You are invited to the 31st Annual Bible Institute, July 21 - 28, 2017 in Cincinnati, OH. Join us for over 15 seminars, stirring liturgies, healing and worship services and more! Featured guests include Archbishop Dennis Schnurr, Bishop Joseph Binzer, Fr. David Endres, Dan DeMatte and Bill Richart.
More information and registration at the link below http://www.presentationministries.com/bibleinst/index.asp
-----------------------------------------------------------------
Tuesday, June 6, 2017, St. Norbert
Tobit 2:9-14, Psalm 112:1-2, 7-9, Mark 12:13-17
Link to Readings --> http://www.usccb.org/bible/readings/060617.cfm
MINT CONDITION?
"Whose likeness...is this?" -Mark 12:16, RSV-CE
We are like coins. The image of God was stamped on us at Baptism. We were sealed with the Holy Spirit at Confirmation. The image and seal proves to the world that God owns us.
Like cattle branded with the mark of their owner, people who saw the Roman coin could tell whose image was on it, and to whom it ultimately belonged. The Roman coin was stamped with Caesar's image. Therefore, Jesus said it ultimately belonged to Caesar and should be given to Him. By implication, Jesus says that we who are stamped with the image and likeness of God (Gn 1:27) must give to God what belongs to Him, our lives (Mk 12:17; 1 Cor 6:19-20). We must reflect God's image to the world and enhance His image by the quality of our lives offered for Him.
Coins are circulated throughout the world by normal human activity. Likewise, we who are stamped with God's image are to be in circulation by going out into the world (Mt 28:19) to be salt and light for Jesus (Mt 5:13, 14). Have we been so worn down that God's image is no longer visible to a world that unknowingly longs for Him? Or will we be in "mint condition" for the Lord so that all can see His glory shining in our lives?
Prayer: Jesus, You are my Wealth (Phil 3:8). I spend my entire life in Your service. May all who see me praise You (Mt 5:16).
Promise: "Happy the man who fears the Lord, who greatly delights in His commands."-Ps 112:1
Praise: St. Norbert did not let becoming an archbishop stop him from living simply and humbly.
(This teaching was submitted by a member of our editorial team.) (Our "Forty Hours Devotion and Family Campout" weekend will be held June 16-18 in Peebles, OH at our Retreat Center. Come, adore Jesus in the Blessed Sacrament through the Holy Mass and Exposition. Enjoy fellowship with others who want to devote a few hours or an entire weekend with the Lord. To register, visit www.presentationministries.com or call 937-587-5464 or 513-373-2397.)
-----------------------------------------------------------------
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.
-----------------------------------------------------------------
You can find One Bread, One Body archives, the letter to readers, OBOB eBook edition, and an online donation form at
http://www.presentationministries.com/obob/obob.asp
-----------------------------------------------------------------
Copyright © 2017 Presentation Ministries
To add your e-mail address to this list go to
http://www.presentationministries.com/general/emailList.asp
To remove your e-mail address from this list go to
http://www.presentationministries.com/general/emailList.asp?mode=r
No comments:
Post a Comment