You are invited to the 32nd Annual Bible Institute, July 20 - 27, 2018 at Xavier University 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, Fr. Niby Kannai and Bill Richart. More information and registration at the link below
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Monday, May 7, 2018
Acts 16:11-15, Psalm 149:1-6, 9, John 15:26-16:4
Link to Readings --> http://www.usccb.org/bible/readings/050718.cfm
TALKING ABOUT LOVE
"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." -John 15:26
The Holy Spirit bears witness for Jesus, and we must bear witness too (Jn 15:27). When we witness for Jesus, we will see God open the hearts of many people, and they will give their lives to Jesus (see Acts 16:14-15). On the other hand, in our witnessing for Jesus, we will encounter strong opposition. Some of those putting us to death will even think they are worshipping God (Jn 16:2).
Witnessing for Jesus means telling someone about your personal experience of Jesus' love. Witnessing is very simple. We do it frequently when we bring up how parents, spouses, children, family, and friends love us. The Lord has chosen to make witnessing for Him extremely powerful in proclaiming His Gospel to the world. Thus, witnessing is especially threatening to the devil (see Rv 12:11), who vehemently attacks anyone who even thinks of witnessing for Jesus. However, the Lord has given His witnesses a Paraclete, the Holy Spirit, Who will give power and boldness to Jesus' witnesses, especially when the devil is trying to intimidate them (Acts 1:8). Then, they witness with power to Jesus' death and Resurrection (Acts 4:33) and make disciples for Jesus of all the nations (Mt 28:19).
Don't give in to the evil spirit's intimidation. Rather, give in to the grace of the Holy Spirit to witness for Jesus.
Prayer: Father, may I witness for Jesus throughout my life and all the way to death.
Promise: "I have told you all this to keep your faith from being shaken." -Jn 16:1
Praise: Clara felt the Real Presence of Jesus in the Eucharist. Now she serves as Jesus' hands and feet for hurting people.
(On June 22-24, we offer a retreat, "Forty Hours Devotion and Family Campout", followed by a "Family Vacation with the Lord" on June 25-29 at the Paul Jansen Discipleship Center in Adams County, Ohio. Call 513-373-2397 or 937-587-5464 for info.)
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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, 2018 through May 31, 2018
?Most Reverend Joseph R. Binzer, Auxiliary Bishop, Vicar General of the Archdiocese of Cincinnati, December 12, 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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