Monday, April 25, 2016, St. Mark
1 Peter 5:5-14, Psalm 89:2-3, 6-7, 16-17, Mark 16:15-20
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MARK-ETING THE GOSPEL
"Signs like this will accompany those who have professed their faith: they will use My name to expel demons, they will speak entirely new languages, they will be able to handle serpents, they will be able to drink deadly poison without harm, and the sick upon whom they lay their hands will recover." -Mark 16:17-18
By saying "signs like this," Jesus means that the signs and marvels He mentioned above are only a few of the signs He will work to confirm our proclamation of the gospel. There are many other ways that Jesus backs up those who spread His Word.
When Jesus backs up our evangelization, we call this a "confirmation" of the word we have shared. "The Lord [continues] to work with" us as we witness to Him "and confirms the message through the signs" He chooses (Mk 16:20). A sales representative would be delighted if the president of her company confirmed her sales presentations to her clients. We who witness for Jesus have an even greater marketing confirmation service. Think of it! "The God of all grace...will Himself...confirm" us as we witness to Him (1 Pt 5:10).
The Lord is the same today as yesterday (Heb 13:8). As He has backed up St. Mark's preaching, so He will confirm our evangelization and preaching in the hearts of our listeners. If signs and confirmations of the gospel are not commonplace today, one possible reason may be that we aren't spreading the gospel as the Lord wants us to. He will back us up. Therefore, "go into the whole world and proclaim the good news to all creation" (Mk 16:15).
Prayer: Father, pour out Your love in my heart (Rm 5:5) so that I find delight in speaking of You (see Acts 4:20).
Promise: "Cast all your cares on Him because He cares for you." -1 Pt 5:7
Praise: St. Mark is called "son" by St. Peter, and his mother's house is where Peter went when freed from prison.
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Let us realize that in letting You be the way, we are letting ourselves get out of the
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Christ, only in You will we ever truly have rest.
Let us get on our knees, and truly beg You to grace us to let go, and let You take over
in all of our problems, and distractions of life.
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Although the Lord is making all things new, we often prefer the old to the new
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repent, and deny ourselves (see Lk 9:23), or we will reject the new, insist on
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Christ, help us to really let go and let You be the true head of our personal body, and
the church.
Let us realize that in letting You be the way, we are letting ourselves get out of the
center, and letting You be the center.
Christ, only in You will we ever truly have rest.
Let us get on our knees, and truly beg You to grace us to let go, and let You take over
in all of our problems, and distractions of life.
Let us just bow to You.
Amen and Amen.
Thank You Lord, for loving us totally.
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The Lord makes all things new (Rv 21:5). We will see "new heavens and a new earth"
(Rv 21:1). We will see "a new Jerusalem" (Rv 21:2). The Lord makes all things new
through us, especially as we obey the new commandment of love (Jn 13:34). "This means
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all is new!" (2 Cor 5:17) The Holy Spirit is renewing "the face of the earth"
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Although the Lord is making all things new, we often prefer the old to the new
(see Lk 5:39). In our selfishness, we value the comfort of the old life more highly
than the sacrifices, sufferings, and love in the new life. We must change our minds,
repent, and deny ourselves (see Lk 9:23), or we will reject the new, insist on
continuing the old life of selfishness and sin, and go to the same old hell.
Jesus says: "See, I make all things new!" (Rv 21:5) Do you see? Are you new? Choose new!
Prayer: Father, answer the prayers of parents as they pray for their children to repent
of acting as if the same old sinful ways were new.
Promise: "They gave their disciples reassurances, and encouraged them to persevere in
the faith with this instruction: 'We must undergo many trials if we are to enter into
the reign of God.' " -Acts 14:22
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upon whom they lay their hands will recover." -Mark 16:17-18
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you place him. . Bless his team leader and team mates, may they come to know your love
Father. Amen
(Anonymous, , 4/23/2016 1:02:38 PM)
Father, we ask that You go before P G L and surround them with your love and angels.
Protect them from any harm and keep them always safe, blessed and protected by your
loving Mother Mary under her protective mantle of love. Thank you Father. Praise you
Father, all glory and honour to you Father. Amen
(Nimma, , 4/23/2016 12:58:45 PM)
Pvs for Monday!!!!
(Anonymous, , 4/23/2016 12:18:09 PM)
Pls my brothers and sisters.help me i want my total deliverance from spiritual husband
and evil manipulations.honestly i have suffered in their hands.my experience is not
what to share here.if possible i need counselling
(Martha, Abuja, Fct, Nigeria, 4/23/2016 11:38:32 AM)
1)For the manifestation of healing re my spine and food allergies 2)For an adequate
financial income and a dependable vehicle Thank you for your prayers
(Dan S, Coweta, Oklahoma, United States, 4/23/2016 9:31:36 AM)
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GOD'S MERCY
MYSTERY OF GOD'S MERCY
The mystery of divine mercy is revealed in the history of the covenant between God and His
people Israel. God shows Himself ever rich in mercy, ever ready to treat His people with
deep tenderness and compassion ...
GOD'S WAY
Mercy "expresses God's way of reaching out to the sinner, offering him a new chance to
look at himself, convert, and believe" (Misericordiae Vultus), thus restoring his
relationship with him.
MERCY TRANSFORMS
God's mercy transforms human hearts; it enables us, through the experience of a faithful
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(Source: Message for Lent 2016, dated 10/4/2015, the feast of St. Francis of Assisi)
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KNOW NEW OR NO NEW - One Bread, One Body, 4/24/2016
Sunday, April 24, 2016, Fifth Sunday of Easter
Acts 14:21-27, Revelation 21:1-5, Psalm 145:8-13, John 13:31-35
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KNOW NEW OR NO NEW
"I give you a new commandment." -John 13:34
The Lord makes all things new (Rv 21:5). We will see "new heavens and a new earth" (Rv 21:1). We will see "a new Jerusalem" (Rv 21:2). The Lord makes all things new through us, especially as we obey the new commandment of love (Jn 13:34). "This means that if anyone is in Christ, he is a new creation. The old order has passed away; now all is new!" (2 Cor 5:17) The Holy Spirit is renewing "the face of the earth" (Ps 104:30). "All that matters is that one is created anew" (Gal 6:15).
Although the Lord is making all things new, we often prefer the old to the new (see Lk 5:39). In our selfishness, we value the comfort of the old life more highly than the sacrifices, sufferings, and love in the new life. We must change our minds, repent, and deny ourselves (see Lk 9:23), or we will reject the new, insist on continuing the old life of selfishness and sin, and go to the same old hell.
Jesus says: "See, I make all things new!" (Rv 21:5) Do you see? Are you new? Choose new!
Prayer: Father, answer the prayers of parents as they pray for their children to repent of acting as if the same old sinful ways were new.
Promise: "They gave their disciples reassurances, and encouraged them to persevere in the faith with this instruction: 'We must undergo many trials if we are to enter into the reign of God.' " -Acts 14:22
Praise: "The heavens declare the glory of God" (Ps 19:2). All glory, honor, and power to our God, the Almighty, Omnipotent Lord of heaven and earth. Alleluia!
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KNOW NEW OR NO NEW
"I give you a new commandment." -John 13:34
The Lord makes all things new (Rv 21:5). We will see "new heavens and a new earth" (Rv 21:1). We will see "a new Jerusalem" (Rv 21:2). The Lord makes all things new through us, especially as we obey the new commandment of love (Jn 13:34). "This means that if anyone is in Christ, he is a new creation. The old order has passed away; now all is new!" (2 Cor 5:17) The Holy Spirit is renewing "the face of the earth" (Ps 104:30). "All that matters is that one is created anew" (Gal 6:15).
Although the Lord is making all things new, we often prefer the old to the new (see Lk 5:39). In our selfishness, we value the comfort of the old life more highly than the sacrifices, sufferings, and love in the new life. We must change our minds, repent, and deny ourselves (see Lk 9:23), or we will reject the new, insist on continuing the old life of selfishness and sin, and go to the same old hell.
Jesus says: "See, I make all things new!" (Rv 21:5) Do you see? Are you new? Choose new!
Prayer: Father, answer the prayers of parents as they pray for their children to repent of acting as if the same old sinful ways were new.
Promise: "They gave their disciples reassurances, and encouraged them to persevere in the faith with this instruction: 'We must undergo many trials if we are to enter into the reign of God.' " -Acts 14:22
Praise: "The heavens declare the glory of God" (Ps 19:2). All glory, honor, and power to our God, the Almighty, Omnipotent Lord of heaven and earth. Alleluia!
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Friday, April 22, 2016
THE COST OF PENTECOST IS THE _____ - One Bread, One Body, 4/23/2016
Saturday, April 23, 2016, St. George, St. Adalbert
Acts 13:44-52, Psalm 98:1-4, John 14:7-14
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THE COST OF PENTECOST IS THE _____
"The disciples could not but be filled with joy and the Holy Spirit." -Acts 13:52
In thirteen days, we will begin praying the Pentecost novena. The Lord intends to give us a renewal of our Baptisms and Confirmations that will truly change the world. In the Holy Spirit, we will receive power (Acts 1:8) and be "clothed with power from on high" (Lk 24:49). In the Holy Spirit, we will do works even greater than Jesus did (Jn 14:12).
Because of our great power in the Holy Spirit, we are a threat to the devil. He must stop us by bribing us with fleeting, enslaving pleasures. If that doesn't work, he attempts to intimidate us by threatening to inflict pain on us and persecute us. Consequently, we must be willing to endure "violent abuse" (Acts 13:45) and even death, rather than compromise the gospel.
Do you want to receive the Holy Spirit in much greater ways? Knowing that you will receive both power and pain, will you cry out: "Come, Holy Spirit!"? Let us decide to take up the cross, the cost of Pentecost.
Prayer: Father, work in unprecedented glory through the Pentecost novena this year.
Promise: "Anything you ask Me in My name I will do." -Jn 14:14
Praise: St. George, patron of England, was martyred in Palestine.
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Acts 13:44-52, Psalm 98:1-4, John 14:7-14
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THE COST OF PENTECOST IS THE _____
"The disciples could not but be filled with joy and the Holy Spirit." -Acts 13:52
In thirteen days, we will begin praying the Pentecost novena. The Lord intends to give us a renewal of our Baptisms and Confirmations that will truly change the world. In the Holy Spirit, we will receive power (Acts 1:8) and be "clothed with power from on high" (Lk 24:49). In the Holy Spirit, we will do works even greater than Jesus did (Jn 14:12).
Because of our great power in the Holy Spirit, we are a threat to the devil. He must stop us by bribing us with fleeting, enslaving pleasures. If that doesn't work, he attempts to intimidate us by threatening to inflict pain on us and persecute us. Consequently, we must be willing to endure "violent abuse" (Acts 13:45) and even death, rather than compromise the gospel.
Do you want to receive the Holy Spirit in much greater ways? Knowing that you will receive both power and pain, will you cry out: "Come, Holy Spirit!"? Let us decide to take up the cross, the cost of Pentecost.
Prayer: Father, work in unprecedented glory through the Pentecost novena this year.
Promise: "Anything you ask Me in My name I will do." -Jn 14:14
Praise: St. George, patron of England, was martyred in Palestine.
(For a related teaching on Baptism in the Holy Spirit" order, listen to, or download our CD 43-1 or DVD 43-CH.1 at presentationministries.com or order our tape on audio AV 43-1 or video V-43.)
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Thursday, April 21, 2016
THE PLACE TO BE - One Bread, One Body, 4/22/2016
Friday, April 22, 2016
Acts 13:26-33, Psalm 2:6-11, John 14:1-6
Link to Readings --> http://www.usccb.org/bible/readings/042216.cfm
THE PLACE TO BE
"I am indeed going to prepare a place for you." -John 14:3
In building His Church (Mt 16:18), Jesus has prepared a place for each of us. This is the place for which we were created. In this place, our hearts will not be troubled (see Jn 14:1). In our place in the body of Christ, the Church, we will see the power and the glory of God. In our place, we will, by God's grace and our faith, do greater things than Jesus did (Jn 14:12). Most of us will serve the Lord and His Church for many years. After being good and faithful servants in our place in His Church (Mt 25:21, 23), we will see Jesus keep His promise to "come back to take" us to our final resting place in heaven (Jn 14:3).
Therefore, love Jesus and His Church (Eph 5:25). Know your part in Christ's body in as much detail as possible. Take your place in the Church faithfully and fully. Rejoice to be who you are in Christ and in His body. Proclaim that Jesus has prepared a place in His Church for everyone. No one need waste his life by doing his own thing. We don't have to be "out of place." Jesus, by His death, resurrection, ascension, and gift of the Holy Spirit, has made a place for us. Alleluia!
Prayer: Father, thank You for the uniqueness and perfection of Your plan for me (see Heb 11:40).
Promise: "We ourselves announce to you the good news that what God promised our fathers He has fulfilled for us, their children, in raising up Jesus." -Acts 13:32-33
Praise: John felt out of place until he entered the seminary.
(For a related teaching on Thankful to Be Catholic" order, view, or download our leaflet or order, listen to, or download our CD 49-3 or DVD 49-CH.3 at presentationministries.com or order our tape on audio AV 49-3 or video V-49.)
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Acts 13:26-33, Psalm 2:6-11, John 14:1-6
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THE PLACE TO BE
"I am indeed going to prepare a place for you." -John 14:3
In building His Church (Mt 16:18), Jesus has prepared a place for each of us. This is the place for which we were created. In this place, our hearts will not be troubled (see Jn 14:1). In our place in the body of Christ, the Church, we will see the power and the glory of God. In our place, we will, by God's grace and our faith, do greater things than Jesus did (Jn 14:12). Most of us will serve the Lord and His Church for many years. After being good and faithful servants in our place in His Church (Mt 25:21, 23), we will see Jesus keep His promise to "come back to take" us to our final resting place in heaven (Jn 14:3).
Therefore, love Jesus and His Church (Eph 5:25). Know your part in Christ's body in as much detail as possible. Take your place in the Church faithfully and fully. Rejoice to be who you are in Christ and in His body. Proclaim that Jesus has prepared a place in His Church for everyone. No one need waste his life by doing his own thing. We don't have to be "out of place." Jesus, by His death, resurrection, ascension, and gift of the Holy Spirit, has made a place for us. Alleluia!
Prayer: Father, thank You for the uniqueness and perfection of Your plan for me (see Heb 11:40).
Promise: "We ourselves announce to you the good news that what God promised our fathers He has fulfilled for us, their children, in raising up Jesus." -Acts 13:32-33
Praise: John felt out of place until he entered the seminary.
(For a related teaching on Thankful to Be Catholic" order, view, or download our leaflet or order, listen to, or download our CD 49-3 or DVD 49-CH.3 at presentationministries.com or order our tape on audio AV 49-3 or video V-49.)
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Wednesday, April 20, 2016
I FOR I AM - One Bread, One Body, 4/21/2016
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Thursday, April 21, 2016, St. Anselm
Acts 13:13-25, Psalm 89:2-3, 21-22, 25, 27, John 13:16-20
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I FOR I AM
"When it takes place you may believe that I AM." -John 13:19
Jesus is God. We, His disciples, should take and make every opportunity to proclaim Jesus' divinity. Always, and especially during this Easter season, we should declare that Jesus is the Son of God, that is, God, "in power according to the spirit of holiness, by His resurrection from the dead" (Rm 1:4).
Jesus Himself made an opportunity to proclaim His divinity by foretelling His betrayal by Judas. Jesus told His disciples: "I tell you this now, before it takes place, so that when it takes place you may believe that I AM" (Jn 13:19). Likewise, we can convert those times we have been betrayed or rejected into opportunities to proclaim Jesus as the great I AM. We can do this especially by receiving the divine power to forgive. The old saying is true: "To err is human; to forgive is divine." When we truly forgive those Judases in our lives, when we embrace, kiss, gift, and honor the prodigal sons and daughters in our lives (Lk 15:20ff), others will either say we are crazy or acknowledge Jesus as God. They know that to truly forgive enemies is not normal for human beings. So either we are crazy, or this Jesus, Whom we are following, is God, Who alone has the power to forgive.
Whatever takes place, try to use the events of your life to proclaim that Jesus is the I AM.
Prayer: Father, in the next month may many knees bow for the first time at the name of Jesus, the Lord God (see Phil 2:10-11).
Promise: "John heralded the coming of Jesus by proclaiming a baptism of repentance." -Acts 13:24
Praise: St. Anselm led the Council of Rockingham to side with the Pope rather than the king.
(For a related teaching on "Accepting Jesus as Lord, Savior, and God" order, view, or download our leaflet or order, listen to, or download our CD 43-1 or DVD 43-CH.2 at presentationministries.com or order our tape on audio AV 43-1 or video V-43.)
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Thursday, April 21, 2016, St. Anselm
Acts 13:13-25, Psalm 89:2-3, 21-22, 25, 27, John 13:16-20
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I FOR I AM
"When it takes place you may believe that I AM." -John 13:19
Jesus is God. We, His disciples, should take and make every opportunity to proclaim Jesus' divinity. Always, and especially during this Easter season, we should declare that Jesus is the Son of God, that is, God, "in power according to the spirit of holiness, by His resurrection from the dead" (Rm 1:4).
Jesus Himself made an opportunity to proclaim His divinity by foretelling His betrayal by Judas. Jesus told His disciples: "I tell you this now, before it takes place, so that when it takes place you may believe that I AM" (Jn 13:19). Likewise, we can convert those times we have been betrayed or rejected into opportunities to proclaim Jesus as the great I AM. We can do this especially by receiving the divine power to forgive. The old saying is true: "To err is human; to forgive is divine." When we truly forgive those Judases in our lives, when we embrace, kiss, gift, and honor the prodigal sons and daughters in our lives (Lk 15:20ff), others will either say we are crazy or acknowledge Jesus as God. They know that to truly forgive enemies is not normal for human beings. So either we are crazy, or this Jesus, Whom we are following, is God, Who alone has the power to forgive.
Whatever takes place, try to use the events of your life to proclaim that Jesus is the I AM.
Prayer: Father, in the next month may many knees bow for the first time at the name of Jesus, the Lord God (see Phil 2:10-11).
Promise: "John heralded the coming of Jesus by proclaiming a baptism of repentance." -Acts 13:24
Praise: St. Anselm led the Council of Rockingham to side with the Pope rather than the king.
(For a related teaching on "Accepting Jesus as Lord, Savior, and God" order, view, or download our leaflet or order, listen to, or download our CD 43-1 or DVD 43-CH.2 at presentationministries.com or order our tape on audio AV 43-1 or video V-43.)
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Tuesday, April 19, 2016
HOME RUN - One Bread, One Body, 4/20/2016
Wednesday, April 20, 2016
Acts 12:24-13:5, Psalm 67:2-3, 5-6, 8, John 12:44-50
Link to Readings --> http://www.usccb.org/bible/readings/042016.cfm
HOME RUN
"Barnabas and Saul…sent forth by the Holy Spirit…set sail from there for Cyprus." -Acts 13:2, 4
Barnabas was the leader for the Church's first missionary trip, as indicated by the fact that his name came before Saul's. Of all the possible destinations in a world without the Lord, the Holy Spirit sent Barnabas home, to Cyprus (Acts 13:4). Remember that Barnabas came "from Cyprus" (Acts 4:36). After evangelizing Cyprus, Barnabas and Saul evangelized numerous cities. Thus, with home serving as a launching pad, "the word of the Lord continued to spread and increase" (Acts 12:24).
Jesus once delivered a man from possession by demons. The man wanted to "accompany Him. Jesus did not grant his request, but told him instead: 'Go home to your family and make it clear to them how much the Lord in His mercy has done for you' " (Mk 5:18-19). He did this, but he then expanded his evangelization to the Ten Cities (Mk 5:20). With home as a launching pad, "the word of the Lord continued to spread and increase" (Acts 12:24).
Are you confused about your mission field? It could be that God is sending you home to start His mission for you. It may be easier to evangelize strangers than it is to share your witness with your brother, sister, or friend. Jesus understands that you may not be accepted at home (see Lk 4:24). Your witness could also cause division for a time at home (see Mt 10:34-36). However, if you don't love your hometown people enough to risk possible rejection to bring them the good news of Jesus, what makes you think you'll love strangers enough to evangelize them? Whether or not you succeed at home, with home as a launching pad, the word of the Lord will continue "to spread and increase" (Acts 12:24).
Prayer: Father, may I bear fruit where You plant me. May all in my home and my hometown come to know, love, and serve You.
Promise: "I have come to the world as its Light." -Jn 12:46
Praise: Sarah's patience and prayers influenced her husband to look into becoming Catholic.
(This teaching was submitted by a member of our editorial team.)
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Acts 12:24-13:5, Psalm 67:2-3, 5-6, 8, John 12:44-50
Link to Readings --> http://www.usccb.org/bible/readings/042016.cfm
HOME RUN
"Barnabas and Saul…sent forth by the Holy Spirit…set sail from there for Cyprus." -Acts 13:2, 4
Barnabas was the leader for the Church's first missionary trip, as indicated by the fact that his name came before Saul's. Of all the possible destinations in a world without the Lord, the Holy Spirit sent Barnabas home, to Cyprus (Acts 13:4). Remember that Barnabas came "from Cyprus" (Acts 4:36). After evangelizing Cyprus, Barnabas and Saul evangelized numerous cities. Thus, with home serving as a launching pad, "the word of the Lord continued to spread and increase" (Acts 12:24).
Jesus once delivered a man from possession by demons. The man wanted to "accompany Him. Jesus did not grant his request, but told him instead: 'Go home to your family and make it clear to them how much the Lord in His mercy has done for you' " (Mk 5:18-19). He did this, but he then expanded his evangelization to the Ten Cities (Mk 5:20). With home as a launching pad, "the word of the Lord continued to spread and increase" (Acts 12:24).
Are you confused about your mission field? It could be that God is sending you home to start His mission for you. It may be easier to evangelize strangers than it is to share your witness with your brother, sister, or friend. Jesus understands that you may not be accepted at home (see Lk 4:24). Your witness could also cause division for a time at home (see Mt 10:34-36). However, if you don't love your hometown people enough to risk possible rejection to bring them the good news of Jesus, what makes you think you'll love strangers enough to evangelize them? Whether or not you succeed at home, with home as a launching pad, the word of the Lord will continue "to spread and increase" (Acts 12:24).
Prayer: Father, may I bear fruit where You plant me. May all in my home and my hometown come to know, love, and serve You.
Promise: "I have come to the world as its Light." -Jn 12:46
Praise: Sarah's patience and prayers influenced her husband to look into becoming Catholic.
(This teaching was submitted by a member of our editorial team.)
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