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Wednesday, June 14, 2017
2 Corinthians 3:4-11, Psalm 99:5-9, Matthew 5:17-19
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CALLIFIED
"It is not that we are entitled of ourselves to take credit for anything. Our sole credit is from God, Who has made us qualified ministers of a new covenant." -2 Corinthians 3:5-6
Fr. Al Lauer, founder and long-time author of One Bread, One Body, was fond of teaching that it's not so important to be qualified for a ministry but rather to be call-ified. He meant that if God has called us to a ministry, He will provide the wisdom and spiritual gifts necessary to carry out that ministry.
When we know we are called by God to a ministry and we know that God is providing what we need for that ministry, this breeds confidence. "This great confidence in God is ours, through Christ" (2 Cor 3:4). We now see ourselves as God's co-workers (1 Cor 3:9). We know that any problems arising are His to resolve, not so much ours. So instead of worrying or stressing about the problems, we take them to Him in prayer. We listen to God for His answers. We do our best with great confidence in God, rather than in our own ability to accomplish anything. Though we are tested by both God (see 1 Thes 2:4) and others, we rejoice in Him Who called us. Thank You, Jesus, Lord of our ministry!
Prayer: Father, open my ears to hear Your call in my life and open my heart to heed it.
Promise: "Whoever fulfills and teaches these commands shall be great in the kingdom of God." -Mt 5:19
Praise: James, though engaged to Regina, so strongly felt the call to the priesthood that he broke off his engagement to enter the seminary. Regina not only supported him, but aided in his discernment by selflessly listening to him and praying with him. He has been a priest for several decades now.
(This teaching was submitted by a member of our editorial team.) (Study the Encyclical Letter "Laudato Si" of the Holy Father Pope Francis on care for our common home at the Discipleship Center June 30 - July 2. To register, see www.presentationministries.com or call 513-373-2397 or 937-587-5464.)
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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 June 1, 2017 through July 31, 2017
?Most Reverend Joseph R. Binzer, Auxiliary Bishop, Vicar General of the Archdiocese of Cincinnati, February 22, 2017
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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