May 6th. Fifth Sunday of Easter
Jesus, as we are in new seasons, help us to realize that with You there aren't any seasons,
just praise and glory to Your Name.
Jesus, continue to grace us, so that we can continue to open our hearts to Your graces that
lift us up to You.
Bring us to adoration, that we may just sit, and be with You.
Help us to continue to let You be the total Lord of our lives.
Help us to love others as You love us.
Bring us all safey someday into Your eternal kingdom.
Amen and Amen.
Thank you Lord, for loving us totally.
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Sunday THE PEACE OF THE RESURRECTION
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"The Church was at peace." -Acts 9:31
When the risen Jesus met the women leaving the tomb, He gave the customary Jewish greeting,
"Shalom" (Peace) (Mt 28:9). When the risen Jesus met the apostles on the first
Resurrection evening, He again said "Shalom" (Peace) (Jn 20:19, 21). Likewise, Jesus wants
to give us peace for an Easter present.
Jesus left us peace in His last will and testament. He promised: " 'Peace' is My farewell
to you, My peace is My gift to you; I do not give it to you as the world gives peace"
(Jn 14:27). His peace is not based on circumstances. His peace can be present even at the
funeral home or hospital, in divorce or rejection, and in painful suffering. Jesus wants us
to be "at peace before Him no matter what our consciences may charge us with"
(1 Jn 3:19-20). Even if we still feel guilty after confessing our sins because of a
scrupulous conscience, Jesus will give us a peace we never dreamed possible, a peace
"beyond all understanding" (Phil 4:7).
Jesus is our Peace (Eph 2:14). When we surrender to Him by doing His will instead of ours
(see Mt 26:39), we make peace. When we surrender in the "battle of wills" between the
Lord's will and ours, we win peace. Win peace, make peace, surrender to Jesus Who is our
Peace.
Prayer: Father, may I be a peacemaker (see Mt 5:9) by denying myself and obeying You.
Promise: "I am the Vine, you are the branches. He who lives in Me and I in him, will
produce abundantly, for apart from Me you can do nothing." -Jn 15:5
Praise: Praise You, risen Jesus, Victor over death. "All the families of the nations shall
bow down before" You (Ps 22:28).
Monday THE PRIVILEGE OF OBEDIENCE
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"He who obeys the commandments he has from Me is the man who loves Me." -John 14:21
Tuesday PEACE TALKS
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" 'Peace' is My farewell to you, My peace is My gift to you; I do not give it to you as
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During this month of May, let us pray to Mary for Her intercession for all our needs, for U.S.,
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Lord Bless us ,help us through your guiding spirit that you will guide us according to your will,
thank you Lord for all the blessings ,,Lord help froilan that he can get his certificate so that
he can go back to his work with he stay almost a year so that he can help both her parent , wife
and bless also all the children .we ask this through Christ our Lord.Amen
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Notable quotations from Pope Benedict XVI and official
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RELIGIOUS FREEDOM
"AT THE HEART"
At the heart of every culture ... is a consensus about the nature of reality and the
moral good and ... about the conditions for human flourishing. In America, that
consensus, as enshrined in your nation's founding documents, was grounded in a
worldview shaped not only by faith but a commitment to certain ethical principles
deriving from nature and nature's God.
SIGNIFICANT EROSION
Today that consensus has eroded significantly in the face of powerful new cultural
currents which are not only directly opposed to core moral teachings of the
Judeo-Christian tradition, but increasingly hostile to Christianity as such.
KEY TO HAPPINESS
... The Church in the United States is called ... to proclaim a Gospel which not only
proposes unchanging moral truths but proposes them precisely as the key to human
happiness and social prospering ...
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Sunday, May 6, 2012
THE PEACE OF THE RESURRECTION - One Bread, One Body, 5/6/2012
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Sunday, May 6, 2012, Fifth Sunday of Easter
Acts 9:26-31, 1 John 3:18-24, Psalm 22:26-28, 30-32, John 15:1-8
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THE PEACE OF THE RESURRECTION
"The Church was at peace." -Acts 9:31
When the risen Jesus met the women leaving the tomb, He gave the customary Jewish greeting, "Shalom" (Peace) (Mt 28:9). When the risen Jesus met the apostles on the first Resurrection evening, He again said "Shalom" (Peace) (Jn 20:19, 21). Likewise, Jesus wants to give us peace for an Easter present.
Jesus left us peace in His last will and testament. He promised: " 'Peace' is My farewell to you, My peace is My gift to you; I do not give it to you as the world gives peace" (Jn 14:27). His peace is not based on circumstances. His peace can be present even at the funeral home or hospital, in divorce or rejection, and in painful suffering. Jesus wants us to be "at peace before Him no matter what our consciences may charge us with" (1 Jn 3:19-20). Even if we still feel guilty after confessing our sins because of a scrupulous conscience, Jesus will give us a peace we never dreamed possible, a peace "beyond all understanding" (Phil 4:7).
Jesus is our Peace (Eph 2:14). When we surrender to Him by doing His will instead of ours (see Mt 26:39), we make peace. When we surrender in the "battle of wills" between the Lord's will and ours, we win peace. Win peace, make peace, surrender to Jesus Who is our Peace.
Prayer: Father, may I be a peacemaker (see Mt 5:9) by denying myself and obeying You.
Promise: "I am the Vine, you are the branches. He who lives in Me and I in him, will produce abundantly, for apart from Me you can do nothing." -Jn 15:5
Praise: Praise You, risen Jesus, Victor over death. "All the families of the nations shall bow down before" You (Ps 22:28).
(For a related teaching, order our tape Jesus and Peace "on audio AV 42-1 or video V-42.)
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Acts 9:26-31, 1 John 3:18-24, Psalm 22:26-28, 30-32, John 15:1-8
Link to Readings --> http://www.usccb.org/bible/readings/050612.cfm
THE PEACE OF THE RESURRECTION
"The Church was at peace." -Acts 9:31
When the risen Jesus met the women leaving the tomb, He gave the customary Jewish greeting, "Shalom" (Peace) (Mt 28:9). When the risen Jesus met the apostles on the first Resurrection evening, He again said "Shalom" (Peace) (Jn 20:19, 21). Likewise, Jesus wants to give us peace for an Easter present.
Jesus left us peace in His last will and testament. He promised: " 'Peace' is My farewell to you, My peace is My gift to you; I do not give it to you as the world gives peace" (Jn 14:27). His peace is not based on circumstances. His peace can be present even at the funeral home or hospital, in divorce or rejection, and in painful suffering. Jesus wants us to be "at peace before Him no matter what our consciences may charge us with" (1 Jn 3:19-20). Even if we still feel guilty after confessing our sins because of a scrupulous conscience, Jesus will give us a peace we never dreamed possible, a peace "beyond all understanding" (Phil 4:7).
Jesus is our Peace (Eph 2:14). When we surrender to Him by doing His will instead of ours (see Mt 26:39), we make peace. When we surrender in the "battle of wills" between the Lord's will and ours, we win peace. Win peace, make peace, surrender to Jesus Who is our Peace.
Prayer: Father, may I be a peacemaker (see Mt 5:9) by denying myself and obeying You.
Promise: "I am the Vine, you are the branches. He who lives in Me and I in him, will produce abundantly, for apart from Me you can do nothing." -Jn 15:5
Praise: Praise You, risen Jesus, Victor over death. "All the families of the nations shall bow down before" You (Ps 22:28).
(For a related teaching, order our tape Jesus and Peace "on audio AV 42-1 or video V-42.)
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Saturday, May 5, 2012
LIFE IN THE SPIRIT - One Bread, One Body, 5/5/2012
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Saturday, May 5, 2012
Acts 13:44-52, Psalm 98:1-4, John 14:7-14
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LIFE IN THE SPIRIT
"The disciples could not but be filled with joy and the Holy Spirit." -Acts 13:52
Paul and Barnabas suffered "violent abuse" and were expelled from the territory of Antioch in Pisidia (Acts 13:45, 50). Most people react to abuse with anger, unforgiveness, or other forms of retaliation. We tend to attack the abuser physically or at least in court. However, Paul and Barnabas responded to the abusive treatment they suffered by being "filled with joy and the Holy Spirit" (Acts 13:52).
The Holy Spirit makes us holy. He transforms us and empowers us to act in godly ways. In the Spirit, we respond to evil with good (see Rm 12:21), to violence with forgiveness, and to rejection with love. The Holy Spirit can take someone like Philip, who Jesus said didn't even know Him (Jn 14:9), and turn him into a missionary-martyr-saint. The Spirit can turn a fearful man like Peter into the preacher of Pentecost, the first Pope, and a glorious martyr. The Spirit can take us in our selfishness and compulsions and make us loving, pure, and free.
On the first Easter evening, Jesus breathed on the apostles and said: "Receive the Holy Spirit" (Jn 20:22). The Father and Jesus continue to give us the Spirit. Receive the Holy Spirit now and live a new life.
Prayer: Father, where there is hatred, let me give love, and where there is injury, pardon (from the Prayer of St. Francis).
Promise: "I solemnly assure you, the man who has faith in Me will do the works I do, and greater far than these." -Jn 14:12
Praise: Jose suffered extreme weakness as a result of an industrial accident. He goes to daily Mass anyway and his strength is returning.
(For a related teaching, order our tape Holy Spirit our Hope "on audio AV 81-3 or video V-81.)
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Saturday, May 5, 2012
Acts 13:44-52, Psalm 98:1-4, John 14:7-14
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LIFE IN THE SPIRIT
"The disciples could not but be filled with joy and the Holy Spirit." -Acts 13:52
Paul and Barnabas suffered "violent abuse" and were expelled from the territory of Antioch in Pisidia (Acts 13:45, 50). Most people react to abuse with anger, unforgiveness, or other forms of retaliation. We tend to attack the abuser physically or at least in court. However, Paul and Barnabas responded to the abusive treatment they suffered by being "filled with joy and the Holy Spirit" (Acts 13:52).
The Holy Spirit makes us holy. He transforms us and empowers us to act in godly ways. In the Spirit, we respond to evil with good (see Rm 12:21), to violence with forgiveness, and to rejection with love. The Holy Spirit can take someone like Philip, who Jesus said didn't even know Him (Jn 14:9), and turn him into a missionary-martyr-saint. The Spirit can turn a fearful man like Peter into the preacher of Pentecost, the first Pope, and a glorious martyr. The Spirit can take us in our selfishness and compulsions and make us loving, pure, and free.
On the first Easter evening, Jesus breathed on the apostles and said: "Receive the Holy Spirit" (Jn 20:22). The Father and Jesus continue to give us the Spirit. Receive the Holy Spirit now and live a new life.
Prayer: Father, where there is hatred, let me give love, and where there is injury, pardon (from the Prayer of St. Francis).
Promise: "I solemnly assure you, the man who has faith in Me will do the works I do, and greater far than these." -Jn 14:12
Praise: Jose suffered extreme weakness as a result of an industrial accident. He goes to daily Mass anyway and his strength is returning.
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Friday, May 4, 2012
WIN, SHOW, PLACE - One Bread, One Body, 5/4/2012
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Friday, May 4, 2012
Acts 13:26-33, Psalm 2:6-11, John 14:1-6
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WIN, SHOW, PLACE
"In My Father's house there are many dwelling places; otherwise, how could I have told you that I was going to prepare a place for you?" -John 14:2
Jesus promised He was going to prepare a place for us. Some people think this place is in heaven. However, heaven needs no preparation. It does not need remodeling or cleaning. Rather, the Lord is preparing a place for us on earth, in His Church, in the body of Christ.
We all want to find out why He made us. We want to contribute to God's plan of salvation as only we can. We want meaning and fulfillment in our lives. Our hearts are troubled until we are what the Lord has called us to be and we're doing what He's called us to do (Jn 14:1).
Jesus has prepared for us this special and precious place in His body when He ascended on high and gave gifts to us (Eph 4:8). These gifts of the Spirit have brought forth apostles, prophets, evangelists, and pastor-teachers (Eph 4:11). These members of Christ's body equip the saints to build up the body of Christ, and many find their places in God's plan of salvation.
You are special. You are a member of the body of Christ. Your life is very important. By the power of the Holy Spirit, "take your place" (Acts 5:20).
Prayer: Jesus, thank You for making me somebody, preparing me some place, and being my Someone. I love You.
Promise: "Yet God raised Him from the dead, and for many days thereafter Jesus appeared to those who had come up with Him from Galilee to Jerusalem. These are His witnesses now before the people." -Acts 13:30-31
Praise: Sandy was afraid to go into a funeral home. When her classmate died, she couldn't go near the casket. Then she met the risen Jesus, Who delivered her from the fear of death (see Heb 2:15).
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Acts 13:26-33, Psalm 2:6-11, John 14:1-6
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WIN, SHOW, PLACE
"In My Father's house there are many dwelling places; otherwise, how could I have told you that I was going to prepare a place for you?" -John 14:2
Jesus promised He was going to prepare a place for us. Some people think this place is in heaven. However, heaven needs no preparation. It does not need remodeling or cleaning. Rather, the Lord is preparing a place for us on earth, in His Church, in the body of Christ.
We all want to find out why He made us. We want to contribute to God's plan of salvation as only we can. We want meaning and fulfillment in our lives. Our hearts are troubled until we are what the Lord has called us to be and we're doing what He's called us to do (Jn 14:1).
Jesus has prepared for us this special and precious place in His body when He ascended on high and gave gifts to us (Eph 4:8). These gifts of the Spirit have brought forth apostles, prophets, evangelists, and pastor-teachers (Eph 4:11). These members of Christ's body equip the saints to build up the body of Christ, and many find their places in God's plan of salvation.
You are special. You are a member of the body of Christ. Your life is very important. By the power of the Holy Spirit, "take your place" (Acts 5:20).
Prayer: Jesus, thank You for making me somebody, preparing me some place, and being my Someone. I love You.
Promise: "Yet God raised Him from the dead, and for many days thereafter Jesus appeared to those who had come up with Him from Galilee to Jerusalem. These are His witnesses now before the people." -Acts 13:30-31
Praise: Sandy was afraid to go into a funeral home. When her classmate died, she couldn't go near the casket. Then she met the risen Jesus, Who delivered her from the fear of death (see Heb 2:15).
(For related teaching, order our leaflet, "Seek First the Kingdom".)
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Thursday, May 3, 2012
ROLE PLAYING - One Bread, One Body, 5/3/2012
Join us for the 26th Annual Bible Institute in Cincinnati, Ohio, July 20 - July 29, 2012. Join us for over 20 seminars, stirring liturgies, healing and worship services and more! Featured speakers include Fr. Bob Hogan, Deacon Ralph Poyo, Bishop Joseph Binzer, Fr. Rob Jack, Fr. Chris Clay and Bill Richart.
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Thursday, May 3, 2012, Sts. Philip & James
1 Corinthians 15:1-8, Psalm 19:2-5, John 14:6-14
Link to Readings --> http://www.usccb.org/bible/readings/050312.cfm
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"Through all the earth their voice resounds, and to the ends of the world, their message." -Psalm 19:5
Jesus told Saints Philip and James, and all His disciples, "I solemnly assure you, the man who has faith in Me will do the works I do, and greater far than these" (Jn 14:12). Jesus spoke these words from the upper room in Jerusalem. His own works were limited to the geographical area of Israel and some short forays into nearby Gentile territory. The apostles who heard these words took the message of Jesus into the Middle East, and parts of Asia, Africa, and Europe. In a geographical sense, the apostles certainly did greater works than Jesus.
This is not a minor point. We still have some four billion souls on planet Earth who have not surrendered their lives to the Lord Jesus. We have a role to play in God's plan to evangelize the world (Heb 11:40). The voice of Jesus will resound through our efforts to spread the Good News to those in our circle of influence (Ps 19:5). Beyond doubt, God intends for us to be a major agent of His grace for our spouse, children, parents, and siblings. For other people, such as neighbors and co-workers, we might be a less important agent of His love, but our role is nonetheless an important one.
Thanks to the apostles and faithful Christians in our lives, we have heard the Word of God. Let us embrace the evangelistic role God has entrusted to us. "Go out now and take your place" and spread the Good News of Jesus (Acts 5:20).
Prayer: "O Lord, open my lips, and my mouth will proclaim Your praise" (Ps 51:17).
Promise: "Christ died for our sins in accordance with the Scriptures." -1 Cor 15:3
Praise: St. Philip led an apostle, Nathanael, to Jesus (Jn 1:45-46).
(This teaching was submitted by a member of our editorial team.) (For a related teaching, order our tape "Evangelization & Christian Community" on audio AV 80-1 or video V-80.)
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Thursday, May 3, 2012, Sts. Philip & James
1 Corinthians 15:1-8, Psalm 19:2-5, John 14:6-14
Link to Readings --> http://www.usccb.org/bible/readings/050312.cfm
ROLE PLAYING
"Through all the earth their voice resounds, and to the ends of the world, their message." -Psalm 19:5
Jesus told Saints Philip and James, and all His disciples, "I solemnly assure you, the man who has faith in Me will do the works I do, and greater far than these" (Jn 14:12). Jesus spoke these words from the upper room in Jerusalem. His own works were limited to the geographical area of Israel and some short forays into nearby Gentile territory. The apostles who heard these words took the message of Jesus into the Middle East, and parts of Asia, Africa, and Europe. In a geographical sense, the apostles certainly did greater works than Jesus.
This is not a minor point. We still have some four billion souls on planet Earth who have not surrendered their lives to the Lord Jesus. We have a role to play in God's plan to evangelize the world (Heb 11:40). The voice of Jesus will resound through our efforts to spread the Good News to those in our circle of influence (Ps 19:5). Beyond doubt, God intends for us to be a major agent of His grace for our spouse, children, parents, and siblings. For other people, such as neighbors and co-workers, we might be a less important agent of His love, but our role is nonetheless an important one.
Thanks to the apostles and faithful Christians in our lives, we have heard the Word of God. Let us embrace the evangelistic role God has entrusted to us. "Go out now and take your place" and spread the Good News of Jesus (Acts 5:20).
Prayer: "O Lord, open my lips, and my mouth will proclaim Your praise" (Ps 51:17).
Promise: "Christ died for our sins in accordance with the Scriptures." -1 Cor 15:3
Praise: St. Philip led an apostle, Nathanael, to Jesus (Jn 1:45-46).
(This teaching was submitted by a member of our editorial team.) (For a related teaching, order our tape "Evangelization & Christian Community" on audio AV 80-1 or video V-80.)
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Wednesday, May 2, 2012
FATHER'S DAY - One Bread, One Body, 5/2/2012
Join us for the 26th Annual Bible Institute in Cincinnati, Ohio, July 20 - July 29, 2012. Join us for over 20 seminars, stirring liturgies, healing and worship services and more! Featured speakers include Fr. Bob Hogan, Deacon Ralph Poyo, Bishop Joseph Binzer, Fr. Rob Jack, Fr. Chris Clay and Bill Richart.
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Wednesday, May 2, 2012, St. Athanasius
Acts 12:24-13:5, Psalm 67:2-3, 5-6, 8, John 12:44-50
Link to Readings --> http://www.usccb.org/bible/readings/050212.cfm
FATHER'S DAY
"The Father Who sent Me has commanded Me what to say and how to speak. Since I know that His commandment means eternal life, whatever I say is spoken just as He instructed Me." -John 12:49-50
When we say we believe in Jesus, we are believing not only in Him but also in God the Father (Jn 12:44). When we see Jesus, we see the Father (Jn 12:45; 14:9). When we hear the words of Jesus and obey Him, we are hearing and obeying the Father, for the Father has commanded Jesus "what to say and how to speak" (Jn 12:49). Jesus said: "The Father and I are One" (Jn 10:30).
Jesus became a human being to reveal our Father to us (Lk 10:22) and to show us the Father's love (Jn 15:9). Jesus, by His death and Resurrection, gave us the opportunity to have a new nature and be adopted by God the Father (see Rm 8:15). Jesus made it possible for us to be sons and daughters of God the Father. Jesus then taught us to pray "Abba" ("Father"). Jesus is the only Way for us to go home to our Father (Jn 14:6). Jesus has shown us the Father, and that is enough for us (see Jn 14:8).
Prayer: Abba...
Promise: "After they had fasted and prayed, they imposed hands on them and sent them off." -Acts 13:3
Praise: From a desert hermit, St. Athanasius became bishop, patriarch, doctor, and saint. He fought heresy by teaching doctrines to the common people, spreading truth in songs passed all along the Mediterranean coast.
(For a related teaching, order our tape Do You Believe in God the Father?" on audio AV 84-1 or video V-84.)
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Wednesday, May 2, 2012, St. Athanasius
Acts 12:24-13:5, Psalm 67:2-3, 5-6, 8, John 12:44-50
Link to Readings --> http://www.usccb.org/bible/readings/050212.cfm
FATHER'S DAY
"The Father Who sent Me has commanded Me what to say and how to speak. Since I know that His commandment means eternal life, whatever I say is spoken just as He instructed Me." -John 12:49-50
When we say we believe in Jesus, we are believing not only in Him but also in God the Father (Jn 12:44). When we see Jesus, we see the Father (Jn 12:45; 14:9). When we hear the words of Jesus and obey Him, we are hearing and obeying the Father, for the Father has commanded Jesus "what to say and how to speak" (Jn 12:49). Jesus said: "The Father and I are One" (Jn 10:30).
Jesus became a human being to reveal our Father to us (Lk 10:22) and to show us the Father's love (Jn 15:9). Jesus, by His death and Resurrection, gave us the opportunity to have a new nature and be adopted by God the Father (see Rm 8:15). Jesus made it possible for us to be sons and daughters of God the Father. Jesus then taught us to pray "Abba" ("Father"). Jesus is the only Way for us to go home to our Father (Jn 14:6). Jesus has shown us the Father, and that is enough for us (see Jn 14:8).
Prayer: Abba...
Promise: "After they had fasted and prayed, they imposed hands on them and sent them off." -Acts 13:3
Praise: From a desert hermit, St. Athanasius became bishop, patriarch, doctor, and saint. He fought heresy by teaching doctrines to the common people, spreading truth in songs passed all along the Mediterranean coast.
(For a related teaching, order our tape Do You Believe in God the Father?" on audio AV 84-1 or video V-84.)
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Tuesday, May 1, 2012
FAITH AT WORK - One Bread, One Body, 5/1/2012
Tuesday, May 1, 2012, St. Joseph the Worker
Genesis 1:26-2:3 or, Colossians 3:14-15, 17, 23-24, Psalm 90:2-4, 12-14, 16, Matthew 13:54-58
Link to Readings --> http://www.usccb.org/bible/readings/050112.cfm
FAITH AT WORK
"He did not work many miracles there because of their lack of faith." -Matthew 13:58
On this memorial of St. Joseph the Worker, the Church holds up St. Joseph as an example of a worker who let God have total control over his work. Many people move their families from place to place because of their work. Joseph moved his family from place to place because of his obedient faithfulness to God's commands.
Each time he moved, Joseph had to go back to square one to start his work. He moved from his hometown of Nazareth to Bethlehem because of the census (Lk 2:4). Joseph placed a higher priority on serving Jesus and Mary than on building up his carpentry business. Joseph was a worker, but his main work was to have faith in his Foster-Son, Jesus (Jn 6:29). Working for Jesus took priority over Joseph's job.
God then commanded Joseph to drop everything and flee immediately to Egypt (Mt 2:13). It's doubtful Joseph was even able to bring along his tools. In a new land, with a new language, as a foreigner and refugee, somehow Joseph had to find work and support the Holy Family. "All depends on faith" (Rm 4:16), and Joseph's work was completely guided by his faith (see Jn 6:29).
After a few years, Joseph would have established himself in Egypt. Once again, God called him "out of Egypt" (Mt 2:15) back to his hometown, Nazareth. This time, God prospered the work of Joseph's hands (Ps 90:17) by sending him back to his hometown, his tools, and his original clientele. God restored Joseph's work because Joseph faithfully put his work at the service of God.
Prayer: Father, may I bring my faith to work every day.
Promise: "Whatever you do, work at it with your whole being. Do it for the Lord rather than for men." -Col 3:23
Praise: St. Joseph "did as the angel of the Lord had directed him" (Mt 1:24).
(This teaching was submitted by a member of our editorial team.)
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Genesis 1:26-2:3 or, Colossians 3:14-15, 17, 23-24, Psalm 90:2-4, 12-14, 16, Matthew 13:54-58
Link to Readings --> http://www.usccb.org/bible/readings/050112.cfm
FAITH AT WORK
"He did not work many miracles there because of their lack of faith." -Matthew 13:58
On this memorial of St. Joseph the Worker, the Church holds up St. Joseph as an example of a worker who let God have total control over his work. Many people move their families from place to place because of their work. Joseph moved his family from place to place because of his obedient faithfulness to God's commands.
Each time he moved, Joseph had to go back to square one to start his work. He moved from his hometown of Nazareth to Bethlehem because of the census (Lk 2:4). Joseph placed a higher priority on serving Jesus and Mary than on building up his carpentry business. Joseph was a worker, but his main work was to have faith in his Foster-Son, Jesus (Jn 6:29). Working for Jesus took priority over Joseph's job.
God then commanded Joseph to drop everything and flee immediately to Egypt (Mt 2:13). It's doubtful Joseph was even able to bring along his tools. In a new land, with a new language, as a foreigner and refugee, somehow Joseph had to find work and support the Holy Family. "All depends on faith" (Rm 4:16), and Joseph's work was completely guided by his faith (see Jn 6:29).
After a few years, Joseph would have established himself in Egypt. Once again, God called him "out of Egypt" (Mt 2:15) back to his hometown, Nazareth. This time, God prospered the work of Joseph's hands (Ps 90:17) by sending him back to his hometown, his tools, and his original clientele. God restored Joseph's work because Joseph faithfully put his work at the service of God.
Prayer: Father, may I bring my faith to work every day.
Promise: "Whatever you do, work at it with your whole being. Do it for the Lord rather than for men." -Col 3:23
Praise: St. Joseph "did as the angel of the Lord had directed him" (Mt 1:24).
(This teaching was submitted by a member of our editorial team.)
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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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