Friday, November 2, 2012, All Souls
Wisdom 3:1-9, 1 Corinthians 15:51-57, Psalm 23:1-6, John 6:37-40
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THERE'S A PLACE FOR US
"Chastised a little, they shall be greatly blessed." -Wisdom 3:5
There is both a quantity and quality of fruit that God expects us to produce in our earthly life (see Mt 21:33ff; Lk 13:6-9; Jn 15:1ff; 15:16). Our fruit of personal holiness and "good works" (Rv 14:13) "must endure" (Jn 15:16).
God is much more than "the Man upstairs" Who is our Friend. He is also our Judge, Who "will test the quality of each man's" good works and holiness (see 1 Cor 3:13). Some of the dead who die in the Lord will not have lived a life as fruitful as God expected. God in His mercy will still grant them eternal life. Thus, these deceased folks "will suffer loss," yet "will be saved, but only as one fleeing through fire" (1 Cor 3:15).
There is a degree of "holiness without which no one can see the Lord" (Heb 12:14). What happens with the above folks who are granted eternal life yet are lacking in the enduring fruit and holiness God requires? Jesus has gone to "prepare a place" for us (Jn 14:2). As the above Scriptures indicate, He also has to prepare us for the place. If we have died in Christ, but aren't yet prepared for His place (see Heb 12:14), then Jesus has to finish the job before He can take us into the heavenly feast. The Catholic Church, guided by the Holy Spirit (Jn 16:13), has taught that the above Scriptures and other truths indicate the existence of a "place" of purification (see Mal 3:2-3) we call purgatory. In purgatory, the souls of those who have not prepared themselves sufficiently in their time on earth are purified for the awesome privilege of seeing God face to face. Since they are fellow members of the body of Christ (Lk 20:38), we need them and they need us (1 Cor 12:21ff). Let us help them with our prayers.
Prayer: Father, may I grow daily in holiness now rather than later. I pray for the souls of those in purgatory to be speedily purified.
Promise: "No one who comes will I ever reject." -Jn 6:37
Praise: Praise the Father of love, risen Savior, and the Spirit of truth!
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Thursday, November 1, 2012
SAINTS HERE, NOW, AND FOREVER - One Bread, One Body, 11/1/2012
Thursday, November 1, 2012, All Saints
Revelation 7:2-4, 9-14, 1 John 3:1-3, Psalm 24:1-6, Matthew 5:1-12
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SAINTS HERE, NOW, AND FOREVER
"Beloved, we are God's children now; what we shall later be has not yet come to light." -1 John 3:2
Today is your feast day, since you don't have to be dead to be a saint - but baptized. However, if you want this day to remain a day of celebration for you, you must not only be baptized but also live your Baptism.
To live our Baptisms means to be so immersed in Jesus' death and Resurrection that:
* We choose to be poor as He did (Mt 5:3).
* We sorrow when we're not like Him (Mt 5:4).
* We've learned to be lowly (Mt 5:5) and humble of heart (Mt 11:29).
* We hunger and thirst for Jesus' righteousness and not our selfishness (Mt 5:6).
* We forgive others and give them mercy as Jesus did even on the cross (Mt 5:7).
* Jesus is the only Desire of our hearts (Mt 5:8).
* We make peace (Mt 5:9), even if we have to shed our blood as Jesus did (Col 1:20).
* We prefer to be persecuted with and for Jesus rather than to be popular and comfortable (Mt 5:10).
To be a saint is not necessarily to be in heaven now but in Jesus now - in His death and resurrection. If we are like Jesus while on earth, we shall see Him as He is in heaven (1 Jn 3:2). Celebrate All Saints' Day forever.
Prayer: Father, in Jesus make me holy in every aspect of my conduct (1 Pt 1:15).
Promise: "They cried out in a loud voice, 'Salvation is from our God, Who is seated on the throne, and from the Lamb!' " -Rv 7:10
Praise: "Praise and glory, wisdom and thanksgiving and honor, power and might, to our God forever and ever. Amen!" (Rv 7:12)
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Revelation 7:2-4, 9-14, 1 John 3:1-3, Psalm 24:1-6, Matthew 5:1-12
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SAINTS HERE, NOW, AND FOREVER
"Beloved, we are God's children now; what we shall later be has not yet come to light." -1 John 3:2
Today is your feast day, since you don't have to be dead to be a saint - but baptized. However, if you want this day to remain a day of celebration for you, you must not only be baptized but also live your Baptism.
To live our Baptisms means to be so immersed in Jesus' death and Resurrection that:
* We choose to be poor as He did (Mt 5:3).
* We sorrow when we're not like Him (Mt 5:4).
* We've learned to be lowly (Mt 5:5) and humble of heart (Mt 11:29).
* We hunger and thirst for Jesus' righteousness and not our selfishness (Mt 5:6).
* We forgive others and give them mercy as Jesus did even on the cross (Mt 5:7).
* Jesus is the only Desire of our hearts (Mt 5:8).
* We make peace (Mt 5:9), even if we have to shed our blood as Jesus did (Col 1:20).
* We prefer to be persecuted with and for Jesus rather than to be popular and comfortable (Mt 5:10).
To be a saint is not necessarily to be in heaven now but in Jesus now - in His death and resurrection. If we are like Jesus while on earth, we shall see Him as He is in heaven (1 Jn 3:2). Celebrate All Saints' Day forever.
Prayer: Father, in Jesus make me holy in every aspect of my conduct (1 Pt 1:15).
Promise: "They cried out in a loud voice, 'Salvation is from our God, Who is seated on the throne, and from the Lamb!' " -Rv 7:10
Praise: "Praise and glory, wisdom and thanksgiving and honor, power and might, to our God forever and ever. Amen!" (Rv 7:12)
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Wednesday, October 31, 2012
THE SPIRIT OF SUBMISSION - One Bread, One Body, 10/31/2012
Wednesday, October 31, 2012
Ephesians 6:1-9, Psalm 145:10-14, Luke 13:22-30
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THE SPIRIT OF SUBMISSION
"Slaves, obey your human masters with the reverence, the awe, and the sincerity you owe to Christ." -Ephesians 6:5
Everyone should submit to each other (Eph 5:21). Wives should submit to husbands (Eph 5:22), children to parents (Eph 6:1), and employees to employers (Eph 6:5). Those in authority should submit to the Lord (see Eph 6:4, 9). The Lord wants to create an entire culture of submission.
If we accept God's call to be submissive in circumstance after circumstance, we will open ourselves to being filled with the Spirit. The beginning of this teaching on submission in Ephesians is verse 5:21. Although this verse looks like a sentence in some translations, it is a participial phrase in the original. Verse 21 is subordinated to the main verb in the sentence, which is "be filled" (with the Holy Spirit) in 5:18. In the original Greek, the Lord is saying that we must live lives of submission if we are to be filled with the Holy Spirit.
Mary received the Holy Spirit after calling herself God's handmaid (Lk 1:38). Those who received the Spirit at the first Christian Pentecost humbled themselves in asking: "What are we to do?" (Acts 2:37) Twelve Ephesian men received the Spirit after they humbly admitted that they had never heard of the Spirit (Acts 19:2). Cornelius and his household received the Spirit after Cornelius prostrated himself in submission to Peter (Acts 10:25). The Spirit descended on Jesus when He submitted Himself to John's baptism (Mt 3:14-15). Life in submission leads to life in the Spirit.
Prayer: Father, I love You by submitting myself to those whom You have given authority over me.
Promise: "Try to come in through the narrow door." -Lk 13:24
Praise: After receiving prayers for healing, Virginia's cancerous tumor disappeared.
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Ephesians 6:1-9, Psalm 145:10-14, Luke 13:22-30
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THE SPIRIT OF SUBMISSION
"Slaves, obey your human masters with the reverence, the awe, and the sincerity you owe to Christ." -Ephesians 6:5
Everyone should submit to each other (Eph 5:21). Wives should submit to husbands (Eph 5:22), children to parents (Eph 6:1), and employees to employers (Eph 6:5). Those in authority should submit to the Lord (see Eph 6:4, 9). The Lord wants to create an entire culture of submission.
If we accept God's call to be submissive in circumstance after circumstance, we will open ourselves to being filled with the Spirit. The beginning of this teaching on submission in Ephesians is verse 5:21. Although this verse looks like a sentence in some translations, it is a participial phrase in the original. Verse 21 is subordinated to the main verb in the sentence, which is "be filled" (with the Holy Spirit) in 5:18. In the original Greek, the Lord is saying that we must live lives of submission if we are to be filled with the Holy Spirit.
Mary received the Holy Spirit after calling herself God's handmaid (Lk 1:38). Those who received the Spirit at the first Christian Pentecost humbled themselves in asking: "What are we to do?" (Acts 2:37) Twelve Ephesian men received the Spirit after they humbly admitted that they had never heard of the Spirit (Acts 19:2). Cornelius and his household received the Spirit after Cornelius prostrated himself in submission to Peter (Acts 10:25). The Spirit descended on Jesus when He submitted Himself to John's baptism (Mt 3:14-15). Life in submission leads to life in the Spirit.
Prayer: Father, I love You by submitting myself to those whom You have given authority over me.
Promise: "Try to come in through the narrow door." -Lk 13:24
Praise: After receiving prayers for healing, Virginia's cancerous tumor disappeared.
(For a related teaching, order our leaflet Obedience School" or on tape titled "Obeying God" on audio AV 62-3 or video V-62.)
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Tuesday, October 30, 2012
CRUSHED AND BROKEN - One Bread, One Body, 10/30/2012
Tuesday, October 30, 2012
Ephesians 5:21-33, Psalm 128:1-5, Luke 13:18-21
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CRUSHED AND BROKEN
"To what shall I compare the reign of God? It is like yeast which a woman took to knead into three measures of flour until the whole mass of dough began to rise." -Luke 13:20-21
How does God's kingdom come, and how is His will done? Jesus tells us in today's Gospel that the wheat flour is permeated by the crushed and broken yeast spread throughout the whole batch. That's how His kingdom comes. Our faith must permeate the whole batch of our lives, not just compartments of our life here and there. Our Christianity must be alive and continuously operating at home, at work, in the grocery store, and in the most thorny, complicated areas of life. The Lord sends us daily opportunities to be salt, light, and yeast in the world (see Mt 5:13-16).
The wheat and grapes used to make the bread and wine for the Eucharist are also crushed and broken (see Jn 12:24). In their brokenness, they become the bread and wine, which, when consecrated, become the Body, Blood, soul, and divinity of our Lord Jesus Christ (see 1 Cor 11:23ff). Likewise, the most crushing and perplexing of crosses form us into faithful Christians.
Let Jesus take control of your life. Then let other people in, to see what God can do when you allow Him to take those crushing blows of life and turn them to good (Rm 8:28). Jesus "kneads" us because he "needs" us to be His living witnesses in the world now.
Prayer: Father, strengthen me into surrendering everything to You.
Promise: "Christ loved the Church. He gave Himself up for her to make her holy." -Eph 5:25-26
Praise: Teresa and her husband joyfully surrender to the authority of the Church in her teachings on artificial birth control.
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Ephesians 5:21-33, Psalm 128:1-5, Luke 13:18-21
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CRUSHED AND BROKEN
"To what shall I compare the reign of God? It is like yeast which a woman took to knead into three measures of flour until the whole mass of dough began to rise." -Luke 13:20-21
How does God's kingdom come, and how is His will done? Jesus tells us in today's Gospel that the wheat flour is permeated by the crushed and broken yeast spread throughout the whole batch. That's how His kingdom comes. Our faith must permeate the whole batch of our lives, not just compartments of our life here and there. Our Christianity must be alive and continuously operating at home, at work, in the grocery store, and in the most thorny, complicated areas of life. The Lord sends us daily opportunities to be salt, light, and yeast in the world (see Mt 5:13-16).
The wheat and grapes used to make the bread and wine for the Eucharist are also crushed and broken (see Jn 12:24). In their brokenness, they become the bread and wine, which, when consecrated, become the Body, Blood, soul, and divinity of our Lord Jesus Christ (see 1 Cor 11:23ff). Likewise, the most crushing and perplexing of crosses form us into faithful Christians.
Let Jesus take control of your life. Then let other people in, to see what God can do when you allow Him to take those crushing blows of life and turn them to good (Rm 8:28). Jesus "kneads" us because he "needs" us to be His living witnesses in the world now.
Prayer: Father, strengthen me into surrendering everything to You.
Promise: "Christ loved the Church. He gave Himself up for her to make her holy." -Eph 5:25-26
Praise: Teresa and her husband joyfully surrender to the authority of the Church in her teachings on artificial birth control.
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Monday, October 29, 2012
NO PROBLEM OR KNOW PROBLEM - One Bread, One Body, 10/29/2012
Monday, October 29, 2012
Ephesians 4:32-5:8, Psalm 1:1-4, 6, Luke 13:10-17
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NO PROBLEM OR KNOW PROBLEM
"There was a woman there who for eighteen years had been possessed by a spirit which drained her strength." -Luke 13:11
The woman in today's Gospel reading who had been possessed, drained, and stooped for eighteen years may represent the American Church. In the Catholic community, we have been drained of vocations to the priesthood and the religious life, drained of almost a generation of young people, and drained of faith through compromise with our secularized and materialistic culture.
As is customary in situations of bondage, we have denied the reality of the problem and thereby prolonged it. Instead of admitting there's something seriously wrong, we use euphemisms, such as "merger," "restructuring," and "transitions" in place of "close-down," "salvaging," and "deterioration."
Also, as with the synagogue of Jesus' day, there is something inside us that resents being set free (Lk 13:14). We know that freedom implies giving up our sinful ways, and so we clutch sin and hold on for dear death. We are in an adulterous relationship with the world.
"Make no mistake about this: no fornicator, no unclean or lustful person - in effect an idolater - has any inheritance in the kingdom of Christ and of God. Let no one deceive you with worthless arguments" (Eph 5:5-6). We must admit we have a problem, recognize disobedience as the way by which the devil has entered, and repent of our sins. Jesus wants to release us from our shackles, if we only let Him (Lk 13:16).
Prayer: Father, I repent of refusing to admit my need to repent. Forgive me for ruining my life and Your Church.
Promise: "As for lewd conduct or promiscuousness or lust of any sort, let them not even be mentioned among you; your holiness forbids this. Nor should there be any obscene, silly, or suggestive talk; all that is out of place. Instead, give thanks." -Eph 5:3-4
Praise: Ten years ago, Roger decided to live without a car. He simplified his lifestyle and has found great happiness in Jesus.
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Ephesians 4:32-5:8, Psalm 1:1-4, 6, Luke 13:10-17
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NO PROBLEM OR KNOW PROBLEM
"There was a woman there who for eighteen years had been possessed by a spirit which drained her strength." -Luke 13:11
The woman in today's Gospel reading who had been possessed, drained, and stooped for eighteen years may represent the American Church. In the Catholic community, we have been drained of vocations to the priesthood and the religious life, drained of almost a generation of young people, and drained of faith through compromise with our secularized and materialistic culture.
As is customary in situations of bondage, we have denied the reality of the problem and thereby prolonged it. Instead of admitting there's something seriously wrong, we use euphemisms, such as "merger," "restructuring," and "transitions" in place of "close-down," "salvaging," and "deterioration."
Also, as with the synagogue of Jesus' day, there is something inside us that resents being set free (Lk 13:14). We know that freedom implies giving up our sinful ways, and so we clutch sin and hold on for dear death. We are in an adulterous relationship with the world.
"Make no mistake about this: no fornicator, no unclean or lustful person - in effect an idolater - has any inheritance in the kingdom of Christ and of God. Let no one deceive you with worthless arguments" (Eph 5:5-6). We must admit we have a problem, recognize disobedience as the way by which the devil has entered, and repent of our sins. Jesus wants to release us from our shackles, if we only let Him (Lk 13:16).
Prayer: Father, I repent of refusing to admit my need to repent. Forgive me for ruining my life and Your Church.
Promise: "As for lewd conduct or promiscuousness or lust of any sort, let them not even be mentioned among you; your holiness forbids this. Nor should there be any obscene, silly, or suggestive talk; all that is out of place. Instead, give thanks." -Eph 5:3-4
Praise: Ten years ago, Roger decided to live without a car. He simplified his lifestyle and has found great happiness in Jesus.
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Sunday, October 28, 2012
PM eNewsletter 30th Sunday in ordinary time
October 29th 30th Sunday in ordinary time.
Jesus, it is good for us to pray for all those who have
died and gone before us.
Give us the inspiration to pray especially for those in
purgatory who have no one to pray for them.
Let us be aware that those in purgatory depend on
us to get them into the glory of heaven through our
prayers, masses, and the charitable acts that we do
for there release.
Jesus, continue to grace us to understand that our
brothers and sisters who have gone before us have
changed into eternal beings that are now in the
communion of saints forever and ever.
Amen and Amen.
Thanks to You, Lord, for loving us totally.
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Sunday PRAY TO SEE TO PRAY TO SEE
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"I want to see." -Mark 10:51
The apostles twice saw Jesus multiply the loaves and the fish, but they did not see
the significance of these miracles. In His frustration, Jesus exclaimed to them: "Do
you still not see or comprehend? Are your minds completely blinded? Have you eyes but
no sight?" (Mk 8:17-18) The apostles were spiritually blind not only to the
significance of Jesus' miracles, but also to the significance of Jesus Himself. They
were blind to the necessity of the cross (see Mk 8:31-33).
Jesus tried to begin to correct the apostles' vision by means of His Transfiguration
before three apostles (see Mk 9:2ff). This did not succeed, as the apostles continued
to be blinded to the Lord's revelations of the cross (see Mk 9:31-32). Next, the Lord
healed the blind Bartimaeus physically. He hoped that the apostles might learn from
Bartimaeus to pray: "Rabboni, I want to see" (see Mk 10:51). However, that didn't
work either. Even Jesus' crucifixion, death, and resurrection didn't open the
apostles' eyes. Finally, two disciples' eyes were opened in the breaking of the bread
on the afternoon of Jesus' resurrection (Lk 24:31). Then, with the coming of the Holy
Spirit at Pentecost, many eyes were opened.
Jesus' disciples finally saw the significance of Jesus' Transfiguration and the
healing of blind Bartimaeus. The disciples saw the need to pray: "I want to see"
(Mk 10:51), and the Church was born.
Prayer: Father, may I see my blindness so that I can pray to see.
Promise: "Behold, I will bring them back from the land of the north; I will gather
them from the ends of the world, with the blind and the lame in their midst, the
mothers and those with child; they shall return as an immense throng." -Jer 31:8
Praise: Praise Jesus, our risen Lord and Love! He has taken "His seat at the right
hand of the Majesty in heaven, as far superior to the angels as the name He has
inherited is superior to theirs" (Heb 1:3-4). Alleluia!
Monday NO PROBLEM OR KNOW PROBLEM
http://presentationministries.com/obob/obob.asp?lang=en&d=10/29/2012
"There was a woman there who for eighteen years had been possessed by a spirit which
drained her strength." -Luke 13:11
Tuesday CRUSHED AND BROKEN
http://presentationministries.com/obob/obob.asp?lang=en&d=10/30/2012
"To what shall I compare the reign of God? It is like yeast which a woman took to
knead into three measures of flour until the whole mass of dough began to rise." -Luke 13:20-21
For more readings and inspiration from Presentation Ministries, check us out at
http://presentationministries.com/home/home.asp
Share an OBOB e-mail with a friend today! It's easy and quick and it will make Jesus smile!
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Brochures
" Over 90 Biblically based brochures. Many on topics you don't usually hear addressed."
This Week's Featured Brochure
Eucharist
http://presentationministries.com/brochures/brochures.asp#10
Adoration and Exposition of the Blessed Sacrament
http://presentationministries.com/brochures/Adoration.asp
Celebrating Mass in the Power of the Holy Spirit
http://presentationministries.com/brochures/CelebratingMass.asp
Life Changing Masses, No Matter What
http://presentationministries.com/brochures/LifeChangingMasses.asp
One Bread, One Body
http://presentationministries.com/obob/obobArchive.asp
This is My Body
http://presentationministries.com/brochures/ThisIsMyBody.asp
Brochures by Topic
http://presentationministries.com/brochures/brochures.asp
________________________________________________
PM Internet Prayer Requests
http://www.presentationministries.com/prayer/prayer.asp
( check out BTL 3 sections below for another way of sharing prayers)
Please pray for salvation and healing for my Aunt Beulah, my Stepfather Bill, my sister Renee,
and all my family.
(Marvin P., Detroit, MI, United States, 10/27/2012 8:07:38 PM)
In thanksgiving for a favor received. Amen.
(Anonymous, 10/27/2012 4:19:00 PM)
Heavenly Father thank you for all the Blessings,please forgive me for all my sins,please guide
us by your Holy spirit as we go along with our work..Lord help us to enlighten our mind to do
everything and give us a good health we ask this through Christ our Lord Amen.
(antang4, 10/27/2012 3:27:23 PM)
. Increase in me Love for You, the Father and Holy spirit and my fellow man. Help me to grow
in Faith and Trust in You. . Jesus, to make up all of my shortcomings and failings and show my
love for You and the faith, let me die martyr for the love of You and in Your eyes, be
deserving of Heaven and spend eternity with You Lord Jesus, help me to follow in Your
footsteps and never falter along the way unto death. Protect me always from the Evil Ones and
all dangers
(Anonymous, Mancos, Colorado, United States, 10/27/2012 1:39:19 PM)
Slow Recovery from the Death of Our Only Son & Other Ongoing Hardships & Sorrows... Oct.27,
2012. Thank you for praying with us daily for God's Mercy & Peace Now & in the Days ahead..
Oct,Nov..Christmas?? 3PM"HOUR OF MERCY."Broken & Exhausted Hearts Continue to Cry out to God
Day & Night for His Mercy & Peace & Now & in the Days ahead..Oct,Nov..Christmas 2012.?Please
pray(2012)with us daily for recovery!Recovery is very slow!Please continue to pray for God's
Healing,Protecting Peace & Hope in our Broken Hearts,Health & Lives made harder by Severe
Financial Misery!Pass Prayer Request on:Parishes,Convents,Nuns,Sisters,Monasteries,Priests,
Brothers,Monks,,Prayer Groups,Prayer Chains,Houses of Prayer,Prayer Boards,Older Saints &
Others? Meanwhile,We continue to stay at our Post in Hope & Prayer the help of your daily
prayers & God's Mercy!Thank you!
(Bill & Carol Broken & Exhausted Hearts...., United States, 10/27/2012 1:24:03 PM)
That my husband my find a good job. That my kids may be safe and do well in school. Help me to
be better with our finances.... to help us to change our hearts. To be the person God created
us to be.
(Shawn, Nevada, United States, 10/27/2012 12:18:32 PM)
We unite our prayer on day 32 of the 40 Days For Life campaign and in addition to pray for the
upcoming elections in the U.S. with all the rosaries, masses, novena and time before the
Blessed Sacrament said in the U.S. and around the world. As we begin this year of Faith, let
us pray for an increase in Faith for U.S. Mother, now that the need is at its greatest and the
powers of darkness seem to have free rein, we come to You with childlike trust and implore Your
powerful aid. We consecrate ourselves to You. Preserve us in the love of Your Son, protect us
from the evil of this world and lead us safe to the heart of God. Amen O Victorious Lady, Thou
who has ever such powerful influence with Thy Divine Son, in conquering the hardest of hearts,
intercede for those for whom we pray, that their hearts being softened by the rays of Divine
Grace, they may return to the unity of the true Faith, through Christ, our Lord. Amen.
(Ken, 10/27/2012 11:03:22 AM)
Please pray for my personal intentions..a successful job application of my son Erickson in US
embassy..thank God and he passed the ist interview..bless my family and make me and my husband
danilo our relationship last..thank you!
(Marie, Sariaya, Quzon Province, Philippines, 10/27/2012 10:59:54 AM)
Please follow link to additional prayer intentions.
http://www.presentationministries.com/prayer/prayer.asp
________________________________________________
MP3 4 You
The internet ministry for PM is highlighting our downloadable tapes online. The Gospels of
Matthew, Mark, Luke and John are featured as are The Acts of the Apostles Part 1 thru 4, 1
Corinthians Part 1 & 2, and Romans Parts 1-3, thru Revelation. Also available, many MP3 formatted
Audio tapes of most epistles in the bible and numerous 15 minute Bible studies by Fr. Al Lauer.
Take a moment and check the link below
http://presentationministries.com/tapes/tape.asp?pubID=269
________________________________________________
Small Christian Communities
We believe the Lord is calling us to build hundreds of more communities by raising up
leaders who will form communities
PM's Small Christian Community Network
Learn about the Communities in our Network
http://presentationministries.com/community/hbcNetwork.asp
Small Christian Community Resources
Introduction to Small Christian Community
http://presentationministries.com/brochures/IntroCommunity.asp
"Unless the Lord Build the House..." - Psalm 127:
http://presentationministries.com/brochures/UnlessTheLordBuild.asp
Building Small Christian Communities (Team Manual)
http://presentationministries.com/brochures/CommunityManual.asp
Building Small Christian Communities (Guide Book)
http://presentationministries.com/brochures/CommunityGuidebook.asp
For more information contact: community@presentationministries.com
________________________________________________
Bible Telephone Line
New Technology for Bible Telephone Line Ministry
Local Numbers Double Practically Overnight!
The Bible Telephone Line (BTL) has been in operation for 19 years. Begun by Fr. Al
in 1991, it now continues with three teachers trained by him and by Presentation
Ministries. In cities where local numbers have been established, the BTL provides
callers with a short teaching on the readings for the daily Mass. It is available 24
hours a day and 7 days a week. Callers may also leave a short prayer request which
will be shared on the line with the other callers the next day.
** Please check these listings as a number of changes have been made.**
Akron, OH 330 344-9180
Baltimore, MD 443 529-8282
Bismarck, ND 701 595-5300
Boston, MA 508 591-0911
Cincinnati, OH 513 823-3111
Cleveland, OH 440 572-4366
Columbus, OH 614 210-3111
Detroit, MI 734 418-9101
Fort Worth, TX 817 203-3933
Indianapolis, IN 317 564-9292
Jupiter, FL 561 768-4321
Lexington, KY 859 554-1500
Long Island, NY 631 317-2200
Los Angeles, CA 323 984-7500
Louisville, KY 502 694-3131
Miami, FL 305 520-9922
Pittsburg, PA 412 228-0228
Phoenix, AZ 480 630-3999
St. Augustine, FL 904 414-4142
St Louis, MO 314 561-7411
San Diego, CA 619 272-6111
Toledo, OH 419 318-2211
Toronto, Ontario 647 723-9923
________________________________________________
Listen Online!
Inspired teaching on the daily Scripture readings of the Catholic Church by Fr. Al Lauer
Best of Daily Bread Radio Program
http://www.presentationministries.com/dbread/dbread.asp
________________________________________________
Pope Benedict XVI, Shepherd of Truth
http://presentationministries.com/BST/bst2012-10.asp?navlink=latest
Notable quotations from Pope Benedict XVI and official
teachings of the Roman Catholic Church
PEACE IN THE MIDDLE EAST
"URGENTLY NECESSARY"
... In a world where violence constantly leaves behind its grim trail of death and
destruction, to serve justice and peace is urgently necessary for building a fraternal
society, for building fellowship!
"SERVANTS OF PEACE"
... I pray ... that the Lord will grant to this region of the Middle East servants of
peace and reconciliation, so that all people can live in peace and with dignity.
"BE PEACEMAKERS"
This is an essential testimony which Christians must render here, in cooperation with all
people of good will. I appeal to all of you to be peacemakers, wherever you find yourselves.
(Sources: 9/16/12 Mass homily, 9/16/12 Angelus, 9/17/12 departure ceremony, all in Beirut, Lebanon)
http://presentationministries.com/BST/bst2012-10.asp?navlink=latest
________________________________________________
PM Ministry List
" The Lord works through PM in many different ways. Below you can find information about
some of our ministries.
Bible Institute
http://presentationministries.com/bibleinst/bi2005Home.asp
Word Gifts Ministry
http://presentationministries.com/general/prophecies.asp
John Paul Speaks
http://presentationministries.com/JPS/johnpaulspeaks.asp
My People Newspaper
http://presentationministries.com/mypeople/mypeople24-1.asp?navlink=latest
PM Newsletter
http://presentationministries.com/newsletter/newsletter12-1.asp?navlink=latest
Prophecies from Word Gifts Ministry
http://presentationministries.com/general/prophecies.asp
St. John Bosco Youth Group
http://youth.presentationministries.com/
________________________________________________
2012 RETREATS
Online Registration
2012 RETREATS
· Worship: Key to Evangelization (Nov 9-11)
· Men's Retreat (Dec 1)
· Let the Spirit Lead You Into the Desert of Lent with His Gifts (Feb 15-16)
Can you help us with the construction of the new Chapel and Retreat Center?
http://presentationministries.com/pjdc/chapel.asp
More information and registration for the Bible Institute
http://presentationministries.com/bibleinst/bi2011Home.asp
http://presentationministries.com/pjdc/retreat.asp
________________________________________________
· Sign-up for the OBOB daily e-mail list
http://presentationministries.com/general/emailList.asp
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Jesus, it is good for us to pray for all those who have
died and gone before us.
Give us the inspiration to pray especially for those in
purgatory who have no one to pray for them.
Let us be aware that those in purgatory depend on
us to get them into the glory of heaven through our
prayers, masses, and the charitable acts that we do
for there release.
Jesus, continue to grace us to understand that our
brothers and sisters who have gone before us have
changed into eternal beings that are now in the
communion of saints forever and ever.
Amen and Amen.
Thanks to You, Lord, for loving us totally.
________________________________________________
For more on the teachings of Father Al Lauer see the home page of Presentation Ministries?
Please take a look.
http://presentationministries.com/home/home.asp
To add your e-mail address to this list go to
http://www.presentationministries.com/general/emailList.asp
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One Bread, One Body
This weeks readings and reflections
Sunday PRAY TO SEE TO PRAY TO SEE
http://presentationministries.com/obob/obob.asp?lang=en&d=10/28/2012
"I want to see." -Mark 10:51
The apostles twice saw Jesus multiply the loaves and the fish, but they did not see
the significance of these miracles. In His frustration, Jesus exclaimed to them: "Do
you still not see or comprehend? Are your minds completely blinded? Have you eyes but
no sight?" (Mk 8:17-18) The apostles were spiritually blind not only to the
significance of Jesus' miracles, but also to the significance of Jesus Himself. They
were blind to the necessity of the cross (see Mk 8:31-33).
Jesus tried to begin to correct the apostles' vision by means of His Transfiguration
before three apostles (see Mk 9:2ff). This did not succeed, as the apostles continued
to be blinded to the Lord's revelations of the cross (see Mk 9:31-32). Next, the Lord
healed the blind Bartimaeus physically. He hoped that the apostles might learn from
Bartimaeus to pray: "Rabboni, I want to see" (see Mk 10:51). However, that didn't
work either. Even Jesus' crucifixion, death, and resurrection didn't open the
apostles' eyes. Finally, two disciples' eyes were opened in the breaking of the bread
on the afternoon of Jesus' resurrection (Lk 24:31). Then, with the coming of the Holy
Spirit at Pentecost, many eyes were opened.
Jesus' disciples finally saw the significance of Jesus' Transfiguration and the
healing of blind Bartimaeus. The disciples saw the need to pray: "I want to see"
(Mk 10:51), and the Church was born.
Prayer: Father, may I see my blindness so that I can pray to see.
Promise: "Behold, I will bring them back from the land of the north; I will gather
them from the ends of the world, with the blind and the lame in their midst, the
mothers and those with child; they shall return as an immense throng." -Jer 31:8
Praise: Praise Jesus, our risen Lord and Love! He has taken "His seat at the right
hand of the Majesty in heaven, as far superior to the angels as the name He has
inherited is superior to theirs" (Heb 1:3-4). Alleluia!
Monday NO PROBLEM OR KNOW PROBLEM
http://presentationministries.com/obob/obob.asp?lang=en&d=10/29/2012
"There was a woman there who for eighteen years had been possessed by a spirit which
drained her strength." -Luke 13:11
Tuesday CRUSHED AND BROKEN
http://presentationministries.com/obob/obob.asp?lang=en&d=10/30/2012
"To what shall I compare the reign of God? It is like yeast which a woman took to
knead into three measures of flour until the whole mass of dough began to rise." -Luke 13:20-21
For more readings and inspiration from Presentation Ministries, check us out at
http://presentationministries.com/home/home.asp
Share an OBOB e-mail with a friend today! It's easy and quick and it will make Jesus smile!
http://www.presentationministries.com/obob/obobDriveEmail.asp
________________________________________________
Brochures
" Over 90 Biblically based brochures. Many on topics you don't usually hear addressed."
This Week's Featured Brochure
Eucharist
http://presentationministries.com/brochures/brochures.asp#10
Adoration and Exposition of the Blessed Sacrament
http://presentationministries.com/brochures/Adoration.asp
Celebrating Mass in the Power of the Holy Spirit
http://presentationministries.com/brochures/CelebratingMass.asp
Life Changing Masses, No Matter What
http://presentationministries.com/brochures/LifeChangingMasses.asp
One Bread, One Body
http://presentationministries.com/obob/obobArchive.asp
This is My Body
http://presentationministries.com/brochures/ThisIsMyBody.asp
Brochures by Topic
http://presentationministries.com/brochures/brochures.asp
________________________________________________
PM Internet Prayer Requests
http://www.presentationministries.com/prayer/prayer.asp
( check out BTL 3 sections below for another way of sharing prayers)
Please pray for salvation and healing for my Aunt Beulah, my Stepfather Bill, my sister Renee,
and all my family.
(Marvin P., Detroit, MI, United States, 10/27/2012 8:07:38 PM)
In thanksgiving for a favor received. Amen.
(Anonymous, 10/27/2012 4:19:00 PM)
Heavenly Father thank you for all the Blessings,please forgive me for all my sins,please guide
us by your Holy spirit as we go along with our work..Lord help us to enlighten our mind to do
everything and give us a good health we ask this through Christ our Lord Amen.
(antang4, 10/27/2012 3:27:23 PM)
. Increase in me Love for You, the Father and Holy spirit and my fellow man. Help me to grow
in Faith and Trust in You. . Jesus, to make up all of my shortcomings and failings and show my
love for You and the faith, let me die martyr for the love of You and in Your eyes, be
deserving of Heaven and spend eternity with You Lord Jesus, help me to follow in Your
footsteps and never falter along the way unto death. Protect me always from the Evil Ones and
all dangers
(Anonymous, Mancos, Colorado, United States, 10/27/2012 1:39:19 PM)
Slow Recovery from the Death of Our Only Son & Other Ongoing Hardships & Sorrows... Oct.27,
2012. Thank you for praying with us daily for God's Mercy & Peace Now & in the Days ahead..
Oct,Nov..Christmas?? 3PM"HOUR OF MERCY."Broken & Exhausted Hearts Continue to Cry out to God
Day & Night for His Mercy & Peace & Now & in the Days ahead..Oct,Nov..Christmas 2012.?Please
pray(2012)with us daily for recovery!Recovery is very slow!Please continue to pray for God's
Healing,Protecting Peace & Hope in our Broken Hearts,Health & Lives made harder by Severe
Financial Misery!Pass Prayer Request on:Parishes,Convents,Nuns,Sisters,Monasteries,Priests,
Brothers,Monks,,Prayer Groups,Prayer Chains,Houses of Prayer,Prayer Boards,Older Saints &
Others? Meanwhile,We continue to stay at our Post in Hope & Prayer the help of your daily
prayers & God's Mercy!Thank you!
(Bill & Carol Broken & Exhausted Hearts...., United States, 10/27/2012 1:24:03 PM)
That my husband my find a good job. That my kids may be safe and do well in school. Help me to
be better with our finances.... to help us to change our hearts. To be the person God created
us to be.
(Shawn, Nevada, United States, 10/27/2012 12:18:32 PM)
We unite our prayer on day 32 of the 40 Days For Life campaign and in addition to pray for the
upcoming elections in the U.S. with all the rosaries, masses, novena and time before the
Blessed Sacrament said in the U.S. and around the world. As we begin this year of Faith, let
us pray for an increase in Faith for U.S. Mother, now that the need is at its greatest and the
powers of darkness seem to have free rein, we come to You with childlike trust and implore Your
powerful aid. We consecrate ourselves to You. Preserve us in the love of Your Son, protect us
from the evil of this world and lead us safe to the heart of God. Amen O Victorious Lady, Thou
who has ever such powerful influence with Thy Divine Son, in conquering the hardest of hearts,
intercede for those for whom we pray, that their hearts being softened by the rays of Divine
Grace, they may return to the unity of the true Faith, through Christ, our Lord. Amen.
(Ken, 10/27/2012 11:03:22 AM)
Please pray for my personal intentions..a successful job application of my son Erickson in US
embassy..thank God and he passed the ist interview..bless my family and make me and my husband
danilo our relationship last..thank you!
(Marie, Sariaya, Quzon Province, Philippines, 10/27/2012 10:59:54 AM)
Please follow link to additional prayer intentions.
http://www.presentationministries.com/prayer/prayer.asp
________________________________________________
MP3 4 You
The internet ministry for PM is highlighting our downloadable tapes online. The Gospels of
Matthew, Mark, Luke and John are featured as are The Acts of the Apostles Part 1 thru 4, 1
Corinthians Part 1 & 2, and Romans Parts 1-3, thru Revelation. Also available, many MP3 formatted
Audio tapes of most epistles in the bible and numerous 15 minute Bible studies by Fr. Al Lauer.
Take a moment and check the link below
http://presentationministries.com/tapes/tape.asp?pubID=269
________________________________________________
Small Christian Communities
We believe the Lord is calling us to build hundreds of more communities by raising up
leaders who will form communities
PM's Small Christian Community Network
Learn about the Communities in our Network
http://presentationministries.com/community/hbcNetwork.asp
Small Christian Community Resources
Introduction to Small Christian Community
http://presentationministries.com/brochures/IntroCommunity.asp
"Unless the Lord Build the House..." - Psalm 127:
http://presentationministries.com/brochures/UnlessTheLordBuild.asp
Building Small Christian Communities (Team Manual)
http://presentationministries.com/brochures/CommunityManual.asp
Building Small Christian Communities (Guide Book)
http://presentationministries.com/brochures/CommunityGuidebook.asp
For more information contact: community@presentationministries.com
________________________________________________
Bible Telephone Line
New Technology for Bible Telephone Line Ministry
Local Numbers Double Practically Overnight!
The Bible Telephone Line (BTL) has been in operation for 19 years. Begun by Fr. Al
in 1991, it now continues with three teachers trained by him and by Presentation
Ministries. In cities where local numbers have been established, the BTL provides
callers with a short teaching on the readings for the daily Mass. It is available 24
hours a day and 7 days a week. Callers may also leave a short prayer request which
will be shared on the line with the other callers the next day.
** Please check these listings as a number of changes have been made.**
Akron, OH 330 344-9180
Baltimore, MD 443 529-8282
Bismarck, ND 701 595-5300
Boston, MA 508 591-0911
Cincinnati, OH 513 823-3111
Cleveland, OH 440 572-4366
Columbus, OH 614 210-3111
Detroit, MI 734 418-9101
Fort Worth, TX 817 203-3933
Indianapolis, IN 317 564-9292
Jupiter, FL 561 768-4321
Lexington, KY 859 554-1500
Long Island, NY 631 317-2200
Los Angeles, CA 323 984-7500
Louisville, KY 502 694-3131
Miami, FL 305 520-9922
Pittsburg, PA 412 228-0228
Phoenix, AZ 480 630-3999
St. Augustine, FL 904 414-4142
St Louis, MO 314 561-7411
San Diego, CA 619 272-6111
Toledo, OH 419 318-2211
Toronto, Ontario 647 723-9923
________________________________________________
Listen Online!
Inspired teaching on the daily Scripture readings of the Catholic Church by Fr. Al Lauer
Best of Daily Bread Radio Program
http://www.presentationministries.com/dbread/dbread.asp
________________________________________________
Pope Benedict XVI, Shepherd of Truth
http://presentationministries.com/BST/bst2012-10.asp?navlink=latest
Notable quotations from Pope Benedict XVI and official
teachings of the Roman Catholic Church
PEACE IN THE MIDDLE EAST
"URGENTLY NECESSARY"
... In a world where violence constantly leaves behind its grim trail of death and
destruction, to serve justice and peace is urgently necessary for building a fraternal
society, for building fellowship!
"SERVANTS OF PEACE"
... I pray ... that the Lord will grant to this region of the Middle East servants of
peace and reconciliation, so that all people can live in peace and with dignity.
"BE PEACEMAKERS"
This is an essential testimony which Christians must render here, in cooperation with all
people of good will. I appeal to all of you to be peacemakers, wherever you find yourselves.
(Sources: 9/16/12 Mass homily, 9/16/12 Angelus, 9/17/12 departure ceremony, all in Beirut, Lebanon)
http://presentationministries.com/BST/bst2012-10.asp?navlink=latest
________________________________________________
PM Ministry List
" The Lord works through PM in many different ways. Below you can find information about
some of our ministries.
Bible Institute
http://presentationministries.com/bibleinst/bi2005Home.asp
Word Gifts Ministry
http://presentationministries.com/general/prophecies.asp
John Paul Speaks
http://presentationministries.com/JPS/johnpaulspeaks.asp
My People Newspaper
http://presentationministries.com/mypeople/mypeople24-1.asp?navlink=latest
PM Newsletter
http://presentationministries.com/newsletter/newsletter12-1.asp?navlink=latest
Prophecies from Word Gifts Ministry
http://presentationministries.com/general/prophecies.asp
St. John Bosco Youth Group
http://youth.presentationministries.com/
________________________________________________
2012 RETREATS
Online Registration
2012 RETREATS
· Worship: Key to Evangelization (Nov 9-11)
· Men's Retreat (Dec 1)
· Let the Spirit Lead You Into the Desert of Lent with His Gifts (Feb 15-16)
Can you help us with the construction of the new Chapel and Retreat Center?
http://presentationministries.com/pjdc/chapel.asp
More information and registration for the Bible Institute
http://presentationministries.com/bibleinst/bi2011Home.asp
http://presentationministries.com/pjdc/retreat.asp
________________________________________________
· Sign-up for the OBOB daily e-mail list
http://presentationministries.com/general/emailList.asp
________________________________________________
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PRAY TO SEE TO PRAY TO SEE - One Bread, One Body, 10/28/2012
Attend our upcoming Discipleship Retreat, Worship: Key to Evangelization, Nov 9-11. For more information or to register visit this link:
http://www.presentationministries.com/general/event.asp?eventID=243
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Sunday, October 28, 2012, 30th Sunday Ordinary Time
Jeremiah 31:7-9, Hebrews 5:1-6, Psalm 126:1-6, Mark 10:46-52
Link to Readings --> http://www.usccb.org/bible/readings/102812.cfm
PRAY TO SEE TO PRAY TO SEE
"I want to see." -Mark 10:51
The apostles twice saw Jesus multiply the loaves and the fish, but they did not see the significance of these miracles. In His frustration, Jesus exclaimed to them: "Do you still not see or comprehend? Are your minds completely blinded? Have you eyes but no sight?" (Mk 8:17-18) The apostles were spiritually blind not only to the significance of Jesus' miracles, but also to the significance of Jesus Himself. They were blind to the necessity of the cross (see Mk 8:31-33).
Jesus tried to begin to correct the apostles' vision by means of His Transfiguration before three apostles (see Mk 9:2ff). This did not succeed, as the apostles continued to be blinded to the Lord's revelations of the cross (see Mk 9:31-32). Next, the Lord healed the blind Bartimaeus physically. He hoped that the apostles might learn from Bartimaeus to pray: "Rabboni, I want to see" (see Mk 10:51). However, that didn't work either. Even Jesus' crucifixion, death, and resurrection didn't open the apostles' eyes. Finally, two disciples' eyes were opened in the breaking of the bread on the afternoon of Jesus' resurrection (Lk 24:31). Then, with the coming of the Holy Spirit at Pentecost, many eyes were opened.
Jesus' disciples finally saw the significance of Jesus' Transfiguration and the healing of blind Bartimaeus. The disciples saw the need to pray: "I want to see" (Mk 10:51), and the Church was born.
Prayer: Father, may I see my blindness so that I can pray to see.
Promise: "Behold, I will bring them back from the land of the north; I will gather them from the ends of the world, with the blind and the lame in their midst, the mothers and those with child; they shall return as an immense throng." -Jer 31:8
Praise: Praise Jesus, our risen Lord and Love! He has taken "His seat at the right hand of the Majesty in heaven, as far superior to the angels as the name He has inherited is superior to theirs" (Heb 1:3-4). Alleluia!
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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 October 1, 2012 through November 30, 2012
?Most Reverend Joseph R. Binzer, Auxiliary Bishop, Vicar General of the Archdiocese of Cincinnati, May 10, 2012
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Sunday, October 28, 2012, 30th Sunday Ordinary Time
Jeremiah 31:7-9, Hebrews 5:1-6, Psalm 126:1-6, Mark 10:46-52
Link to Readings --> http://www.usccb.org/bible/readings/102812.cfm
PRAY TO SEE TO PRAY TO SEE
"I want to see." -Mark 10:51
The apostles twice saw Jesus multiply the loaves and the fish, but they did not see the significance of these miracles. In His frustration, Jesus exclaimed to them: "Do you still not see or comprehend? Are your minds completely blinded? Have you eyes but no sight?" (Mk 8:17-18) The apostles were spiritually blind not only to the significance of Jesus' miracles, but also to the significance of Jesus Himself. They were blind to the necessity of the cross (see Mk 8:31-33).
Jesus tried to begin to correct the apostles' vision by means of His Transfiguration before three apostles (see Mk 9:2ff). This did not succeed, as the apostles continued to be blinded to the Lord's revelations of the cross (see Mk 9:31-32). Next, the Lord healed the blind Bartimaeus physically. He hoped that the apostles might learn from Bartimaeus to pray: "Rabboni, I want to see" (see Mk 10:51). However, that didn't work either. Even Jesus' crucifixion, death, and resurrection didn't open the apostles' eyes. Finally, two disciples' eyes were opened in the breaking of the bread on the afternoon of Jesus' resurrection (Lk 24:31). Then, with the coming of the Holy Spirit at Pentecost, many eyes were opened.
Jesus' disciples finally saw the significance of Jesus' Transfiguration and the healing of blind Bartimaeus. The disciples saw the need to pray: "I want to see" (Mk 10:51), and the Church was born.
Prayer: Father, may I see my blindness so that I can pray to see.
Promise: "Behold, I will bring them back from the land of the north; I will gather them from the ends of the world, with the blind and the lame in their midst, the mothers and those with child; they shall return as an immense throng." -Jer 31:8
Praise: Praise Jesus, our risen Lord and Love! He has taken "His seat at the right hand of the Majesty in heaven, as far superior to the angels as the name He has inherited is superior to theirs" (Heb 1:3-4). Alleluia!
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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 October 1, 2012 through November 30, 2012
?Most Reverend Joseph R. Binzer, Auxiliary Bishop, Vicar General of the Archdiocese of Cincinnati, May 10, 2012
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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