Pentecost Novena Day 2 - Saturday
Pray: Come, Holy Spirit, fill the hearts of Your faithful, and enkindle in them the fire of Your love.
V. Send forth Your Spirit, and they shall be created,
R. And You shall renew the face of the earth.
Let us pray.
O God, Who by the light of the Holy Spirit, did instruct the hearts of Your faithful, grant that by that same Holy Spirit, we may be truly wise and ever rejoice in His consolation, through Christ our Lord. Amen.
Read:
Acts 18:23-28
John 16:23-28
Be silent
Pray: Father, make me docile to the Holy Spirit as Apollos, Cornelius (Acts 10), and Mary were (Luke 1:38). As in the home of Priscilla and Aquila, may several people be filled with the Holy Spirit in my home. I pray in Jesus' name. Amen.
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Saturday, May 31, 2014, Visitation of Mary, Pentecost Novena - Day 2
Zephaniah 3:14-18 or, Romans 12:9-16, Isaiah 12:2-6, Luke 1:39-56
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VISITING HOURS
"Be not discouraged!" -Zephaniah 3:16
Recently, I was hospitalized for a short time. No one knew I was in the hospital, as I had no time to call people to pass the word. Naturally, I had no visitors during that brief stay. I could easily relate to Elizabeth's experience on the day that Mary visited her. Elizabeth had gone into seclusion for five months (Lk 1:24), implying that she had no visitors in that interval. She couldn't have expected Mary to visit, since to her knowledge Mary was not aware she was pregnant. God directly informed Mary of Elizabeth's pregnancy, and put it in Mary's heart to visit her (Lk 1:39ff).
This means that the feast of the Visitation of Mary is a great sign of hope. When we need a visitor, God will send Mary to us, even if no one else is aware that we need encouragement (see Zep 3:16). When we seclude ourselves from others, Mary is not subject to our visiting restrictions. She is favored by God (Lk 1:30) with inside information on our condition. She has a motherly heart for us that loves its way into our life. She can't stop from being concerned about her discouraged, suffering child.
Is there any way to keep a mother from visiting her beloved child? No, we can't keep Mary out of our lives. She loves us too much. Our decision is whether or not to welcome her. Mary was rejected by the innkeepers in Bethlehem (Lk 2:7), and is widely rejected by many Christians today. "Open wide your hearts" (2 Cor 6:13) to the mother of Jesus. Let Mary visit and love you.
Prayer: Jesus, may I love and welcome Mary as You do.
Promise: "You have no further misfortune to fear." -Zep 3:15
Praise: Mary, the most blessed woman ever, thought only of serving her cousin who was in need (see Lk 1:39ff).
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Friday, May 30, 2014
PRAYING IN LOSSES - One Bread, One Body, 5/30/2014
Pentecost Novena Day 1 - Friday
Pray: Come, Holy Spirit, fill the hearts of Your faithful, and enkindle in them the fire of Your love.
V. Send forth Your Spirit, and they shall be created,
R. And You shall renew the face of the earth.
Let us pray.
O God, Who by the light of the Holy Spirit, did instruct the hearts of Your faithful, grant that by that same Holy Spirit, we may be truly wise and ever rejoice in His consolation, through Christ our Lord. Amen.
Read:
Acts 18:9-18
John 16:20-23
Be silent
Pray: Father, as a mother carries her child in her womb nine months, so I choose to suffer for love of You during these nine days of the novena. Through my redemptive sufferings, may the Church receive the fullness of life in the Spirit. I pray in Jesus' name. Amen.
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Friday, May 30, 2014, Pentecost Novena - Day 1
Acts 18:9-18, Psalm 47:2-7, John 16:20-23
Link to Readings --> http://www.usccb.org/bible/readings/053014.cfm
PRAYING IN LOSSES
"I tell you truly: you will weep and mourn while the world rejoices; you will grieve for a time, but your grief will be turned into joy." -John 16:20
When Jesus' disciples prayed in the upper room after His Ascension and before the first Christian Pentecost, they probably prayed with a sense of loss. Although Jesus had promised that He would not leave them orphaned (Jn 14:18) and that He would be with them always (Mt 28:20), Jesus' disciples couldn't understand what He meant, for the Spirit had not yet been received and the Church not yet born.
When we pray with a sense of loss, our prayer may sound the same but it is prayed on a different level. For instance, after Paul saw Sosthenes violently attacked and beaten by the Corinthians (Acts 18:17), he naturally lost any sense of security. He realized he could be killed at any moment. When he prayed "Come, Holy Spirit," he probably prayed it on a deeper level than most of us are accustomed to. I remember seeing a widow pray, "Come, Holy Spirit," a couple of hours after her husband's death. She received the Spirit as never before since she prayed for the Spirit as never before. I've seen people lose their health and lose the unity in their marriages. When these people, in their loss, pray, "Come, Holy Spirit," all heaven breaks loose.
When we think we've lost everything, we can pray for the Spirit and receive more than we can ever ask for or imagine (Eph 3:20). Come, Holy Spirit!
Prayer: Father, on this first day of the Pentecost novena, I cry out to You in the pain of loss.
Promise: "Do not be afraid. Go on speaking and do not be silenced, for I am with you." -Acts 18:9-10
Praise: Valerie spends an afternoon each week visiting a homebound neighbor. Her love has restored her neighbor's faith in God.
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Pray: Come, Holy Spirit, fill the hearts of Your faithful, and enkindle in them the fire of Your love.
V. Send forth Your Spirit, and they shall be created,
R. And You shall renew the face of the earth.
Let us pray.
O God, Who by the light of the Holy Spirit, did instruct the hearts of Your faithful, grant that by that same Holy Spirit, we may be truly wise and ever rejoice in His consolation, through Christ our Lord. Amen.
Read:
Acts 18:9-18
John 16:20-23
Be silent
Pray: Father, as a mother carries her child in her womb nine months, so I choose to suffer for love of You during these nine days of the novena. Through my redemptive sufferings, may the Church receive the fullness of life in the Spirit. I pray in Jesus' name. Amen.
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Friday, May 30, 2014, Pentecost Novena - Day 1
Acts 18:9-18, Psalm 47:2-7, John 16:20-23
Link to Readings --> http://www.usccb.org/bible/readings/053014.cfm
PRAYING IN LOSSES
"I tell you truly: you will weep and mourn while the world rejoices; you will grieve for a time, but your grief will be turned into joy." -John 16:20
When Jesus' disciples prayed in the upper room after His Ascension and before the first Christian Pentecost, they probably prayed with a sense of loss. Although Jesus had promised that He would not leave them orphaned (Jn 14:18) and that He would be with them always (Mt 28:20), Jesus' disciples couldn't understand what He meant, for the Spirit had not yet been received and the Church not yet born.
When we pray with a sense of loss, our prayer may sound the same but it is prayed on a different level. For instance, after Paul saw Sosthenes violently attacked and beaten by the Corinthians (Acts 18:17), he naturally lost any sense of security. He realized he could be killed at any moment. When he prayed "Come, Holy Spirit," he probably prayed it on a deeper level than most of us are accustomed to. I remember seeing a widow pray, "Come, Holy Spirit," a couple of hours after her husband's death. She received the Spirit as never before since she prayed for the Spirit as never before. I've seen people lose their health and lose the unity in their marriages. When these people, in their loss, pray, "Come, Holy Spirit," all heaven breaks loose.
When we think we've lost everything, we can pray for the Spirit and receive more than we can ever ask for or imagine (Eph 3:20). Come, Holy Spirit!
Prayer: Father, on this first day of the Pentecost novena, I cry out to You in the pain of loss.
Promise: "Do not be afraid. Go on speaking and do not be silenced, for I am with you." -Acts 18:9-10
Praise: Valerie spends an afternoon each week visiting a homebound neighbor. Her love has restored her neighbor's faith in God.
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Thursday, May 29, 2014
PREPARE THE WAY OF THE HOLY SPIRIT (see Lk 3:4) - One Bread, One Body, 5/29/2014
Thursday, May 29, 2014
Acts 18:1-8, Psalm 98:1-4, John 16:16-20
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PREPARE THE WAY OF THE HOLY SPIRIT (see Lk 3:4)
"A leading man of the synagogue, Crispus, along with his whole household, put his faith in the Lord." -Acts 18:8
Tomorrow begins the Pentecost Novena, nine days of intense prayer in preparation to receive the Holy Spirit in fullness at Pentecost. Today is the traditional feast of the Ascension of Jesus, Who left this earth in body and ascended to the right hand of the Father in heaven. Jesus commended His followers to the Holy Spirit, for "within a short time" (Jn 16:16) they would be baptized in the Holy Spirit. The apostles were initially stunned and even grieved when Jesus ascended into heaven and left this earth. Yet they devoted themselves to intense prayer. "Within a short time," they received the Holy Spirit at Pentecost.
The Spirit made all the difference. Many thousands were converted, including the most unlikely synagogue leaders such as Crispus (Acts 18:8), and persecutors like Saul of Tarsus, etc. Who in your mind is the most unlikely to change and convert? "For God all things are possible" (Mt 19:26). Pray the Pentecost Novena and "receive the Holy Spirit" (Jn 20:22).
Prayer: Father, give me the commitment of the apostles as they prepared for the initial Pentecost novena.
Promise: "The Lord has made His salvation known: in the sight of the nations He has revealed His justice." -Ps 98:2
Praise: "Sing to the Lord a new song, for He has done wondrous deeds; His right hand has won victory for Him, His holy arm" (Ps 98:1).
(This teaching was submitted by a member of our editorial team.)
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Acts 18:1-8, Psalm 98:1-4, John 16:16-20
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PREPARE THE WAY OF THE HOLY SPIRIT (see Lk 3:4)
"A leading man of the synagogue, Crispus, along with his whole household, put his faith in the Lord." -Acts 18:8
Tomorrow begins the Pentecost Novena, nine days of intense prayer in preparation to receive the Holy Spirit in fullness at Pentecost. Today is the traditional feast of the Ascension of Jesus, Who left this earth in body and ascended to the right hand of the Father in heaven. Jesus commended His followers to the Holy Spirit, for "within a short time" (Jn 16:16) they would be baptized in the Holy Spirit. The apostles were initially stunned and even grieved when Jesus ascended into heaven and left this earth. Yet they devoted themselves to intense prayer. "Within a short time," they received the Holy Spirit at Pentecost.
The Spirit made all the difference. Many thousands were converted, including the most unlikely synagogue leaders such as Crispus (Acts 18:8), and persecutors like Saul of Tarsus, etc. Who in your mind is the most unlikely to change and convert? "For God all things are possible" (Mt 19:26). Pray the Pentecost Novena and "receive the Holy Spirit" (Jn 20:22).
Prayer: Father, give me the commitment of the apostles as they prepared for the initial Pentecost novena.
Promise: "The Lord has made His salvation known: in the sight of the nations He has revealed His justice." -Ps 98:2
Praise: "Sing to the Lord a new song, for He has done wondrous deeds; His right hand has won victory for Him, His holy arm" (Ps 98:1).
(This teaching was submitted by a member of our editorial team.)
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Wednesday, May 28, 2014
TRYING, FAILING, AND LEARNING - One Bread, One Body, 5/28/2014
Wednesday, May 28, 2014
Acts 17:15, 22-18:1, Psalm 148:1-2, 11-14, John 16:12-15
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TRYING, FAILING, AND LEARNING
"When they heard about the raising of the dead, some sneered, while others said, 'We must hear you on this topic some other time.' " -Acts 17:32
When Paul spoke of Jesus and the resurrection to the people of Athens, they called him a "magpie" (Acts 17:18), sneered at him, and brushed him off (Acts 17:32). However, a few became believers (Acts 17:34).
As we read through Acts of the Apostles this Easter season, many Christians can relate to Paul's difficulties at Athens better than to other parts of Acts. The "culture of death" in which we live is similar to that of Athens. Also, sad to say, we may have the weaknesses that Paul showed at Athens. Paul tried the mission at Athens solo because he was too impatient to wait for Silas and Timothy to join him (Acts 17:15-16). Similarly, our excessive individualism and lack of community severely weakens our evangelization. Furthermore, Paul did not get around to proclaiming Jesus crucified in Athens. In our culture, and even in our Church, we also fail to emphasize the cross. Thus, like Paul in Athens, we also have few converts.
However, Paul learned his lesson. When he went to his next mission, at Corinth, he determined to "speak of nothing but Jesus Christ and Him crucified" (1 Cor 2:2). Let's be like Paul. Let's try, even if we may fail. Let's learn from our mistakes and lead many to Jesus.
Prayer: Jesus, I will be Your witness (see Acts 1:8).
Promise: "When He comes, however, being the Spirit of truth He will guide you to all truth. He will not speak on His own, but will speak only what He hears, and will announce to you the things to come." -Jn 16:13
Praise: The reverence with which Thomas received the Eucharist made others repent of their irreverence.
(For a related teaching, order our tape Jesus, the Redeemer" on audio AV 50-3 or video V-50.)
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Acts 17:15, 22-18:1, Psalm 148:1-2, 11-14, John 16:12-15
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TRYING, FAILING, AND LEARNING
"When they heard about the raising of the dead, some sneered, while others said, 'We must hear you on this topic some other time.' " -Acts 17:32
When Paul spoke of Jesus and the resurrection to the people of Athens, they called him a "magpie" (Acts 17:18), sneered at him, and brushed him off (Acts 17:32). However, a few became believers (Acts 17:34).
As we read through Acts of the Apostles this Easter season, many Christians can relate to Paul's difficulties at Athens better than to other parts of Acts. The "culture of death" in which we live is similar to that of Athens. Also, sad to say, we may have the weaknesses that Paul showed at Athens. Paul tried the mission at Athens solo because he was too impatient to wait for Silas and Timothy to join him (Acts 17:15-16). Similarly, our excessive individualism and lack of community severely weakens our evangelization. Furthermore, Paul did not get around to proclaiming Jesus crucified in Athens. In our culture, and even in our Church, we also fail to emphasize the cross. Thus, like Paul in Athens, we also have few converts.
However, Paul learned his lesson. When he went to his next mission, at Corinth, he determined to "speak of nothing but Jesus Christ and Him crucified" (1 Cor 2:2). Let's be like Paul. Let's try, even if we may fail. Let's learn from our mistakes and lead many to Jesus.
Prayer: Jesus, I will be Your witness (see Acts 1:8).
Promise: "When He comes, however, being the Spirit of truth He will guide you to all truth. He will not speak on His own, but will speak only what He hears, and will announce to you the things to come." -Jn 16:13
Praise: The reverence with which Thomas received the Eucharist made others repent of their irreverence.
(For a related teaching, order our tape Jesus, the Redeemer" on audio AV 50-3 or video V-50.)
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Tuesday, May 27, 2014
A LAWYER IN HEAVEN!!! - One Bread, One Body, 5/27/2014
Tuesday, May 27, 2014, St. Augustine of Canterbury
Acts 16:22-34, Psalm 138:1-3, 7-8, John 16:5-11
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A LAWYER IN HEAVEN!!!
"If I fail to go, the Paraclete will never come to you, whereas if I go, I will send Him to you." -John 16:7
The Greek word "Paraclete," which Jesus uses to refer to the promised Holy Spirit, can be translated as "Defense Lawyer." Picture yourselves in the place of Jesus' disciples. After following the Master for three years, He tells you that He is suddenly leaving you tomorrow. But that's not all: as His replacement, you're getting a lawyer! We can understand why His disciples, who had recently heard Jesus publicly vilify lawyers (see Lk 11:46-52), would be "overcome with grief" (Jn 16:6) at this double-whammy.
However, those who follow Jesus need to be defended. Paul and Silas found this out at Philippi. They were seized and dragged "into the main square before the local authorities," who "turned them over to the magistrates" (Acts 16:19, 20). Before they could speak a word in self-defense, they were flogged severely, thrown into jail in maximum security, and chained to a stake like animals (Acts 16:22-24).
At this point, Paul and Silas placed a call from their "cell-phone" to their Defense Lawyer, the Holy Spirit. Since the Lawyer already understood the specifics of the case, Paul and Silas only had to converse with their Lawyer in His native language: tongues, prayer, and praise (Acts 16:25). The Holy Spirit appealed the case directly to the Judge, the Father, and the verdict "innocent" was reached immediately. The Holy Spirit sent an earthquake to set the prisoners free, converted the jailer and his family, and vindicated Paul and Silas publicly (Acts 16:36ff).
Prayer: Come, Holy Spirit! Come and set us free!
Promise: "When I called, You answered me; You built up strength within me...Your right hand saves me." -Ps 138:3, 7
Praise: St. Augustine did not see the fruit of his labors in his lifetime but sowed the word of God even so.
(This teaching was submitted by a member of our editorial team.)
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Acts 16:22-34, Psalm 138:1-3, 7-8, John 16:5-11
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A LAWYER IN HEAVEN!!!
"If I fail to go, the Paraclete will never come to you, whereas if I go, I will send Him to you." -John 16:7
The Greek word "Paraclete," which Jesus uses to refer to the promised Holy Spirit, can be translated as "Defense Lawyer." Picture yourselves in the place of Jesus' disciples. After following the Master for three years, He tells you that He is suddenly leaving you tomorrow. But that's not all: as His replacement, you're getting a lawyer! We can understand why His disciples, who had recently heard Jesus publicly vilify lawyers (see Lk 11:46-52), would be "overcome with grief" (Jn 16:6) at this double-whammy.
However, those who follow Jesus need to be defended. Paul and Silas found this out at Philippi. They were seized and dragged "into the main square before the local authorities," who "turned them over to the magistrates" (Acts 16:19, 20). Before they could speak a word in self-defense, they were flogged severely, thrown into jail in maximum security, and chained to a stake like animals (Acts 16:22-24).
At this point, Paul and Silas placed a call from their "cell-phone" to their Defense Lawyer, the Holy Spirit. Since the Lawyer already understood the specifics of the case, Paul and Silas only had to converse with their Lawyer in His native language: tongues, prayer, and praise (Acts 16:25). The Holy Spirit appealed the case directly to the Judge, the Father, and the verdict "innocent" was reached immediately. The Holy Spirit sent an earthquake to set the prisoners free, converted the jailer and his family, and vindicated Paul and Silas publicly (Acts 16:36ff).
Prayer: Come, Holy Spirit! Come and set us free!
Promise: "When I called, You answered me; You built up strength within me...Your right hand saves me." -Ps 138:3, 7
Praise: St. Augustine did not see the fruit of his labors in his lifetime but sowed the word of God even so.
(This teaching was submitted by a member of our editorial team.)
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Monday, May 26, 2014
AT HOME WITH JESUS - One Bread, One Body, 5/26/2014
Monday, May 26, 2014, St. Philip Neri
Acts 16:11-15, Psalm 149:1-6, 9, John 15:26-16:4
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AT HOME WITH JESUS
"If you are convinced that I believe in the Lord, come and stay at my house." -Acts 16:15
Your house is one of your most important resources for evangelization. The Church teaches that your home should be a "domestic church" (Catechism, 1656). You should be able to look at a chair in your kitchen and remember when your neighbor, John, sitting in that chair, gave his life to Jesus. You look out at the porch and remember when Kathy from work was filled with the Holy Spirit in that very spot of your house. Over there is the couch where Ted and Cindy sat, three years ago. They had come to announce their divorce. They left your home forgiving, forgiven, and reconciled.
Next to the family-altar is the table where you taught your children the Scriptures from their infancy (2 Tm 3:15). At the front door, you can see the holy water font where you blessed the kids a thousand times. On the buffet stands the statue of Mary - a little worse for wear. (You told the kids to be more careful.) Above the doorway hangs the crucifix. You still sometimes cry when you see His crucified love.
This is home. This is love. This is life in Jesus. Amen!
Prayer: Father, make my home a house of prayer (see Is 56:7), evangelization, repentance, healing, hope, love, and life.
Promise: "When the Paraclete comes, the Spirit of truth Who comes from the Father - and Whom I Myself will send from the Father - He will bear witness on My behalf. You must bear witness as well." -Jn 15:26-27
Praise: St. Philip was so hospitable to the youth of Rome that his room was known as "the home of Christian mirth."
(For a related teaching, order our tape Counter-Cultural "on audio AV 17 A-3 or video V-17A.)
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Acts 16:11-15, Psalm 149:1-6, 9, John 15:26-16:4
Link to Readings --> http://www.usccb.org/bible/readings/052614.cfm
AT HOME WITH JESUS
"If you are convinced that I believe in the Lord, come and stay at my house." -Acts 16:15
Your house is one of your most important resources for evangelization. The Church teaches that your home should be a "domestic church" (Catechism, 1656). You should be able to look at a chair in your kitchen and remember when your neighbor, John, sitting in that chair, gave his life to Jesus. You look out at the porch and remember when Kathy from work was filled with the Holy Spirit in that very spot of your house. Over there is the couch where Ted and Cindy sat, three years ago. They had come to announce their divorce. They left your home forgiving, forgiven, and reconciled.
Next to the family-altar is the table where you taught your children the Scriptures from their infancy (2 Tm 3:15). At the front door, you can see the holy water font where you blessed the kids a thousand times. On the buffet stands the statue of Mary - a little worse for wear. (You told the kids to be more careful.) Above the doorway hangs the crucifix. You still sometimes cry when you see His crucified love.
This is home. This is love. This is life in Jesus. Amen!
Prayer: Father, make my home a house of prayer (see Is 56:7), evangelization, repentance, healing, hope, love, and life.
Promise: "When the Paraclete comes, the Spirit of truth Who comes from the Father - and Whom I Myself will send from the Father - He will bear witness on My behalf. You must bear witness as well." -Jn 15:26-27
Praise: St. Philip was so hospitable to the youth of Rome that his room was known as "the home of Christian mirth."
(For a related teaching, order our tape Counter-Cultural "on audio AV 17 A-3 or video V-17A.)
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Sunday, May 25, 2014
PM eNewsletter Sixth Sunday of Easter
May 25th Sixth Sunday of Easter
Christ, You told us that You would be with us always and that You would send us the
paraclete, Your Holy Spirit.
Please, Jesus, as You are now in heaven, sitting at the right hand of the Father, continue
to intercede for us and continue to shower down upon us Your graces, that we may live and
love in, to and through You.
Let Your spirit fill us with love, joy and peace.
Let us all be amazed at the continued love that You shower down upon us.
Let us all ask that Your spirit come and renew us.
Let us all do the novena to the Holy Spirit, that we will all be renewed.
Amen and Amen.
Thank You Lord, for loving us totally.
________________________________________________
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page of Presentation Ministries? Please take a look.
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One Bread, One Body
This weeks readings and reflections
Sunday TO HELP YOU LOSE TO WIN
http://presentationministries.com/obob/obob.asp?lang=en&d=5/25/2014
"If you love Me and obey the commands I give you, I will ask the Father and He will give you
another Paraclete - to be with you always: the Spirit of truth." -John 14:15-17
A paraclete is someone who helps us, usually in the context of a legal trial. For example,
a paraclete could be a lawyer or a witness on our behalf. A paraclete must be convincing to
the judge or jury, or he would not help us win the case. However, the Paraclete Whom the
Father sends us is not accepted by the world "since it neither sees Him nor recognizes Him"
(Jn 14:17). Therefore, the Paraclete, the Holy Spirit, might not help us win our case on
earth. Rather, He is with us and within us so we will have the strength to remain faithful
when unjustly persecuted and condemned (see Jn 14:17). While we lose our case on earth, we
will be more than conquerors in life (Rm 8:37). Though we may be condemned rather than
acquitted on earth, the Paraclete, the Holy Spirit, will make us holy so that, on the final
Judgment Day, Jesus the Judge will give the verdict: "Well done! You are a good and faithful
servant!" (Mt 25:21, our transl) "Come. You have My Father's blessing! Inherit the kingdom
prepared for you from the creation of the world" (Mt 25:34).
Come, Holy Spirit, the Paraclete! Help us be acquitted in the final judgment, even though we
may be condemned in this world's trial.
Prayer: Father, show me those on whom I am to lay hands so that they may receive the Holy
Spirit (see Acts 8:17).
Promise: "Should anyone ask you the reason for this hope of yours, be ever ready to reply,
but speak gently and respectfully." -1 Pt 3:15
Praise: Praise Jesus, Who "died and came to life again, that He might be Lord of both the
dead and the living" (Rm 14:9).
Monday AT HOME WITH JESUS
http://presentationministries.com/obob/obob.asp?lang=en&d=5/26/2014
"If you are convinced that I believe in the Lord, come and stay at my house." -Acts 16:15
Tuesday A LAWYER IN HEAVEN!!!
http://presentationministries.com/obob/obob.asp?lang=en&d=5/27/2014
"If I fail to go, the Paraclete will never come to you, whereas if I go, I will send Him to
you." -John 16:7
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· The Truth Will Set You Free
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· Risen Life
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"Why do you search for the Living One among the dead? He is not here; He has been
raised up." -Luke 24:5-6
Alleluia! Jesus is risen! He's alive! "O death, where is your victory? O death,
where is your sting?" (1 Cor 15:55) We as Christians have personally had the most
overwhelming experience imaginable. The One Who loves us so much, Who would do
anything for us, was .........................................................
·The Beatitudes
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·Ten Commandments of Intercession
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PM Internet Prayer Requests
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Heavenly Father thank you for all the Blessings,please guide us with your Holy spirit as we
go along with our work Lord ,please give us knowledge and help me to overcome my shyness in
doing a task given to me.we ask this through Christ our Lord.Amen
(antang4, 5/24/2014 3:38:09 PM)
During this Third Hour, Jesus of Divine Mercy have mercy on us.
(Ken, Texas, 5/24/2014 3:02:19 PM)
Father above, we thank and praise You today, tomorrow and always! We thank You for the
enlightment of Presentation Minitries because through there Acts of discipleship, we have
been able to expand the knowledge and understanding of loving You. I started to read the
bible on a daily basis and reflect on it for others to enjoy as well. Thank you Lord, for
You are the Way and Righteous Path we must follow, Amen.
(Victor , El Paso, Tx, United States, 5/24/2014 9:32:12 AM)
Dear Brothers and Sisters in Jesus' name, Please pray for our Rosary Prayer with the
community closed to our house to be held Saturday evening May 24, it will running well and
be blessed. Pray also for our weekend we'll be going to Church to glorify His name. Pray
also for my daughter Petrina that she'll be doing her best on her exams. Lastly for my
beloved mother and sister that they are getting stronger and healthier. Thank you very much
for your prayers and thoughts. GBU.
(Yab n LLL, Malang, East Java, Indonesia, 5/24/2014 4:03:06 AM)
Please pray for Beginning Experience and Young People's Beginning Experience Ministry for
upcoming international conference and healing for families dealing with losses through
divorce and death.
(Helen, Arizona, 5/24/2014 2:54:51 AM)
Forgive me and all who come here, Father. In Jesus name I pray, Amen
(Anonymous, 5/24/2014 1:54:05 AM)
Please pray for my mother, Lucia, who has a pulmonary infection, her lungs are full of
fluid, and is having trouble breathing.
(victor, 5/23/2014 9:42:25 PM)
Please follow link to additional prayer intentions.
http://www.presentationministries.com/prayer/prayer.asp
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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 well as covering the entire New Testament 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.
Take a moment and check the link below
http://presentationministries.com/tapes/tape.asp?pubID=269
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Small Christian Communities
We believe the Lord is calling us to build hundreds of more communities by raising up
leaders who will form communities
PM's Small Christian Community Network
Learn about the Communities in our Network
http://presentationministries.com/community/hbcNetwork.asp
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)
http://presentationministries.com/brochures/CommunityManual.asp
Building Small Christian Communities (Guide Book)
http://presentationministries.com/brochures/CommunityGuidebook.asp
For more information contact: community@presentationministries.com
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Bible Telephone Line
New Technology for Bible Telephone Line Ministry
Local Numbers Double Practically Overnight!
The Bible Telephone Line (BTL) has been in operation for 19 years. Begun by Fr. Al
in 1991, it now continues with three teachers trained by him and by Presentation
Ministries. In cities where local numbers have been established, the BTL provides
callers with a short teaching on the readings for the daily Mass. It is available 24
hours a day and 7 days a week. Callers may also leave a short prayer request which
will be shared on the line with the other callers the next day.
** Please check these listings as a number of changes have been made.**
Akron, OH 330-344-9180
Baltimore, MD 443-529-8282
Bismarck, ND 701-595-5300
Boston, MA 508-591-0911
Cincinnati, OH 513-823-3111
Cleveland, OH 440-572-4366
Columbus, OH 614-210-3111
Detroit, MI 734-418-9101
Ft. Worth, TX 817-203-3933
Indianapolis, IN 317-564-9292
Jupiter, FL 561-768-4321
Lexington, KY 859-554-1500
Long Island, NY 631-317-2200
Los Angeles, CA 323-984-7500
Louisville, KY 502-694-3131
Miami, FL 305-520-9922
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Putnam, CT 860-821-0411
Phoenix, AZ 480-630-3999
Pittsburgh, PA 412-228-0228
San Diego 619-272-6111
St. Augustine,FL 904-414-4142
St. Louis, MO 314-561-7411
Toledo, OH 419-318-2211
Toronto, ON CAN 647-723-9923
Ottawa, ON CAN 613-694-1257
Charlotte, NC 704-594-4811
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Inspired teaching on the daily Scripture readings of the Catholic Church by Fr. Al Lauer
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Pope Francis, Shepherd of Truth
http://presentationministries.com/pope/fst2014-04.asp?navlink=latest
Notable quotations from Pope Francis and official teachings of the Roman Catholic Church
COMMUNICATION AND GROWTH
"GOOD COMMUNICATION"
Good communication helps us to grow closer, to know one another better, and ultimately, to
grow in unity.
RESOLVE DIFFERENCES
We need to resolve our differences through forms of dialogue which help us grow in
understanding and mutual respect. A culture of encounter demands that we be ready not only
to give, but also to receive.
"IMMENSE POSSIBILITIES"
The Internet ... offers immense possibilities for encounter and solidarity. This is
something truly good, a gift from God.
(Source: Message for World Communications Day, January 24, 2014)
http://presentationministries.com/pope/fst2014-04.asp?navlink=latest
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" The Lord works through PM in many different ways. Below you can find information about
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Bible Institute
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Prophecies from Word Gifts Ministry
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St. John Bosco Youth Group
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2014 RETREATS
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Christ, You told us that You would be with us always and that You would send us the
paraclete, Your Holy Spirit.
Please, Jesus, as You are now in heaven, sitting at the right hand of the Father, continue
to intercede for us and continue to shower down upon us Your graces, that we may live and
love in, to and through You.
Let Your spirit fill us with love, joy and peace.
Let us all be amazed at the continued love that You shower down upon us.
Let us all ask that Your spirit come and renew us.
Let us all do the novena to the Holy Spirit, that we will all be renewed.
Amen and Amen.
Thank You Lord, for loving us totally.
________________________________________________
For more on the teachings of Father Al Lauer see the home
page of Presentation Ministries? Please take a look.
http://presentationministries.com/home/home.asp
To add your e-mail address to this list go to
http://www.presentationministries.com/general/emailList.asp
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One Bread, One Body
This weeks readings and reflections
Sunday TO HELP YOU LOSE TO WIN
http://presentationministries.com/obob/obob.asp?lang=en&d=5/25/2014
"If you love Me and obey the commands I give you, I will ask the Father and He will give you
another Paraclete - to be with you always: the Spirit of truth." -John 14:15-17
A paraclete is someone who helps us, usually in the context of a legal trial. For example,
a paraclete could be a lawyer or a witness on our behalf. A paraclete must be convincing to
the judge or jury, or he would not help us win the case. However, the Paraclete Whom the
Father sends us is not accepted by the world "since it neither sees Him nor recognizes Him"
(Jn 14:17). Therefore, the Paraclete, the Holy Spirit, might not help us win our case on
earth. Rather, He is with us and within us so we will have the strength to remain faithful
when unjustly persecuted and condemned (see Jn 14:17). While we lose our case on earth, we
will be more than conquerors in life (Rm 8:37). Though we may be condemned rather than
acquitted on earth, the Paraclete, the Holy Spirit, will make us holy so that, on the final
Judgment Day, Jesus the Judge will give the verdict: "Well done! You are a good and faithful
servant!" (Mt 25:21, our transl) "Come. You have My Father's blessing! Inherit the kingdom
prepared for you from the creation of the world" (Mt 25:34).
Come, Holy Spirit, the Paraclete! Help us be acquitted in the final judgment, even though we
may be condemned in this world's trial.
Prayer: Father, show me those on whom I am to lay hands so that they may receive the Holy
Spirit (see Acts 8:17).
Promise: "Should anyone ask you the reason for this hope of yours, be ever ready to reply,
but speak gently and respectfully." -1 Pt 3:15
Praise: Praise Jesus, Who "died and came to life again, that He might be Lord of both the
dead and the living" (Rm 14:9).
Monday AT HOME WITH JESUS
http://presentationministries.com/obob/obob.asp?lang=en&d=5/26/2014
"If you are convinced that I believe in the Lord, come and stay at my house." -Acts 16:15
Tuesday A LAWYER IN HEAVEN!!!
http://presentationministries.com/obob/obob.asp?lang=en&d=5/27/2014
"If I fail to go, the Paraclete will never come to you, whereas if I go, I will send Him to
you." -John 16:7
For more readings and inspiration from Presentation Ministries,
check us out at
http://presentationministries.com/home/home.asp
Share an OBOB e-mail with a friend today! It's easy and
quick and it will make Jesus smile!
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" Over 90 Biblically based brochures. Many on topics you
don't usually hear addressed."
This Week's Featured Brochures
· Through the New Testament in Easter
http://presentationministries.com/brochures/NTEaster.asp
· The Truth Will Set You Free
http://presentationministries.com/brochures/TruthSetFree.asp
· Risen Life
http://presentationministries.com/brochures/RisenLife.asp
"Why do you search for the Living One among the dead? He is not here; He has been
raised up." -Luke 24:5-6
Alleluia! Jesus is risen! He's alive! "O death, where is your victory? O death,
where is your sting?" (1 Cor 15:55) We as Christians have personally had the most
overwhelming experience imaginable. The One Who loves us so much, Who would do
anything for us, was .........................................................
·The Beatitudes
http://presentationministries.com/brochures/Beatitudes.asp
·Ten Commandments of Intercession
http://presentationministries.com/brochures/Intercession.asp
Brochures by Topic
http://presentationministries.com/brochures/brochures.asp
________________________________________________
PM Internet Prayer Requests
http://www.presentationministries.com/prayer/prayer.asp
Heavenly Father thank you for all the Blessings,please guide us with your Holy spirit as we
go along with our work Lord ,please give us knowledge and help me to overcome my shyness in
doing a task given to me.we ask this through Christ our Lord.Amen
(antang4, 5/24/2014 3:38:09 PM)
During this Third Hour, Jesus of Divine Mercy have mercy on us.
(Ken, Texas, 5/24/2014 3:02:19 PM)
Father above, we thank and praise You today, tomorrow and always! We thank You for the
enlightment of Presentation Minitries because through there Acts of discipleship, we have
been able to expand the knowledge and understanding of loving You. I started to read the
bible on a daily basis and reflect on it for others to enjoy as well. Thank you Lord, for
You are the Way and Righteous Path we must follow, Amen.
(Victor , El Paso, Tx, United States, 5/24/2014 9:32:12 AM)
Dear Brothers and Sisters in Jesus' name, Please pray for our Rosary Prayer with the
community closed to our house to be held Saturday evening May 24, it will running well and
be blessed. Pray also for our weekend we'll be going to Church to glorify His name. Pray
also for my daughter Petrina that she'll be doing her best on her exams. Lastly for my
beloved mother and sister that they are getting stronger and healthier. Thank you very much
for your prayers and thoughts. GBU.
(Yab n LLL, Malang, East Java, Indonesia, 5/24/2014 4:03:06 AM)
Please pray for Beginning Experience and Young People's Beginning Experience Ministry for
upcoming international conference and healing for families dealing with losses through
divorce and death.
(Helen, Arizona, 5/24/2014 2:54:51 AM)
Forgive me and all who come here, Father. In Jesus name I pray, Amen
(Anonymous, 5/24/2014 1:54:05 AM)
Please pray for my mother, Lucia, who has a pulmonary infection, her lungs are full of
fluid, and is having trouble breathing.
(victor, 5/23/2014 9:42:25 PM)
Please follow link to additional prayer intentions.
http://www.presentationministries.com/prayer/prayer.asp
________________________________________________
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 well as covering the entire New Testament 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.
Take a moment and check the link below
http://presentationministries.com/tapes/tape.asp?pubID=269
________________________________________________
Small Christian Communities
We believe the Lord is calling us to build hundreds of more communities by raising up
leaders who will form communities
PM's Small Christian Community Network
Learn about the Communities in our Network
http://presentationministries.com/community/hbcNetwork.asp
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)
http://presentationministries.com/brochures/CommunityManual.asp
Building Small Christian Communities (Guide Book)
http://presentationministries.com/brochures/CommunityGuidebook.asp
For more information contact: community@presentationministries.com
________________________________________________
Bible Telephone Line
New Technology for Bible Telephone Line Ministry
Local Numbers Double Practically Overnight!
The Bible Telephone Line (BTL) has been in operation for 19 years. Begun by Fr. Al
in 1991, it now continues with three teachers trained by him and by Presentation
Ministries. In cities where local numbers have been established, the BTL provides
callers with a short teaching on the readings for the daily Mass. It is available 24
hours a day and 7 days a week. Callers may also leave a short prayer request which
will be shared on the line with the other callers the next day.
** Please check these listings as a number of changes have been made.**
Akron, OH 330-344-9180
Baltimore, MD 443-529-8282
Bismarck, ND 701-595-5300
Boston, MA 508-591-0911
Cincinnati, OH 513-823-3111
Cleveland, OH 440-572-4366
Columbus, OH 614-210-3111
Detroit, MI 734-418-9101
Ft. Worth, TX 817-203-3933
Indianapolis, IN 317-564-9292
Jupiter, FL 561-768-4321
Lexington, KY 859-554-1500
Long Island, NY 631-317-2200
Los Angeles, CA 323-984-7500
Louisville, KY 502-694-3131
Miami, FL 305-520-9922
Perryville, MO 573-513-8411
Putnam, CT 860-821-0411
Phoenix, AZ 480-630-3999
Pittsburgh, PA 412-228-0228
San Diego 619-272-6111
St. Augustine,FL 904-414-4142
St. Louis, MO 314-561-7411
Toledo, OH 419-318-2211
Toronto, ON CAN 647-723-9923
Ottawa, ON CAN 613-694-1257
Charlotte, NC 704-594-4811
________________________________________________
Listen Online!
Inspired teaching on the daily Scripture readings of the Catholic Church by Fr. Al Lauer
Best of Daily Bread Radio Program
http://www.presentationministries.com/dbread/dbread.asp
________________________________________________
Pope Francis, Shepherd of Truth
http://presentationministries.com/pope/fst2014-04.asp?navlink=latest
Notable quotations from Pope Francis and official teachings of the Roman Catholic Church
COMMUNICATION AND GROWTH
"GOOD COMMUNICATION"
Good communication helps us to grow closer, to know one another better, and ultimately, to
grow in unity.
RESOLVE DIFFERENCES
We need to resolve our differences through forms of dialogue which help us grow in
understanding and mutual respect. A culture of encounter demands that we be ready not only
to give, but also to receive.
"IMMENSE POSSIBILITIES"
The Internet ... offers immense possibilities for encounter and solidarity. This is
something truly good, a gift from God.
(Source: Message for World Communications Day, January 24, 2014)
http://presentationministries.com/pope/fst2014-04.asp?navlink=latest
________________________________________________
PM Ministry List
" The Lord works through PM in many different ways. Below you can find information about
some of our ministries.
Bible Institute
http://presentationministries.com/bibleinst/bi2005Home.asp
Word Gifts Ministry
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TO HELP YOU LOSE TO WIN - One Bread, One Body, 5/25/2014
Sunday, May 25, 2014, Sixth Sunday of Easter
Acts 8:5-8, 14-17, 1 Peter 3:15-18, Psalm 66:1-7, 16, 20, John 14:15-21
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TO HELP YOU LOSE TO WIN
"If you love Me and obey the commands I give you, I will ask the Father and He will give you another Paraclete - to be with you always: the Spirit of truth." -John 14:15-17
A paraclete is someone who helps us, usually in the context of a legal trial. For example, a paraclete could be a lawyer or a witness on our behalf. A paraclete must be convincing to the judge or jury, or he would not help us win the case. However, the Paraclete Whom the Father sends us is not accepted by the world "since it neither sees Him nor recognizes Him" (Jn 14:17). Therefore, the Paraclete, the Holy Spirit, might not help us win our case on earth. Rather, He is with us and within us so we will have the strength to remain faithful when unjustly persecuted and condemned (see Jn 14:17). While we lose our case on earth, we will be more than conquerors in life (Rm 8:37). Though we may be condemned rather than acquitted on earth, the Paraclete, the Holy Spirit, will make us holy so that, on the final Judgment Day, Jesus the Judge will give the verdict: "Well done! You are a good and faithful servant!" (Mt 25:21, our transl) "Come. You have My Father's blessing! Inherit the kingdom prepared for you from the creation of the world" (Mt 25:34).
Come, Holy Spirit, the Paraclete! Help us be acquitted in the final judgment, even though we may be condemned in this world's trial.
Prayer: Father, show me those on whom I am to lay hands so that they may receive the Holy Spirit (see Acts 8:17).
Promise: "Should anyone ask you the reason for this hope of yours, be ever ready to reply, but speak gently and respectfully." -1 Pt 3:15
Praise: Praise Jesus, Who "died and came to life again, that He might be Lord of both the dead and the living" (Rm 14:9).
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Acts 8:5-8, 14-17, 1 Peter 3:15-18, Psalm 66:1-7, 16, 20, John 14:15-21
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TO HELP YOU LOSE TO WIN
"If you love Me and obey the commands I give you, I will ask the Father and He will give you another Paraclete - to be with you always: the Spirit of truth." -John 14:15-17
A paraclete is someone who helps us, usually in the context of a legal trial. For example, a paraclete could be a lawyer or a witness on our behalf. A paraclete must be convincing to the judge or jury, or he would not help us win the case. However, the Paraclete Whom the Father sends us is not accepted by the world "since it neither sees Him nor recognizes Him" (Jn 14:17). Therefore, the Paraclete, the Holy Spirit, might not help us win our case on earth. Rather, He is with us and within us so we will have the strength to remain faithful when unjustly persecuted and condemned (see Jn 14:17). While we lose our case on earth, we will be more than conquerors in life (Rm 8:37). Though we may be condemned rather than acquitted on earth, the Paraclete, the Holy Spirit, will make us holy so that, on the final Judgment Day, Jesus the Judge will give the verdict: "Well done! You are a good and faithful servant!" (Mt 25:21, our transl) "Come. You have My Father's blessing! Inherit the kingdom prepared for you from the creation of the world" (Mt 25:34).
Come, Holy Spirit, the Paraclete! Help us be acquitted in the final judgment, even though we may be condemned in this world's trial.
Prayer: Father, show me those on whom I am to lay hands so that they may receive the Holy Spirit (see Acts 8:17).
Promise: "Should anyone ask you the reason for this hope of yours, be ever ready to reply, but speak gently and respectfully." -1 Pt 3:15
Praise: Praise Jesus, Who "died and came to life again, that He might be Lord of both the dead and the living" (Rm 14:9).
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Saturday, May 24, 2014
THE MISSING PIECE - One Bread, One Body, 5/24/2014
Saturday, May 24, 2014
Acts 16:1-10, Psalm 100:1-3, 5, John 15:18-21
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THE MISSING PIECE
"Come over to Macedonia and help us." -Acts 16:9
Today begins the "we" section of the Acts of the Apostles. When Paul and his companions were prevented from going to Asia and Bithynia, Luke, the author of Acts, uses the pronoun "they" (Acts 16:6, 7). Then "they came down to Troas" (Acts 16:8). The missionaries were encountering closed doors and were seemingly wandering about aimlessly.
At Troas, "Paul had a vision" (Acts 16:9). There the team found the open door, leading to Macedonia. In Troas, they suddenly received vision, discernment, and direction (Acts 16:10). What made the difference?
In Troas, Luke joined the missionary team. Notice that the pronoun "we" is used beginning in Acts 16:10 and continuing throughout a good portion of the rest of Acts. Before Luke arrived, the mission was floundering. After Luke arrived, the door was opened to bring the gospel to Europe for the first time.
Luke is never mentioned in Acts as performing any noteworthy service. He is simply "with" Paul (see 2 Tm 4:11). Luke quietly used his spiritual and natural gifts, and that led to an open door. Luke was chosen by God to play this role (see Jn 15:19).
How about you? Are you a Luke? Is there a ministry, community, or vocation for which you are the missing piece? Pentecost is rapidly approaching. Pray diligently for docility to the Holy Spirit and discernment in all the areas of your life. May "the Spirit of Jesus" (Acts 16:7) fix you "like a peg in a sure spot" (Is 22:23).
Prayer: Father, thank You for preparing a life of good deeds for me in advance (Eph 2:10). May I joyfully complete all of them.
Promise: "I chose you out of the world." -Jn 15:19
Praise: For years, Mary tried to be a good person and do good works, but it wasn't until the Holy Spirit touched her heart and showed her Jesus as Savior that she had empowerment beyond imagining.
(This teaching was submitted by a member of our editorial team.)
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Acts 16:1-10, Psalm 100:1-3, 5, John 15:18-21
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THE MISSING PIECE
"Come over to Macedonia and help us." -Acts 16:9
Today begins the "we" section of the Acts of the Apostles. When Paul and his companions were prevented from going to Asia and Bithynia, Luke, the author of Acts, uses the pronoun "they" (Acts 16:6, 7). Then "they came down to Troas" (Acts 16:8). The missionaries were encountering closed doors and were seemingly wandering about aimlessly.
At Troas, "Paul had a vision" (Acts 16:9). There the team found the open door, leading to Macedonia. In Troas, they suddenly received vision, discernment, and direction (Acts 16:10). What made the difference?
In Troas, Luke joined the missionary team. Notice that the pronoun "we" is used beginning in Acts 16:10 and continuing throughout a good portion of the rest of Acts. Before Luke arrived, the mission was floundering. After Luke arrived, the door was opened to bring the gospel to Europe for the first time.
Luke is never mentioned in Acts as performing any noteworthy service. He is simply "with" Paul (see 2 Tm 4:11). Luke quietly used his spiritual and natural gifts, and that led to an open door. Luke was chosen by God to play this role (see Jn 15:19).
How about you? Are you a Luke? Is there a ministry, community, or vocation for which you are the missing piece? Pentecost is rapidly approaching. Pray diligently for docility to the Holy Spirit and discernment in all the areas of your life. May "the Spirit of Jesus" (Acts 16:7) fix you "like a peg in a sure spot" (Is 22:23).
Prayer: Father, thank You for preparing a life of good deeds for me in advance (Eph 2:10). May I joyfully complete all of them.
Promise: "I chose you out of the world." -Jn 15:19
Praise: For years, Mary tried to be a good person and do good works, but it wasn't until the Holy Spirit touched her heart and showed her Jesus as Savior that she had empowerment beyond imagining.
(This teaching was submitted by a member of our editorial team.)
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Friday, May 23, 2014
WHAT IS LOVE? - One Bread, One Body, 5/23/2014
Friday, May 23, 2014
Acts 15:22-31, Psalm 57:8-10, 12, John 15:12-17
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WHAT IS LOVE?
"The command I give you is this, that you love one another." -John 15:17
When the Lord says "I love you," He doesn't mean "I like you," "I'm attracted to you," or "I want to socialize with you." When the Lord says "I love you," He means "I have died for you." "It is precisely in this that God proves His love for us: that while we were still sinners, Christ died for us" (Rm 5:8). "The way we came to understand love was that He laid down His life for us; we too must lay down our lives for our brothers" (1 Jn 3:16). "There is no greater love than this: to lay down one's life for one's friends" (Jn 15:13).
For a Christian, love is not selfish and superficial; rather, it is crucified and divine. Love for a Christian is not an attraction as much as a command. Jesus said: "This is My commandment: love one another as I have loved you" (Jn 15:12). "There are in the end three things that last: faith, hope, and love, and the greatest of these is love. Seek eagerly after love" (1 Cor 13:13-14:1).
Prayer: Father, You are Love (1 Jn 4:16). In this Easter season, send the Holy Spirit to purify me for a genuine love for my brothers and sisters (1 Pt 1:22). This Pentecost, may the Holy Spirit produce in me the fruit of love (Gal 5:22).
Promise: Paul and Barnabas "have given over their lives for the name of our Lord Jesus Christ." -Acts 15:26, our transl.
Praise: James has witnessed publicly of his vasectomy and how the Lord showed him its sinfulness, restored him through reversal surgery, and blessed him with more children.
(For a related teaching, order our booklet, Praying for a New Pentecost", or on audio AV 92A-1, AV 92A-3, AV 92B-1 or our two video series starting with V-92A. We also offer a leaflet, "The Pentecost Novena", or on audio AV 103-1 or video V-103.)
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Acts 15:22-31, Psalm 57:8-10, 12, John 15:12-17
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WHAT IS LOVE?
"The command I give you is this, that you love one another." -John 15:17
When the Lord says "I love you," He doesn't mean "I like you," "I'm attracted to you," or "I want to socialize with you." When the Lord says "I love you," He means "I have died for you." "It is precisely in this that God proves His love for us: that while we were still sinners, Christ died for us" (Rm 5:8). "The way we came to understand love was that He laid down His life for us; we too must lay down our lives for our brothers" (1 Jn 3:16). "There is no greater love than this: to lay down one's life for one's friends" (Jn 15:13).
For a Christian, love is not selfish and superficial; rather, it is crucified and divine. Love for a Christian is not an attraction as much as a command. Jesus said: "This is My commandment: love one another as I have loved you" (Jn 15:12). "There are in the end three things that last: faith, hope, and love, and the greatest of these is love. Seek eagerly after love" (1 Cor 13:13-14:1).
Prayer: Father, You are Love (1 Jn 4:16). In this Easter season, send the Holy Spirit to purify me for a genuine love for my brothers and sisters (1 Pt 1:22). This Pentecost, may the Holy Spirit produce in me the fruit of love (Gal 5:22).
Promise: Paul and Barnabas "have given over their lives for the name of our Lord Jesus Christ." -Acts 15:26, our transl.
Praise: James has witnessed publicly of his vasectomy and how the Lord showed him its sinfulness, restored him through reversal surgery, and blessed him with more children.
(For a related teaching, order our booklet, Praying for a New Pentecost", or on audio AV 92A-1, AV 92A-3, AV 92B-1 or our two video series starting with V-92A. We also offer a leaflet, "The Pentecost Novena", or on audio AV 103-1 or video V-103.)
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Thursday, May 22, 2014
SUBMISSION, UNITY, AND WORK - One Bread, One Body, 5/22/2014
Thursday, May 22, 2014, St. Rita of Cascia
Acts 15:7-21, Psalm 96:1-3, 10, John 15:9-11
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SUBMISSION, UNITY, AND WORK
"It is my judgment, therefore, that we ought not to cause God's Gentile converts any difficulties." -Acts 15:19
The early Church had been working for almost twenty years in proclaiming the Gospel and building God's kingdom. Many of them had been martyred. Many had sacrificed everything to live a new community life (see Acts 2:44ff; 4:32ff).
Finally, the devil decided to put a stop to the Church and to nullify the grace, faith, love, sacrifices, prayers, and work of the previous twenty years. He encouraged dissension from which a major controversy developed (Acts 15:2). This situation became so volatile that it was almost certain to result in the splitting, splintering, and dismantling of the Church. Then a great miracle occurred. The love and unity of the Church was maintained through the authoritative leadership of Peter, James, and the Jerusalem community, and the subsequent submission by the Antioch community and other Gentile Christian communities.
Without unity, we can lose everything we've worked for. Without authority and submission, we can lose unity. Thank God for authority and submission!
Prayer: Father, may we all receive the anointed power which comes from unity (see Ps 133:1-2). St. Joseph, patron of the Universal Church, pray for us to be one (see Jn 17:21).
Promise: "You will live in My love if you keep My commandments, even as I have kept My Father's commandments, and live in His love." -Jn 15:10
Praise: St. Rita, in deference to her parents, did not become a nun but married a man who caused her nothing but grief and sorrow. St. Rita became a widow at age thirty, and eventually God enabled her to achieve her goal of becoming a religious sister.
(For related teaching, order our leaflet, Forgiveness and Evangelization.")
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Acts 15:7-21, Psalm 96:1-3, 10, John 15:9-11
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SUBMISSION, UNITY, AND WORK
"It is my judgment, therefore, that we ought not to cause God's Gentile converts any difficulties." -Acts 15:19
The early Church had been working for almost twenty years in proclaiming the Gospel and building God's kingdom. Many of them had been martyred. Many had sacrificed everything to live a new community life (see Acts 2:44ff; 4:32ff).
Finally, the devil decided to put a stop to the Church and to nullify the grace, faith, love, sacrifices, prayers, and work of the previous twenty years. He encouraged dissension from which a major controversy developed (Acts 15:2). This situation became so volatile that it was almost certain to result in the splitting, splintering, and dismantling of the Church. Then a great miracle occurred. The love and unity of the Church was maintained through the authoritative leadership of Peter, James, and the Jerusalem community, and the subsequent submission by the Antioch community and other Gentile Christian communities.
Without unity, we can lose everything we've worked for. Without authority and submission, we can lose unity. Thank God for authority and submission!
Prayer: Father, may we all receive the anointed power which comes from unity (see Ps 133:1-2). St. Joseph, patron of the Universal Church, pray for us to be one (see Jn 17:21).
Promise: "You will live in My love if you keep My commandments, even as I have kept My Father's commandments, and live in His love." -Jn 15:10
Praise: St. Rita, in deference to her parents, did not become a nun but married a man who caused her nothing but grief and sorrow. St. Rita became a widow at age thirty, and eventually God enabled her to achieve her goal of becoming a religious sister.
(For related teaching, order our leaflet, Forgiveness and Evangelization.")
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Wednesday, May 21, 2014
BEAR FRUIT - One Bread, One Body, 5/21/2014
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Wednesday, May 21, 2014, St. Christopher Magallanes
Acts 15:1-6, Psalm 122:1-5, John 15:1-8
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BEAR FRUIT
"My Father has been glorified in your bearing much fruit and becoming My disciples." -John 15:8
Jesus proclaimed that He is the true Vine and His Father is the Vinegrower (Jn 15:1). Before completing His thought by calling His disciples the branches on the Vine (Jn 15:5), Jesus interjected some comments on barren branches and fruitful ones (Jn 15:2-4). Jesus can't wait to proclaim the necessity of our bearing fruit abundantly (Jn 15:5). He is preoccupied with our fruitfulness. He insists we bear the fruit of the Holy Spirit and of holiness (see Gal 5:22-23), and demands that we bear the fruit of evangelization.
Jesus loves the world so much that He does not want His sacrificial death on the cross to be in vain (see 1 Cor 1:17). He wants to light a fire on the earth (Lk 12:49) so that all will "be saved and come to know the truth" (1 Tm 2:4). He made us His witnesses (e.g. Acts 1:8) and we must be willing to become the slaves "of all so as to win over as many as possible" (1 Cor 9:19). Jesus' love is so great, and His salvation so necessary that He threatens to throw us into the fire and burn us forever if we refuse to try to bear abundant fruit (Jn 15:6).
Love Jesus and be fruitful.
Prayer: Father, may I be willing to die to lead others to Jesus.
Promise: "The church saw them off and they made their way through Phoenicia and Samaria, telling everyone about the conversion of the Gentiles as they went. Their story caused great joy." -Acts 15:3
Praise: St. Christopher and his twenty-four companions in Mexico, three laymen and the rest being priests, chose eternal life by giving up their earthly lives in martyrdom.
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Wednesday, May 21, 2014, St. Christopher Magallanes
Acts 15:1-6, Psalm 122:1-5, John 15:1-8
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BEAR FRUIT
"My Father has been glorified in your bearing much fruit and becoming My disciples." -John 15:8
Jesus proclaimed that He is the true Vine and His Father is the Vinegrower (Jn 15:1). Before completing His thought by calling His disciples the branches on the Vine (Jn 15:5), Jesus interjected some comments on barren branches and fruitful ones (Jn 15:2-4). Jesus can't wait to proclaim the necessity of our bearing fruit abundantly (Jn 15:5). He is preoccupied with our fruitfulness. He insists we bear the fruit of the Holy Spirit and of holiness (see Gal 5:22-23), and demands that we bear the fruit of evangelization.
Jesus loves the world so much that He does not want His sacrificial death on the cross to be in vain (see 1 Cor 1:17). He wants to light a fire on the earth (Lk 12:49) so that all will "be saved and come to know the truth" (1 Tm 2:4). He made us His witnesses (e.g. Acts 1:8) and we must be willing to become the slaves "of all so as to win over as many as possible" (1 Cor 9:19). Jesus' love is so great, and His salvation so necessary that He threatens to throw us into the fire and burn us forever if we refuse to try to bear abundant fruit (Jn 15:6).
Love Jesus and be fruitful.
Prayer: Father, may I be willing to die to lead others to Jesus.
Promise: "The church saw them off and they made their way through Phoenicia and Samaria, telling everyone about the conversion of the Gentiles as they went. Their story caused great joy." -Acts 15:3
Praise: St. Christopher and his twenty-four companions in Mexico, three laymen and the rest being priests, chose eternal life by giving up their earthly lives in martyrdom.
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Tuesday, May 20, 2014
UNFINISHED BUSINESS? - One Bread, One Body, 5/20/2014
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Tuesday, May 20, 2014, St. Bernardine of Siena
Acts 14:19-28, Psalm 145:10-13, 21, John 14:27-31
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UNFINISHED BUSINESS?
"They stoned Paul and dragged him out of the town, leaving him there for dead. His disciples quickly formed a circle about him, and before long he got up and went back into the town." -Acts 14:19-20
On the first Christian missionary journey, Paul and Barnabas were thrown out of Pisidian Antioch, Iconium, and Lystra. As soon as possible, they went back into these three places to finish the job of starting these churches (Acts 14:21). "They gave their disciples reassurances, and encouraged them to persevere in the faith with this instruction: 'We must undergo many trials if we are to enter into the reign of God.' In each church, they installed presbyters and, with prayer and fasting, commended them to the Lord" (Acts 14:22-23). Likewise, to build the Church, we must encourage the disciples to persevere in the faith while suffering many trials, and we must pray, fast, and raise up leaders for the Church.
Is your parish church, Christian community, and family frequently encouraged to suffer redemptively? Are you praying and fasting as a community for your leaders and for new leaders in the Church throughout the world? If we shared our faith enough to merit persecution and suffering, the Church wouldn't be divided, weakened, and watered down. If, in our sufferings, we also prayed and fasted for the Church's leaders, we wouldn't be having a vocations crisis but an explosion of leadership and new life in the Church.
Evangelize, suffer, pray, fast, and see the Church as the Lord intended it to be.
Prayer: Father, teach me to pray, fast, and suffer.
Promise: " 'Peace' is My farewell to you, My peace is My gift to you; I do not give it to you as the world gives peace. Do not be distressed or fearful." -Jn 14:27
Praise: St. Bernardine was a special champion of promoting devotion to the Holy Name of Jesus. In addition, his weak and hoarse preaching voice was healed in response to his frequent intercession to and devotion toward Mary.
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Tuesday, May 20, 2014, St. Bernardine of Siena
Acts 14:19-28, Psalm 145:10-13, 21, John 14:27-31
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UNFINISHED BUSINESS?
"They stoned Paul and dragged him out of the town, leaving him there for dead. His disciples quickly formed a circle about him, and before long he got up and went back into the town." -Acts 14:19-20
On the first Christian missionary journey, Paul and Barnabas were thrown out of Pisidian Antioch, Iconium, and Lystra. As soon as possible, they went back into these three places to finish the job of starting these churches (Acts 14:21). "They gave their disciples reassurances, and encouraged them to persevere in the faith with this instruction: 'We must undergo many trials if we are to enter into the reign of God.' In each church, they installed presbyters and, with prayer and fasting, commended them to the Lord" (Acts 14:22-23). Likewise, to build the Church, we must encourage the disciples to persevere in the faith while suffering many trials, and we must pray, fast, and raise up leaders for the Church.
Is your parish church, Christian community, and family frequently encouraged to suffer redemptively? Are you praying and fasting as a community for your leaders and for new leaders in the Church throughout the world? If we shared our faith enough to merit persecution and suffering, the Church wouldn't be divided, weakened, and watered down. If, in our sufferings, we also prayed and fasted for the Church's leaders, we wouldn't be having a vocations crisis but an explosion of leadership and new life in the Church.
Evangelize, suffer, pray, fast, and see the Church as the Lord intended it to be.
Prayer: Father, teach me to pray, fast, and suffer.
Promise: " 'Peace' is My farewell to you, My peace is My gift to you; I do not give it to you as the world gives peace. Do not be distressed or fearful." -Jn 14:27
Praise: St. Bernardine was a special champion of promoting devotion to the Holy Name of Jesus. In addition, his weak and hoarse preaching voice was healed in response to his frequent intercession to and devotion toward Mary.
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Monday, May 19, 2014
"NO OTHER GODS" - One Bread, One Body, 5/19/2014
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Monday, May 19, 2014
Acts 14:5-18, Psalm 115:1-4, 15-16, John 14:21-26
Link to Readings --> http://www.usccb.org/bible/readings/051914.cfm
"NO OTHER GODS"
"They shouted frantically, 'We are only men, human like you.' " -Acts 14:15
The first and most basic temptations are to try to be like gods (Gn 3:5), or even to try to be gods. For example, Peter refused to be treated like a god (Acts 10:26), while Herod accepted the title "god" (Acts 12:22-23). Herod, therefore, "died eaten by worms" (Acts 12:23). When Paul and Barnabas heard the crowd calling them gods by the names of "Hermes" and "Zeus," they realized how dangerous this temptation was. "They tore their garments and rushed out into the crowd" in order to correct the people's mistaken attribution of divinity to them (Acts 14:14-15). Contrary to what some cults teach, we are not gods.
Rather than each of us becoming one of the gods, God became one of us. He became a human being. Instead of making us man-gods, He became the God-Man. In this way, we don't become God, but we can have a share in His divine nature (2 Pt 1:4) and "become the very holiness of God" (2 Cor 5:21). We can even have God, the Father, Son, and Holy Spirit, make Their dwelling place within us (Jn 14:23). We are not gods; we are tabernacles and temples of God (1 Cor 6:19).
Be yourself. Be a human being transformed by the indwelling God.
Prayer: Father, with power may I bear witness for Your risen Son (see Acts 4:33).
Promise: "This much have I told you while I was still with you; the Paraclete, the Holy Spirit Whom the Father will send in My name, will instruct you in everything, and remind you of all that I told you." -Jn 14:25-26
Praise: When his wife became permanently bed-ridden, Alfred counted his blessings and was as loving a husband as ever.
(For a related teaching, order our tape on Following the World (Spiritual Adultery) "on audio AV 53-1 or video V-53.)
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Monday, May 19, 2014
Acts 14:5-18, Psalm 115:1-4, 15-16, John 14:21-26
Link to Readings --> http://www.usccb.org/bible/readings/051914.cfm
"NO OTHER GODS"
"They shouted frantically, 'We are only men, human like you.' " -Acts 14:15
The first and most basic temptations are to try to be like gods (Gn 3:5), or even to try to be gods. For example, Peter refused to be treated like a god (Acts 10:26), while Herod accepted the title "god" (Acts 12:22-23). Herod, therefore, "died eaten by worms" (Acts 12:23). When Paul and Barnabas heard the crowd calling them gods by the names of "Hermes" and "Zeus," they realized how dangerous this temptation was. "They tore their garments and rushed out into the crowd" in order to correct the people's mistaken attribution of divinity to them (Acts 14:14-15). Contrary to what some cults teach, we are not gods.
Rather than each of us becoming one of the gods, God became one of us. He became a human being. Instead of making us man-gods, He became the God-Man. In this way, we don't become God, but we can have a share in His divine nature (2 Pt 1:4) and "become the very holiness of God" (2 Cor 5:21). We can even have God, the Father, Son, and Holy Spirit, make Their dwelling place within us (Jn 14:23). We are not gods; we are tabernacles and temples of God (1 Cor 6:19).
Be yourself. Be a human being transformed by the indwelling God.
Prayer: Father, with power may I bear witness for Your risen Son (see Acts 4:33).
Promise: "This much have I told you while I was still with you; the Paraclete, the Holy Spirit Whom the Father will send in My name, will instruct you in everything, and remind you of all that I told you." -Jn 14:25-26
Praise: When his wife became permanently bed-ridden, Alfred counted his blessings and was as loving a husband as ever.
(For a related teaching, order our tape on Following the World (Spiritual Adultery) "on audio AV 53-1 or video V-53.)
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Sunday, May 18, 2014
PM eNewsletter Fifth Sunday of Easter
May 18th Fifth Sunday of Easter
Jesus, grace us to really pray.
We need to pray with a fervor that shakes the houses where we are at.
Please send forth the power of Your Holy Spirit to fill us with the desire
to pray, so that we will really do just that.
Many times people ask us to pray for a need and we say we will, but
either forget to do it, or do it with out any real conviction of purpose.
Jesus, open up our hearts and fill us with a real desire to communicate
with You.
You, Christ, are the answer to all the questions and problems.
Teach us, Jesus.
Teach us.
Amen and Amen.
Thank You Lord, for loving us totally.
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This weeks readings and reflections
Sunday JESUS, THE G.P.S.
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"How can we know the way?" -John 14:5
In recent years, the G.P.S., that is, the Global Positioning System, has become extremely
popular. The GPS device knows your exact location on earth. You type into the GPS where you
want to go. Then the GPS talks to you in a voice that tells you each street to turn on, and
exactly where to drive. People trust the voice on the GPS.
Each of us has problems in this life, and we want to know "the way" out of these problems.
We'd like a GPS to show us "the way" to get from debt to financial freedom, from addiction
to freedom, from discord to unity, etc. We want directions for the way out. We ask: "How can
we know the way" out of our situation? (Jn 14:5)
We want a roadmap, but God has a better plan; He gives us directions in the form of a
Person: Jesus, the Way (Jn 14:6). Jesus always knows our exact physical location on earth.
Moreover, He knows exactly where we are spiritually, emotionally, and mentally. Finally, His
plan for us is the perfect will of God!
Our ultimate destination in this life is to spend eternity with God in heaven, and Jesus
says: "No one comes to the Father except through Me" (Jn 14:6). Jesus is the Way. Follow Him
(Jn 21:19).
Prayer: Lord Jesus, Your voice tells me whether to turn to the right or to the left
(Is 30:20-21). I will do whatever You tell me and follow You the rest of My life (see Jn 2:5).
Promise: "The eyes of the Lord are upon those who fear Him." -Ps 33:18
Praise: Praise our risen Lord, "a Stone Which the builders rejected that became a
Cornerstone"! (1 Pt 2:7)
Monday "NO OTHER GODS"
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"They shouted frantically, 'We are only men, human like you.' " -Acts 14:15
Tuesday UNFINISHED BUSINESS?
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"They stoned Paul and dragged him out of the town, leaving him there for dead. His disciples
quickly formed a circle about him, and before long he got up and went back into the town."
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Heavenly Father thank you for all the Blessings,please guide us with your Holy spirit as we
go along with our work.Lord please give us knowledge and other people to understand
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we ask this through Christ our Lord.Amen
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streght to cut the grass and special intenitions too.tks. tg
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Dear Lord Jesus Christ, I want to pray to you to always keep me and my girlfriend together.
Let us last a lifetime together and always let us have that love in our relationship. Let us
be loyal and faithful to each other at all times and let us always love each other endlessly.
In Jesus name I pray with all my heart and soul. Amen.
(fernando, Elgin, IL, United States, 5/17/2014 10:58:43 AM)
for special intention.
(Regina, 5/17/2014 10:29:42 AM)
Please pray for my Auntie Ann she has breast cancer and needs further surgery. She is very
frightened and weak. Than You May God Bless
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Bible Telephone Line
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The Bible Telephone Line (BTL) has been in operation for 19 years. Begun by Fr. Al
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callers with a short teaching on the readings for the daily Mass. It is available 24
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Notable quotations from Pope Francis and official teachings of the Roman Catholic Church
COMMUNICATION AND GROWTH
"OUT TO THE STREETS"
... If a choice has to be made between a bruised Church which goes out to the streets and a
Church suffering from self-absorption, I certainly prefer the first. Those "streets" are the
world where people live and where they can be reached... The digital highway is one of them,
a street teeming with people who are are often hurting, men and women looking for salvation
and hope.
ABLE TO DIALOGUE
We have to be able to dialogue with the men and women of today, to understand their
expectations, doubts and hopes, and to bring them the Gospel, Jesus Christ Himself...
"CITIZENS OF THE DIGITAL WORLD"
Let us boldly become citizens of the digital world. The Church needs to be concerned for,
and present in the world of communication, in order to dialogue with people today and to
help them encounter Christ. She needs to be a Church at the side of others, capable of
accompanying everyone along the way.
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Jesus, grace us to really pray.
We need to pray with a fervor that shakes the houses where we are at.
Please send forth the power of Your Holy Spirit to fill us with the desire
to pray, so that we will really do just that.
Many times people ask us to pray for a need and we say we will, but
either forget to do it, or do it with out any real conviction of purpose.
Jesus, open up our hearts and fill us with a real desire to communicate
with You.
You, Christ, are the answer to all the questions and problems.
Teach us, Jesus.
Teach us.
Amen and Amen.
Thank You Lord, for loving us totally.
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One Bread, One Body
This weeks readings and reflections
Sunday JESUS, THE G.P.S.
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"How can we know the way?" -John 14:5
In recent years, the G.P.S., that is, the Global Positioning System, has become extremely
popular. The GPS device knows your exact location on earth. You type into the GPS where you
want to go. Then the GPS talks to you in a voice that tells you each street to turn on, and
exactly where to drive. People trust the voice on the GPS.
Each of us has problems in this life, and we want to know "the way" out of these problems.
We'd like a GPS to show us "the way" to get from debt to financial freedom, from addiction
to freedom, from discord to unity, etc. We want directions for the way out. We ask: "How can
we know the way" out of our situation? (Jn 14:5)
We want a roadmap, but God has a better plan; He gives us directions in the form of a
Person: Jesus, the Way (Jn 14:6). Jesus always knows our exact physical location on earth.
Moreover, He knows exactly where we are spiritually, emotionally, and mentally. Finally, His
plan for us is the perfect will of God!
Our ultimate destination in this life is to spend eternity with God in heaven, and Jesus
says: "No one comes to the Father except through Me" (Jn 14:6). Jesus is the Way. Follow Him
(Jn 21:19).
Prayer: Lord Jesus, Your voice tells me whether to turn to the right or to the left
(Is 30:20-21). I will do whatever You tell me and follow You the rest of My life (see Jn 2:5).
Promise: "The eyes of the Lord are upon those who fear Him." -Ps 33:18
Praise: Praise our risen Lord, "a Stone Which the builders rejected that became a
Cornerstone"! (1 Pt 2:7)
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JESUS, THE G.P.S. - One Bread, One Body, 5/18/2014
Sunday, May 18, 2014, Fifth Sunday of Easter
Acts 6:1-7, 1 Peter 2:4-9, Psalm 33:1-2, 4-5, 18-19, John 14:1-12
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JESUS, THE G.P.S.
"How can we know the way?" -John 14:5
In recent years, the G.P.S., that is, the Global Positioning System, has become extremely popular. The GPS device knows your exact location on earth. You type into the GPS where you want to go. Then the GPS talks to you in a voice that tells you each street to turn on, and exactly where to drive. People trust the voice on the GPS.
Each of us has problems in this life, and we want to know "the way" out of these problems. We'd like a GPS to show us "the way" to get from debt to financial freedom, from addiction to freedom, from discord to unity, etc. We want directions for the way out. We ask: "How can we know the way" out of our situation? (Jn 14:5)
We want a roadmap, but God has a better plan; He gives us directions in the form of a Person: Jesus, the Way (Jn 14:6). Jesus always knows our exact physical location on earth. Moreover, He knows exactly where we are spiritually, emotionally, and mentally. Finally, His plan for us is the perfect will of God!
Our ultimate destination in this life is to spend eternity with God in heaven, and Jesus says: "No one comes to the Father except through Me" (Jn 14:6). Jesus is the Way. Follow Him (Jn 21:19).
Prayer: Lord Jesus, Your voice tells me whether to turn to the right or to the left (Is 30:20-21). I will do whatever You tell me and follow You the rest of My life (see Jn 2:5).
Promise: "The eyes of the Lord are upon those who fear Him." -Ps 33:18
Praise: Praise our risen Lord, "a Stone Which the builders rejected that became a Cornerstone"! (1 Pt 2:7)
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Acts 6:1-7, 1 Peter 2:4-9, Psalm 33:1-2, 4-5, 18-19, John 14:1-12
Link to Readings --> http://www.usccb.org/bible/readings/051814.cfm
JESUS, THE G.P.S.
"How can we know the way?" -John 14:5
In recent years, the G.P.S., that is, the Global Positioning System, has become extremely popular. The GPS device knows your exact location on earth. You type into the GPS where you want to go. Then the GPS talks to you in a voice that tells you each street to turn on, and exactly where to drive. People trust the voice on the GPS.
Each of us has problems in this life, and we want to know "the way" out of these problems. We'd like a GPS to show us "the way" to get from debt to financial freedom, from addiction to freedom, from discord to unity, etc. We want directions for the way out. We ask: "How can we know the way" out of our situation? (Jn 14:5)
We want a roadmap, but God has a better plan; He gives us directions in the form of a Person: Jesus, the Way (Jn 14:6). Jesus always knows our exact physical location on earth. Moreover, He knows exactly where we are spiritually, emotionally, and mentally. Finally, His plan for us is the perfect will of God!
Our ultimate destination in this life is to spend eternity with God in heaven, and Jesus says: "No one comes to the Father except through Me" (Jn 14:6). Jesus is the Way. Follow Him (Jn 21:19).
Prayer: Lord Jesus, Your voice tells me whether to turn to the right or to the left (Is 30:20-21). I will do whatever You tell me and follow You the rest of My life (see Jn 2:5).
Promise: "The eyes of the Lord are upon those who fear Him." -Ps 33:18
Praise: Praise our risen Lord, "a Stone Which the builders rejected that became a Cornerstone"! (1 Pt 2:7)
(This teaching was submitted by a member of our editorial team.)
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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 April 1, 2014 through May 31, 2014
?Most Reverend Joseph R. Binzer, Auxiliary Bishop, Vicar General of the Archdiocese of Cincinnati, October 30, 2013
The rescript is a declaration that a book or pamphlet is considered to be free of doctrinal or moral error. It is not implied that those who have granted ecclesial permission agree with the contents, opinions, or statements expressed.
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Saturday, May 17, 2014
SPITTIN' IMAGE - One Bread, One Body, 5/17/2014
Saturday, May 17, 2014
Acts 13:44-52, Psalm 98:1-4, John 14:7-14
Link to Readings --> http://www.usccb.org/bible/readings/051714.cfm
SPITTIN' IMAGE
"Whoever has seen Me has seen the Father." -John 14:9
I have an adult son who looks like me, has my height, build, and a similar personality, though he doesn't yet have my gray hair! We are both involved in the same ministry. As a father, I rejoice that my children carry my image. It is a joy beyond description to minister side-by-side with my son.
Jesus "is the Reflection of the Father's glory, the exact Representation of the Father's being" (Heb 1:3). Jesus so conformed Himself to His Father's will that to see Jesus was to see the Father (Jn 14:9). Likewise, we humans are made in the image of our Father (Gn 1:27). In Baptism, we received "a spirit of adoption through which we cry out, 'Abba!' (that is 'Father')" (Rm 8:15). "We are God's children now" (1 Jn 3:2). Like Jesus, we strive to conform our wills to the Father's will. As Jesus prayed, we pray constantly to our Father: "Not my will but Yours be done" (Lk 22:42; see also Mt 6:10).
My son has grown to maturity, and looks like his father now. We also can grow and mature so that we "look like" and reflect our heavenly Father. Jesus said: "My command to you is: love your enemies, pray for your persecutors. This will prove that you are" children "of your heavenly Father" (Mt 5:44-45).
Children of God, let us love our enemies, surrender ourselves to our Father's will, and thereby reflect our Father's glory. May we, His children, always give our Father cause to rejoice over us (Zep 3:17).
Prayer: Father, may I live in such a way that Your name is hallowed (Mt 6:9) by all who meet me.
Promise: "I have made you a light to the nations, a means of salvation to the ends of the earth." -Acts 13:47
Praise: Sally put aside her fears and trusted that God was speaking to her through her husband's strong desire to have a fourth child. After a rough pregnancy, God blessed her with a son.
(This teaching was submitted by a member of our editorial team.)
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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 April 1, 2014 through May 31, 2014
?Most Reverend Joseph R. Binzer, Auxiliary Bishop, Vicar General of the Archdiocese of Cincinnati, October 30, 2013
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Acts 13:44-52, Psalm 98:1-4, John 14:7-14
Link to Readings --> http://www.usccb.org/bible/readings/051714.cfm
SPITTIN' IMAGE
"Whoever has seen Me has seen the Father." -John 14:9
I have an adult son who looks like me, has my height, build, and a similar personality, though he doesn't yet have my gray hair! We are both involved in the same ministry. As a father, I rejoice that my children carry my image. It is a joy beyond description to minister side-by-side with my son.
Jesus "is the Reflection of the Father's glory, the exact Representation of the Father's being" (Heb 1:3). Jesus so conformed Himself to His Father's will that to see Jesus was to see the Father (Jn 14:9). Likewise, we humans are made in the image of our Father (Gn 1:27). In Baptism, we received "a spirit of adoption through which we cry out, 'Abba!' (that is 'Father')" (Rm 8:15). "We are God's children now" (1 Jn 3:2). Like Jesus, we strive to conform our wills to the Father's will. As Jesus prayed, we pray constantly to our Father: "Not my will but Yours be done" (Lk 22:42; see also Mt 6:10).
My son has grown to maturity, and looks like his father now. We also can grow and mature so that we "look like" and reflect our heavenly Father. Jesus said: "My command to you is: love your enemies, pray for your persecutors. This will prove that you are" children "of your heavenly Father" (Mt 5:44-45).
Children of God, let us love our enemies, surrender ourselves to our Father's will, and thereby reflect our Father's glory. May we, His children, always give our Father cause to rejoice over us (Zep 3:17).
Prayer: Father, may I live in such a way that Your name is hallowed (Mt 6:9) by all who meet me.
Promise: "I have made you a light to the nations, a means of salvation to the ends of the earth." -Acts 13:47
Praise: Sally put aside her fears and trusted that God was speaking to her through her husband's strong desire to have a fourth child. After a rough pregnancy, God blessed her with a son.
(This teaching was submitted by a member of our editorial team.)
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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 April 1, 2014 through May 31, 2014
?Most Reverend Joseph R. Binzer, Auxiliary Bishop, Vicar General of the Archdiocese of Cincinnati, October 30, 2013
The rescript is a declaration that a book or pamphlet is considered to be free of doctrinal or moral error. It is not implied that those who have granted ecclesial permission agree with the contents, opinions, or statements expressed.
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Friday, May 16, 2014
DOCTOR JESUS - One Bread, One Body, 5/16/2014
Friday, May 16, 2014
Acts 13:26-33, Psalm 2:6-11, John 14:1-6
Link to Readings --> http://www.usccb.org/bible/readings/051614.cfm
DOCTOR JESUS
"Do not let your hearts be troubled. Have faith in God and have faith in Me." -John 14:1
Imagine that you are scheduled to undergo open heart surgery tomorrow. You've met with your surgeon, and you have complete confidence in your surgeon's skill and personal care for your body. Although you're naturally anxious about such major surgery, you anticipate a successful outcome. There will be a lot of pain, but your surgeon has told you what pain to expect, how long it will last, and has prescribed medication to make the pain tolerable. Your trust in your surgeon has put your heart at rest.
Jesus is the Divine Physician (Mk 2:17). He's decided that the best way to bring us to full health is to give us a new heart (see Ez 36:26). In the process of this heart transplant operation, Jesus may, in His surpassing skill, care, and wisdom, find it necessary to expose us to pain for a time (see Lk 2:35). Yet Jesus didn't promise to eliminate all pain; instead, He promised that by having faith in Him, we can keep our hearts from being troubled (Jn 14:1).
Out of love for us, Doctor Jesus has not told us everything about our operation and recovery because we are not yet ready to bear it (Jn 16:12). We don't know what kind of pain we'll experience or how long it will last. The pain may come physically, mentally, spiritually, relationally, etc.
So, it all comes down to believing in the Doctor. Doctor Jesus, the Creator of your body, knows more anatomy and has far greater personal care for you than does the world's finest physician. Jesus tells us: Have "faith in Me" (Jn 14:1). "Dismiss all anxiety from your minds...Then God's own peace...will stand guard over your hearts" (Phil 4:6-7).
Prayer: "Jesus, I trust in You. Mercy of God, I trust in You."
Promise: "It was to us that this message of salvation was sent forth." -Acts 13:26
Praise: Brother Mark counseled a mother of a troubled teen to put her anxiety on the altar of God.
(This teaching was submitted by a member of our editorial team.)
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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 April 1, 2014 through May 31, 2014
?Most Reverend Joseph R. Binzer, Auxiliary Bishop, Vicar General of the Archdiocese of Cincinnati, October 30, 2013
The rescript is a declaration that a book or pamphlet is considered to be free of doctrinal or moral error. It is not implied that those who have granted ecclesial permission agree with the contents, opinions, or statements expressed.
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Acts 13:26-33, Psalm 2:6-11, John 14:1-6
Link to Readings --> http://www.usccb.org/bible/readings/051614.cfm
DOCTOR JESUS
"Do not let your hearts be troubled. Have faith in God and have faith in Me." -John 14:1
Imagine that you are scheduled to undergo open heart surgery tomorrow. You've met with your surgeon, and you have complete confidence in your surgeon's skill and personal care for your body. Although you're naturally anxious about such major surgery, you anticipate a successful outcome. There will be a lot of pain, but your surgeon has told you what pain to expect, how long it will last, and has prescribed medication to make the pain tolerable. Your trust in your surgeon has put your heart at rest.
Jesus is the Divine Physician (Mk 2:17). He's decided that the best way to bring us to full health is to give us a new heart (see Ez 36:26). In the process of this heart transplant operation, Jesus may, in His surpassing skill, care, and wisdom, find it necessary to expose us to pain for a time (see Lk 2:35). Yet Jesus didn't promise to eliminate all pain; instead, He promised that by having faith in Him, we can keep our hearts from being troubled (Jn 14:1).
Out of love for us, Doctor Jesus has not told us everything about our operation and recovery because we are not yet ready to bear it (Jn 16:12). We don't know what kind of pain we'll experience or how long it will last. The pain may come physically, mentally, spiritually, relationally, etc.
So, it all comes down to believing in the Doctor. Doctor Jesus, the Creator of your body, knows more anatomy and has far greater personal care for you than does the world's finest physician. Jesus tells us: Have "faith in Me" (Jn 14:1). "Dismiss all anxiety from your minds...Then God's own peace...will stand guard over your hearts" (Phil 4:6-7).
Prayer: "Jesus, I trust in You. Mercy of God, I trust in You."
Promise: "It was to us that this message of salvation was sent forth." -Acts 13:26
Praise: Brother Mark counseled a mother of a troubled teen to put her anxiety on the altar of God.
(This teaching was submitted by a member of our editorial team.)
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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 April 1, 2014 through May 31, 2014
?Most Reverend Joseph R. Binzer, Auxiliary Bishop, Vicar General of the Archdiocese of Cincinnati, October 30, 2013
The rescript is a declaration that a book or pamphlet is considered to be free of doctrinal or moral error. It is not implied that those who have granted ecclesial permission agree with the contents, opinions, or statements expressed.
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Thursday, May 15, 2014
IDENTIFICATION PAPERS - One Bread, One Body, 5/15/2014
Thursday, May 15, 2014, St. Isidore the Farmer (USA)
Acts 13:13-25, Psalm 89:2-3, 21-22, 25-27, John 13:16-20
Link to Readings --> http://www.usccb.org/bible/readings/051514.cfm
IDENTIFICATION PAPERS
"I solemnly assure you, no slave is greater than his master; no messenger outranks the one who sent him." -John 13:16
The Lord has called us to be His messengers, even His ambassadors (2 Cor 5:20). If we accept this call, our lives are no longer our own (Gal 2:20). We then do nothing but His will and say only what He authorizes us to say, as He wants it said (Jn 12:50). We become slaves of Christ (Jn 13:16), who act and talk like Christ.
This means we get the same reaction Christ got. While being loved by a few people, we are rejected and persecuted by many others. Even those closest to us may raise their heels against us (Jn 13:18). We "will suffer in the world" (Jn 16:33). However, we can be encouraged because Jesus has "overcome the world" (Jn 16:33). When we identify with Jesus and become His messengers, He identifies with us. He takes personally the way others treat us (see Acts 9:4). He states: "I solemnly assure you, he who accepts anyone I send accepts Me, and in accepting Me accepts Him Who sent Me" (Jn 13:20). Jesus protects and raises from the dead the members of His body.
Be Jesus' messenger and slave. Act, speak, suffer, and love as Jesus does. Look like Jesus. Identify with Him. He will identify with us, and with Him we will overcome the world forever (1 Jn 5:5).
Prayer: Jesus, make me look like a member of Your body.
Promise: "God testified, 'I have found David son of Jesse to be a man after My own heart who will fulfill My every wish.' " -Acts 13:22
Praise: St. Isidore treated animals and poor humans with the loving respect due God's beloved.
(This teaching was submitted by a member of our editorial team.)
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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 April 1, 2014 through May 31, 2014
?Most Reverend Joseph R. Binzer, Auxiliary Bishop, Vicar General of the Archdiocese of Cincinnati, October 30, 2013
The rescript is a declaration that a book or pamphlet is considered to be free of doctrinal or moral error. It is not implied that those who have granted ecclesial permission agree with the contents, opinions, or statements expressed.
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Acts 13:13-25, Psalm 89:2-3, 21-22, 25-27, John 13:16-20
Link to Readings --> http://www.usccb.org/bible/readings/051514.cfm
IDENTIFICATION PAPERS
"I solemnly assure you, no slave is greater than his master; no messenger outranks the one who sent him." -John 13:16
The Lord has called us to be His messengers, even His ambassadors (2 Cor 5:20). If we accept this call, our lives are no longer our own (Gal 2:20). We then do nothing but His will and say only what He authorizes us to say, as He wants it said (Jn 12:50). We become slaves of Christ (Jn 13:16), who act and talk like Christ.
This means we get the same reaction Christ got. While being loved by a few people, we are rejected and persecuted by many others. Even those closest to us may raise their heels against us (Jn 13:18). We "will suffer in the world" (Jn 16:33). However, we can be encouraged because Jesus has "overcome the world" (Jn 16:33). When we identify with Jesus and become His messengers, He identifies with us. He takes personally the way others treat us (see Acts 9:4). He states: "I solemnly assure you, he who accepts anyone I send accepts Me, and in accepting Me accepts Him Who sent Me" (Jn 13:20). Jesus protects and raises from the dead the members of His body.
Be Jesus' messenger and slave. Act, speak, suffer, and love as Jesus does. Look like Jesus. Identify with Him. He will identify with us, and with Him we will overcome the world forever (1 Jn 5:5).
Prayer: Jesus, make me look like a member of Your body.
Promise: "God testified, 'I have found David son of Jesse to be a man after My own heart who will fulfill My every wish.' " -Acts 13:22
Praise: St. Isidore treated animals and poor humans with the loving respect due God's beloved.
(This teaching was submitted by a member of our editorial team.)
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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 April 1, 2014 through May 31, 2014
?Most Reverend Joseph R. Binzer, Auxiliary Bishop, Vicar General of the Archdiocese of Cincinnati, October 30, 2013
The rescript is a declaration that a book or pamphlet is considered to be free of doctrinal or moral error. It is not implied that those who have granted ecclesial permission agree with the contents, opinions, or statements expressed.
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