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Monday, January 2, 2017, Sts. Basil the Great, & Gregory Nazianzen
1 John 2:22-28, Psalm 98:1-4, John 1:19-28
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BODY PARTS
"Who are you?" -John 1:19
Throughout this year, we will be continually challenged with the question: "Who are you?" The correct answer is: "I am a part of the body of Christ" (see Rm 12:5; 1 Cor 12:13). Our true identity is based on our relationship with Christ (see Col 2:17).
An even better answer is to state the specific part of the body of Christ which you are. For example, John the Baptizer said he was a voice in Christ's body (Jn 1:23). You may be Christ's feet, hands, ears, or mind. It's ideal to know not only which part of Christ's body you are but also how the Lord primarily works through you. A voice can do several things - teach, sell, threaten, encourage, warn, etc. John knew that the main thing the Lord did through his voice was to cry out: "Make straight the way of the Lord!" (Jn 1:23)
Who are you? Who are you not? Which part of Christ's body are you? What is the primary way the Lord works through you? If, by the Spirit, you can answer these questions, you will know yourself as John the Baptizer knew himself. This will put you in the position to be used mightily by the Lord as John was. If you know who you are in Christ, this can be the greatest year of your life. Commit your life to Jesus and let the Spirit teach you (Jn 14:26).
Prayer: Father, may I know myself in Jesus and love myself in the Spirit.
Promise: "He Himself made us a promise and the promise is no less than this: eternal life." -1 Jn 2:25
Praise: At age 40, St. Basil was called from his hermitage to be a bishop and share his gifts.
(For a related teaching on Jesus' Incarnation", order, listen to, or download our CD 52-3 or DVD 52 on our website or order our tape on audio AV 52-3 or video V 52.)
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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 December 1, 2016 through January 31, 2017
?Most Reverend Joseph R. Binzer, Auxiliary Bishop, Vicar General of the Archdiocese of Cincinnati, August 10, 2016
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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