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Thursday, February 16, 2017

Genesis 9:1-13, Psalm 102:16-21, 29, 22-23, Mark 8:27-33
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"Be fertile, then, and multiply; abound on earth and subdue it." -Genesis 9:7

The first recorded words to human beings are the words of the following blessing from God: "Be fertile and multiply; fill the earth and subdue it" (Gn 1:28; see also 1:22). After the flood, "God blessed Noah and his sons and said to them: 'Be fertile and multiply and fill the earth' " (Gn 9:1, 7).

Jesus said:
* "I am the Vine, you are the branches. He who lives in Me and I in him, will produce abundantly" (Jn 15:5).
* "My Father has been glorified in your bearing much fruit and becoming My disciples" (Jn 15:8).
* "It was not you who chose Me, it was I Who chose you to go forth and bear fruit. Your fruit must endure" (Jn 15:16).

God has made it abundantly clear that we His children must be like Him and bear fruit abundantly. Otherwise, we will be "picked up to be thrown in the fire and burnt" (Jn 15:6). Therefore, let us bear the fruit of evangelization and of holiness. Let us lead others to new birth (see Jn 3:3, 5) by manifesting the fruit of the Holy Spirit (Gal 5:22-23).


Prayer: Father, prune me to bear more fruit (Jn 15:2).

Promise: "The nations shall revere Your Name, O Lord, and all the kings of the earth Your glory." -Ps 102:16

Praise: By praying as a family, the Thompsons have all remained in the Faith for generations.

(For a related teaching on Gifts of the Spirit", order, listen to or download our series starting with CD 3A-1 or DVD 3-A on our website or order our tape series starting with audio AV 3A-1 or video V 3-B.)

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Rescript: In accord with the "Code of Canon Law", I hereby grant my permission to publish "One Bread, One Body" covering the period from February 1, 2017 through March 31, 2017
?Most Reverend Joseph R. Binzer, Auxiliary Bishop, Vicar General of the Archdiocese of Cincinnati, October 12, 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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