looking for answers, hope, or peace, we should go to Church. Her preaching and praying are the keys we need. The Lord especially has made the Sacrament of Confession the key by which we are freed. The Church has the keys. Go to Church!

Prayer: Father, may I not sit in prison for years when the keys are right in front of me.

Promise: "How deep are the riches and the wisdom and the knowledge of God! How inscrutable His judgments, how unsearchable His ways!" -Rm 11:33

Praise: Praise You, risen Jesus! You are "the First and the Last and the One Who lives" (Rv 1:17-18). All glory, honor, and praise to You, "King of kings and Lord of lords"! (Rv 19:16)

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Saturday, August 20, 2011

GLEANER-GOD - One Bread, One Body, 8/20/2011

Saturday, August 20, 2011, St. Bernard

Ruth 2:1-3, 8-11; 4:13-17, Psalm 128:1-5, Matthew 23:1-12
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GLEANER-GOD

"Whoever exalts himself shall be humbled, but whoever humbles himself shall be exalted." -Matthew 23:12

The Lord will eventually humble us if we don't do it ourselves. However, He wants us to do our own humbling, while He does the exalting. We can humble ourselves by carrying the daily cross(es) (see Phil 2:8; Lk 9:23), choosing the lowest place (Lk 14:10), asking for help, admitting we're wrong, asking forgiveness, simplifying our lifestyle, being a fool for Christ (1 Cor 4:10), associating with the lowly (Rm 12:16; Lk 14:13), or gleaning, as Ruth did (Ru 2:2).

Gleaning is settling for other people's leftovers. Gleaning is wearing hand-me-downs or driving a third-hand car that nobody wants anymore. Gleaning is not only physical but psychological. It is appreciating just a "hello," while someone else gets almost all the attention.

Gleaning is no fun. Yet, there are gleaners like Ruth who rejoice in picking up the leftovers. These gleaners seem intuitively to know that God gleans. This was manifested when Jesus emptied Himself (Phil 2:7), became poor for our sakes (2 Cor 8:9), and was rejected. He continues to settle temporarily for our leftover time and money.

Let's put God out of the gleaning business before He comes back again. Let's exalt Him and give Him our all and our best, not our leftovers.

Prayer: Father, I humble myself and constantly exalt You.

Promise: "He will be your comfort and the support of your old age." -Ru 4:15

Praise: St. Bernard spent much time humbling himself before God in prayer, which fueled his active life of propagating reform and reconciliation.

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Friday, August 19, 2011

THE PRICE OF FAITHFULNESS - One Bread, One Body, 8/19/2011

Friday, August 19, 2011, St. John Eudes

Ruth 1:1, 3-6, 14-16, 22, Psalm 146:5-10, Matthew 22:34-40
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THE PRICE OF FAITHFULNESS

"Ruth said, 'Do not ask me to abandon or forsake you! For wherever you go I will go, wherever you lodge I will lodge, your people shall be my people, and your God my God." -Ruth 1:16

For Ruth to be faithful to her mother-in-law Naomi, she had to go where Naomi went, live where Naomi lived, relate to Naomi's people, and worship Naomi's God. Love and fidelity require a practical, social, relational, and spiritual unity. We must do nothing less than lay down our lives for others if we are to be faithful in loving them (1 Jn 3:16). In love, we make ourselves "all things to all men" (1 Cor 9:22). To be faithful to our brothers and sisters in Christ, we need "unanimity, possessing the one love" (Phil 2:2). "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). "In summary, then, all of you should be like-minded, sympathetic, loving toward one another, kindly disposed, and humble" (1 Pt 3:8).

Through His Incarnation, God went where we go, lodged where we lodge, lived where we live, and died where we die. Jesus loves us faithfully. In Jesus and like Ruth, love faithfully.

Prayer: Father, I will be faithful to You and Your people until death.

Promise: "Jesus said to him: 'You shall love the Lord your God with your whole heart, with your whole soul, and with all your mind.' This is the greatest and first commandment. The second is like it: 'You shall love your neighbor as yourself.' " -Mt 22:37-39

Praise: St. John Eudes preached throughout France on the Sacred Heart of Jesus and Immaculate Heart of Mary. He was moved to help the least and the sinful of society.

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Thursday, August 18, 2011

BAPTISMAL, EUCHARISTIC VICTORY - One Bread, One Body, 8/18/2011

Thursday, August 18, 2011

Judges 11:29-39, Psalm 40:5, 7-10, Matthew 22:1-14
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BAPTISMAL, EUCHARISTIC VICTORY

"Jephthah made a vow to the Lord. 'If You deliver the Ammonites into my power,' he said, 'whoever comes out of the doors of my house to meet me when I return in triumph from the Ammonites shall belong to the Lord. I shall offer him up as a holocaust.' " -Judges 11:30-31

Jephthah understood that the keys to victory are taking vows and making sacrifices. He was very confused and wrong about what vows to take and what to sacrifice, but he did have an astounding insight into the dimensions of the victorious life and into the nature of reality.

In Jesus' light, we understand how to rightly apply Jephthah's insights. Our baptismal promises are the vows by which we have victory over sin, death, and Satan. By keeping these promises, we will live the victory of holiness, freedom, and purity on earth and finally receive the ultimate victory of God's people in heaven.

Besides living our baptismal promises, we need to live in unity with the saving sacrifice of Jesus on Calvary. We do this by doing the Eucharist in memory of Jesus (1 Cor 11:24-25). Thus, we are united with Jesus in His death (1 Cor 11:26) and then share in the ultimate victory of His resurrection (see Jn 6:54).

We receive total and ultimate victory through vows and sacrifices - through living our Baptisms and Eucharists. In Jesus, we are more than conquerors (Rm 8:37), and we enter into Jesus through Baptism (Rm 6:3) and Eucharist (Jn 6:56). In the sacraments, celebrate the victory of Jesus.

Prayer: Father, send the Spirit to teach me the deeper meaning of the sacraments.

Promise: "The reign of God may be likened to a king who gave a wedding banquet for his son." -Mt 22:2

Praise: Mark celebrates baptismal anniversaries by making cards and honoring those whose new life has helped bring forth God's kingdom.

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Wednesday, August 17, 2011

MERCY WATCH - One Bread, One Body, 8/17/2011

Wednesday, August 17, 2011

Judges 9:6-15, Psalm 21:2-7, Matthew 20:1-16
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MERCY WATCH

"Begin with the last group and end with the first." -Matthew 20:8

Let's look at the parable of the laborers through the lens of discipleship. Jesus is always discipling His apostles, and the apostles are the ones who have been working the longest in the vineyard. Viewed from the context of discipleship, Jesus never misses an opportunity to teach His disciples about mercy. After all, it is mercy He desires (Mt 9:13), even more than the sacrifice of working long hours in His service (Mt 20:1-2).

So, to teach His disciples about mercy, Jesus takes His faithful servants, who have worked all "day in the scorching heat" (Mt 20:12) and sits them at His feet to teach them more about His favorite subject, the mercy of God. This entire parable is also meant to teach us who work long and hard for Him about mercy. That's why we longtime workers must sit and watch the short-timers receive God's mercy and generosity. If we focus on little things, like the amounts of money doled out, we miss the most important things, which are the joy of the master in being generous, and the lesson Jesus teaches us that "mercy triumphs over" justice (Jas 2:13).

It's so much a part of our human nature to be caught up in fairness and justice. That's why so many people struggle with this parable, thinking that the master treated the hard workers unfairly. If we realize that God is always teaching us about mercy, we will look not at the master's money when he passes it out, but at his face, which shines with joy whenever he shows mercy. We will celebrate the mercy of God (Lk 15:32) and delight in mercy (Mi 7:18) as He does, because He "is rich in mercy" (Eph 2:4).

Prayer: Father, may I never allow my selfishness or curiosity to distract me from Your lessons about mercy.

Promise: "The last shall be first and the first shall be last." -Mt 20:16

Praise: Louise works for the Lord and works at rejoicing always while doing so.

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Tuesday, August 16, 2011

"SUNDAY OBLIGATION" - One Bread, One Body, 8/16/2011

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Tuesday, August 16, 2011, St. Stephen of Hungary

Judges 6:11-24, Psalm 85:9, 11-14, Matthew 19:23-30
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"SUNDAY OBLIGATION"

"While his son Gideon was beating out wheat in the winepress to save it from the Midianites, the angel of the Lord appeared to him." -Judges 6:11-12

For seven years the Midianites descended upon Israel to devour its produce. This left the Israelites in misery and starvation. To save a little wheat, Gideon threshed it secretly in the winepress instead of on a threshing floor. This may be similar to the spiritual condition of many Christians today. Many are spiritually starving. We cannot live on bread alone, but on every word which comes from God's mouth (Mt 4:4). Nevertheless, we don't spend much time in God's word. Neither do we eat the spiritual food of Holy Communion frequently enough (see Jn 6:55). We have so stuffed ourselves with the pleasures of the world (see Prv 13:19) that we have lost our appetite for the things of God (see Gal 5:17).

Like the Midianites, the devil has reduced us to spiritual starvation and anorexia. Like Gideon, we survive by beating out a little wheat in the winepress. We call this "fulfilling our Sunday obligation." This is good in that it keeps us breathing, but not good enough to provide the spiritual nourishment necessary for full life in Christ (see Jn 10:10). We must repent, change our lifestyle, and let the Lord free us from oppression, starvation, and spiritual anorexia.

Prayer: Father, may I allow You to give me my daily bread (Mt 6:11).

Promise: "Many who are first shall come last, and the last shall come first." -Mt 19:30

Praise: St. Stephen's parents were both converts who wisely chose St. Adalbert as his teacher in the faith. He spent his energy propagating his faith and providing for the spiritual needs of his people.

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Monday, August 15, 2011

"IN JOYFUL HOPE" - One Bread, One Body, 8/15/2011

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Monday, August 15, 2011, Assumption

Revelation 11:19; 12:1-6, 10, 1 Corinthians 15:20-27, Psalm 45:10-12, 16, Luke 1:39-56
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"IN JOYFUL HOPE"

"He has deposed the mighty from their thrones and raised the lowly to high places." -Luke 1:52

In 1950, Pope Pius XII officially recognized the assumption of Mary into heaven as part of divine revelation. The Church had believed this for many centuries, but the Pope was led by the Spirit to make it official in order to give us hope. In 1950, the world was beginning to realize that no one had won World War II or any other war. Every nation had lost, some more than others. A terrifying sadness was gripping Europe and beyond. We needed a sign of hope, and Mary assumed into heaven was a sure sign of hope.

After Enoch was assumed into heaven, his son, Methuselah, became the oldest person to have ever lived (Gn 5:24, 27). This is the Bible's way of saying that the reign of death was not absolute and that humanity momentarily took a step toward paradise rather than away from it. Enoch was a sign of hope.

When Elijah was assumed into heaven, Elisha was filled with a double portion of Elijah's spirit (2 Kgs 2:9-11). By the power of the Spirit, Elisha and his disciples brought down the wicked kingdom of Ahab and Jezebel. Elijah's assumption was truly a sign of hope.

Today, as we celebrate Mary's assumption, receive a double portion of the Spirit. Be hopeful, and be a living sign of hope.

Prayer: Father, may I fix my eyes on Your Son, Jesus, and be filled with hope (Heb 3:1, 6).

Promise: "A great sign appeared in the sky, a woman clothed with the sun, with the moon under her feet, and on her head a crown of twelve stars." -Rv 12:1

Praise: Praise Jesus, Whose Mother reigns in glory with Him forever!

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Sunday, August 14, 2011

PM eNewsletter 20th Sunday in ordinary time

August 14th, 20th Sunday in ordinary time.

This week, oh! Jesus, Your church celebrates the "assumption of Mary our mother into
heaven".

Jesus, of all people who have ever lived, Mary, the sinless virgin, deserved to be taken
totally into heaven after her death.

She is now seated at Your right hand as the queen of heaven and earth.

Thank You Jesus for Mary, and thank You Jesus, for letting her be in our lives with
prayer and help.

She is a great part of Your salvific plan for our coming home to You forever.

Amen and Amen.

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

Sunday IS YOUR CATHOLIC CHURCH CATHOLIC?
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"My house shall be called a house of prayer for all peoples." -Isaiah 56:7

Is your church filled with members who are young and old, black and white, male and female,
poor and rich, U.S. citizens and internationals? Many Catholic churches in the USA are filled
with old, white, upper-middle class, American women. We thank God for these women. They
are the precious remnant who are helping the church survive.

Nevertheless, where are the men and the young? We need these members of the body of
Christ (see 1 Cor 12:21ff). We American Catholics formerly were the church of the poor, but
now the poor would not feel welcome in most of our gatherings. We white folks desperately
need our African-American brothers and sisters. Moreover, if our traditionally immigrant
American Catholic Church doesn't evangelize the new immigrants from Vietnam, Korea, China,
Mexico, Central America, Africa, and Muslim countries, are we truly catholic, that is, universal?

What can we do to be truly catholic? Break new ground. Invite African-American, Asian, or
Hispanic people over for supper. Sponsor a foreign student. Make your house a place where
young people find Jesus. Live a more austere life in solidarity with the poor. Challenge a
man to follow Jesus. Be Catholic in the true sense of the word.

Monday "IN JOYFUL HOPE"
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"He has deposed the mighty from their thrones and raised the lowly to high places." -Luke 1:52

Tuesday "SUNDAY OBLIGATION"
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"While his son Gideon was beating out wheat in the winepress to save it from the Midianites,
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Pope Benedict XVI, Shepherd of Truth
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Notable quotations from Pope Benedict XVI and official
teachings of the Roman Catholic Church

WITNESS IN THE NEW MEDIA

REAL WORLD FAITH

Even when it is proclaimed in the virtual space of the web, the Gospel demands to be
incarnated in the real world and linked to the real faces of our brothers and sisters,
those with whom we share our daily lives. Direct human relationship always remain
fundamental for the transmission of the faith!

AN INVITATION TO CHRISTIANS

I ... invite Christians, confidently and with an informed and responsible creativity, to
join the network of relationships which the digital era has made possible. This is not
simply to satisfy the desire to be present, but because this network is an integral part
of human life.

"THE TRUTH OF CHRIST"

The truth of Christ is the full and authentic response to that human desire for
relationship, communion and meaning which is reflected in the immense popularity
of social networks.

(Source: Message for World Communications Day, 1/24/11)

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