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Tuesday, November 20, 2012
Revelation 3:1-6, 14-22, Psalm 15:2-5, Luke 19:1-10
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MAKE LIKE A TREE
"He was trying to see what Jesus was like, but being small of stature, was unable to do so because of the crowd." -Luke 19:3
Zacchaeus was small of stature. Many people of all sizes, however, are small-hearted, petty, little people. They have trouble seeing Jesus, for they have trouble seeing beyond themselves.
Zacchaeus was unable to see Jesus because of the crowd (Lk 19:3). Greed, pride, hypocrisy, and lukewarmness (Rv 3:16) can crowd us out of seeing Jesus.
Zacchaeus overcame his smallness and the crowd by climbing a tree (Lk 19:4). Be like a tree upon which people can climb to rise above their smallness and the obstructions of the crowd.
The Lord says we become "like a tree" when we delight "in the law of the Lord" and meditate "on His law day and night" (Ps 1:2, 3). The person who loves and lives God's word is like a tree - the tree of life (see Gn 2:9), the tree that Jesus died on (Acts 13:29).
The poet Joyce Kilmer wrote: "Only God can make a tree." Only God can make us like trees which can give the Zacchaeuses of the world the opportunity to see the Savior. Make "like a tree planted near running water, that yields its fruit in due season" (Ps 1:3).
Prayer: Father, may I never be part of the lukewarm crowd (see Rv 3:16) obstructing others from seeing Jesus.
Promise: "The Son of Man has come to search out and save what was lost." -Lk 19:10
Praise: Jesus healed Maria of chronic sinus problems.
(Bear fruit by counseling others using the Bible. For encouragement, order our series on "Biblical Counseling "on audio AV 13A-1, AV 13A-3, AV 13B-1 or video starting with V-13A.)
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Monday, November 19, 2012
"I LOVE YOU MORE TODAY THAN YESTERDAY" - One Bread, One Body, 11/19/2012
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Monday, November 19, 2012
Revelation 1:1-4; 2:1-5, Psalm 1:1-4, 6, Luke 18:35-43
Link to Readings --> http://www.usccb.org/bible/readings/111912.cfm
"I LOVE YOU MORE TODAY THAN YESTERDAY"
"You have turned aside from your early love." -Revelation 2:4
Think back to the time you first came to Jesus. If you are like most people, you were attracted to Jesus by His personal love for you. You thought of Jesus dying on the cross to forgive your sins, and you were overcome by His love for you. Or perhaps you or a loved one received a healing from Jesus (see Lk 18:43) and you were overwhelmed by His loving-kindness. The love of God was poured out in your heart (Rm 5:5). All you wanted to do was to think of Jesus, be with Jesus, and talk about Jesus.
Fast forward to today. How preoccupied with Jesus are you right now? Is He the Love of your life? Or have you taken your eyes off Jesus and found your joy in something else? If Jesus is no longer your Delight, it's not because He's stopped loving you. Jesus is Love (1 Jn 4:8). He loves you perfectly.
Love must always increase. If our love for Jesus isn't growing, then it has to be abating. If we turn aside from our early love for Jesus, He holds it against us (Rv 2:4). Hence Jesus warned against our love growing cold (Mt 24:12). When our love for Jesus decreases, we don't attract many people to Him.
People are hungry for love. Our blazing love for Jesus can draw many to Jesus. However, our lack of love for Jesus can turn them away from Jesus. There are two weeks left in this Church year. In the next two weeks, grow greatly in love. May you come to "grasp fully…the breadth and length and height and depth of Christ's love, and experience this love" (Eph 3:18-19).
Prayer: Jesus, may I realize how serious it is to turn away from loving You. Pour out Your love in my heart (Rm 5:5). May thousands come to know Your love through the love we share.
Promise: "Jesus said to him, 'Receive your sight. Your faith has healed you.' " -Lk 18:42
Praise: Ron owed Norm several hundred dollars. Norm "was moved with pity" and "wrote off the debt" (Mt 18:27).
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Monday, November 19, 2012
Revelation 1:1-4; 2:1-5, Psalm 1:1-4, 6, Luke 18:35-43
Link to Readings --> http://www.usccb.org/bible/readings/111912.cfm
"I LOVE YOU MORE TODAY THAN YESTERDAY"
"You have turned aside from your early love." -Revelation 2:4
Think back to the time you first came to Jesus. If you are like most people, you were attracted to Jesus by His personal love for you. You thought of Jesus dying on the cross to forgive your sins, and you were overcome by His love for you. Or perhaps you or a loved one received a healing from Jesus (see Lk 18:43) and you were overwhelmed by His loving-kindness. The love of God was poured out in your heart (Rm 5:5). All you wanted to do was to think of Jesus, be with Jesus, and talk about Jesus.
Fast forward to today. How preoccupied with Jesus are you right now? Is He the Love of your life? Or have you taken your eyes off Jesus and found your joy in something else? If Jesus is no longer your Delight, it's not because He's stopped loving you. Jesus is Love (1 Jn 4:8). He loves you perfectly.
Love must always increase. If our love for Jesus isn't growing, then it has to be abating. If we turn aside from our early love for Jesus, He holds it against us (Rv 2:4). Hence Jesus warned against our love growing cold (Mt 24:12). When our love for Jesus decreases, we don't attract many people to Him.
People are hungry for love. Our blazing love for Jesus can draw many to Jesus. However, our lack of love for Jesus can turn them away from Jesus. There are two weeks left in this Church year. In the next two weeks, grow greatly in love. May you come to "grasp fully…the breadth and length and height and depth of Christ's love, and experience this love" (Eph 3:18-19).
Prayer: Jesus, may I realize how serious it is to turn away from loving You. Pour out Your love in my heart (Rm 5:5). May thousands come to know Your love through the love we share.
Promise: "Jesus said to him, 'Receive your sight. Your faith has healed you.' " -Lk 18:42
Praise: Ron owed Norm several hundred dollars. Norm "was moved with pity" and "wrote off the debt" (Mt 18:27).
(This teaching was submitted by a member of our editorial team.)
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Sunday, November 18, 2012
PM eNewsletter 33rd Sunday in ordinary time
November 18th 33rd Sunday in ordinary time
This week, Oh! Christ, Your church celebrates the "Presentation
of Mary".
Let us see in this feast that Your plan of our redemption was
unfolding in a very simple yet concise way.
Mary, our mother, the "new ark of the covenant" was brought to
God so as to be sealed in His love.
Mary, our mother, was always and still is, full of grace, and her
intercession is very powerful, for all of us.
We have a loving, caring mother who loves us and prays for us all.
Jesus, give us the grace to realize Your love, and the means
we can use to get the help we need to reach Your kingdom in
heaven, some day, thank You Jesus.
Amen and Amen.
Thanks to You, Lord, for loving us totally.
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This weeks readings and reflections
Sunday STRESS MANAGEMENT?
http://presentationministries.com/obob/obob.asp?lang=en&d=11/18/2012
"It shall be a time unsurpassed in distress since nations began until that time."
-Daniel 12:1
Today it is popular to talk about "stress management" and being "stressed out." The times
in which we live are very stressful. However, the end of the world will be much more
stressful. "Those times will be more distressful than any between God's work of creation
and now, and for all time to come" (Mk 13:19). The end-time will be more stressful than
the atom bombings and concentration camps of World War II, than plagues, earthquakes, and
other disasters. "Indeed, had the Lord not shortened the period, not a person would be
saved. But for the sake of those He has chosen, He has shortened the days" (Mk 13:20). At
the very end, even the strongest Christians will be pushed to their limits.
Why does the Lord tells us about the ultimate stress of the future? He is not trying to
increase our stress in the present, but to prepare us for the future and make the present
more peaceful. Jesus said: "I tell you all this that in Me you may find peace. You will
suffer in the world. But take courage! I have overcome the world" (Jn 16:33). Jesus
promised: "My peace is My gift to you; I do not give it to you as the world gives peace.
Do not be distressed or fearful" (Jn 14:27). We deal with stress not by getting out of
stressful circumstances, but by getting into Jesus. We don't manage stress; we let Jesus
our Lord manage us.
Prayer: Father, may I come to Jesus, take His yoke on me, and be refreshed (Mt 11:28-29).
Promise: "Jesus offered one sacrifice for sins and took His seat forever at the right hand
of God." -Heb 10:12
Praise: Praise You, risen Jesus, Emmanuel, "God with us!" You became flesh and dwelt among
us. Praise You for letting us see Your glory (Jn 1:14).
Monday "I LOVE YOU MORE TODAY THAN YESTERDAY"
http://presentationministries.com/obob/obob.asp?lang=en&d=11/19/2012
"You have turned aside from your early love." -Revelation 2:4
Tuesday MAKE LIKE A TREE
http://presentationministries.com/obob/obob.asp?lang=en&d=11/20/2012
"He was trying to see what Jesus was like, but being small of stature, was unable to do so
because of the crowd." -Luke 19:3
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Healing the Family Tree
Hope and Healing Through Aborted Children
Life-Changing Prayers from the Bible
Novena of Mary, "The Mother of Forgiveness"
Pentecost Novena
Praying for a New Pentecost
The Pro-Life Scriptural Rosary
The Pro-Life Scriptural/Encyclical Rosary
The Scriptural Rosary
The Scriptural Rosary (Psalms)
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Thank you, Jesus and Mary, with your assistance today. Amen.
(Anonymous, 11/17/2012 4:05:36 PM)
Heavenly father thank you for all the blessings,please forgive me for all my sins,please guide
us by your Holy spirit as our work.we go along with .lord help my pupil paolo he wants to
attend a birthday part give him a healthy body touch his heart and mind so that he can
participate all the activities to be done .we ask this through Christ our Lord.Amen..
(antang4, 11/17/2012 3:05:39 PM)
I have been working in construction this past year but my time with my company was cut short
because of the cunning of a co worker who got me fired by sabotaging my electrical work. Now
I am doing house/grounds keeping/ custodial work at the mall ( which is really not that bad
except for the inadequate pay ) all the while I am trying to find a full time position working
as an IT tech or network engineer, OR seek out a REPUTABLE electrical company through whom I
can get an apprenticeship. In the meantime, because of how my hiredate fell and the bimonthly
pay schedule, I will only be getting about a $50 check around the beginning of the month.
People are inquiring about hiring me independently to do some home remodel work. RISE UP!!
UNITE with us as we declare ALL IS WELL. Our God is Jehovah Jireh.
(Anthony T., New York, NY, United States, 11/17/2012 2:54:20 PM)
Please pray for me, I am very depressed and worried.
(godwin, 11/17/2012 2:31:27 PM)
Heavenly Father,we praise You for Your goodness.Please heal my friend of his glaucoma,high
blood pressure and sleepless nights.Jesus I trust in You.
(Patricia, blackfalds, Alberta, Canada, 11/17/2012 1:13:50 PM)
Pray for all the sick and suffering, that their suffering would be offered up in preparation
for sins and sinners. For the conversion of all mankind, especially the most hardened hearts
and poor sinners. Jesus I Trust in YOU!
(Ken, Texas, 11/17/2012 11:33:58 AM)
Please follow link to additional prayer intentions.
http://www.presentationministries.com/prayer/prayer.asp
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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
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PM's Small Christian Community Network
Learn about the Communities in our Network
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Small Christian Community Resources
Introduction to Small Christian Community
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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.
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Pope Benedict XVI, Shepherd of Truth
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Notable quotations from Pope Benedict XVI and official
teachings of the Roman Catholic Church
VATICAN II AND FAITH
"TRUE MEANING"
[Vatican II's] true meaning was and remains faith in Christ, the apostolic faith, animated by
the inner desire to communicate Christ to individuals and all people, in the Church's
pilgrimage along the pathways of history.
"VERY LIVELY, RICH AND FRUITFUL"
Many memories spring to mind ... of that very lively, rich and fruitful period which was the
Council.
"AGGIORNAMENTO"
... I would like to recall ... how one word, pronounced by Blessed John XXIII in a systematic
way, recurred again and again during the Council: the word aggiornamento [updating].
(Sources: Homily, 10/11/12; Address to Council participants and presidents of episcopal conferences, 10/12/12)
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This week, Oh! Christ, Your church celebrates the "Presentation
of Mary".
Let us see in this feast that Your plan of our redemption was
unfolding in a very simple yet concise way.
Mary, our mother, the "new ark of the covenant" was brought to
God so as to be sealed in His love.
Mary, our mother, was always and still is, full of grace, and her
intercession is very powerful, for all of us.
We have a loving, caring mother who loves us and prays for us all.
Jesus, give us the grace to realize Your love, and the means
we can use to get the help we need to reach Your kingdom in
heaven, some day, thank You Jesus.
Amen and Amen.
Thanks to You, Lord, for loving us totally.
________________________________________________
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Please take a look.
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This weeks readings and reflections
Sunday STRESS MANAGEMENT?
http://presentationministries.com/obob/obob.asp?lang=en&d=11/18/2012
"It shall be a time unsurpassed in distress since nations began until that time."
-Daniel 12:1
Today it is popular to talk about "stress management" and being "stressed out." The times
in which we live are very stressful. However, the end of the world will be much more
stressful. "Those times will be more distressful than any between God's work of creation
and now, and for all time to come" (Mk 13:19). The end-time will be more stressful than
the atom bombings and concentration camps of World War II, than plagues, earthquakes, and
other disasters. "Indeed, had the Lord not shortened the period, not a person would be
saved. But for the sake of those He has chosen, He has shortened the days" (Mk 13:20). At
the very end, even the strongest Christians will be pushed to their limits.
Why does the Lord tells us about the ultimate stress of the future? He is not trying to
increase our stress in the present, but to prepare us for the future and make the present
more peaceful. Jesus said: "I tell you all this that in Me you may find peace. You will
suffer in the world. But take courage! I have overcome the world" (Jn 16:33). Jesus
promised: "My peace is My gift to you; I do not give it to you as the world gives peace.
Do not be distressed or fearful" (Jn 14:27). We deal with stress not by getting out of
stressful circumstances, but by getting into Jesus. We don't manage stress; we let Jesus
our Lord manage us.
Prayer: Father, may I come to Jesus, take His yoke on me, and be refreshed (Mt 11:28-29).
Promise: "Jesus offered one sacrifice for sins and took His seat forever at the right hand
of God." -Heb 10:12
Praise: Praise You, risen Jesus, Emmanuel, "God with us!" You became flesh and dwelt among
us. Praise You for letting us see Your glory (Jn 1:14).
Monday "I LOVE YOU MORE TODAY THAN YESTERDAY"
http://presentationministries.com/obob/obob.asp?lang=en&d=11/19/2012
"You have turned aside from your early love." -Revelation 2:4
Tuesday MAKE LIKE A TREE
http://presentationministries.com/obob/obob.asp?lang=en&d=11/20/2012
"He was trying to see what Jesus was like, but being small of stature, was unable to do so
because of the crowd." -Luke 19:3
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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Adoration and Exposition of the Blessed Sacrament
Conversion Conversations
Healing Adult Children from Dysfunctional Families
Healing the Family Tree
Hope and Healing Through Aborted Children
Life-Changing Prayers from the Bible
Novena of Mary, "The Mother of Forgiveness"
Pentecost Novena
Praying for a New Pentecost
The Pro-Life Scriptural Rosary
The Pro-Life Scriptural/Encyclical Rosary
The Scriptural Rosary
The Scriptural Rosary (Psalms)
Scriptural Stations of the Cross
The Secret of Fasting
The Secret of the Rosary
The Seven Day Bible Rosary
Speaking in Tongues
Spiritual Warfare
Ten Commandments of Intercession
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http://www.presentationministries.com/prayer/prayer.asp
( check out BTL 3 sections below for another way of sharing prayers)
Thank you, Jesus and Mary, with your assistance today. Amen.
(Anonymous, 11/17/2012 4:05:36 PM)
Heavenly father thank you for all the blessings,please forgive me for all my sins,please guide
us by your Holy spirit as our work.we go along with .lord help my pupil paolo he wants to
attend a birthday part give him a healthy body touch his heart and mind so that he can
participate all the activities to be done .we ask this through Christ our Lord.Amen..
(antang4, 11/17/2012 3:05:39 PM)
I have been working in construction this past year but my time with my company was cut short
because of the cunning of a co worker who got me fired by sabotaging my electrical work. Now
I am doing house/grounds keeping/ custodial work at the mall ( which is really not that bad
except for the inadequate pay ) all the while I am trying to find a full time position working
as an IT tech or network engineer, OR seek out a REPUTABLE electrical company through whom I
can get an apprenticeship. In the meantime, because of how my hiredate fell and the bimonthly
pay schedule, I will only be getting about a $50 check around the beginning of the month.
People are inquiring about hiring me independently to do some home remodel work. RISE UP!!
UNITE with us as we declare ALL IS WELL. Our God is Jehovah Jireh.
(Anthony T., New York, NY, United States, 11/17/2012 2:54:20 PM)
Please pray for me, I am very depressed and worried.
(godwin, 11/17/2012 2:31:27 PM)
Heavenly Father,we praise You for Your goodness.Please heal my friend of his glaucoma,high
blood pressure and sleepless nights.Jesus I trust in You.
(Patricia, blackfalds, Alberta, Canada, 11/17/2012 1:13:50 PM)
Pray for all the sick and suffering, that their suffering would be offered up in preparation
for sins and sinners. For the conversion of all mankind, especially the most hardened hearts
and poor sinners. Jesus I Trust in YOU!
(Ken, Texas, 11/17/2012 11:33:58 AM)
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Pope Benedict XVI, Shepherd of Truth
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Notable quotations from Pope Benedict XVI and official
teachings of the Roman Catholic Church
VATICAN II AND FAITH
"TRUE MEANING"
[Vatican II's] true meaning was and remains faith in Christ, the apostolic faith, animated by
the inner desire to communicate Christ to individuals and all people, in the Church's
pilgrimage along the pathways of history.
"VERY LIVELY, RICH AND FRUITFUL"
Many memories spring to mind ... of that very lively, rich and fruitful period which was the
Council.
"AGGIORNAMENTO"
... I would like to recall ... how one word, pronounced by Blessed John XXIII in a systematic
way, recurred again and again during the Council: the word aggiornamento [updating].
(Sources: Homily, 10/11/12; Address to Council participants and presidents of episcopal conferences, 10/12/12)
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STRESS MANAGEMENT? - One Bread, One Body, 11/18/2012
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Sunday, November 18, 2012, 33rd Sunday Ordinary Time
Daniel 12:1-3, Hebrews 10:11-14, 18, Psalm 16:5, 8-11, Mark 13:24-32
Link to Readings --> http://www.usccb.org/bible/readings/111812.cfm
STRESS MANAGEMENT?
"It shall be a time unsurpassed in distress since nations began until that time." -Daniel 12:1
Today it is popular to talk about "stress management" and being "stressed out." The times in which we live are very stressful. However, the end of the world will be much more stressful. "Those times will be more distressful than any between God's work of creation and now, and for all time to come" (Mk 13:19). The end-time will be more stressful than the atom bombings and concentration camps of World War II, than plagues, earthquakes, and other disasters. "Indeed, had the Lord not shortened the period, not a person would be saved. But for the sake of those He has chosen, He has shortened the days" (Mk 13:20). At the very end, even the strongest Christians will be pushed to their limits.
Why does the Lord tells us about the ultimate stress of the future? He is not trying to increase our stress in the present, but to prepare us for the future and make the present more peaceful. Jesus said: "I tell you all this that in Me you may find peace. You will suffer in the world. But take courage! I have overcome the world" (Jn 16:33). Jesus promised: "My peace is My gift to you; I do not give it to you as the world gives peace. Do not be distressed or fearful" (Jn 14:27). We deal with stress not by getting out of stressful circumstances, but by getting into Jesus. We don't manage stress; we let Jesus our Lord manage us.
Prayer: Father, may I come to Jesus, take His yoke on me, and be refreshed (Mt 11:28-29).
Promise: "Jesus offered one sacrifice for sins and took His seat forever at the right hand of God." -Heb 10:12
Praise: Praise You, risen Jesus, Emmanuel, "God with us!" You became flesh and dwelt among us. Praise You for letting us see Your glory (Jn 1:14).
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Sunday, November 18, 2012, 33rd Sunday Ordinary Time
Daniel 12:1-3, Hebrews 10:11-14, 18, Psalm 16:5, 8-11, Mark 13:24-32
Link to Readings --> http://www.usccb.org/bible/readings/111812.cfm
STRESS MANAGEMENT?
"It shall be a time unsurpassed in distress since nations began until that time." -Daniel 12:1
Today it is popular to talk about "stress management" and being "stressed out." The times in which we live are very stressful. However, the end of the world will be much more stressful. "Those times will be more distressful than any between God's work of creation and now, and for all time to come" (Mk 13:19). The end-time will be more stressful than the atom bombings and concentration camps of World War II, than plagues, earthquakes, and other disasters. "Indeed, had the Lord not shortened the period, not a person would be saved. But for the sake of those He has chosen, He has shortened the days" (Mk 13:20). At the very end, even the strongest Christians will be pushed to their limits.
Why does the Lord tells us about the ultimate stress of the future? He is not trying to increase our stress in the present, but to prepare us for the future and make the present more peaceful. Jesus said: "I tell you all this that in Me you may find peace. You will suffer in the world. But take courage! I have overcome the world" (Jn 16:33). Jesus promised: "My peace is My gift to you; I do not give it to you as the world gives peace. Do not be distressed or fearful" (Jn 14:27). We deal with stress not by getting out of stressful circumstances, but by getting into Jesus. We don't manage stress; we let Jesus our Lord manage us.
Prayer: Father, may I come to Jesus, take His yoke on me, and be refreshed (Mt 11:28-29).
Promise: "Jesus offered one sacrifice for sins and took His seat forever at the right hand of God." -Heb 10:12
Praise: Praise You, risen Jesus, Emmanuel, "God with us!" You became flesh and dwelt among us. Praise You for letting us see Your glory (Jn 1:14).
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Saturday, November 17, 2012
TEACHERS' COLLEGE - One Bread, One Body, 11/17/2012
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Saturday, November 17, 2012, St. Elizabeth of Hungary
3 John 5-8, Psalm 112:1-6, Luke 18:1-8
Link to Readings --> http://www.usccb.org/bible/readings/111712.cfm
TEACHERS' COLLEGE
"Therefore, we owe it to such men to support them and thus to have our share in the work of truth." -3 John 8
Teaching is such an important part of God's plan that Jesus came into the world to teach (see Mk 1:27). The Holy Spirit has even given some members of the Church a special gift of teaching (see 1 Cor 12:28). Christian leaders "who do well as leaders deserve to be paid double, especially those whose work is preaching and teaching" (1 Tm 5:17). Teaching is so important that the devil brings forth "false teachers who will smuggle in pernicious heresies. They will go so far as to deny the Master Who acquired them for His own, thereby bringing on themselves swift disaster. Their lustful ways will lure many away. Through them, the true way will be made subject to contempt" (2 Pt 2:1-2). However, the Lord overcomes the devil and continues to send out His teachers.
We all can be a part of the great movement of the Holy Spirit in teaching God's people. Even if you don't have the spiritual gift of teaching, you are called to teach by virtue of your Baptism. Parents are especially called to teach the faith to their children (Dt 11:19; Eph 6:4). In the Catechism, the Church quotes St. Thomas Aquinas: "To teach in order to lead others to faith is the task of every preacher and of each believer" (904). Therefore, we should not welcome false teachers (2 Jn 10), while we should welcome true teachers (see 3 Jn 10), and be true teachers ourselves.
Prayer: Father, I love You so much that I will feed Jesus' sheep both physically and spiritually (see Jn 21:17).
Promise: "Will not God then do justice to His chosen who call out to Him day and night? Will He delay long over them, do you suppose? I tell you, He will give them swift justice." -Lk 18:7-8
Praise: St. Elizabeth died at age twenty-four and was canonized just four years later. After the death of her husband, she gave herself entirely to serving the poor.
(For a related teaching, order our book, How to Teach the Bible in the Holy Spirit".)
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Saturday, November 17, 2012, St. Elizabeth of Hungary
3 John 5-8, Psalm 112:1-6, Luke 18:1-8
Link to Readings --> http://www.usccb.org/bible/readings/111712.cfm
TEACHERS' COLLEGE
"Therefore, we owe it to such men to support them and thus to have our share in the work of truth." -3 John 8
Teaching is such an important part of God's plan that Jesus came into the world to teach (see Mk 1:27). The Holy Spirit has even given some members of the Church a special gift of teaching (see 1 Cor 12:28). Christian leaders "who do well as leaders deserve to be paid double, especially those whose work is preaching and teaching" (1 Tm 5:17). Teaching is so important that the devil brings forth "false teachers who will smuggle in pernicious heresies. They will go so far as to deny the Master Who acquired them for His own, thereby bringing on themselves swift disaster. Their lustful ways will lure many away. Through them, the true way will be made subject to contempt" (2 Pt 2:1-2). However, the Lord overcomes the devil and continues to send out His teachers.
We all can be a part of the great movement of the Holy Spirit in teaching God's people. Even if you don't have the spiritual gift of teaching, you are called to teach by virtue of your Baptism. Parents are especially called to teach the faith to their children (Dt 11:19; Eph 6:4). In the Catechism, the Church quotes St. Thomas Aquinas: "To teach in order to lead others to faith is the task of every preacher and of each believer" (904). Therefore, we should not welcome false teachers (2 Jn 10), while we should welcome true teachers (see 3 Jn 10), and be true teachers ourselves.
Prayer: Father, I love You so much that I will feed Jesus' sheep both physically and spiritually (see Jn 21:17).
Promise: "Will not God then do justice to His chosen who call out to Him day and night? Will He delay long over them, do you suppose? I tell you, He will give them swift justice." -Lk 18:7-8
Praise: St. Elizabeth died at age twenty-four and was canonized just four years later. After the death of her husband, she gave herself entirely to serving the poor.
(For a related teaching, order our book, How to Teach the Bible in the Holy Spirit".)
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Friday, November 16, 2012
THE FINAL WORD - One Bread, One Body, 11/16/2012
Friday, November 16, 2012, St. Margaret of Scotland, St. Gertrude
2 John 4-9, Psalm 119:1-2, 10-11, 17-18, Luke 17:26-37
Link to Readings --> http://www.usccb.org/bible/readings/111612.cfm
THE FINAL WORD
"It has given me great joy to find some of your children walking in the path of truth, just as we were commanded by the Father." -2 John 4
The rain in Noah's time resulted in a flood of massive destruction. The rain of fire and brimstone on Sodom also caused mass destruction. "It will be like that on the day the Son of Man is revealed" (Lk 17:30). How can we escape the massive, instantaneous destruction that is to come? Those will be saved who believe in Jesus (Acts 16:30-31; 4:12). "But when the Son of Man comes, will He find any faith on the earth?" (Lk 18:8)
"Faith comes through hearing, and hearing by the word of God" (Rm 10:17, our transl.). If Christians accept God's call to share and receive His word, some will hear God, have faith, and be saved from destruction. Otherwise, God's people will "perish for want of knowledge" (Hos 4:6) of Jesus, because "ignorance of the Scriptures is ignorance of Christ" (Catechism, 133).
The Lord has sent many messengers of His word into the world (see Mt 21:34-37). Satan has responded to these messengers by sending "many deceitful men...into the world, men who do not acknowledge Jesus Christ as coming in the flesh. Such is the deceitful one! This is the Antichrist!" (2 Jn 7) God does not want anyone to be destroyed (Mt 18:14). Therefore, the Lord is now sending forth more messengers of His Word to open the ears and build the life-saving faith of His people. The Lord asks: "Whom shall I send?" (Is 6:8) Let us all answer: "Send me!" (Is 6:8)
Prayer: Father, I will share Your Word in good times and in bad (see 2 Tm 4:2). I will break new ground in spreading Your Word.
Promise: "Anyone who is so 'progressive' that he does not remain rooted in the teaching of Christ does not possess God, while anyone who remains rooted in the teaching possesses both the Father and the Son." -2 Jn 9
Praise: St. Gertrude had the spiritual gift of moving people's hearts and leading them to think of nothing but God.
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2 John 4-9, Psalm 119:1-2, 10-11, 17-18, Luke 17:26-37
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THE FINAL WORD
"It has given me great joy to find some of your children walking in the path of truth, just as we were commanded by the Father." -2 John 4
The rain in Noah's time resulted in a flood of massive destruction. The rain of fire and brimstone on Sodom also caused mass destruction. "It will be like that on the day the Son of Man is revealed" (Lk 17:30). How can we escape the massive, instantaneous destruction that is to come? Those will be saved who believe in Jesus (Acts 16:30-31; 4:12). "But when the Son of Man comes, will He find any faith on the earth?" (Lk 18:8)
"Faith comes through hearing, and hearing by the word of God" (Rm 10:17, our transl.). If Christians accept God's call to share and receive His word, some will hear God, have faith, and be saved from destruction. Otherwise, God's people will "perish for want of knowledge" (Hos 4:6) of Jesus, because "ignorance of the Scriptures is ignorance of Christ" (Catechism, 133).
The Lord has sent many messengers of His word into the world (see Mt 21:34-37). Satan has responded to these messengers by sending "many deceitful men...into the world, men who do not acknowledge Jesus Christ as coming in the flesh. Such is the deceitful one! This is the Antichrist!" (2 Jn 7) God does not want anyone to be destroyed (Mt 18:14). Therefore, the Lord is now sending forth more messengers of His Word to open the ears and build the life-saving faith of His people. The Lord asks: "Whom shall I send?" (Is 6:8) Let us all answer: "Send me!" (Is 6:8)
Prayer: Father, I will share Your Word in good times and in bad (see 2 Tm 4:2). I will break new ground in spreading Your Word.
Promise: "Anyone who is so 'progressive' that he does not remain rooted in the teaching of Christ does not possess God, while anyone who remains rooted in the teaching possesses both the Father and the Son." -2 Jn 9
Praise: St. Gertrude had the spiritual gift of moving people's hearts and leading them to think of nothing but God.
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Thursday, November 15, 2012
LOVE INCARNATE - One Bread, One Body, 11/15/2012
Thursday, November 15, 2012, St. Albert the Great
Philemon 7-20, Psalm 146:7-10, Luke 17:20-25
Link to Readings --> http://www.usccb.org/bible/readings/111512.cfm
LOVE INCARNATE
"I find great joy and comfort in your love, because through you the hearts of God's people have been refreshed." -Philemon 7
One of God's primary ways of loving us is through people. Think of the person whose love has enabled you to know more deeply the love God has for you. This person has refreshed you through their love, bringing you "joy and comfort" (Phlm 7). When you were with this person, their love was so refreshing it was as though Jesus Himself was refreshing you (see Mt 11:28). When you look at their face, you know "God is Love" (1 Jn 4:8, 16).
"God so loved the world that He gave His only Son" (Jn 3:16). His love for us was so intense that it became incarnate in Jesus, so that God could love us even more intimately by taking on human flesh. God has loved us through Jesus, and now His plan is that we "love one another" (Jn 13:34). So that we can carry out His loving plan, "the love of God has been poured out in our hearts through the Holy Spirit" (Rm 5:5). Now we are missionaries of God's love, actively seeking to refresh the hearts of friends and enemies (Mt 5:44) by our love.
May love "be the root and foundation of your life" (Eph 3:17). Through your love, may many people "be able to grasp fully, with all the holy ones, the breadth and length and height and depth of Christ's love, and experience this love which surpasses all knowledge" (Eph 3:18-19).
Prayer: Father, thank You for the people You send into my life to love and refresh me with Your love. May I in return bring Your love into many lives.
Promise: "The reign of God is already in your midst." -Lk 17:21
Praise: St. Albert was a brilliant scientist, theologian, teacher, defender of the Faith, and is a Doctor of the Church.
(This teaching was submitted by a member of our editorial team.)
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Philemon 7-20, Psalm 146:7-10, Luke 17:20-25
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LOVE INCARNATE
"I find great joy and comfort in your love, because through you the hearts of God's people have been refreshed." -Philemon 7
One of God's primary ways of loving us is through people. Think of the person whose love has enabled you to know more deeply the love God has for you. This person has refreshed you through their love, bringing you "joy and comfort" (Phlm 7). When you were with this person, their love was so refreshing it was as though Jesus Himself was refreshing you (see Mt 11:28). When you look at their face, you know "God is Love" (1 Jn 4:8, 16).
"God so loved the world that He gave His only Son" (Jn 3:16). His love for us was so intense that it became incarnate in Jesus, so that God could love us even more intimately by taking on human flesh. God has loved us through Jesus, and now His plan is that we "love one another" (Jn 13:34). So that we can carry out His loving plan, "the love of God has been poured out in our hearts through the Holy Spirit" (Rm 5:5). Now we are missionaries of God's love, actively seeking to refresh the hearts of friends and enemies (Mt 5:44) by our love.
May love "be the root and foundation of your life" (Eph 3:17). Through your love, may many people "be able to grasp fully, with all the holy ones, the breadth and length and height and depth of Christ's love, and experience this love which surpasses all knowledge" (Eph 3:18-19).
Prayer: Father, thank You for the people You send into my life to love and refresh me with Your love. May I in return bring Your love into many lives.
Promise: "The reign of God is already in your midst." -Lk 17:21
Praise: St. Albert was a brilliant scientist, theologian, teacher, defender of the Faith, and is a Doctor of the Church.
(This teaching was submitted by a member of our editorial team.)
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?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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