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

Wednesday, November 30, 2011

FISH STORY - One Bread, One Body, 11/30/2011

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Wednesday, November 30, 2011, St. Andrew

Romans 10:9-18, Psalm 19:8-11, Matthew 4:18-22
Link to Readings --> http://www.usccb.org/bible/readings/113011.cfm

FISH STORY

"Come after Me and I will make you fishers of men." -Matthew 4:19

After Andrew met Jesus, "the first thing he did was seek out his brother Simon and tell him, 'We have found the Messiah!' " (Jn 1:41) With his first cast, Andrew caught not just a man but the fisher of men and women, Simon Peter. Andrew, on his first try at evangelism, caught the man who would later catch three thousand on the day of Pentecost (Acts 2:41). Moreover, that was just the beginning. Because of this exceptional start, Andrew may have gotten a reputation for evangelism. When some Greeks wanted to see Jesus, "Philip went to tell Andrew" (Jn 11:22), as if Andrew were the expert in evangelism.
The Church introduces us to Andrew today so we may begin this Church year focused on our evangelistic responsibilities. Is there anyone you're called to tell about Jesus? Have you neglected to share the good news because of laziness or fear? Don't put it off for another day, hour, or minute. Right now, be an Andrew; tell a Peter about Jesus. "How can they believe unless they have heard of Him?" (Rm 10:14)

Prayer: Father, may I spend this Advent fishing for men and women.

Promise: "If you confess with your lips that Jesus is Lord, and believe in your heart that God raised Him from the dead, you will be saved." -Rm 10:9

Praise: "The first thing [Andrew] did was seek out his brother Simon and tell him, 'We have found the Messiah!' " (Jn 1:41)

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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 October 1, 2011 through November 30, 2011
?Reverend Joseph R. Binzer, Bishop-Elect, Vicar General of the Archdiocese of Cincinnati, April 26, 2011 (for 10-1-2011 through 11-29-2011) and May 26, 2011 (for 11-30-2011)

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Tuesday, November 29, 2011

THE TRUE CHRISTMAS SPIRIT - One Bread, One Body, 11/29/2011

Tuesday, November 29, 2011

Isaiah 11:1-10, Psalm 72:1-2, 7-8, 12-13, 17, Luke 10:21-24
Link to Readings --> http://www.usccb.org/bible/readings/112911.cfm

THE TRUE CHRISTMAS SPIRIT

"Jesus rejoiced in the Holy Spirit." -Luke 10:21

God's plan, including His plan for Christmas, is hidden from the learned and the clever, and revealed to the merest children (Lk 10:21). This does not mean that Christmas is for kids. "Merest children" are not people young in age; they are adults who completely depend on the Lord and have become "merest children" by the Spirit (see Mt 18:3). Thus, Christmas is neither for kids nor adults, but for people of any age who have become new creations, transformed by the Holy Spirit. The true Christmas spirit is the Holy Spirit. Christmas is for those living in the Holy Spirit.
The Holy Spirit of Christmas is "a spirit of wisdom and of understanding, a spirit of counsel and of strength, a spirit of knowledge and of fear of the Lord" (Is 11:2). It is primarily a Spirit of justice. If we have and give the true Christmas Spirit, the poor and afflicted will be judged with justice (Is 11:4). If we have the true Christmas Spirit, we are leading people to Christ, Who will then give these people His heart for the poor and for justice.
The true Christmas spirit is the Holy Spirit leading us to depend totally on Jesus and to give justice to the poor and oppressed. The true Christmas spirit is that of Jesus, Mary, and Joseph at the manger in Bethlehem.

Prayer: Father, may I unlearn the worldly Christmas and learn the real one.

Promise: "Blest are the eyes that see what you see. I tell you, many prophets and kings wished to see what you see but did not see it, and to hear what you hear but did not hear it." -Lk 10:23-24

Praise: Rather than run around preparing for a worldly Christmas, Anna waits in quiet and prayer for the coming of her Savior.

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Monday, November 28, 2011

CLIMBING ADVENT MOUNTAIN - One Bread, One Body, 11/28/2011

Monday, November 28, 2011

Isaiah 2:1-5, Psalm 122:1-9, Matthew 8:5-11
Link to Readings --> http://www.usccb.org/bible/readings/112811.cfm

CLIMBING ADVENT MOUNTAIN

"Come, let us climb the Lord's mountain." -Isaiah 2:3

Advent is a time for mountain-climbing. It is climbing with all nations (Is 2:2) the highest mountain so that the Lord "may instruct us in His ways, and we may walk in His paths" (Is 2:3). Advent is being like Moses. We climb Mt. Sinai, receive the Ten Commandments, descend radiant with God's glory, and proclaim the Gospel of Jesus (see Ex 19:2ff). As more and more people climb God's holy mountain this Advent to hear and share His word, "the earth shall be filled with knowledge of the Lord, as water covers the sea" (Is 11:9). Then "they shall beat their swords into plowshares and their spears into pruning hooks; one nation shall not raise the sword against another, nor shall they train for war again" (Is 2:4).
This Advent, climb the Lord's mountain. Receive and proclaim the Word of God. Give the world the true peace of Christmas. This Advent, be a peacemaker (Mt 5:9), minister of God's Word, and mountain-climber. From the heights of the mountain, shout: "Glory to God in the highest and peace on earth" (Lk 2:14, our transl).

Prayer: Father, make me a guide for spiritual mountain-climbers before, during, and after the climb.

Promise: "I am not worthy to have You under my roof. Just give an order and my boy will get better." -Mt 8:8

Praise: Broken by ill health and bankruptcy, Arlene holds to God as the Center of her being.

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Sunday, November 27, 2011

PM eNewsletter First Sunday of Advent

November 27th, First Sunday of Advent

Jesus, our new Church year has started, help us to make this year the best year of our lives.

Let us live it as if this was our first year, our only year, our last year.

Let us focus more and more on You, and less and less on the problems around us.

Let us realize that all things work to good for those who love You.

Let us receive Your gift of peace, and help us keep it firmly in our hearts.

Let us do good to those we live with and let us truly love everyone.

Amen and Amen.

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

Sunday HEART-RENDING
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"Oh, that You would rend the heavens and come down!" -Isaiah 63:19

The Lord has not answered our prayers for an intimidating, sin-stopping intervention. He
will not answer this prayer until He appears "a second time not to take away sin but to
bring salvation to those who eagerly await Him" (Heb 9:28). Instead of stopping our sins
by quaking and shaking us up, the Lord decided to become human and die on the cross for
us. He came in obscurity, simplicity, and humility. He came not to paralyze us by fear,
but to love us into life. He will not usually stop our sins and then change our hearts.
Instead, He prefers to stop our sins by changing our hearts. He usually works from inside
out. He is not out to control us, but convert us. Therefore, Jesus allows terrible things
to go on in our world, while He patiently calls us to receive His love and to love Him.

Monday CLIMBING ADVENT MOUNTAIN
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"Come, let us climb the Lord's mountain." -Isaiah 2:3

Tuesday THE TRUE CHRISTMAS SPIRIT
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"Jesus rejoiced in the Holy Spirit." -Luke 10:21

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As recommended to me, I place my pain and grief over SB into the hands of Jesus and Our Lady of
La Salette. I also place EB, SA, and JS into their hands, as well. Thank you, Lord, for priests
and Bishops, and for all holy men and women, who give us good counsel.
(Carol, Arizona, 11/26/2011 4:29:24 PM)

Lord, I come to you in Thanksgiving for all you have given me -- all the prayers that have been
answered whether I know it or not. I know I am weak, but the pain I am in is so great I can hardly
survive it. Please God, I am begging for Divine Justice for SA. He may not have caused my
daughter's tragic death, but he didn't help. He was mean and cruel to her up to and including her
last day on this Earth. I am not a "widow" or "orphan' as is mentioned in Scripture, but I am a
grieving mother. I cry out to God in my pain for Divine Justice. Not out of revenge, but that he
changes his life to glorify God and honor her memory. We don't want to see this done to another
girl. And an apology to her parents would be appreciated. He is Catholic and received his
Sacraments, so I believe he should know better. And please help me to have the strength to forgive
him, as that is becoming more difficult by the day.
(Carol, Arizona, 11/26/2011 3:07:35 PM)

Fear is useless. LORD please look kindly on the petition in this prayer site and all the requests
said in our hearts. JESUS SON OF GOD have pity on me. JESUS help me be closer to you and your
father with the help of the Holy Spirit. Thank you
(Jim, Wisconsin, 11/26/2011 2:53:42 PM)

Father, please bring some peace to "Broken Hearts" for the loss of their child. Please allow their
hearts to bring your love within. I pray for them. Father Please allow mom to return to you. She
wants to be with dad. Father, please bring a companion to me. Amen.
(susan, fort collins, co, United States, 11/26/2011 2:19:42 PM)

UPDATED PRAYER REQUEST!Broken & Exhausted Hearts Continue to Cry out to God Day & Night for His
Mercy & Peace Now & in the Days ahead..Nov..Christmas 2011,2012..? Please pray with us daily for
recovery! Slow Recovery from the Death of Our Only Son & Other Ongoing Daily Hardships(Financial,
Health Issues & Other Losses)& Sorrows..Pass Prayer Request on:Parishes,Abbeys,Monasteries,Convents,
Nuns,Sisters & Others who can stand with us in daily prayer? Meanwhile,We continue to stay at our
Post in Faith & Hope with the help of your daily prayers & God's Mercy! Thank you for your patience!
(Bill & Carol Broken & Exhausted Hearts..., United States, 11/26/2011 11:15:11 AM)

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MP3 4 You

The internet ministry for PM is highlighting our downloadable tapes online. The Gospels of
Matthew, Mark, Luke and John are featured as are The Acts of the Apostles Part 1 thru 4, 1
Corinthians Part 1 & 2, and Romans Parts 1-3, thru Revelation. Also available, many MP3 formatted
Audio tapes of most epistles in the bible and numerous 15 minute Bible studies by Fr. Al Lauer.

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Small Christian Community Resources

Introduction to Small Christian Community
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The Bible Telephone Line (BTL) has been in operation for 19 years. Begun by Fr. Al
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Ministries. In cities where local numbers have been established, the BTL provides
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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

FAITH AND DISCIPLESHIP

RESPOND TO JESUS

Say to [Jesus]: "Jesus, I know that You are the Son of God, Who have given Your life for
me. I want to follow You faithfully and to be led by Your word. You know me and You love
me. I place my trust in You and I put my whole life into Your hands. I want You to be the
power that strengthens me and the joy which never leaves me."

JESUS AND THE CHURCH

...Following Jesus in faith means walking at His side in the communion of the Church. We
cannot follow Jesus on our own. Anyone who would be tempted to do so...will risk never
truly encountering Jesus, or will end up following a counterfeit Jesus.

MUTUAL SUPPORT

Having faith means drawing support from the faith of your brothers and sisters, even as
your own faith serves as a support for the faith of others.

(Souce: Message for World Mission Sunday, 1/6/11)

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HEART-RENDING - One Bread, One Body, 11/27/2011

Sunday, November 27, 2011, First Sunday of Advent

Isaiah 63:16-17, 19; 64:2-7, 1 Corinthians 1:3-9, Psalm 80:2-3, 15-16, 18-19, Mark 13:33-37
Link to Readings --> http://www.usccb.org/bible/readings/112711.cfm

HEART-RENDING

"Oh, that You would rend the heavens and come down!" -Isaiah 63:19

When we see gross injustices in our society, we cry out for God to intervene. When we see people literally getting away with murder, even of infants in the womb, we beg God to put a stop to our world's perversity and wickedness. We pray in desperation: "Oh, that You would rend the heavens and come down, with the mountains quaking before You" (Is 63:19). We pray for the Lord to come accompanied by an earthquake or two. That ought to straighten out the sinners in our world.
The Lord has not answered our prayers for an intimidating, sin-stopping intervention. He will not answer this prayer until He appears "a second time not to take away sin but to bring salvation to those who eagerly await Him" (Heb 9:28). Instead of stopping our sins by quaking and shaking us up, the Lord decided to become human and die on the cross for us. He came in obscurity, simplicity, and humility. He came not to paralyze us by fear, but to love us into life. He will not usually stop our sins and then change our hearts. Instead, He prefers to stop our sins by changing our hearts. He usually works from inside out. He is not out to control us, but convert us. Therefore, Jesus allows terrible things to go on in our world, while He patiently calls us to receive His love and to love Him.

Prayer: Father, don't rend the heavens, but give me the grace to rend my heart in repentance (see Jl 2:13).

Promise: "Do not let Him come suddenly and catch you asleep. What I say to you, I say to all: Be on guard!" -Mk 13:36-37

Praise: O come, O come, Emmanuel, and ransom captive Israel! Come, Christ the King. You are worthy of all our praise!

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Saturday, November 26, 2011

HAPPY OLD YEAR! - One Bread, One Body, 11/26/2011

Saturday, November 26, 2011

Daniel 7:15-27, Daniel 3:82-87, Luke 21:34-36
Link to Readings --> http://www.usccb.org/bible/readings/112611.cfm

HAPPY OLD YEAR!

"I, Daniel, found my spirit anguished within its sheath of flesh, and I was terrified by the visions of my mind." -Daniel 7:15

Today is the last day of the Church year. As we look back over the year or years, we may be confused and even disappointed. The writer of the book of Daniel assures us that the Lord knows beforehand all that has happened or will happen (Dn 7:16). The Lord is in control. Out of respect for our freedom and in His infinite wisdom, He allows things to happen which are not His perfect will. Nevertheless, the Lord is the Lord of all. He will make "all things work together for the good of those who love" Him (Rm 8:28).
We need not figure out the past, but we do need to learn from the past, including this past year. We need to thank the Lord for last year and then leave it behind. As we end this year, we should "give no thought to what lies behind but push on to what is ahead" (Phil 3:13). Our "entire attention" should be "on the finish line" - "life on high in Christ Jesus" (Phil 3:14).
When we leave the past behind, however, we should not be running away from unfinished business. We should have repented of every sin committed, forgiven every offense, been healed of every hurt, obeyed every one of the Lord's commands, and answered every one of His calls.
On this last day of the Church year, let's close the year. Go to Confession. Do today what you've been putting off all year. Make that visit or phone call. End finished. Start beginning. Happy new year!

Prayer: Father, thank You for life, years, love, and You.

Promise: "Be on guard lest your spirits become bloated with indulgence and drunkenness and worldly cares. The great day will suddenly close in on you like a trap." -Lk 21:34

Praise: Attending a friend's funeral brought Peter back to Church and back to Life.

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Friday, November 25, 2011

THE MAN AND THE BEASTS - One Bread, One Body, 11/25/2011

Friday, November 25, 2011, St. Catherine of Alexandria

Daniel 7:2-14, Daniel 3:75-81, Luke 21:29-33
Link to Readings --> http://www.usccb.org/bible/readings/112511.cfm

THE MAN AND THE BEASTS

"As the visions during the night continued, I saw One like a Son of Man coming, on the clouds of heaven." -Daniel 7:13

The writer of the book of Daniel apparently believed that history is not so much human as beastly. Our rulers have been like lions, bears, leopards, or monsters (see Dn 7:3ff). In their power, they were often inhuman. Of course, all governments give the impression of being human, but they don't always act that way (see Dn 7:8). Their behavior shouts their inhumanity as they manipulate the masses, oppress the poor, kill children in the womb, and put power and productivity above human dignity.
As we live on in this world's system, we get used and abused. We wish we had a way out. The good news is that there is one Ruler (see 1 Tm 6:15) Who will respect us in accord with our human dignity. He calls Himself the Son of Man (see Dn 7:13). He is the King of kings and the Lord of lords (Rv 19:16). He is Jesus Christ.
He was severely opposed by the beastly system. Although He was completely innocent, He was tortured, crucified, and murdered. He was treated so inhumanely that one could hardly tell He was human (Is 52:14). Yet in fact He is not only human but divine.
Only God will respect our human dignity. In thanksgiving and love, give your life to Jesus, Son of Man and Son of God.

Prayer: Father, I decide to end this year no longer living for myself but for Jesus.

Promise: "The heavens and the earth will pass away, but My words will not pass." -Lk 21:33

Praise: St. Catherine is said to have had a vision of Baby Jesus before her Baptism. After her Baptism He introduced her as His bride. God used her wisdom to convert 50 pagan philosophers.

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Thursday, November 24, 2011

THANK YOU, JESUS - One Bread, One Body, 11/24/2011

Thursday, November 24, 2011, St. Andrew Dung-Lac, & the Vietnamese Martyrs

Daniel 6:12-28, Daniel 3:68-74, Luke 21:20-28
Link to Readings --> http://www.usccb.org/bible/readings/112411.cfm

THANK YOU, JESUS

"May your God, Whom you serve so constantly, save you." -Daniel 6:17

Daniel and Jesus shared several striking things in common. They both were arrested, convicted, and given the death sentence. King Darius unsuccessfully worked to free Daniel (Dn 6:15), while Pontius Pilate was equally unsuccessful in freeing Jesus. Daniel was thrown into a den of lions, and the stone blocking the opening of the den was sealed (Dn 6:18). The stone blocking Jesus' tomb was also sealed (Mt 27:66). After having Daniel thrown into the den, King Darius even "rose very early the next morning and hastened to the lions' den" (Dn 6:20). This reminds us of Mary Magdalene and the other women hastening to the tomb very early on the morning of Jesus' Resurrection.
At this point, the similarities end. Daniel was saved from death, and his enemies were destroyed. Jesus was killed by His enemies, but later rose from the dead and even converted some of them. Daniel is a foreshadowing of Jesus, but Jesus is the Light. Daniel shows us how to face death, but Jesus promises to raise us from the dead. Daniel conquered his enemies; Jesus saves His.
We have a greater than Daniel, Jonah, Solomon, or anyone else (see Lk 11:31-32). We have Jesus, the God-Man, Lord of lords, King of kings, God Himself. On this Thanksgiving Day and forever, thank and adore Jesus.

Prayer: Jesus, my Lord, my God, my All! I give my life to You. I will live for You and not for myself.

Promise: "When these things begin to happen, stand erect and hold your heads high, for your deliverance is near at hand." -Lk 21:28

Praise: Jesus sowed the seeds of the Church in Vietnam through the death of these 117 martyrs. St. Andrew Dung-Lac, pray for the people of Vietnam today.

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Wednesday, November 23, 2011

"THE HANDWRITING ON THE WALL" - One Bread, One Body, 11/23/2011

Wednesday, November 23, 2011, Pope St. Clement I, St. Columban, Bl. Miguel Pro

Daniel 5:1-6, 13-14, 16-17, 23-28, Daniel 3:62-67, Luke 21:12-19
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"THE HANDWRITING ON THE WALL"

"Suddenly, opposite the lampstand, the fingers of a human hand appeared, writing on the plaster of the wall in the king's palace." -Daniel 5:5

"King Belshazzar gave a great banquet" (Dn 5:1). At this banquet, a hand wrote on the wall. This hand was not part of a body, but was just floating in space. Tomorrow, most of us in the United States will also have a banquet: Thanksgiving dinner. Very likely there will be "handwriting on the wall." For instance, after conversing with your brother-in-law, it's obvious he doesn't know the Lord loves him. Everyone can see your granddaughter's marriage is in trouble, or that Uncle Harry has a drinking problem.
When the handwriting's on the wall, we often either deny it or become anxious and depressed. For example, King Belshazzar's "face blanched; his thoughts terrified him, his hip joints shook, and his knees knocked" (Dn 5:6). Yet, the Lord doesn't want us overwhelmed by reality, but to face it with faith. We should commit ourselves to praying daily for those whom the Lord has brought to our attention (see 1 Jn 5:16). We should also be open about the problems we observe. We must "profess the truth in love" (Eph 4:15). Most of all, we should speak freely of our love for Jesus. Our focus should not be on our opinions or others' problems, but on Jesus' love.
If by faith we do something about the "handwriting on the wall," the hand will erase its first message and write two more words: "JESUS SAVES."

Prayer: Father, remove apathy, complacency, and spiritual paralysis from my life.

Promise: "By patient endurance you will save your lives." -Lk 21:19

Praise: Blessed Miguel Pro died as a martyr, proclaiming Jesus by crying out, "Viva Cristo Rey!"

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Tuesday, November 22, 2011

INSECURE? - One Bread, One Body, 11/22/2011

Tuesday, November 22, 2011, St. Cecilia

Daniel 2:31-45, Daniel 3:57-61, Luke 21:5-11
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INSECURE?

"The great God has revealed to the king what shall be in the future." -Daniel 2:45

The gold Babylonian, silver Median, bronze Persian, and iron Hellenistic kingdoms have crumbled (Dn 2:36ff). The great Temple of Jerusalem was destroyed with not one stone left on another (Lk 21:6). The U.S.A. is a young country which may not grow old. "The world as we know it is passing away" (1 Cor 7:31). "The heavens will vanish with a roar; the elements will be destroyed by fire" (2 Pt 3:10). "Shaken, created things will pass away, so that only what is unshaken may remain. Wherefore, we who are receiving the unshakable kingdom should hold fast to God's grace" (Heb 12:27-28). "The God of heaven will set up a kingdom that shall never be destroyed or delivered up to another people; rather, it shall break in pieces all these kingdoms and put an end to them, and it shall stand forever" (Dn 2:44).
We are living in a doomed land. We are living on a bomb about to explode. We are fools if we think there is security in anything other than in Jesus. "Only in God be at rest, my soul, for from Him comes my hope. He only is my Rock and my Salvation, my Stronghold; I shall not be disturbed" (Ps 62:6-7). Praise Jesus forever!

Prayer: Jesus, I put my trust in You - alone.

Promise: "Neither must you be perturbed when you hear of wars and insurrections." -Lk 21:9

Praise: St. Cecilia died a slow, painful martyr's death. Although she couldn't talk due to the pain, she is said to have died giving witness to her faith, holding out three fingers, one for each Person of the Holy Trinity.

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Monday, November 21, 2011

NO-KNOW? - One Bread, One Body, 11/21/2011

Monday, November 21, 2011, Presentation of Mary

Daniel 1:1-6, 8-20, Daniel 3:52-56, Luke 21:1-4
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NO-KNOW?

"In any question of wisdom or prudence which the king put to them, he found them ten times better than all the magicians and enchanters in his kingdom." -Daniel 1:20

We all need to know things which are humanly impossible to know. We need to know things about the future and about our hearts and those of others. Otherwise, we will make very poor decisions in marriage, work, parenting, ministry, finances, etc. Yet, we can't know the future or the hearts of people (Jer 17:9).
Many people deny this, deceive themselves, and pretend they will know what they need to know by their intelligence or education. These people become increasingly frustrated as reality eventually crashes down on them. Others at least know they don't know. They usually live lives of escapism and hopelessness. However, there's one more possibility. Since our human knowledge is inadequate, we can ask the Lord for supernatural, spiritual gifts of wisdom and knowledge (Is 11:2). He has already given us divine revelation through the Church's teaching, especially the Bible. However, we need to be like Daniel, Hananiah, Mishael, and Azariah. We must be uncompromisingly obedient to the revelation we already have in order to grasp what the Spirit will teach us (Dn 1:8ff). Jesus said: "Anyone committed to the truth hears My voice" (Jn 18:37). "Whoever is of God hears every word God speaks" (Jn 8:47).
At first, knowing precedes loving, but after that those who are "in the know" are those who are "in love." Give all to God, and then know all from God.

Prayer: Father, tell me "things great beyond reach of [my] knowledge" (Jer 33:3).

Promise: "They make contributions out of their surplus, but she from her want has given what she could not afford - every penny she had to live on." -Lk 21:4

Praise: Praise be to the Triune God Who has chosen Mary for bearing and raising Jesus.

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Sunday, November 20, 2011

PM eNewsletter feast of Christ the King

November 20th, feast of Christ the King

Jesus, You are truly the Lord of Lords and King of Kings.

We are so blessed that You care for us, that You intercede for us, that You truly love us.

What a miracle, what a gift, You truly love each and every one of us, always.

We are precious in Your eyes, we are very important to You.

Yet, we constantly get so involved in life that we forget You.

Help us this day to truly let You be the Lord and King of our lives.

Let us bow to You in love.

Amen and Amen.

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- be "begotten of water and Spirit" (Jn 3:5),

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RIGHT - One Bread, One Body, 11/20/2011

Sunday, November 20, 2011, Christ the King

Ezekiel 34:11-12, 15-17, 1 Corinthians 15:20-26, 28, Psalm 23:1-3, 5-6, Matthew 25:31-46
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RIGHT

Jesus "will sit upon His royal throne, and all the nations will be assembled before Him. Then He will separate them into two groups." -Matthew 25:31-32

When Christ the King returns in glory at the end of the world and on Judgment Day, we will hear King Jesus say to us one of the following two statements (Mt 25:31). Those whom King Jesus has placed at His right hand will hear the words: "Come. You have My Father's blessing! Inherit the kingdom prepared for you from the creation of the world" (Mt 25:34). Those whom King Jesus has placed on His left will hear the words: "Out of My sight, you condemned, into that everlasting fire prepared for the devil and his angels!" (Mt 25:41)
To be on King Jesus' right, to inherit His kingdom, we must:
* be "begotten of water and Spirit" (Jn 3:5),
* "seek first His kingdom over us and His way of righteousness" (Mt 6:33, our transl),
* love the Lord with all our hearts (Lk 10:27) and practically express our love for the poor, the hungry and thirsty, the refugees and strangers, the naked, the sick, and the imprisoned (Mt 25:35ff),
* love the Church (Eph 5:25) and be submissive to her authority, for Jesus has entrusted to the Pope and the Church the keys of His kingdom (Mt 16:19), and
* give everything for His kingdom (Mt 13:44, 46).

By God's grace, make the decisions necessary for Jesus to place you on His right. Inherit the kingdom.

Prayer: King Jesus, I submit my life to You. Come back very soon!

Promise: "Christ must reign until God has put all enemies under His feet, and the last enemy to be destroyed is death." -1 Cor 15:25-26

Praise: Praise Jesus, risen King of kings and Lord of lords! Praise God! Praise You, King Jesus, victorious, triumphant, and enthroned. Alleluia!

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Saturday, November 19, 2011

YOURDEATH - One Bread, One Body, 11/19/2011

Saturday, November 19, 2011

1 Maccabees 6:1-13, Psalm 9:2-4, 6, 16, 19, Luke 20:27-40
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YOURDEATH

"All seven died." -Luke 20:31

How will you die? Will it be at your home or at a nursing home? Will you die suddenly or slowly? Will you die in pain or in peace or in both? Will you die alone or surrounded by family and friends? Will you live to see Jesus' Second Coming and thereby not die?
These are good questions. A more important question, however, is: "Will we die as sons and daughters of the resurrection?" (see Lk 20:36) Or will we die in sin (Jn 8:21, 24), spiritually blinded by sin (1 Jn 2:11), and even blinded to the blindness of sin? (see Is 29:9)
King Antiochus died in deep depression (1 Mc 6:8, 11). He "for no cause gave orders that the inhabitants of Judah be destroyed" (1 Mc 6:12). He had been so cruel as to put to death "women who had had their children circumcised" (1 Mc 1:60). He even hung their babies from the necks of these murdered mothers (1 Mc 1:61). After these atrocities, King Antiochus was in such denial that just before his death, he said: "I was kindly and beloved in my rule" (1 Mc 6:12).
Will you die like King Antiochus - in sin, spiritual blindness, self-deception, and denial? Or will you die in grace, after receiving Communion, and in communion with the Lord and His Church?
Let us pray: "Holy Mary, mother of God, pray for us sinners now and at the hour of our death." St. Joseph, patron of a happy death, pray for us.

Prayer: Father, may I be ready to die at any time - even now.

Promise: "They become like angels and are no longer liable to death." -Lk 20:36

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Friday, November 18, 2011

HAPPY ANNIVERSARY! - One Bread, One Body, 11/18/2011

Friday, November 18, 2011, Dedication of the Churches of, Sts. Peter & Paul, St. Rose Philippine Duchesne

1 Maccabees 4:36-37, 52-59, 1 Chronicles 29:10-12, Luke 19:45-48
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HAPPY ANNIVERSARY!

"Judas and his brothers and the entire congregation of Israel decreed that the days of the dedication of the altar should be observed with joy and gladness on the anniversary." -1 Maccabees 4:59

We remember anniversaries of both good and bad events. The Maccabees celebrated "the anniversary of the day on which the Gentiles had defiled" the Temple (1 Mc 4:54). "On that very day it was reconsecrated with songs, harps, flutes, and cymbals. All the people prostrated themselves and adored and praised Heaven" (1 Mc 4:54-55). Have you ever thought of celebrating the anniversary of when you defiled the temple of your body (see 1 Cor 6:19) through sin? Maybe five years ago, you fell into adultery or fornication. Possibly you were hurt by someone two years ago. You responded to this with unforgiveness and bitterness. Maybe you stopped going to church twenty-five years ago.
It is time to celebrate the anniversary of your sin, of defiling your temple. You do this by repenting, going to Confession, and reconsecrating your life and bodily temple to God (1 Mc 4:54). Give your life to God, prostrate yourself before Him, adore and praise Him (1 Mc 4:55). Although you are celebrating the anniversary of a bad event, it's a great celebration made joyful by your repentance from sins and total commitment to Jesus. You can rejoice with all the saints and angels in heaven over one sinner who has repented (Lk 15:7, 10). Happy anniversary!

Prayer: Father, by repentance, may I let You turn even my sins to the good (Rm 8:28).

Promise: "The entire populace was listening to Him and hanging on His words." -Lk 19:48

Praise: The American Indians called St. Rose "woman-who-prays-always" (see Lk 18:1).

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Thursday, November 17, 2011

THE COST OF FAITHFULNESS - One Bread, One Body, 11/17/2011

Thursday, November 17, 2011, St. Elizabeth of Hungary

1 Maccabees 2:15-29, Psalm 50:1-2, 5-6, 14-15, Luke 19:41-44
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THE COST OF FAITHFULNESS

"Mattathias answered in a loud voice...'We will not obey the words of the king nor depart from our religion in the slightest degree.' " -1 Maccabees 2:19, 22

Mattathias would not be manipulated or intimidated into compromising his faith. He refused to be a hypocrite and a phony. He refused to be lukewarm and sickening to God (Rv 3:16). For Mattathias to be uncompromised and faithful, he had to flee "to the mountains with his sons, leaving behind in the city all their possessions" (1 Mc 2:28).
We are much like Mattathias. We live in a "culture of death." We live in a post-Christian, anti-Christian era. In this culture, faithfulness is not cheap. To be faithful, not phony, we will have to make great sacrifices. Like Mattathias, we may need to leave behind our possessions and have the courage to live a radically different lifestyle (The Gospel of Life, 98, Pope John Paul II). To be faithful to the Lord in our "culture of death," we will have to reject the cults of individualism and independence, and choose Christian community and submission to the Lord and His Church. To be hot for Jesus and not lukewarm, we will need to deny our very selves and our selfishness to take up the cross each day (Lk 9:23).
Are you going to be faithful or phony? Will you accept God's grace to pay the price of faithfulness?

Prayer: Father, teach us "the path to peace this day" so we will recognize the time of our visitation (Lk 19:42, 44).

Promise: "Many who sought to live according to righteousness and religious custom went out into the desert to settle there." -1 Mc 2:29

Praise: St. Elizabeth served rather than dominated her people by dressing simply and feeding hundreds who were hungry.

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Wednesday, November 16, 2011

REAL FAITH - One Bread, One Body, 11/16/2011

Wednesday, November 16, 2011, St. Margaret of Scotland, St. Gertrude

2 Maccabees 7:1, 20-31, Psalm 17:1, 5-6, 8, 15, Luke 19:11-28
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REAL FAITH

"Seven brothers with their mother were arrested and tortured with whips and scourges by the king." -2 Maccabees 7:1

The members of this family were maimed, scalped, amputated, fried, and murdered one by one while the remaining family members were forced to watch. This family's courage was supernatural. The basis of their courage was faith in God, our Creator and our Resurrection. At his death, the second brother said: "You are depriving us of this present life, but the King of the world will raise us up to live again forever" (2 Mc 7:9). The third brother proclaimed that God, Who created his hands and tongue, would re-create them after they had been amputated. The fourth brother said: "It is my choice to die at the hands of men with the God-given hope of being restored to life by Him" (2 Mc 7:14).
Throughout these tortures and murders, the mother exhorted her sons: "Since it is the Creator of the universe Who shapes each man's beginning, as He brings about the origin of everything, He, in His mercy, will give you back both breath and life" (2 Mc 7:23). The mother spoke these words to the last son to die: "I beg you, child, to look at the heavens and the earth and see all that is in them; then you will know that God did not make them out of existing things; and in the same way the human race came into existence. Do not be afraid of this executioner, but be worthy of your brothers and accept death, so that in the time of mercy I may receive you again with them" (2 Mc 7:28-29). The mother believed in the resurrection because of her faith in God the Creator. Is our faith in God, the Creator and the Resurrection, abstract or is it so real and personal we would die for it?

Prayer: Father, by faith may I conquer kingdoms (Heb 11:33).

Promise: "Whoever has will be given more, but the one who has not will lose the little he has." -Lk 19:26

Praise: St. Margaret, although royal, practiced austerity and was faithful to prayers and service.

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Tuesday, November 15, 2011

TREED? - One Bread, One Body, 11/15/2011

Tuesday, November 15, 2011, St. Albert the Great

2 Maccabees 6:18-31, Psalm 3:2-7, Luke 19:1-10
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TREED?

"He first ran on in front, then climbed a sycamore tree which was along Jesus' route, in order to see Him." -Luke 19:4

The world is full of Zacchaeuses: people not so much small of stature (Lk 19:3) as small of heart. We are surrounded by petty, mean-spirited, little people. We are sometimes that way ourselves. We need to see Jesus to become big-hearted, great-souled men and women of God.
Like Zacchaeus, we need a tree to climb so we can see Jesus. We are too petty to see over the crowd of faithlessness and selfishness obstructing our view of Jesus. We need a tree by which we rise above our sinful littleness.
The poet, Joyce Kilmer, wrote: "Only God can make a tree." By God's grace, many small Zacchaeuses have seen Jesus and become tall trees. These former Zacchaeuses help the present ones become new trees for future Zacchaeuses to climb.
A tree was part of the first sin. Jesus was crucified and died on a tree (Acts 13:29) to take away our sin. Jesus was lifted up on the tree of the cross so that we might be lifted up (see Jn 3:14; 12:32), see Him Whom we have pierced (Jn 19:37), and become life-giving trees (see Ps 1:3) in a "culture of death."
Climb a tree. See Jesus. Be a tree.

Prayer: Father, make me a mighty oak tree, planted by You to show forth Your glory (see Is 61:3).

Promise: "This is how he died, leaving in his death a model of courage and an unforgettable example of virtue not only for the young but for the whole nation." -2 Mc 6:31

Praise: St. Albert found God in all aspects of life and found truth in all branches of study. For all his study of nature, he never took his focus off of Jesus.

(For a related teaching, order our tape Effects of Sin" on audio AV 81-3 or video V-81.)

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Monday, November 14, 2011

"I WANT TO SEE" - One Bread, One Body, 11/14/2011

Monday, November 14, 2011

1 Maccabees 1:10-15, 41-43, 54-57, 62-63, Psalm 119:53, 61, 134, 150, 155, 158, Luke 18:35-43
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"I WANT TO SEE"

"Jesus asked him, 'What do you want Me to do for you?' 'Lord,' he answered, 'I want to see.' " -Luke 18:40-41

Spiritual blindness may be more common in our Western culture than spiritual sight. So many have been blinded by secular humanism, "the god of the present age" (2 Cor 4:4). If we are not totally blinded to our condition, we will cry out: "Jesus, Son of David, have pity" on us (Lk 18:38). No matter if we are as blind as the self-righteous Pharisee (Lk 18:9ff), the possession-possessed rich man (Lk 18:18ff), or even the self-centered, cross-denying apostles (Lk 18:31ff), we can have our spiritual sight restored. Jesus wants to say to us: "Receive your sight. Your faith has healed you" (Lk 18:42).
Like Zacchaeus, we can have our eyes opened. Then, we will see that giving half of our belongings to the poor (Lk 19:8) makes more sense than saving and stockpiling our possessions. With our spiritual eyes opened, we will see that making justice and peace are higher priorities than making a profit (see Lk 19:8). When we let Jesus heal us of spiritual blindness, we will see there is so much more to life than what we can physically see. When Jesus heals us of our blindness, we will see God "as He is" (1 Jn 3:2). We will see the beatific vision. Therefore, cry "out all the more, 'Son of David, have pity on me!' " (Lk 18:39)

Prayer: Father, at Mass may my eyes be opened at the breaking of the bread (see Lk 24:30-31).

Promise: "Redeem me from the oppression of men, that I may keep Your precepts." -Ps 119:134

Praise: James kept tithing even though on unemployment, and Jesus then led him into a new career.

(For a related teaching, order our tape Spiritual Blindness" on audio AV 65-1 or video V-65.)

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Sunday, November 13, 2011

PM eNewsletter 33rd Sunday in ordinary time

November 13th, 33rd Sunday in ordinary time

Jesus, next week is the last week in ordinary time.

Please grace us to know where we are with You in our lives.

Help us to become totally focused and centered on You.

Jesus, help us to realize that You truly are the Lord, and King, and Redeemer of all.

Help us, Christ, to know, love and serve You with all of our being.

And bring us all into Your eternal kingdom.

Amen and Amen.

Thank you Lord, for loving us totally.
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