Monday, November 12, 2012, St. Josaphat
Titus 1:1-9, Psalm 24:1-6, Luke 17:1-6
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"FATHER, FORGIVE" (Lk 23:34)
"If he sins against you seven times a day, and seven times a day turns back to you saying, 'I am sorry,' forgive him." -Luke 17:4
We are made in the image and likeness of God (Gn 1:27). As disciples of Jesus, we try to be like Jesus in every aspect of our conduct (1 Pt 1:15). In this way, we are like God, for Jesus is God and the "exact Representation of the Father's Being" (Heb 1:3).
To be like God means to work, suffer, give, love, and forgive as God does. This means we must forgive seven times a day (Lk 17:4) and seventy times seven times (Mt 18:22), for we and billions of others frequently offend God and He keeps forgiving us. It is a conservative estimate to say that God forgives billions of times daily. That's what "seven" means - an infinite number.
To be like God, we too must forgive repeatedly and always. We must forgive those closest to us. Who else has the chance to wrong us seven times a day? We must forgive others repeatedly for the worst of injustices, even for scandals (Lk 17:1ff). Finally, we must forgive by God's standards. God's standards are not limited to just praying for or being nice to those who have hurt us; they also require giving offenders affection, gifts, and honor (Lk 15:20ff).
Forgiving others is impossible. Being like God is impossible. However, "nothing is impossible with God" (Lk 1:37). By God's grace, forgive everyone for everything, and do the impossible.
Prayer: Father, may I and others be shocked by my forgiving - both those who apologize and those who don't.
Promise: "In his teaching he must hold fast to the authentic message, so that he will be able both to encourage men to follow sound doctrine and to refute those who contradict it." -Ti 1:9
Praise: In his life, St. Josaphat, bishop of Vibetsk (now Lithuania), united the divided Eastern and Western Churches.
(This teaching was submitted by a member of our editorial team.) (For a related teaching, order our leaflet on "Unforgiveness is the Cause" or our tape "Unforgiveness" on audio AV 41-1 or video V-41.)
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Oh! Christ, sometime we get so busy in life that we forget to pray
unless there is an emergency.
Please Lord, give us the grace to set aside a time everday to go
to our prayer room and give You praise and glory.
Let us be intercessors for others, and realize all the good we
could do for them, through You, by our prayers.
Let us see that all people are our brothers and sisters, and that
we have an obligation to pray for them.
Let us also pray the news so that those who do harm to others
will be saved through our intercessions and Your love.
Thank You, Jesus, for making us part of Your glorious plan.
Amen and Amen.
Thanks to You, Lord, for loving us totally.
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"She was able to eat for a year, and he and her son as well; the jar of flour did not go
empty, nor the jug of oil run dry, as the Lord had foretold through Elijah." -1 Kings 17:15-16
For the widow of Zarephath, the Lord made less than a handful of flour and a few drops
of oil last for a year. How can you get the Lord to do the same miracle in your life?
First, you must need a multiplication of something (i.e. food, money, time, or energy).
You should be responsible but not try to control everything in your life. Then the Lord
will put you in situations where you need a multiplication-miracle.
Second, give from your want, all that you have to live on (Mk 12:44). The miracle of total
giving always precedes the miracle of multiplication.
Third, believe that Jesus will do this miracle for you. In our secular society, many
Christians don't believe that Jesus still does the multiplication-miracle. Read God's Word
and ask for deeper faith.
If you need a multiplication, give your all, believe in the Lord, and you will receive the
miracle of multiplication. The Lord works this miracle most often in the context of Mass.
Prayer: Jesus, I believe You will do miracles I've never believed before.
Promise: "Christ was offered up once to take away the sins of many; He will appear a second
time not to take away sin but to bring salvation to those who eagerly await Him." -Heb 9:28
Praise: Praise You, Jesus, risen Redeemer and Lord! You are enthroned in power, exalted in
majesty, and glorified in splendor. I worship You forever!
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Heavenly Father thank you for all the blessings,please guide us by your Holy spirit as we go
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my water business to help rural folk in my country .Prayer for Ms Skinner and judge Pelletier
to grant me my green card. Too. I also ask God to bless those who pray for me and their
families than God give s them health, financial blessing too AMEN.
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unless there is an emergency.
Please Lord, give us the grace to set aside a time everday to go
to our prayer room and give You praise and glory.
Let us be intercessors for others, and realize all the good we
could do for them, through You, by our prayers.
Let us see that all people are our brothers and sisters, and that
we have an obligation to pray for them.
Let us also pray the news so that those who do harm to others
will be saved through our intercessions and Your love.
Thank You, Jesus, for making us part of Your glorious plan.
Amen and Amen.
Thanks to You, Lord, for loving us totally.
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"She was able to eat for a year, and he and her son as well; the jar of flour did not go
empty, nor the jug of oil run dry, as the Lord had foretold through Elijah." -1 Kings 17:15-16
For the widow of Zarephath, the Lord made less than a handful of flour and a few drops
of oil last for a year. How can you get the Lord to do the same miracle in your life?
First, you must need a multiplication of something (i.e. food, money, time, or energy).
You should be responsible but not try to control everything in your life. Then the Lord
will put you in situations where you need a multiplication-miracle.
Second, give from your want, all that you have to live on (Mk 12:44). The miracle of total
giving always precedes the miracle of multiplication.
Third, believe that Jesus will do this miracle for you. In our secular society, many
Christians don't believe that Jesus still does the multiplication-miracle. Read God's Word
and ask for deeper faith.
If you need a multiplication, give your all, believe in the Lord, and you will receive the
miracle of multiplication. The Lord works this miracle most often in the context of Mass.
Prayer: Jesus, I believe You will do miracles I've never believed before.
Promise: "Christ was offered up once to take away the sins of many; He will appear a second
time not to take away sin but to bring salvation to those who eagerly await Him." -Heb 9:28
Praise: Praise You, Jesus, risen Redeemer and Lord! You are enthroned in power, exalted in
majesty, and glorified in splendor. I worship You forever!
Monday "FATHER, FORGIVE" (Lk 23:34)
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"If he sins against you seven times a day, and seven times a day turns back to you saying,
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Tuesday COUNTING SHEEP
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(Anonymous, 11/10/2012 8:39:34 PM)
Dear Lord Jesus Christ, I want to pray to you to please let me have my girlfriend Brenda back
in my life agian. I miss her. I love her. I need her. And I want to be with her. So please Lord
Jesus Christ, let us be together as close as we used to be. Always let us be in love with each
other, always let us be faithful to each other, and always let us be happy together. In the
name of the Lord Jesus Chirst, I pray with all my heart. Amen.
(fernando, elgin, il, United States, 11/10/2012 7:32:17 PM)
For the holy souls in Purgatory and their early release. May they pray for us and help us get
to Heaven. Amen.
(Anonymous, 11/10/2012 5:41:20 PM)
Heavenly Father thank you for all the blessings,please guide us by your Holy spirit as we go
along with our work.Lord help my mother she is now suffering for her pain.your the most
powerful and a doctor of all people who are sick touch his and mind.we ask this through christ
our Lord.Amen..
(antang4, 11/10/2012 3:28:41 PM)
I ask for prayer of thanksgiving for the granting of my work authorization. I ask for prayer
for employment and protection from all evil and negative influence. I ask for prayer for
health, financial blessing for Rebecca, Jonas, Caesar ugo , KK , Jordan for their help in
diverse ways and also for my family in Ghana and US. Also prayer for initial capital to start
my water business to help rural folk in my country .Prayer for Ms Skinner and judge Pelletier
to grant me my green card. Too. I also ask God to bless those who pray for me and their
families than God give s them health, financial blessing too AMEN.
(nicholas, 11/10/2012 3:18:11 PM)
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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.**
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Notable quotations from Pope Benedict XVI and official
teachings of the Roman Catholic Church
PEACE IN THE MIDDLE EAST
"CHOOSE BROTHERHOOD"
I hope that Lebanon will fortify the communion among all her inhabitants, whatever their
community or religion, that she will resolutely reject all that could lead to disunity, and
with determination choose brotherhood.
"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.
(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
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LEARNING MULTIPLICATION - One Bread, One Body, 11/11/2012
Sunday, November 11, 2012, 32nd Sunday Ordinary Time
1 Kings 17:10-16, Hebrews 9:24-28, Psalm 146:6-10, Mark 12:38-44
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LEARNING MULTIPLICATION
"She was able to eat for a year, and he and her son as well; the jar of flour did not go empty, nor the jug of oil run dry, as the Lord had foretold through Elijah." -1 Kings 17:15-16
For the widow of Zarephath, the Lord made less than a handful of flour and a few drops of oil last for a year. How can you get the Lord to do the same miracle in your life?
First, you must need a multiplication of something (i.e. food, money, time, or energy). You should be responsible but not try to control everything in your life. Then the Lord will put you in situations where you need a multiplication-miracle.
Second, give from your want, all that you have to live on (Mk 12:44). The miracle of total giving always precedes the miracle of multiplication.
Third, believe that Jesus will do this miracle for you. In our secular society, many Christians don't believe that Jesus still does the multiplication-miracle. Read God's Word and ask for deeper faith.
If you need a multiplication, give your all, believe in the Lord, and you will receive the miracle of multiplication. The Lord works this miracle most often in the context of Mass.
Prayer: Jesus, I believe You will do miracles I've never believed before.
Promise: "Christ was offered up once to take away the sins of many; He will appear a second time not to take away sin but to bring salvation to those who eagerly await Him." -Heb 9:28
Praise: Praise You, Jesus, risen Redeemer and Lord! You are enthroned in power, exalted in majesty, and glorified in splendor. I worship You forever!
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1 Kings 17:10-16, Hebrews 9:24-28, Psalm 146:6-10, Mark 12:38-44
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LEARNING MULTIPLICATION
"She was able to eat for a year, and he and her son as well; the jar of flour did not go empty, nor the jug of oil run dry, as the Lord had foretold through Elijah." -1 Kings 17:15-16
For the widow of Zarephath, the Lord made less than a handful of flour and a few drops of oil last for a year. How can you get the Lord to do the same miracle in your life?
First, you must need a multiplication of something (i.e. food, money, time, or energy). You should be responsible but not try to control everything in your life. Then the Lord will put you in situations where you need a multiplication-miracle.
Second, give from your want, all that you have to live on (Mk 12:44). The miracle of total giving always precedes the miracle of multiplication.
Third, believe that Jesus will do this miracle for you. In our secular society, many Christians don't believe that Jesus still does the multiplication-miracle. Read God's Word and ask for deeper faith.
If you need a multiplication, give your all, believe in the Lord, and you will receive the miracle of multiplication. The Lord works this miracle most often in the context of Mass.
Prayer: Jesus, I believe You will do miracles I've never believed before.
Promise: "Christ was offered up once to take away the sins of many; He will appear a second time not to take away sin but to bring salvation to those who eagerly await Him." -Heb 9:28
Praise: Praise You, Jesus, risen Redeemer and Lord! You are enthroned in power, exalted in majesty, and glorified in splendor. I worship You forever!
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Saturday, November 10, 2012
RETURN TO SENDER - One Bread, One Body, 11/10/2012
Saturday, November 10, 2012, Pope St. Leo the Great
Philippians 4:10-19, Psalm 112:1-2, 5-6, 8-9, Luke 16:9-15
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RETURN TO SENDER
"Not a single congregation except yourselves shared with me by giving me something for what it had received." -Philippians 4:15
When we receive something from the Lord and from His people, we open an account (Phil 4:17). We need to give something for what we have received. We are responsible to respond. For example, Jesus expected the ten lepers, whom He healed, to respond by returning to Him and thanking Him (Lk 17:17-18). He expects us to do something with what He has given us (see Mt 25:14ff). The Christian life is a matter of loving the Lord "because He first loved us" (1 Jn 4:19).
The Christian life is not so much getting something done, but responding in love and thanksgiving to the One Who has done all that is good. Thus, Christianity is centered on the Lord. Each day, our goal is to please Him. We are living for an audience of one, that is, the Lord. We do not need to achieve anything by the standards of the world. We do not need to please others (see Gal 1:10). Our lives are for the purpose of responding to the Lord. Each of us must constantly ask the question: "How shall I make a return to the Lord for all the good He has done for me?" (Ps 116:12) Make a return to the Lord.
Prayer: Father, may I love You back.
Promise: "Make friends for yourselves through your use of this world's goods, so that when they fail you, a lasting reception will be yours." -Lk 16:9
Praise: Pope St. Leo had a profound supernatural gift of administration, which was a hallmark of his papacy. "The first requirement of an administrator is that he prove trustworthy" (1 Cor 4:2). He defended the faith for two decades as a faithful administrator of the mysteries of God (1 Cor 4:1).
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Philippians 4:10-19, Psalm 112:1-2, 5-6, 8-9, Luke 16:9-15
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RETURN TO SENDER
"Not a single congregation except yourselves shared with me by giving me something for what it had received." -Philippians 4:15
When we receive something from the Lord and from His people, we open an account (Phil 4:17). We need to give something for what we have received. We are responsible to respond. For example, Jesus expected the ten lepers, whom He healed, to respond by returning to Him and thanking Him (Lk 17:17-18). He expects us to do something with what He has given us (see Mt 25:14ff). The Christian life is a matter of loving the Lord "because He first loved us" (1 Jn 4:19).
The Christian life is not so much getting something done, but responding in love and thanksgiving to the One Who has done all that is good. Thus, Christianity is centered on the Lord. Each day, our goal is to please Him. We are living for an audience of one, that is, the Lord. We do not need to achieve anything by the standards of the world. We do not need to please others (see Gal 1:10). Our lives are for the purpose of responding to the Lord. Each of us must constantly ask the question: "How shall I make a return to the Lord for all the good He has done for me?" (Ps 116:12) Make a return to the Lord.
Prayer: Father, may I love You back.
Promise: "Make friends for yourselves through your use of this world's goods, so that when they fail you, a lasting reception will be yours." -Lk 16:9
Praise: Pope St. Leo had a profound supernatural gift of administration, which was a hallmark of his papacy. "The first requirement of an administrator is that he prove trustworthy" (1 Cor 4:2). He defended the faith for two decades as a faithful administrator of the mysteries of God (1 Cor 4:1).
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Friday, November 9, 2012
CHURCH BUILDING - One Bread, One Body, 11/9/2012
Friday, November 9, 2012, Dedication of the, Lateran Basilica in Rome
Ezekiel 47:1-2, 8-9, 12, 1 Corinthians 3:9-11, 16-17, Psalm 46:2-3, 5-6, 8-9, John 2:13-22
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CHURCH BUILDING
"Actually He was talking about the temple of His body." -John 2:21
Today the Church commemorates the dedication of the Lateran basilica in Rome in the fourth century. This church building has been called the mother of all the churches. Today the Church teaches us that we belong not only to our parish Church, but also to the universal Church, the body of Christ (1 Cor 12:27).
This feast reminds us that, as members of the Church, we belong to a particular diocese, but are also connected to the universal Church through her pope and her bishops. We celebrate the dedication of the Lateran basilica as an "expression of the variety and universality of the People of God; and of the unity of the flock of Christ, in so far as it is assembled under one head," that is, the pope (Catechism, 885). The pope, bishops, and each of us "are one in Christ Jesus" (Gal 3:28).
When you accept Jesus as your Lord and Savior and receive Baptism, you become a member of His mystical Body. You become a dwelling place for Jesus, a temple in which the Holy Spirit dwells (1 Cor 3:16). Now that you're in His body, Jesus wants to talk about the temple of your body (Jn 2:21). Let Jesus be your Lord and cleanse you (Jn 2:14ff). Let Him do whatever He wishes in your life to make You a strong, living stone to build and strengthen His universal Church (1 Pt 2:4-5; 1 Cor 3:9ff).
Prayer: Jesus, let zeal for Your house consume me (Jn 2:17). Give me a great love for Your Church.
Promise: "God is our Refuge and our Strength, an ever-present Help in distress." -Ps 46:2
Praise: "How lovely is Your dwelling place, O Lord of hosts!" (Ps 84:2)
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Ezekiel 47:1-2, 8-9, 12, 1 Corinthians 3:9-11, 16-17, Psalm 46:2-3, 5-6, 8-9, John 2:13-22
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CHURCH BUILDING
"Actually He was talking about the temple of His body." -John 2:21
Today the Church commemorates the dedication of the Lateran basilica in Rome in the fourth century. This church building has been called the mother of all the churches. Today the Church teaches us that we belong not only to our parish Church, but also to the universal Church, the body of Christ (1 Cor 12:27).
This feast reminds us that, as members of the Church, we belong to a particular diocese, but are also connected to the universal Church through her pope and her bishops. We celebrate the dedication of the Lateran basilica as an "expression of the variety and universality of the People of God; and of the unity of the flock of Christ, in so far as it is assembled under one head," that is, the pope (Catechism, 885). The pope, bishops, and each of us "are one in Christ Jesus" (Gal 3:28).
When you accept Jesus as your Lord and Savior and receive Baptism, you become a member of His mystical Body. You become a dwelling place for Jesus, a temple in which the Holy Spirit dwells (1 Cor 3:16). Now that you're in His body, Jesus wants to talk about the temple of your body (Jn 2:21). Let Jesus be your Lord and cleanse you (Jn 2:14ff). Let Him do whatever He wishes in your life to make You a strong, living stone to build and strengthen His universal Church (1 Pt 2:4-5; 1 Cor 3:9ff).
Prayer: Jesus, let zeal for Your house consume me (Jn 2:17). Give me a great love for Your Church.
Promise: "God is our Refuge and our Strength, an ever-present Help in distress." -Ps 46:2
Praise: "How lovely is Your dwelling place, O Lord of hosts!" (Ps 84:2)
(This teaching was submitted by a member of our editorial team.)
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Thursday, November 8, 2012
GOD'S FAVORITE PRESENT - One Bread, One Body, 11/8/2012
Thursday, November 8, 2012
Philippians 3:3-8, Psalm 105:2-7, Luke 15:1-10
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GOD'S FAVORITE PRESENT
"There will likewise be more joy in heaven over one repentant sinner." -Luke 15:7
God the Father has loved us so much that He sent His Son, Jesus, to die for us. We are loved infinitely, perfectly, and eternally.
In response to God's love, we love (1 Jn 4:19). As human beings, we try to express our love in words, actions, and gifts. Yet what can we do for the Lord that would make Him very happy? What is a gift that would delight the almighty God?
Jesus answers this question for us in today's Gospel reading: "I tell you, there will likewise be more joy in heaven over one repentant sinner than over ninety-nine righteous people who have no need to repent" (Lk 15:7). The Lord is very pleased by our righteousness but even more happy about our repentance. When we go to Confession, we are escalating the joy in heaven. When we accept God's call to be ministers of reconciliation (2 Cor 5:18), calling others to repentance and Confession, we are thrilling the Holy Trinity and the hosts of heaven. Even if we ourselves don't feel so excited about repentance, all that counts is that the One receiving the gift likes it.
Therefore, give God the gift of repentance. "Blessed are we... for what pleases God is known to us!" (Bar 4:4)
Prayer: Father, may I be preoccupied with showing my love for You.
Promise: "I have come to rate all as loss in the light of the surpassing knowledge of my Lord Jesus Christ." -Phil 3:8
Praise: When Thomas decided to forgive those who had hurt him, his blood pressure went down.
(For a related teaching, order our tape on The Secret of Confession" on audio AV 44-3 or video V-44.)
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Philippians 3:3-8, Psalm 105:2-7, Luke 15:1-10
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GOD'S FAVORITE PRESENT
"There will likewise be more joy in heaven over one repentant sinner." -Luke 15:7
God the Father has loved us so much that He sent His Son, Jesus, to die for us. We are loved infinitely, perfectly, and eternally.
In response to God's love, we love (1 Jn 4:19). As human beings, we try to express our love in words, actions, and gifts. Yet what can we do for the Lord that would make Him very happy? What is a gift that would delight the almighty God?
Jesus answers this question for us in today's Gospel reading: "I tell you, there will likewise be more joy in heaven over one repentant sinner than over ninety-nine righteous people who have no need to repent" (Lk 15:7). The Lord is very pleased by our righteousness but even more happy about our repentance. When we go to Confession, we are escalating the joy in heaven. When we accept God's call to be ministers of reconciliation (2 Cor 5:18), calling others to repentance and Confession, we are thrilling the Holy Trinity and the hosts of heaven. Even if we ourselves don't feel so excited about repentance, all that counts is that the One receiving the gift likes it.
Therefore, give God the gift of repentance. "Blessed are we... for what pleases God is known to us!" (Bar 4:4)
Prayer: Father, may I be preoccupied with showing my love for You.
Promise: "I have come to rate all as loss in the light of the surpassing knowledge of my Lord Jesus Christ." -Phil 3:8
Praise: When Thomas decided to forgive those who had hurt him, his blood pressure went down.
(For a related teaching, order our tape on The Secret of Confession" on audio AV 44-3 or video V-44.)
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Wednesday, November 7, 2012
THE MAXIMUM IS THE MINIMUM - One Bread, One Body, 11/7/2012
Wednesday, November 7, 2012
Philippians 2:12-18, Psalm 27:1, 4, 13-14, Luke 14:25-33
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THE MAXIMUM IS THE MINIMUM
"He will do that for fear of laying the foundation and then not being able to complete the work." -Luke 14:29
We like to do things as easily as possible, to get the most for the least. For instance, some Catholics ask if they have to go to Confession annually or if a Mass on Saturday afternoon counts for Sunday. They don't want to endure any more sacraments than necessary.
Jesus taught that the Christian life resembles building a tower or fighting a war (Lk 14:28-31). To have what it takes to do the job, we must put Jesus ahead of everyone else, including ourselves (Lk 14:26). We also need to take up the cross of suffering and self-denial every day (Lk 14:27; 9:23). Moreover, we must renounce all our possessions (Lk 14:33). We acknowledge that the Lord owns everything; we are only His stewards (see Mt 25:14ff). This total surrender of everything to the Lord is the minimum necessary to build the tower and win the war of the Christian life.
The cheapest price for God's kingdom is all that we have (Mt 13:44, 46). Giving God anything less than everything is not even minimally sufficient to enter God's kingdom. For love of God, give God everything. That's the least we must do.
Prayer: Father, for love of You may I always want to give You more.
Promise: "Even if my life is to be poured out as a libation over the sacrificial service of your faith, I am glad of it and rejoice with all of you." -Phil 2:17
Praise: Albert prays before and after Parish Council meetings - days before and days after.
(Give your all to Jesus by being a Bible teacher. For encouragement, order our tapes on the "Bible Teachers Series". Our six-tape audio series starts with AV 117-1. Our three-part video series starts with V-117.)
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Philippians 2:12-18, Psalm 27:1, 4, 13-14, Luke 14:25-33
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THE MAXIMUM IS THE MINIMUM
"He will do that for fear of laying the foundation and then not being able to complete the work." -Luke 14:29
We like to do things as easily as possible, to get the most for the least. For instance, some Catholics ask if they have to go to Confession annually or if a Mass on Saturday afternoon counts for Sunday. They don't want to endure any more sacraments than necessary.
Jesus taught that the Christian life resembles building a tower or fighting a war (Lk 14:28-31). To have what it takes to do the job, we must put Jesus ahead of everyone else, including ourselves (Lk 14:26). We also need to take up the cross of suffering and self-denial every day (Lk 14:27; 9:23). Moreover, we must renounce all our possessions (Lk 14:33). We acknowledge that the Lord owns everything; we are only His stewards (see Mt 25:14ff). This total surrender of everything to the Lord is the minimum necessary to build the tower and win the war of the Christian life.
The cheapest price for God's kingdom is all that we have (Mt 13:44, 46). Giving God anything less than everything is not even minimally sufficient to enter God's kingdom. For love of God, give God everything. That's the least we must do.
Prayer: Father, for love of You may I always want to give You more.
Promise: "Even if my life is to be poured out as a libation over the sacrificial service of your faith, I am glad of it and rejoice with all of you." -Phil 2:17
Praise: Albert prays before and after Parish Council meetings - days before and days after.
(Give your all to Jesus by being a Bible teacher. For encouragement, order our tapes on the "Bible Teachers Series". Our six-tape audio series starts with AV 117-1. Our three-part video series starts with V-117.)
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