Friday, February 24, 2017
Sirach 6:5-17, Psalm 119:12, 16, 18, 27, 34-35, Mark 10:1-12
Link to Readings --> http://www.usccb.org/bible/readings/022417.cfm
HOPE FOR EVERY MARRIAGE
"They answered, 'Moses permitted divorce and the writing of a decree of divorce.' But Jesus told them: 'He wrote that commandment for you because of your stubbornness.' " -Mark 10:4-5
Jesus related divorce to stubbornness. Stubbornness in this context could be sin, pride, selfishness, refusal to repent, unforgiveness, contraception, lust, bitterness, resentment, prayerlessness, isolation, etc.
When Jesus prohibited divorce, He implied that married couples need no longer be oppressed by stubbornness. The name of Jesus is above stubbornness, sin, pride, etc. (see Phil 2:9) Jesus has set us free from the stubbornness of sin. Married couples can be united in love and reconciled, if they will put their marriages in the hands of Jesus. Jesus can reconcile, heal, and renew even the worst marriage. Jesus is the only Hope for married couples, and the only Hope they need.
If possible, join hands with your spouse; don't be stubborn; pray together; give your life and marriage to Jesus now.
Prayer: Father, may all the married people reading this pray daily with their spouses.
Promise: "Lead me in the path of Your commands, for in it I delight." -Ps 119:35
Praise: Although divorced, John and Maria reconciled and re-married, this time including God in their marriage.
(For a related teaching on Let No One Separate What God Has Joined", order, listen to, or download our CD 80-3 or DVD 80 on our website or order our tape on audio AV 80-3 or video V 80.)
-----------------------------------------------------------------
Rescript: In accord with the "Code of Canon Law", I hereby grant my permission to publish "One Bread, One Body" covering the period from February 1, 2017 through March 31, 2017
?Most Reverend Joseph R. Binzer, Auxiliary Bishop, Vicar General of the Archdiocese of Cincinnati, October 12, 2016
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.
-----------------------------------------------------------------
You can find One Bread, One Body archives, the letter to readers, OBOB eBook edition, and an online donation form at
http://www.presentationministries.com/obob/obob.asp
-----------------------------------------------------------------
Copyright © 2017 Presentation Ministries
To add your e-mail address to this list go to
http://www.presentationministries.com/general/emailList.asp
To remove your e-mail address from this list go to
http://www.presentationministries.com/general/emailList.asp?mode=r
Our Main Sponsor
Friday, February 24, 2017
Thursday, February 23, 2017
PASS THE SALT? - One Bread, One Body, 2/23/2017
Attend our upcoming Discipleship Retreat, "The Dignity and Vocation of Women", Mar 18 at Our Lady of Guadalupe Discipleship Center in Peebles, OH. For more information or to register visit
http://www.presentationministries.com/general/event.asp?eventID=303
-----------------------------------------------------------------
Thursday, February 23, 2017, St. Polycarp
Sirach 5:1-8, Psalm 1:1-4, 6, Mark 9:41-50
Link to Readings --> http://www.usccb.org/bible/readings/022317.cfm
PASS THE SALT?
"Everyone will be salted with fire." -Mark 9:49
Jesus says that you and I "will be salted with fire" (Mk 9:49). The scriptural uses for salt reveal several possible meanings:
* Salt was used to seal a covenant (2 Chr 13:5; Lv 2:13). We need to continually be sprinkled with the salt of the purifying, refining fire of repentance (Mal 3:2-3) to be faithful to our baptismal covenant with the Lord.
* Incense was "to be salted and so kept pure and sacred" (Ex 30:35). Incense represents our prayers (Rv 5:8; 8:3-4). Our life of prayer must be salted with God's consuming fire (Heb 12:29) of love to be "kept pure and sacred."
* "Every...offering that you present to the Lord shall be seasoned with salt" (Lv 2:13). We offer our bodies to God as living sacrifices (Rm 12:1). Physical sacrifices such as fasting and self-denial are like sprinklings of fire which help us to be pure and avoid hell (Mk 9:43ff). This kind of salt purifies and preserves from death (see 2 Kgs 2:21).
* Salt preserves (Tb 6:6) and flavors (Jb 6:6). Paradoxically, a sprinkling of fire, which should destroy us, can actually preserve that in us which is worthy (see 1 Cor 3:12-15).
"You are the salt of the earth" (Mt 5:13). Get fired up!
Prayer: Father, don't just sprinkle me with fire; set me aflame with Your love.
Promise: "Keep salt in your hearts and you will be at peace with one another." -Mk 9:50
Praise: St. Polycarp, a disciple of the original apostles, was burned at the stake for his faith in Jesus.
(This teaching was submitted by a member of our editorial team.) (Come and worship with the community at Our Lady of Guadalupe Discipleship Center in beautiful Adams County, Ohio. Check our website for the schedule of retreats or come for a silent retreat on your own.)
-----------------------------------------------------------------
Rescript: In accord with the "Code of Canon Law", I hereby grant my permission to publish "One Bread, One Body" covering the period from February 1, 2017 through March 31, 2017
?Most Reverend Joseph R. Binzer, Auxiliary Bishop, Vicar General of the Archdiocese of Cincinnati, October 12, 2016
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.
-----------------------------------------------------------------
You can find One Bread, One Body archives, the letter to readers, OBOB eBook edition, and an online donation form at
http://www.presentationministries.com/obob/obob.asp
-----------------------------------------------------------------
Copyright © 2017 Presentation Ministries
To add your e-mail address to this list go to
http://www.presentationministries.com/general/emailList.asp
To remove your e-mail address from this list go to
http://www.presentationministries.com/general/emailList.asp?mode=r
http://www.presentationministries.com/general/event.asp?eventID=303
-----------------------------------------------------------------
Thursday, February 23, 2017, St. Polycarp
Sirach 5:1-8, Psalm 1:1-4, 6, Mark 9:41-50
Link to Readings --> http://www.usccb.org/bible/readings/022317.cfm
PASS THE SALT?
"Everyone will be salted with fire." -Mark 9:49
Jesus says that you and I "will be salted with fire" (Mk 9:49). The scriptural uses for salt reveal several possible meanings:
* Salt was used to seal a covenant (2 Chr 13:5; Lv 2:13). We need to continually be sprinkled with the salt of the purifying, refining fire of repentance (Mal 3:2-3) to be faithful to our baptismal covenant with the Lord.
* Incense was "to be salted and so kept pure and sacred" (Ex 30:35). Incense represents our prayers (Rv 5:8; 8:3-4). Our life of prayer must be salted with God's consuming fire (Heb 12:29) of love to be "kept pure and sacred."
* "Every...offering that you present to the Lord shall be seasoned with salt" (Lv 2:13). We offer our bodies to God as living sacrifices (Rm 12:1). Physical sacrifices such as fasting and self-denial are like sprinklings of fire which help us to be pure and avoid hell (Mk 9:43ff). This kind of salt purifies and preserves from death (see 2 Kgs 2:21).
* Salt preserves (Tb 6:6) and flavors (Jb 6:6). Paradoxically, a sprinkling of fire, which should destroy us, can actually preserve that in us which is worthy (see 1 Cor 3:12-15).
"You are the salt of the earth" (Mt 5:13). Get fired up!
Prayer: Father, don't just sprinkle me with fire; set me aflame with Your love.
Promise: "Keep salt in your hearts and you will be at peace with one another." -Mk 9:50
Praise: St. Polycarp, a disciple of the original apostles, was burned at the stake for his faith in Jesus.
(This teaching was submitted by a member of our editorial team.) (Come and worship with the community at Our Lady of Guadalupe Discipleship Center in beautiful Adams County, Ohio. Check our website for the schedule of retreats or come for a silent retreat on your own.)
-----------------------------------------------------------------
Rescript: In accord with the "Code of Canon Law", I hereby grant my permission to publish "One Bread, One Body" covering the period from February 1, 2017 through March 31, 2017
?Most Reverend Joseph R. Binzer, Auxiliary Bishop, Vicar General of the Archdiocese of Cincinnati, October 12, 2016
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.
-----------------------------------------------------------------
You can find One Bread, One Body archives, the letter to readers, OBOB eBook edition, and an online donation form at
http://www.presentationministries.com/obob/obob.asp
-----------------------------------------------------------------
Copyright © 2017 Presentation Ministries
To add your e-mail address to this list go to
http://www.presentationministries.com/general/emailList.asp
To remove your e-mail address from this list go to
http://www.presentationministries.com/general/emailList.asp?mode=r
Wednesday, February 22, 2017
FINDING ELUSIVE CHURCH UNITY - One Bread, One Body, 2/22/2017
Attend our upcoming Discipleship Retreat, "The Dignity and Vocation of Women", Mar 18 at Our Lady of Guadalupe Discipleship Center in Peebles, OH. For more information or to register visit
http://www.presentationministries.com/general/event.asp?eventID=303
-----------------------------------------------------------------
Wednesday, February 22, 2017, Chair of St. Peter
1 Peter 5:1-4, Psalm 23:1-6, Matthew 16:13-19
Link to Readings --> http://www.usccb.org/bible/readings/022217.cfm
FINDING ELUSIVE CHURCH UNITY
"I for My part declare to you, you are 'Rock,' and on this rock I will build My Church, and the jaws of death shall not prevail against it. I will entrust to you the keys of the kingdom of heaven." -Matthew 16:18-19
Because the Church, the body of Christ, is not united, it has not been successful in upholding the permanence of marriage for millions of married couples in the Western world. Moreover, the Church, in her disunity and consequent weakness, has seemed powerless to stop contraception, abortion, and euthanasia in our culture of death. The price we have paid for our disunity in the Church has been very high.
How has the Lord provided for His Church to be and stay united? In one Spirit, we have been baptized into the one body of Christ, the Church (1 Cor 12:13). The Holy Spirit makes the Church one (see Eph 4:3). He does this primarily by gracing us to submit ourselves to the authority of the Church as exercised by the bishops, the successors of the apostles, and by the Pope, the leader of the bishops and the successor of St. Peter. Without the authority of bishops, our human weakness inevitably results in severe divisions in the Church. Without the authority of the Pope, we have massive, fragmented, fragmenting, debilitating divisions in the Church. The experiment of Protestantism has clearly proven the need not only for bishops but also for the Pope, if the Church is to be united in the Spirit. Therefore, let us celebrate today's feast of the authority of Peter and his successors serving the unity of the Church.
Prayer: Father, I will learn what the Church and the Pope teach and joyfully submit to it.
Promise: "Be examples to the flock, not lording it over those assigned to you, so that when the Chief Shepherd appears you will win for yourselves the unfading crown of glory." -1 Pt 5:3-4
Praise: Praise be to Jesus, Whom St. Peter proclaimed to be "Son of the Living God" (Mt 16:16), Who appointed Peter to be rock of His Church, and Who promised to be with us "always, until the end of the world!" (Mt 28:20)
-----------------------------------------------------------------
Rescript: In accord with the "Code of Canon Law", I hereby grant my permission to publish "One Bread, One Body" covering the period from February 1, 2017 through March 31, 2017
?Most Reverend Joseph R. Binzer, Auxiliary Bishop, Vicar General of the Archdiocese of Cincinnati, October 12, 2016
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.
-----------------------------------------------------------------
You can find One Bread, One Body archives, the letter to readers, OBOB eBook edition, and an online donation form at
http://www.presentationministries.com/obob/obob.asp
-----------------------------------------------------------------
Copyright © 2017 Presentation Ministries
To add your e-mail address to this list go to
http://www.presentationministries.com/general/emailList.asp
To remove your e-mail address from this list go to
http://www.presentationministries.com/general/emailList.asp?mode=r
http://www.presentationministries.com/general/event.asp?eventID=303
-----------------------------------------------------------------
Wednesday, February 22, 2017, Chair of St. Peter
1 Peter 5:1-4, Psalm 23:1-6, Matthew 16:13-19
Link to Readings --> http://www.usccb.org/bible/readings/022217.cfm
FINDING ELUSIVE CHURCH UNITY
"I for My part declare to you, you are 'Rock,' and on this rock I will build My Church, and the jaws of death shall not prevail against it. I will entrust to you the keys of the kingdom of heaven." -Matthew 16:18-19
Because the Church, the body of Christ, is not united, it has not been successful in upholding the permanence of marriage for millions of married couples in the Western world. Moreover, the Church, in her disunity and consequent weakness, has seemed powerless to stop contraception, abortion, and euthanasia in our culture of death. The price we have paid for our disunity in the Church has been very high.
How has the Lord provided for His Church to be and stay united? In one Spirit, we have been baptized into the one body of Christ, the Church (1 Cor 12:13). The Holy Spirit makes the Church one (see Eph 4:3). He does this primarily by gracing us to submit ourselves to the authority of the Church as exercised by the bishops, the successors of the apostles, and by the Pope, the leader of the bishops and the successor of St. Peter. Without the authority of bishops, our human weakness inevitably results in severe divisions in the Church. Without the authority of the Pope, we have massive, fragmented, fragmenting, debilitating divisions in the Church. The experiment of Protestantism has clearly proven the need not only for bishops but also for the Pope, if the Church is to be united in the Spirit. Therefore, let us celebrate today's feast of the authority of Peter and his successors serving the unity of the Church.
Prayer: Father, I will learn what the Church and the Pope teach and joyfully submit to it.
Promise: "Be examples to the flock, not lording it over those assigned to you, so that when the Chief Shepherd appears you will win for yourselves the unfading crown of glory." -1 Pt 5:3-4
Praise: Praise be to Jesus, Whom St. Peter proclaimed to be "Son of the Living God" (Mt 16:16), Who appointed Peter to be rock of His Church, and Who promised to be with us "always, until the end of the world!" (Mt 28:20)
-----------------------------------------------------------------
Rescript: In accord with the "Code of Canon Law", I hereby grant my permission to publish "One Bread, One Body" covering the period from February 1, 2017 through March 31, 2017
?Most Reverend Joseph R. Binzer, Auxiliary Bishop, Vicar General of the Archdiocese of Cincinnati, October 12, 2016
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.
-----------------------------------------------------------------
You can find One Bread, One Body archives, the letter to readers, OBOB eBook edition, and an online donation form at
http://www.presentationministries.com/obob/obob.asp
-----------------------------------------------------------------
Copyright © 2017 Presentation Ministries
To add your e-mail address to this list go to
http://www.presentationministries.com/general/emailList.asp
To remove your e-mail address from this list go to
http://www.presentationministries.com/general/emailList.asp?mode=r
Tuesday, February 21, 2017
"HOPE IN HIM" (Sir 2:6) - One Bread, One Body, 2/21/2017
Tuesday, February 21, 2017, St. Peter Damian
Sirach 2:1-11, Psalm 37:3-4, 18-19, 27-28, 39-40, Mark 9:30-37
Link to Readings --> http://www.usccb.org/bible/readings/022117.cfm
"HOPE IN HIM" (Sir 2:6)
"Study the generations long past and understand; has anyone hoped in the Lord and been disappointed?" -Sirach 2:10
Joseph was sold into slavery by his brothers and then imprisoned, losing at least ten of the best years of his life (Gn 37:1ff). Yet he never wavered in his hope, and God restored him far beyond what he could have imagined. Abraham, Joshua, Caleb, and Ruth also suffered for years in "the generations long past...[They] hoped in the Lord" and were not disappointed (Sir 2:10).
"Hope is the confident expectation of divine blessing" (Catechism, 2090). When divine blessing seems withheld for a long time, it could be a time of trial (Sir 2:1), adversity (Sir 2:2), or testing (Sir 2:5) meant to strengthen and purify us. If this trial lasts months or even years, we can become heartsick (Prv 13:12) and be tempted to lose hope. Since hope is also "the fear of offending God's love and of incurring punishment" (Catechism, 2090), as we lose hope, we become less afraid of God and more susceptible to sin. But then, as sin increases, hope decreases. Sin can drain our hope. Therefore, repent! "Make straight your ways and hope in Him" (Sir 2:6). "Happy the man whose conscience does not reproach him, who has not lost hope" (Sir 14:2).
Ask the Lord for a great increase in your hope. "None who hope in Him shall fail in strength" (1 Mc 2:61). God says: "Those who hope in Me shall never be disappointed" (Is 49:23).
"This hope will not leave us disappointed, because the love of God has been poured out in our hearts through the Holy Spirit Who has been given to us" (Rm 5:5).
Prayer: Father, "sustain me as You have promised, that I may live; disappoint me not in my hope" (Ps 119:116).
Promise: "Take delight in the Lord, and He will grant you your heart's requests." -Ps 37:4
Praise: St. Peter generally shared his meals with several poor people, serving them himself (cf Lk 14:13-14).
(This teaching was submitted by a member of our editorial team.)
-----------------------------------------------------------------
Rescript: In accord with the "Code of Canon Law", I hereby grant my permission to publish "One Bread, One Body" covering the period from February 1, 2017 through March 31, 2017
?Most Reverend Joseph R. Binzer, Auxiliary Bishop, Vicar General of the Archdiocese of Cincinnati, October 12, 2016
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.
-----------------------------------------------------------------
You can find One Bread, One Body archives, the letter to readers, OBOB eBook edition, and an online donation form at
http://www.presentationministries.com/obob/obob.asp
-----------------------------------------------------------------
Copyright © 2017 Presentation Ministries
To add your e-mail address to this list go to
http://www.presentationministries.com/general/emailList.asp
To remove your e-mail address from this list go to
http://www.presentationministries.com/general/emailList.asp?mode=r
Sirach 2:1-11, Psalm 37:3-4, 18-19, 27-28, 39-40, Mark 9:30-37
Link to Readings --> http://www.usccb.org/bible/readings/022117.cfm
"HOPE IN HIM" (Sir 2:6)
"Study the generations long past and understand; has anyone hoped in the Lord and been disappointed?" -Sirach 2:10
Joseph was sold into slavery by his brothers and then imprisoned, losing at least ten of the best years of his life (Gn 37:1ff). Yet he never wavered in his hope, and God restored him far beyond what he could have imagined. Abraham, Joshua, Caleb, and Ruth also suffered for years in "the generations long past...[They] hoped in the Lord" and were not disappointed (Sir 2:10).
"Hope is the confident expectation of divine blessing" (Catechism, 2090). When divine blessing seems withheld for a long time, it could be a time of trial (Sir 2:1), adversity (Sir 2:2), or testing (Sir 2:5) meant to strengthen and purify us. If this trial lasts months or even years, we can become heartsick (Prv 13:12) and be tempted to lose hope. Since hope is also "the fear of offending God's love and of incurring punishment" (Catechism, 2090), as we lose hope, we become less afraid of God and more susceptible to sin. But then, as sin increases, hope decreases. Sin can drain our hope. Therefore, repent! "Make straight your ways and hope in Him" (Sir 2:6). "Happy the man whose conscience does not reproach him, who has not lost hope" (Sir 14:2).
Ask the Lord for a great increase in your hope. "None who hope in Him shall fail in strength" (1 Mc 2:61). God says: "Those who hope in Me shall never be disappointed" (Is 49:23).
"This hope will not leave us disappointed, because the love of God has been poured out in our hearts through the Holy Spirit Who has been given to us" (Rm 5:5).
Prayer: Father, "sustain me as You have promised, that I may live; disappoint me not in my hope" (Ps 119:116).
Promise: "Take delight in the Lord, and He will grant you your heart's requests." -Ps 37:4
Praise: St. Peter generally shared his meals with several poor people, serving them himself (cf Lk 14:13-14).
(This teaching was submitted by a member of our editorial team.)
-----------------------------------------------------------------
Rescript: In accord with the "Code of Canon Law", I hereby grant my permission to publish "One Bread, One Body" covering the period from February 1, 2017 through March 31, 2017
?Most Reverend Joseph R. Binzer, Auxiliary Bishop, Vicar General of the Archdiocese of Cincinnati, October 12, 2016
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.
-----------------------------------------------------------------
You can find One Bread, One Body archives, the letter to readers, OBOB eBook edition, and an online donation form at
http://www.presentationministries.com/obob/obob.asp
-----------------------------------------------------------------
Copyright © 2017 Presentation Ministries
To add your e-mail address to this list go to
http://www.presentationministries.com/general/emailList.asp
To remove your e-mail address from this list go to
http://www.presentationministries.com/general/emailList.asp?mode=r
Monday, February 20, 2017
DISTRESS MANAGEMENT - One Bread, One Body, 2/20/2017
Monday, February 20, 2017
Sirach 1:1-10, Psalm 93:1-2, 5, Mark 9:14-29
Link to Readings --> http://www.usccb.org/bible/readings/022017.cfm
DISTRESS MANAGEMENT
Jesus said "to the crowd, 'What an unbelieving lot you are! How long must I remain with you? How long can I endure you?' " -Mark 9:19
A lack of faith distresses Jesus (Mk 6:6). Jesus came into the midst of a crowd which lacked faith and expressed His exasperation quite openly (Mk 9:19, 23). Many of us are surrounded by crowds of people who lack faith. What is our comfort level in these crowds? Does it likewise distress us that people live lives lacking in faith? What kind of words do we speak when in the presence of a lack of faith? Do we say:
* "I understand your financial problems. I agree, you really should use birth control."
* "It must be awful living with such a wife. I agree, you really should leave her."
* "I know you are fed up with the Church. I agree, you really should get away from those people."
Or are we distressed by a lack of faith and speak as Jesus did?
* "Trust in God. He will provide for your large family" (see Phil 4:19).
* "God will give you the grace to love your spouse more deeply. Be faithful to your vows" (see Mt 19:6, 26).
* "Do not leave the Church. Believe that Jesus is working powerfully in the Church" (see Heb 10:25; Eph 1:22).
After Jesus expressed His exasperation in today's Gospel reading, He challenged the father's faith (Mk 9:23), raised the father's level of faith (Mk 9:24), and then taught His disciples to expel demons by prayer and fasting (Mk 9:29; Mt 17:21, NAB). Are you distressed by a lack of faith enough to pray, fast, and speak as Jesus did? "Your attitude must be that of Christ" (Phil 2:5).
Prayer: Father, give me the mind of Christ (1 Cor 2:16).
Promise: "Fear of the Lord warms the heart." -Sir 1:10
Praise: David fasts twice a week in penance and in petition for abortionists.
(This teaching was submitted by a member of our editorial team.)
-----------------------------------------------------------------
Rescript: In accord with the "Code of Canon Law", I hereby grant my permission to publish "One Bread, One Body" covering the period from February 1, 2017 through March 31, 2017
?Most Reverend Joseph R. Binzer, Auxiliary Bishop, Vicar General of the Archdiocese of Cincinnati, October 12, 2016
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.
-----------------------------------------------------------------
You can find One Bread, One Body archives, the letter to readers, OBOB eBook edition, and an online donation form at
http://www.presentationministries.com/obob/obob.asp
-----------------------------------------------------------------
Copyright © 2017 Presentation Ministries
To add your e-mail address to this list go to
http://www.presentationministries.com/general/emailList.asp
To remove your e-mail address from this list go to
http://www.presentationministries.com/general/emailList.asp?mode=r
Sirach 1:1-10, Psalm 93:1-2, 5, Mark 9:14-29
Link to Readings --> http://www.usccb.org/bible/readings/022017.cfm
DISTRESS MANAGEMENT
Jesus said "to the crowd, 'What an unbelieving lot you are! How long must I remain with you? How long can I endure you?' " -Mark 9:19
A lack of faith distresses Jesus (Mk 6:6). Jesus came into the midst of a crowd which lacked faith and expressed His exasperation quite openly (Mk 9:19, 23). Many of us are surrounded by crowds of people who lack faith. What is our comfort level in these crowds? Does it likewise distress us that people live lives lacking in faith? What kind of words do we speak when in the presence of a lack of faith? Do we say:
* "I understand your financial problems. I agree, you really should use birth control."
* "It must be awful living with such a wife. I agree, you really should leave her."
* "I know you are fed up with the Church. I agree, you really should get away from those people."
Or are we distressed by a lack of faith and speak as Jesus did?
* "Trust in God. He will provide for your large family" (see Phil 4:19).
* "God will give you the grace to love your spouse more deeply. Be faithful to your vows" (see Mt 19:6, 26).
* "Do not leave the Church. Believe that Jesus is working powerfully in the Church" (see Heb 10:25; Eph 1:22).
After Jesus expressed His exasperation in today's Gospel reading, He challenged the father's faith (Mk 9:23), raised the father's level of faith (Mk 9:24), and then taught His disciples to expel demons by prayer and fasting (Mk 9:29; Mt 17:21, NAB). Are you distressed by a lack of faith enough to pray, fast, and speak as Jesus did? "Your attitude must be that of Christ" (Phil 2:5).
Prayer: Father, give me the mind of Christ (1 Cor 2:16).
Promise: "Fear of the Lord warms the heart." -Sir 1:10
Praise: David fasts twice a week in penance and in petition for abortionists.
(This teaching was submitted by a member of our editorial team.)
-----------------------------------------------------------------
Rescript: In accord with the "Code of Canon Law", I hereby grant my permission to publish "One Bread, One Body" covering the period from February 1, 2017 through March 31, 2017
?Most Reverend Joseph R. Binzer, Auxiliary Bishop, Vicar General of the Archdiocese of Cincinnati, October 12, 2016
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.
-----------------------------------------------------------------
You can find One Bread, One Body archives, the letter to readers, OBOB eBook edition, and an online donation form at
http://www.presentationministries.com/obob/obob.asp
-----------------------------------------------------------------
Copyright © 2017 Presentation Ministries
To add your e-mail address to this list go to
http://www.presentationministries.com/general/emailList.asp
To remove your e-mail address from this list go to
http://www.presentationministries.com/general/emailList.asp?mode=r
Sunday, February 19, 2017
PM eNewsletter 7th Sunday in ordinary time
February 19th Seventh Sunday in ordinary time
This week, oh! Christ, Your church celebrates the feast of the "Chair of St. Peter".
Help us to always give total allegiance to Rome and the heirarchal structure that
makes up Your church.
Help us to be faithful to all the teachings that have been handed down through
the ages.
Lord, grace us to read and know the catechism of the Catholic church, so that
we will know what to believe and why the church teaches what it does.
Amen and Amen.
Thank You Lord, for loving us totally.
________________________________________________
For more on the teachings of Father Al Lauer see the home page of Presentation Ministries?
Please take a look.
http://presentationministries.com/home/home.asp
To add your e-mail address to this list go to
http://www.presentationministries.com/general/emailList.asp
________________________________________________
One Bread, One Body
This weeks readings and reflections
Sunday LOVING THOSE WHO HURT YOU
http://presentationministries.com/obob/obob.asp?lang=en&d=2/19/2017
"Take no revenge and cherish no grudge against your fellow countrymen. You shall love your
neighbor as yourself. I am the Lord." -Leviticus 19:18
Jesus was asked: "Teacher, which commandment of the law is the greatest?" (Mt 22:36) Jesus
surprised His questioner by mentioning not one commandment but two. He surprised all of
Judaism by maintaining that loving one's neighbor as oneself is the second commandment, and
together with the first commandment forms the basis of the law and the prophets (Mt 22:40).
The Biblical context for the second commandment isn't merely about generally helping out our
neighbors or being friendly to them. In Leviticus 19:18, to love our neighbor specifically
means not bearing hatred toward them, not taking revenge on them, and not cherishing a grudge
against them. So when Jesus was asked to name the greatest commandment, He did not merely add
to the first commandment the command to love our neighbor; He also implied a prohibition
against hating, taking revenge, and cherishing grudges.
Is there anyone you hate? Do you want to get back at someone? Are you holding a grudge? Have
you forgiven from your heart everyone for everything? (Mt 18:35) Do you love your neighbor as
yourself by God's standards? This Lent, be reconciled, forgive, and love your neighbor.
Prayer: Sacred Heart of Jesus, purify my heart this Lent to love the Samaritans and enemies
in my life (Lk 10:29ff).
Promise: "Are you not aware that you are the temple of God, and that the Spirit of God dwells
in you?" -1 Cor 3:16
Praise: Praise You, Jesus, Lord of forgiveness and mercy. You had mercy on those who crucified
You, and You have mercy on each of us. We adore You.
Monday DISTRESS MANAGEMENT
http://presentationministries.com/obob/obob.asp?lang=en&d=2/20/2017
Jesus said "to the crowd, 'What an unbelieving lot you are! How long must I remain with you?
How long can I endure you?' " -Mark 9:19
Tuesday "HOPE IN HIM" (Sir 2:6)
http://presentationministries.com/obob/obob.asp?lang=en&d=2/21/2017
"Study the generations long past and understand; has anyone hoped in the Lord and been
disappointed?" -Sirach 2:10
For more readings and inspiration from Presentation Ministries, check us out at
http://presentationministries.com/home/home.asp
Share an OBOB e-mail with a friend today! It's easy and quick and it will make Jesus smile!
http://www.presentationministries.com/obob/obobDriveEmail.asp
________________________________________________
Brochures
" Over 90 Biblically based brochures. Many on topics you don't usually hear addressed."
This Week's Featured Brochures
· Who Am I in Christ?
http://presentationministries.com/publications/WhoAmIInChrist.asp
"He who seeks only himself brings himself to ruin, whereas he who brings
himself to nought for Me discovers who he is." -Matthew 10:39
We must know who we are before we .....................................
· Living in Reality
http://presentationministries.com/publications/LivingInReality.asp
· Pastoral Plan for Presentation Ministries
http://presentationministries.com/publications/PastoralPlanforPM.asp
· How to Get Your Kids to go to Church and go to Heaven
http://presentationministries.com/publications/KidsChurch.asp
· Mission Impossible?
http://presentationministries.com/publications/MissionImpossible.asp
· Ten Commandments of Intercession
http://presentationministries.com/publications/Intercession.asp
· Mother Mary
http://www.presentationministries.com/publications/MotherMary.asp
MARY-WHO IS SHE IN GOD'S PLAN?
"When the designated time had come, God sent forth His Son born of a woman." -Galatians 4:4
Catholics and the Orthodox maintain ...................................
Brochures by Topic
http://presentationministries.com/brochures/brochures.asp
________________________________________________
PM Internet Prayer Requests
http://www.presentationministries.com/prayer/prayer.asp
For all prayers posted. Amen.
(Anonymous, , 2/18/2017 3:42:48 PM)
My wife wants a divorce. Please pray she changes her mind and God will heal our marriage.
(Brian B., Tampa, FL, United States, 2/18/2017 3:25:40 PM)
Father in heaven please forgive me for my every sin and forgive me for my mistakes. In Jesus mighty
name I have prayed. Amen
(Fernando, Elgin, IL, , 2/18/2017 2:21:58 PM)
Dear Lord Jesus, I pray today for all persons who are wounded emotionally and mentally and who find
themselves with much anger in their hearts. May You, our Divine Physician place your healing hands
on them to grant them inner wholeness so that anger departs from them and they are able to be at
peace and at ease. I pray especially for my brother, Ed, who wakes up with much anger in his heart,
may this great obstacle to being a loving person be made gone forever with Your mighty POWER. In
Jesus's mighty name, I pray. AMEN. Thank You, My Lord Jesus. I also pray for your special and
wonderful blessing upon all persons who will be celebrating their birthday. May I feel your mighty
presence especially tomorrow when I celebrate my birthday. AMEN. I love You, Jesus, my SAVIOR, my
PRINCE OF PEACE. AMEN.
(Diane, Phoenix, AZ, United States, 2/18/2017 2:07:47 PM)
Fear is useless. LORD please look kindly on the petitions posted and all the requests said silently
in our hearts.
(Jim, Wisconsin, , 2/18/2017 2:04:50 PM)
Please pray that philip will soon meet a good and deserving wife. he has been searching for a long
time. He is not the man for me. He is too quiet for me.
(Anonymous, , 2/18/2017 12:39:54 PM)
Please follow link to additional prayer intentions.
http://www.presentationministries.com/prayer/prayer.asp
________________________________________________
Catholic MP3 Talks & Teachings
The internet ministry for PM is highlighting our downloadable tapes online. The Gospels of
Matthew, Mark, Luke and John are featured as well as covering the entire New Testament thru Revelation.
Also available, many MP3 formatted Audio tapes of most epistles in the bible and numerous 15
minute Bible studies by Fr. Al Lauer.
Take a moment and check the link below
http://http://presentationministries.com/media/mediaCatalog.asp
________________________________________________
Small Christian Communities
We believe the Lord is calling us to build hundreds of more communities by raising up leaders who will
form communities
PM's Small Christian Community Network
Learn about the Communities in our Network
http://presentationministries.com/community/hbcNetwork.asp
Small Christian Community Resources
Introduction to Small Christian Community
http://presentationministries.com/brochures/IntroCommunity.asp
"Unless the Lord Build the House..." - Psalm 127:
http://presentationministries.com/brochures/UnlessTheLordBuild.asp
Building Small Christian Communities (Team Manual)
http://presentationministries.com/brochures/CommunityManual.asp
Building Small Christian Communities (Guide Book)
http://presentationministries.com/brochures/CommunityGuidebook.asp
For more information contact: community@presentationministries.com
________________________________________________
Bible Telephone Line
The Bible Telephone Line (BTL) has been in operation for 26 years. Begun by Fr. Al in 1991, it now
continues with one deacon of the Archdiocese of Indianapolis and two lay teachers trained by
Presentation Ministries. 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 on a separate line.
THE BTL RECENTLY WENT TO A SINGLE NUMBER FOR THE CONTINENTAL UNITED STATES
United States: 513-823-3111
Canada:
Toronto, ON CAN 647-723-9923
Ottawa, ON CAN 613-694-1257
________________________________________________
Listen Online!
Inspired teaching on the daily Scripture readings of the Catholic Church by Fr. Al Lauer
Best of Daily Bread Radio Program
http://www.presentationministries.com/dbread/dbread.asp
________________________________________________
Pope Francis, Shepherd of Truth
http://presentationministries.com/pope/fst2017-01.asp?navlink=latest
Notable quotations from Pope Francis and official teachings of the Roman Catholic Church
THE SICK AND SUFFERING
MOTHER MARY
Mary, our Mother, in Christ you welcome each of us as a son or daughter. Sustain the trusting
expectation of our hearts, succor us in all our infirmities and sufferings, and guide us to
Christ, your Son and our brother. Help us to entrust ourselves to the Father who accomplishes
great things.
OPPORTUNITY TO REFLECT
... The ... World Day of the Sick (Feb. 11) ... is an opportunity to reflect ... on the needs
of the sick and ... of all those who suffer. It is also an occasion for those who generously
assist the sick, beginning with family members, health workers and volunteers, to give thanks
for their God-given vocation of accompanying our infirm brothers and sisters.
RENEWED ENERGY
This celebration likewise gives the Church renewed spiritual energy for carrying out ever more
fully that fundamental part of her mission which includes serving the poor, the infirm, the
suffering, the outcast and the marginalized...
(Message for 2017 World Day of the Sick, dated 12/18/2016)
http://presentationministries.com/pope/fst2017-01.asp?navlink=latest
_______________________________________________
PM Ministry List
" The Lord works through PM in many different ways. Below you can find information about some of our
ministries.
Bible Institute
http://presentationministries.com/bibleinst/bi2016Announce.asp
Prophecies from Word Gifts Ministry
http://presentationministries.com/general/prophecies.asp
My People Newspaper
http://presentationministries.com/mypeople/mypeople29-4.asp?navlink=latest
PM Newsletter
http://presentationministries.com/newsletter/newsletter17-3.asp?navlink=latest
St. John Bosco Youth Group
http://youth.presentationministries.com/
________________________________________________
2017 RETREATS
Online Registration
2017 RETREATS
· The Dignity and Vocation of Women (Mar 18)
· Life in the Spirit Seminar (Apr 21-23)
· Seek the Gifts of the Spirit (May 19-21)
More information and registration for the Bible Institute
http://presentationministries.com/bibleinst/bi2016Announce.asp
Catholic Retreats
http://presentationministries.com/retreat/retreat.asp
________________________________________________
· Sign-up for the OBOB daily e-mail list
http://presentationministries.com/general/emailList.asp
________________________________________________
--------------------------------------------------
Visit Presentation Ministries at http://www.presentationministries.com
To remove your e-mail address from this list go to
http://www.presentationministries.com/general/emailList.asp?mode=r
--------------------------------------------------
Visit Presentation Ministries at http://www.presentationministries.com
To remove your e-mail address from this list go to
http://www.presentationministries.com/general/emailList.asp?mode=r
This week, oh! Christ, Your church celebrates the feast of the "Chair of St. Peter".
Help us to always give total allegiance to Rome and the heirarchal structure that
makes up Your church.
Help us to be faithful to all the teachings that have been handed down through
the ages.
Lord, grace us to read and know the catechism of the Catholic church, so that
we will know what to believe and why the church teaches what it does.
Amen and Amen.
Thank You Lord, for loving us totally.
________________________________________________
For more on the teachings of Father Al Lauer see the home page of Presentation Ministries?
Please take a look.
http://presentationministries.com/home/home.asp
To add your e-mail address to this list go to
http://www.presentationministries.com/general/emailList.asp
________________________________________________
One Bread, One Body
This weeks readings and reflections
Sunday LOVING THOSE WHO HURT YOU
http://presentationministries.com/obob/obob.asp?lang=en&d=2/19/2017
"Take no revenge and cherish no grudge against your fellow countrymen. You shall love your
neighbor as yourself. I am the Lord." -Leviticus 19:18
Jesus was asked: "Teacher, which commandment of the law is the greatest?" (Mt 22:36) Jesus
surprised His questioner by mentioning not one commandment but two. He surprised all of
Judaism by maintaining that loving one's neighbor as oneself is the second commandment, and
together with the first commandment forms the basis of the law and the prophets (Mt 22:40).
The Biblical context for the second commandment isn't merely about generally helping out our
neighbors or being friendly to them. In Leviticus 19:18, to love our neighbor specifically
means not bearing hatred toward them, not taking revenge on them, and not cherishing a grudge
against them. So when Jesus was asked to name the greatest commandment, He did not merely add
to the first commandment the command to love our neighbor; He also implied a prohibition
against hating, taking revenge, and cherishing grudges.
Is there anyone you hate? Do you want to get back at someone? Are you holding a grudge? Have
you forgiven from your heart everyone for everything? (Mt 18:35) Do you love your neighbor as
yourself by God's standards? This Lent, be reconciled, forgive, and love your neighbor.
Prayer: Sacred Heart of Jesus, purify my heart this Lent to love the Samaritans and enemies
in my life (Lk 10:29ff).
Promise: "Are you not aware that you are the temple of God, and that the Spirit of God dwells
in you?" -1 Cor 3:16
Praise: Praise You, Jesus, Lord of forgiveness and mercy. You had mercy on those who crucified
You, and You have mercy on each of us. We adore You.
Monday DISTRESS MANAGEMENT
http://presentationministries.com/obob/obob.asp?lang=en&d=2/20/2017
Jesus said "to the crowd, 'What an unbelieving lot you are! How long must I remain with you?
How long can I endure you?' " -Mark 9:19
Tuesday "HOPE IN HIM" (Sir 2:6)
http://presentationministries.com/obob/obob.asp?lang=en&d=2/21/2017
"Study the generations long past and understand; has anyone hoped in the Lord and been
disappointed?" -Sirach 2:10
For more readings and inspiration from Presentation Ministries, check us out at
http://presentationministries.com/home/home.asp
Share an OBOB e-mail with a friend today! It's easy and quick and it will make Jesus smile!
http://www.presentationministries.com/obob/obobDriveEmail.asp
________________________________________________
Brochures
" Over 90 Biblically based brochures. Many on topics you don't usually hear addressed."
This Week's Featured Brochures
· Who Am I in Christ?
http://presentationministries.com/publications/WhoAmIInChrist.asp
"He who seeks only himself brings himself to ruin, whereas he who brings
himself to nought for Me discovers who he is." -Matthew 10:39
We must know who we are before we .....................................
· Living in Reality
http://presentationministries.com/publications/LivingInReality.asp
· Pastoral Plan for Presentation Ministries
http://presentationministries.com/publications/PastoralPlanforPM.asp
· How to Get Your Kids to go to Church and go to Heaven
http://presentationministries.com/publications/KidsChurch.asp
· Mission Impossible?
http://presentationministries.com/publications/MissionImpossible.asp
· Ten Commandments of Intercession
http://presentationministries.com/publications/Intercession.asp
· Mother Mary
http://www.presentationministries.com/publications/MotherMary.asp
MARY-WHO IS SHE IN GOD'S PLAN?
"When the designated time had come, God sent forth His Son born of a woman." -Galatians 4:4
Catholics and the Orthodox maintain ...................................
Brochures by Topic
http://presentationministries.com/brochures/brochures.asp
________________________________________________
PM Internet Prayer Requests
http://www.presentationministries.com/prayer/prayer.asp
For all prayers posted. Amen.
(Anonymous, , 2/18/2017 3:42:48 PM)
My wife wants a divorce. Please pray she changes her mind and God will heal our marriage.
(Brian B., Tampa, FL, United States, 2/18/2017 3:25:40 PM)
Father in heaven please forgive me for my every sin and forgive me for my mistakes. In Jesus mighty
name I have prayed. Amen
(Fernando, Elgin, IL, , 2/18/2017 2:21:58 PM)
Dear Lord Jesus, I pray today for all persons who are wounded emotionally and mentally and who find
themselves with much anger in their hearts. May You, our Divine Physician place your healing hands
on them to grant them inner wholeness so that anger departs from them and they are able to be at
peace and at ease. I pray especially for my brother, Ed, who wakes up with much anger in his heart,
may this great obstacle to being a loving person be made gone forever with Your mighty POWER. In
Jesus's mighty name, I pray. AMEN. Thank You, My Lord Jesus. I also pray for your special and
wonderful blessing upon all persons who will be celebrating their birthday. May I feel your mighty
presence especially tomorrow when I celebrate my birthday. AMEN. I love You, Jesus, my SAVIOR, my
PRINCE OF PEACE. AMEN.
(Diane, Phoenix, AZ, United States, 2/18/2017 2:07:47 PM)
Fear is useless. LORD please look kindly on the petitions posted and all the requests said silently
in our hearts.
(Jim, Wisconsin, , 2/18/2017 2:04:50 PM)
Please pray that philip will soon meet a good and deserving wife. he has been searching for a long
time. He is not the man for me. He is too quiet for me.
(Anonymous, , 2/18/2017 12:39:54 PM)
Please follow link to additional prayer intentions.
http://www.presentationministries.com/prayer/prayer.asp
________________________________________________
Catholic MP3 Talks & Teachings
The internet ministry for PM is highlighting our downloadable tapes online. The Gospels of
Matthew, Mark, Luke and John are featured as well as covering the entire New Testament thru Revelation.
Also available, many MP3 formatted Audio tapes of most epistles in the bible and numerous 15
minute Bible studies by Fr. Al Lauer.
Take a moment and check the link below
http://http://presentationministries.com/media/mediaCatalog.asp
________________________________________________
Small Christian Communities
We believe the Lord is calling us to build hundreds of more communities by raising up leaders who will
form communities
PM's Small Christian Community Network
Learn about the Communities in our Network
http://presentationministries.com/community/hbcNetwork.asp
Small Christian Community Resources
Introduction to Small Christian Community
http://presentationministries.com/brochures/IntroCommunity.asp
"Unless the Lord Build the House..." - Psalm 127:
http://presentationministries.com/brochures/UnlessTheLordBuild.asp
Building Small Christian Communities (Team Manual)
http://presentationministries.com/brochures/CommunityManual.asp
Building Small Christian Communities (Guide Book)
http://presentationministries.com/brochures/CommunityGuidebook.asp
For more information contact: community@presentationministries.com
________________________________________________
Bible Telephone Line
The Bible Telephone Line (BTL) has been in operation for 26 years. Begun by Fr. Al in 1991, it now
continues with one deacon of the Archdiocese of Indianapolis and two lay teachers trained by
Presentation Ministries. 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 on a separate line.
THE BTL RECENTLY WENT TO A SINGLE NUMBER FOR THE CONTINENTAL UNITED STATES
United States: 513-823-3111
Canada:
Toronto, ON CAN 647-723-9923
Ottawa, ON CAN 613-694-1257
________________________________________________
Listen Online!
Inspired teaching on the daily Scripture readings of the Catholic Church by Fr. Al Lauer
Best of Daily Bread Radio Program
http://www.presentationministries.com/dbread/dbread.asp
________________________________________________
Pope Francis, Shepherd of Truth
http://presentationministries.com/pope/fst2017-01.asp?navlink=latest
Notable quotations from Pope Francis and official teachings of the Roman Catholic Church
THE SICK AND SUFFERING
MOTHER MARY
Mary, our Mother, in Christ you welcome each of us as a son or daughter. Sustain the trusting
expectation of our hearts, succor us in all our infirmities and sufferings, and guide us to
Christ, your Son and our brother. Help us to entrust ourselves to the Father who accomplishes
great things.
OPPORTUNITY TO REFLECT
... The ... World Day of the Sick (Feb. 11) ... is an opportunity to reflect ... on the needs
of the sick and ... of all those who suffer. It is also an occasion for those who generously
assist the sick, beginning with family members, health workers and volunteers, to give thanks
for their God-given vocation of accompanying our infirm brothers and sisters.
RENEWED ENERGY
This celebration likewise gives the Church renewed spiritual energy for carrying out ever more
fully that fundamental part of her mission which includes serving the poor, the infirm, the
suffering, the outcast and the marginalized...
(Message for 2017 World Day of the Sick, dated 12/18/2016)
http://presentationministries.com/pope/fst2017-01.asp?navlink=latest
_______________________________________________
PM Ministry List
" The Lord works through PM in many different ways. Below you can find information about some of our
ministries.
Bible Institute
http://presentationministries.com/bibleinst/bi2016Announce.asp
Prophecies from Word Gifts Ministry
http://presentationministries.com/general/prophecies.asp
My People Newspaper
http://presentationministries.com/mypeople/mypeople29-4.asp?navlink=latest
PM Newsletter
http://presentationministries.com/newsletter/newsletter17-3.asp?navlink=latest
St. John Bosco Youth Group
http://youth.presentationministries.com/
________________________________________________
2017 RETREATS
Online Registration
2017 RETREATS
· The Dignity and Vocation of Women (Mar 18)
· Life in the Spirit Seminar (Apr 21-23)
· Seek the Gifts of the Spirit (May 19-21)
More information and registration for the Bible Institute
http://presentationministries.com/bibleinst/bi2016Announce.asp
Catholic Retreats
http://presentationministries.com/retreat/retreat.asp
________________________________________________
· Sign-up for the OBOB daily e-mail list
http://presentationministries.com/general/emailList.asp
________________________________________________
--------------------------------------------------
Visit Presentation Ministries at http://www.presentationministries.com
To remove your e-mail address from this list go to
http://www.presentationministries.com/general/emailList.asp?mode=r
--------------------------------------------------
Visit Presentation Ministries at http://www.presentationministries.com
To remove your e-mail address from this list go to
http://www.presentationministries.com/general/emailList.asp?mode=r
LOVING THOSE WHO HURT YOU - One Bread, One Body, 2/19/2017
Sunday, February 19, 2017, 7th Sunday Ordinary Time
Leviticus 19:1-2, 17-18, 1 Corinthians 3:16-23, Psalm 103:1-4, 8, 10, 12-13, Matthew 5:38-48
Link to Readings --> http://www.usccb.org/bible/readings/021917.cfm
LOVING THOSE WHO HURT YOU
"Take no revenge and cherish no grudge against your fellow countrymen. You shall love your neighbor as yourself. I am the Lord." -Leviticus 19:18
Jesus was asked: "Teacher, which commandment of the law is the greatest?" (Mt 22:36) Jesus surprised His questioner by mentioning not one commandment but two. He surprised all of Judaism by maintaining that loving one's neighbor as oneself is the second commandment, and together with the first commandment forms the basis of the law and the prophets (Mt 22:40).
The Biblical context for the second commandment isn't merely about generally helping out our neighbors or being friendly to them. In Leviticus 19:18, to love our neighbor specifically means not bearing hatred toward them, not taking revenge on them, and not cherishing a grudge against them. So when Jesus was asked to name the greatest commandment, He did not merely add to the first commandment the command to love our neighbor; He also implied a prohibition against hating, taking revenge, and cherishing grudges.
Is there anyone you hate? Do you want to get back at someone? Are you holding a grudge? Have you forgiven from your heart everyone for everything? (Mt 18:35) Do you love your neighbor as yourself by God's standards? This Lent, be reconciled, forgive, and love your neighbor.
Prayer: Sacred Heart of Jesus, purify my heart this Lent to love the Samaritans and enemies in my life (Lk 10:29ff).
Promise: "Are you not aware that you are the temple of God, and that the Spirit of God dwells in you?" -1 Cor 3:16
Praise: Praise You, Jesus, Lord of forgiveness and mercy. You had mercy on those who crucified You, and You have mercy on each of us. We adore You.
(For a related teaching on "Love", order, listen to or download our CD 58-1 or DVD 58 on our website or order our tape on audio AV 58-1 or video V 58.)
-----------------------------------------------------------------
Rescript: In accord with the "Code of Canon Law", I hereby grant my permission to publish "One Bread, One Body" covering the period from February 1, 2017 through March 31, 2017
?Most Reverend Joseph R. Binzer, Auxiliary Bishop, Vicar General of the Archdiocese of Cincinnati, October 12, 2016
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.
-----------------------------------------------------------------
You can find One Bread, One Body archives, the letter to readers, OBOB eBook edition, and an online donation form at
http://www.presentationministries.com/obob/obob.asp
-----------------------------------------------------------------
Copyright © 2017 Presentation Ministries
To add your e-mail address to this list go to
http://www.presentationministries.com/general/emailList.asp
To remove your e-mail address from this list go to
http://www.presentationministries.com/general/emailList.asp?mode=r
Leviticus 19:1-2, 17-18, 1 Corinthians 3:16-23, Psalm 103:1-4, 8, 10, 12-13, Matthew 5:38-48
Link to Readings --> http://www.usccb.org/bible/readings/021917.cfm
LOVING THOSE WHO HURT YOU
"Take no revenge and cherish no grudge against your fellow countrymen. You shall love your neighbor as yourself. I am the Lord." -Leviticus 19:18
Jesus was asked: "Teacher, which commandment of the law is the greatest?" (Mt 22:36) Jesus surprised His questioner by mentioning not one commandment but two. He surprised all of Judaism by maintaining that loving one's neighbor as oneself is the second commandment, and together with the first commandment forms the basis of the law and the prophets (Mt 22:40).
The Biblical context for the second commandment isn't merely about generally helping out our neighbors or being friendly to them. In Leviticus 19:18, to love our neighbor specifically means not bearing hatred toward them, not taking revenge on them, and not cherishing a grudge against them. So when Jesus was asked to name the greatest commandment, He did not merely add to the first commandment the command to love our neighbor; He also implied a prohibition against hating, taking revenge, and cherishing grudges.
Is there anyone you hate? Do you want to get back at someone? Are you holding a grudge? Have you forgiven from your heart everyone for everything? (Mt 18:35) Do you love your neighbor as yourself by God's standards? This Lent, be reconciled, forgive, and love your neighbor.
Prayer: Sacred Heart of Jesus, purify my heart this Lent to love the Samaritans and enemies in my life (Lk 10:29ff).
Promise: "Are you not aware that you are the temple of God, and that the Spirit of God dwells in you?" -1 Cor 3:16
Praise: Praise You, Jesus, Lord of forgiveness and mercy. You had mercy on those who crucified You, and You have mercy on each of us. We adore You.
(For a related teaching on "Love", order, listen to or download our CD 58-1 or DVD 58 on our website or order our tape on audio AV 58-1 or video V 58.)
-----------------------------------------------------------------
Rescript: In accord with the "Code of Canon Law", I hereby grant my permission to publish "One Bread, One Body" covering the period from February 1, 2017 through March 31, 2017
?Most Reverend Joseph R. Binzer, Auxiliary Bishop, Vicar General of the Archdiocese of Cincinnati, October 12, 2016
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.
-----------------------------------------------------------------
You can find One Bread, One Body archives, the letter to readers, OBOB eBook edition, and an online donation form at
http://www.presentationministries.com/obob/obob.asp
-----------------------------------------------------------------
Copyright © 2017 Presentation Ministries
To add your e-mail address to this list go to
http://www.presentationministries.com/general/emailList.asp
To remove your e-mail address from this list go to
http://www.presentationministries.com/general/emailList.asp?mode=r
Subscribe to:
Posts (Atom)