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Tuesday, March 7, 2017, Sts. Perpetua & Felicity
Isaiah 55:10-11, Psalm 34:4-7, 16-19, Matthew 6:7-15
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"WE DARE TO PRAY..."
"This is how you are to pray: 'Our Father in heaven...' " -Matthew 6:9
The "Our Father" is not only a prayer but the Lord's pattern for all authentic prayer. In the "Our Father," the Lord teaches us how to pray. St. Augustine taught that the "Our Father" is not only the pattern of prayer but also the criterion for all authentic prayer intentions. Therefore, we should not pray for something unless it fits into the "Our Father."
St. Thomas Aquinas taught that the "Our Father" is not only the criterion for authentic prayer petitions but also the criterion for all godly desires. If it does not fit into the "Our Father," we should not even want it (see Catechism, 2763). St. Thomas Aquinas also taught that the "Our Father" reveals the order in which godly desires should be desired (see Catechism, 2763). This means that our first desire is for anything that would help God's children become holy and thereby make God the Father's name hallowed (Mt 6:9). Then we can desire whatever contributes to God's kingdom coming and His will being done (Mt 6:10).
Consequently, when we pray the "Our Father" in the right way, we are transforming our prayer, desires, lifestyles, and lives. In effect, when we pray the "Our Father," we are proclaiming new life in Christ, the "radical newness" of Baptism (see Lay Members of Christ's Faithful People, Pope John Paul II, 10), and the Great Jubilee of international justice and freedom (see Lv 25:8ff).
Traditionally, the priest at Mass has invited us to pray the "Our Father" by saying: "We dare to pray..." I dare you to pray the "Our Father."
Prayer: "Abba..." (Mt 6:9, our transl.)
Promise: My Word "shall not return to Me void, but shall do My will, achieving the end for which I sent it." -Is 55:11
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Monday, March 6, 2017
A BIG "TO DO" - One Bread, One Body, 3/6/2017
Monday, March 6, 2017
Leviticus 19:1-2, 11-18, Psalm 19:8-10, 15, Matthew 25:31-46
Link to Readings --> http://www.usccb.org/bible/readings/030617.cfm
A BIG "TO DO"
"You did it for Me." -Matthew 25:40
What are we to do? Sometimes we "stand by idly when [our] neighbor's life is at stake" (Lv 19:16). We can easily be remiss in serving the poor, hungry, thirsty, refugees, sick, and imprisoned (see Mt 25:42ff).
Sometimes we do something, but it is the wrong "something." We are busy about many things (Lk 10:41), but we may not have chosen the better part, that is, listening to Jesus (Lk 10:39, 42).
We may do things at the wrong time. For example, we may try to remove the specks of sin from others' eyes before we have removed the plank of sin from our own eyes (Mt 7:5).
How much are we to do? Sometimes we should quit nagging others to do God's will. We should be quiet and prayerfully trust the Lord to complete His work (see Is 30:15). At other times, we may plant one seed and wait for it. But the Lord commands to do more and to sow bountifully (see 2 Cor 9:6).
We can be wasting our lives by doing nothing or doing the wrong thing. Lent is the time to make sure that we do not "spend what remains of [our] earthly life on human desires but on the will of God" (1 Pt 4:2).
Prayer: Father, I will work "while it is day," for "the night comes on when no one can work" (Jn 9:4).
Promise: "Take no revenge and cherish no grudge against your fellow countrymen. You shall love your neighbor as yourself. I am the Lord." -Lv 19:18
Praise: Monica repented of nagging and instead spent that time in prayer.
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Leviticus 19:1-2, 11-18, Psalm 19:8-10, 15, Matthew 25:31-46
Link to Readings --> http://www.usccb.org/bible/readings/030617.cfm
A BIG "TO DO"
"You did it for Me." -Matthew 25:40
What are we to do? Sometimes we "stand by idly when [our] neighbor's life is at stake" (Lv 19:16). We can easily be remiss in serving the poor, hungry, thirsty, refugees, sick, and imprisoned (see Mt 25:42ff).
Sometimes we do something, but it is the wrong "something." We are busy about many things (Lk 10:41), but we may not have chosen the better part, that is, listening to Jesus (Lk 10:39, 42).
We may do things at the wrong time. For example, we may try to remove the specks of sin from others' eyes before we have removed the plank of sin from our own eyes (Mt 7:5).
How much are we to do? Sometimes we should quit nagging others to do God's will. We should be quiet and prayerfully trust the Lord to complete His work (see Is 30:15). At other times, we may plant one seed and wait for it. But the Lord commands to do more and to sow bountifully (see 2 Cor 9:6).
We can be wasting our lives by doing nothing or doing the wrong thing. Lent is the time to make sure that we do not "spend what remains of [our] earthly life on human desires but on the will of God" (1 Pt 4:2).
Prayer: Father, I will work "while it is day," for "the night comes on when no one can work" (Jn 9:4).
Promise: "Take no revenge and cherish no grudge against your fellow countrymen. You shall love your neighbor as yourself. I am the Lord." -Lv 19:18
Praise: Monica repented of nagging and instead spent that time in prayer.
(For a related teaching on "Hearing God", order, view or download our leaflet or order, listen to, or download our CD 45-1 or DVD 45 on our website or order our tape on audio AV 45-1 or video V 45.)
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Sunday, March 5, 2017
PM eNewsletter 1st Sunday of Lent
March 5th First Sunday of Lent
Heavenly Jesus, as we begin the disipline of Lent, open up our hearts, souls, and minds, to really
do this Lent, what would best draw us into a real relationship with You.
Jesus, help us to see that You love us with a love that can't really be understood.
Yet Lord, You want us to let go, and let You be the real Lord of our lives.
Let us also see that You are constantly willing to forgive us, and make us alive with life.
Let us not understand, but rather just trust You, that You have a plan for our lives that will work
out as You want it to.
Jesus, help us to love all in our lives, and help us to be truly Christed to all around us.
Let us be light to the world and let us draw others to You through our love and help to others.
Let us do Lent in peace and joy of heart.
Amen and Amen.
Thank You Lord, for loving us totally.
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This weeks readings and reflections
Sunday THE VIEW FROM THE DESERT
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"Jesus was led into the desert by the Spirit." -Matthew 4:1
In the stark desolation of the physical desert, you can:
- see clearly without distraction.
- live simply, in a "lean and mean" lifestyle. Only the basic necessities for survival are
valuable.
- discern value clearly. We tend to overvalue the things the world affords (1 Jn 2:16). In
the desert, a cup of water has far more value than a diamond necklace.
In Lent, the Holy Spirit leads us into the desert to speak to our heart (Hos 2:16). This
spiritual desert is similar to the physical desert:
Temptations can be seen more clearly for what they are, without distraction.
- Things that seem so important in the world, such as the regard of others, fade into obscurity
in the spiritual desert.
- Things that seem obscure in the clutter of society, such as God's opinion of you, are
critically important in the desert.
- Your need for God's provision and protection is acute in the desert. The consequences of
rebelling against God's direction can be fatal.
Most of all, the desert is a place of love (see Jer 2:2). In the desert the Lord allures us
(Hos 2:16) by pouring out His love into our heart through the Holy Spirit (Rm 5:5). The Israelites
grumbled in the desert (see Ex 16:2), but in the Lenten desert, we will rejoice (Is 35:1). "In the
desert prepare the way of the Lord!" (Is 40:3)
Prayer: Jesus, let me count everything as loss so that I may always consider You, and You alone,
to be my Wealth (Phil 3:7-8).
Promise: "Through one Man's obedience, all shall become just." -Rm 5:19
Praise: Jesus, our Bridegroom, awaits us, His bride, in His kingdom. Praise You, Lord Jesus, for
Your steadfast love. We adore You.
Monday A BIG "TO DO"
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"You did it for Me." -Matthew 25:40
Tuesday "WE DARE TO PRAY..."
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"This is how you are to pray: 'Our Father in heaven...' " -Matthew 6:9
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Asking prayers for my grandchild. He is going to a job interview today. It is a job he has wanted
for a long time. He needs our prayers. Thank all who will take a few minutes of their time to pray
for a young man who is in need of so much, and has so little. This my Father I pray to You, please
bless him, heal him of all his flaws and send him on this straight course of getting his act
together....In Jesus name I pray, Amen
(Anonymous, , 3/4/2017 12:04:12 PM)
Father, we ask that You go before EB and surround her with Your Love and Angels. Protect her from
any breakdown, flat tires, bad traffic, bad weather, any delays, or evil and bring her home safely.
Thank You God, Amen.
(Carol, Arizona, , 3/4/2017 11:48:57 AM)
DEAR LORD JESUS, HAVE MERCY TO MY BROTHER DAVID, MY SISTER GLORIA , BOTH NEED YOUR POWER TO HEAL
THANK YOU LORD JESUS .
(ANNIE, Canada, 3/4/2017 11:41:57 AM)
Please pray for the soul of Jerome E. Majewski. He died on Monday, February 27th, 2017. He attended
several Bible Institutes and was a faithful reader of OBOB. Please also keep in prayer his wife,
Caryl, and children - Christopher, Jerome, Jennifer & husband Jack, and little granddaughter
- Samantha Violet. Also Jerome's 3 brothers and their families.
(Caryl M., Hanover Park, Illinois, United States, 3/4/2017 10:49:06 AM)
Lord God I pray for Harry Morgan with Shingles. I command those Shingles to dry up and cease to
afflict Harry in the name of Jesus. Heal him Lord through the power of your Holy Spirit.
(Emery H., Hollywood, Florida, United States, 3/4/2017 10:04:12 AM)
Fear is useless. LORD please look kindly on the petitions posted and all the requests said silently
in our hearts. LORD please forgive this sinner. Please have mercy on me. LORD you created all of us
in your image. May I see no color or status; just your image. Just beautiful JESUS in all faces.
(Jim, Wisconsin, , 3/4/2017 9:57:05 AM)
Please follow link to additional prayer intentions.
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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
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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
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Notable quotations from Pope Francis and official teachings of the Roman Catholic Church
THE FAMILY, PEACE, NONVIOLENCE
The Pope's Pleas
... I plead for disarmament and for the prohibition and abolition of nuclear weapons: nuclear
deterrence and the threat of mutual assured destruction are incapable of grounding such an
ethics... I plead with equal urgency for an end to domestic violence and to the abuse of women
and children.
Begins In The Home
The politics of nonviolence have to begin in the home and then spread to the entire human family.
Let God's Mercy In
The Jubilee of Mercy ... encouraged each one of us to look deeply within and to allow God's mercy
to enter there. The Jubilee taught us to realize how many and diverse are the individuals and
social groups treated with indifference and subjected to injustice and violence.
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Heavenly Jesus, as we begin the disipline of Lent, open up our hearts, souls, and minds, to really
do this Lent, what would best draw us into a real relationship with You.
Jesus, help us to see that You love us with a love that can't really be understood.
Yet Lord, You want us to let go, and let You be the real Lord of our lives.
Let us also see that You are constantly willing to forgive us, and make us alive with life.
Let us not understand, but rather just trust You, that You have a plan for our lives that will work
out as You want it to.
Jesus, help us to love all in our lives, and help us to be truly Christed to all around us.
Let us be light to the world and let us draw others to You through our love and help to others.
Let us do Lent in peace and joy of heart.
Amen and Amen.
Thank You Lord, for loving us totally.
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One Bread, One Body
This weeks readings and reflections
Sunday THE VIEW FROM THE DESERT
http://presentationministries.com/obob/obob.asp?lang=en&d=3/5/2017
"Jesus was led into the desert by the Spirit." -Matthew 4:1
In the stark desolation of the physical desert, you can:
- see clearly without distraction.
- live simply, in a "lean and mean" lifestyle. Only the basic necessities for survival are
valuable.
- discern value clearly. We tend to overvalue the things the world affords (1 Jn 2:16). In
the desert, a cup of water has far more value than a diamond necklace.
In Lent, the Holy Spirit leads us into the desert to speak to our heart (Hos 2:16). This
spiritual desert is similar to the physical desert:
Temptations can be seen more clearly for what they are, without distraction.
- Things that seem so important in the world, such as the regard of others, fade into obscurity
in the spiritual desert.
- Things that seem obscure in the clutter of society, such as God's opinion of you, are
critically important in the desert.
- Your need for God's provision and protection is acute in the desert. The consequences of
rebelling against God's direction can be fatal.
Most of all, the desert is a place of love (see Jer 2:2). In the desert the Lord allures us
(Hos 2:16) by pouring out His love into our heart through the Holy Spirit (Rm 5:5). The Israelites
grumbled in the desert (see Ex 16:2), but in the Lenten desert, we will rejoice (Is 35:1). "In the
desert prepare the way of the Lord!" (Is 40:3)
Prayer: Jesus, let me count everything as loss so that I may always consider You, and You alone,
to be my Wealth (Phil 3:7-8).
Promise: "Through one Man's obedience, all shall become just." -Rm 5:19
Praise: Jesus, our Bridegroom, awaits us, His bride, in His kingdom. Praise You, Lord Jesus, for
Your steadfast love. We adore You.
Monday A BIG "TO DO"
http://presentationministries.com/obob/obob.asp?lang=en&d=3/6/2017
"You did it for Me." -Matthew 25:40
Tuesday "WE DARE TO PRAY..."
http://presentationministries.com/obob/obob.asp?lang=en&d=3/7/2017
"This is how you are to pray: 'Our Father in heaven...' " -Matthew 6:9
For more readings and inspiration from Presentation Ministries, check us out at
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· 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?
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· Ten Commandments of Intercession
http://presentationministries.com/publications/Intercession.asp
· Mother Mary
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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
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PM Internet Prayer Requests
http://www.presentationministries.com/prayer/prayer.asp
Asking prayers for my grandchild. He is going to a job interview today. It is a job he has wanted
for a long time. He needs our prayers. Thank all who will take a few minutes of their time to pray
for a young man who is in need of so much, and has so little. This my Father I pray to You, please
bless him, heal him of all his flaws and send him on this straight course of getting his act
together....In Jesus name I pray, Amen
(Anonymous, , 3/4/2017 12:04:12 PM)
Father, we ask that You go before EB and surround her with Your Love and Angels. Protect her from
any breakdown, flat tires, bad traffic, bad weather, any delays, or evil and bring her home safely.
Thank You God, Amen.
(Carol, Arizona, , 3/4/2017 11:48:57 AM)
DEAR LORD JESUS, HAVE MERCY TO MY BROTHER DAVID, MY SISTER GLORIA , BOTH NEED YOUR POWER TO HEAL
THANK YOU LORD JESUS .
(ANNIE, Canada, 3/4/2017 11:41:57 AM)
Please pray for the soul of Jerome E. Majewski. He died on Monday, February 27th, 2017. He attended
several Bible Institutes and was a faithful reader of OBOB. Please also keep in prayer his wife,
Caryl, and children - Christopher, Jerome, Jennifer & husband Jack, and little granddaughter
- Samantha Violet. Also Jerome's 3 brothers and their families.
(Caryl M., Hanover Park, Illinois, United States, 3/4/2017 10:49:06 AM)
Lord God I pray for Harry Morgan with Shingles. I command those Shingles to dry up and cease to
afflict Harry in the name of Jesus. Heal him Lord through the power of your Holy Spirit.
(Emery H., Hollywood, Florida, United States, 3/4/2017 10:04:12 AM)
Fear is useless. LORD please look kindly on the petitions posted and all the requests said silently
in our hearts. LORD please forgive this sinner. Please have mercy on me. LORD you created all of us
in your image. May I see no color or status; just your image. Just beautiful JESUS in all faces.
(Jim, Wisconsin, , 3/4/2017 9:57:05 AM)
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
________________________________________________
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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
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Small Christian Community Resources
Introduction to Small Christian Community
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"Unless the Lord Build the House..." - Psalm 127:
http://presentationministries.com/brochures/UnlessTheLordBuild.asp
Building Small Christian Communities (Team Manual)
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THE VIEW FROM THE DESERT - One Bread, One Body, 3/5/2017
Sunday, March 5, 2017, First Sunday of Lent
Genesis 2:7-9; 3:1-7, Romans 5:12-19, Psalm 51:3-6, 12-14, 17, Matthew 4:1-11
Link to Readings --> http://www.usccb.org/bible/readings/030517.cfm
THE VIEW FROM THE DESERT
"Jesus was led into the desert by the Spirit." -Matthew 4:1
In the stark desolation of the physical desert, you can:
* see clearly without distraction.
* live simply, in a "lean and mean" lifestyle. Only the basic necessities for survival are valuable.
* discern value clearly. We tend to overvalue the things the world affords (1 Jn 2:16). In the desert, a cup of water has far more value than a diamond necklace.
In Lent, the Holy Spirit leads us into the desert to speak to our heart (Hos 2:16). This spiritual desert is similar to the physical desert:
* Temptations can be seen more clearly for what they are, without distraction.
* Things that seem so important in the world, such as the regard of others, fade into obscurity in the spiritual desert.
* Things that seem obscure in the clutter of society, such as God's opinion of you, are critically important in the desert.
* Your need for God's provision and protection is acute in the desert. The consequences of rebelling against God's direction can be fatal.
Most of all, the desert is a place of love (see Jer 2:2). In the desert the Lord allures us (Hos 2:16) by pouring out His love into our heart through the Holy Spirit (Rm 5:5). The Israelites grumbled in the desert (see Ex 16:2), but in the Lenten desert, we will rejoice (Is 35:1). "In the desert prepare the way of the Lord!" (Is 40:3)
Prayer: Jesus, let me count everything as loss so that I may always consider You, and You alone, to be my Wealth (Phil 3:7-8).
Promise: "Through one Man's obedience, all shall become just." -Rm 5:19
Praise: Jesus, our Bridegroom, awaits us, His bride, in His kingdom. Praise You, Lord Jesus, for Your steadfast love. We adore You.
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Genesis 2:7-9; 3:1-7, Romans 5:12-19, Psalm 51:3-6, 12-14, 17, Matthew 4:1-11
Link to Readings --> http://www.usccb.org/bible/readings/030517.cfm
THE VIEW FROM THE DESERT
"Jesus was led into the desert by the Spirit." -Matthew 4:1
In the stark desolation of the physical desert, you can:
* see clearly without distraction.
* live simply, in a "lean and mean" lifestyle. Only the basic necessities for survival are valuable.
* discern value clearly. We tend to overvalue the things the world affords (1 Jn 2:16). In the desert, a cup of water has far more value than a diamond necklace.
In Lent, the Holy Spirit leads us into the desert to speak to our heart (Hos 2:16). This spiritual desert is similar to the physical desert:
* Temptations can be seen more clearly for what they are, without distraction.
* Things that seem so important in the world, such as the regard of others, fade into obscurity in the spiritual desert.
* Things that seem obscure in the clutter of society, such as God's opinion of you, are critically important in the desert.
* Your need for God's provision and protection is acute in the desert. The consequences of rebelling against God's direction can be fatal.
Most of all, the desert is a place of love (see Jer 2:2). In the desert the Lord allures us (Hos 2:16) by pouring out His love into our heart through the Holy Spirit (Rm 5:5). The Israelites grumbled in the desert (see Ex 16:2), but in the Lenten desert, we will rejoice (Is 35:1). "In the desert prepare the way of the Lord!" (Is 40:3)
Prayer: Jesus, let me count everything as loss so that I may always consider You, and You alone, to be my Wealth (Phil 3:7-8).
Promise: "Through one Man's obedience, all shall become just." -Rm 5:19
Praise: Jesus, our Bridegroom, awaits us, His bride, in His kingdom. Praise You, Lord Jesus, for Your steadfast love. We adore You.
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Saturday, March 4, 2017
FOLLOWING THE LEADER - One Bread, One Body, 3/4/2017
Saturday, March 4, 2017, St. Casimir
Isaiah 58:9-14, Psalm 86:1-6, Luke 5:27-32
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FOLLOWING THE LEADER
"The Pharisees and the scribes of their party said to His disciples, 'Why do you eat and drink with tax collectors and non-observers of the law?' " -Luke 5:30
Jesus dined with sinners. He healed on the Sabbath. He touched lepers and spoke to a Samaritan woman. He did not condemn even an adulterous woman, but he labeled the Pharisees "blind guides" and "whitened sepulchers" (see Mt 23:24, 27). What it all boils down to is that Jesus refused to be "politically correct."
Are there ways in which you have bought into the anti-gospel values of the current political ideologies? Do you accept homosexual acts as part of an "alternative lifestyle" while rejecting the rights of pre-born babies in the womb? Do you see a need for embryonic stem cell research and human cloning, but fail to recognize your duty to protect the handicapped, sick or dying from euthanasia? (see Catechism of the Catholic Church, 2277) Do you think the Church needs to "get with it," and accept contraception, divorce, and remarriage?
Impossible! The Church is the pillar and bulwark of truth! (1 Tm 3:15) She does not pander to political notions which violate the dignity of the human person. "The Lord brings to nought the plans of nations; He foils the designs of peoples. But the plan of the Lord stands forever; the design of His heart, through all generations" (Ps 33:10-11).
Until political policies follow the design of the Lord's heart, the Church will refuse to be "politically correct." After all, she follows her Leader.
Prayer: Jesus, "though none go with me, still I will follow" You.
Promise: "I have not come to invite the self-righteous to a change of heart, but sinners." -Lk 5:32
Praise: St. Casimir, prince of Poland, would often kneel for hours before the locked doors of churches regardless of the time or the weather.
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Isaiah 58:9-14, Psalm 86:1-6, Luke 5:27-32
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FOLLOWING THE LEADER
"The Pharisees and the scribes of their party said to His disciples, 'Why do you eat and drink with tax collectors and non-observers of the law?' " -Luke 5:30
Jesus dined with sinners. He healed on the Sabbath. He touched lepers and spoke to a Samaritan woman. He did not condemn even an adulterous woman, but he labeled the Pharisees "blind guides" and "whitened sepulchers" (see Mt 23:24, 27). What it all boils down to is that Jesus refused to be "politically correct."
Are there ways in which you have bought into the anti-gospel values of the current political ideologies? Do you accept homosexual acts as part of an "alternative lifestyle" while rejecting the rights of pre-born babies in the womb? Do you see a need for embryonic stem cell research and human cloning, but fail to recognize your duty to protect the handicapped, sick or dying from euthanasia? (see Catechism of the Catholic Church, 2277) Do you think the Church needs to "get with it," and accept contraception, divorce, and remarriage?
Impossible! The Church is the pillar and bulwark of truth! (1 Tm 3:15) She does not pander to political notions which violate the dignity of the human person. "The Lord brings to nought the plans of nations; He foils the designs of peoples. But the plan of the Lord stands forever; the design of His heart, through all generations" (Ps 33:10-11).
Until political policies follow the design of the Lord's heart, the Church will refuse to be "politically correct." After all, she follows her Leader.
Prayer: Jesus, "though none go with me, still I will follow" You.
Promise: "I have not come to invite the self-righteous to a change of heart, but sinners." -Lk 5:32
Praise: St. Casimir, prince of Poland, would often kneel for hours before the locked doors of churches regardless of the time or the weather.
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Friday, March 3, 2017
A WHOLE-PERSON FAST - One Bread, One Body, 3/3/2017
Friday, March 3, 2017, St. Katharine Drexel
Isaiah 58:1-9, Psalm 51:3-6, 18-19, Matthew 9:14-15
Link to Readings --> http://www.usccb.org/bible/readings/030317.cfm
A WHOLE-PERSON FAST
"My sacrifice, O God, is a contrite spirit; a heart contrite and humbled, O God, You will not spurn." -Psalm 51:19
On this first Lenten Friday, we fast by limiting our intake of food as well as abstaining from eating meat. We fast so as to share in the sufferings of the body of Christ (Col 1:24). We are to care more about the broken body of Christ than our own hungry bodies. If our growling stomachs only lead us to focus on our own needs, is this the kind of fasting God wants (Is 58:5), to make us more occupied with ourselves than we were before we started fasting? To test our motives, the Lord asks: "Was it really for Me that you fasted?" (Zec 7:5) Or "was it not for yourselves"? (Zec 7:6) The kind of fasting God wants are those fasts offered to Him by people humble and contrite enough (Ps 51:19) to offer their fastings for a breakthrough in His kingdom.
This Lent, let's involve not just our mouths and stomachs in fasting, but the other parts of our body as well. Fast with a contrite and humbled heart. We can add our hearts to our fast by offering God a broken, humbled heart which mourns for prisoners, the hungry, homeless, naked (Is 58:6-7), and others who suffer. Fast with eyes fixed on Jesus and His Word (Heb 12:2). Fast with "ears open to obedience" (Ps 40:7). Fast with your whole person: your mind, heart, soul, stomach, eyes, ears, mouth, hands, and feet (see Lk 10:27). Bring down the kingdom of darkness and build up the body of Christ by your Lenten fasting (Mt 17:21, NAB).
Prayer: Jesus, You suffered in Your entire body for the good of all. May I arm myself with Your same mentality (1 Pt 4:1).
Promise: "The glory of the Lord shall be your rear guard." -Is 58:8
Praise: St. Katharine was born into an extremely wealthy family in Philadelphia. She gave millions of dollars to establish and sustain missions to American minority groups. She likewise gave her life to this same work, serving Jesus as a religious sister.
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Isaiah 58:1-9, Psalm 51:3-6, 18-19, Matthew 9:14-15
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A WHOLE-PERSON FAST
"My sacrifice, O God, is a contrite spirit; a heart contrite and humbled, O God, You will not spurn." -Psalm 51:19
On this first Lenten Friday, we fast by limiting our intake of food as well as abstaining from eating meat. We fast so as to share in the sufferings of the body of Christ (Col 1:24). We are to care more about the broken body of Christ than our own hungry bodies. If our growling stomachs only lead us to focus on our own needs, is this the kind of fasting God wants (Is 58:5), to make us more occupied with ourselves than we were before we started fasting? To test our motives, the Lord asks: "Was it really for Me that you fasted?" (Zec 7:5) Or "was it not for yourselves"? (Zec 7:6) The kind of fasting God wants are those fasts offered to Him by people humble and contrite enough (Ps 51:19) to offer their fastings for a breakthrough in His kingdom.
This Lent, let's involve not just our mouths and stomachs in fasting, but the other parts of our body as well. Fast with a contrite and humbled heart. We can add our hearts to our fast by offering God a broken, humbled heart which mourns for prisoners, the hungry, homeless, naked (Is 58:6-7), and others who suffer. Fast with eyes fixed on Jesus and His Word (Heb 12:2). Fast with "ears open to obedience" (Ps 40:7). Fast with your whole person: your mind, heart, soul, stomach, eyes, ears, mouth, hands, and feet (see Lk 10:27). Bring down the kingdom of darkness and build up the body of Christ by your Lenten fasting (Mt 17:21, NAB).
Prayer: Jesus, You suffered in Your entire body for the good of all. May I arm myself with Your same mentality (1 Pt 4:1).
Promise: "The glory of the Lord shall be your rear guard." -Is 58:8
Praise: St. Katharine was born into an extremely wealthy family in Philadelphia. She gave millions of dollars to establish and sustain missions to American minority groups. She likewise gave her life to this same work, serving Jesus as a religious sister.
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Thursday, March 2, 2017
WHAT IS YOUR CROSS TODAY? - One Bread, One Body, 3/2/2017
Thursday, March 2, 2017
Deuteronomy 30:15-20, Psalm 1:1-4, 6, Luke 9:22-25
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WHAT IS YOUR CROSS TODAY?
"Jesus said to all: 'Whoever wishes to be My follower must deny His very self, take up his cross each day, and follow in My steps.' " -Luke 9:23
The meaning of life and of Lent is to be and make disciples for Jesus. His plan is to send us to make disciples of all nations (Mt 28:19). To be Jesus' disciples, we must do nothing less than to lose our lives for His sake (Lk 9:24). Disciples "live no longer for themselves, but for Him Who for their sakes died and was raised up" (2 Cor 5:15; see also Gal 2:20). We lose our lives and thereby save them by denying ourselves (Lk 9:23). Self-denial is done in many ways, but the key to godly self-denial and Christian discipleship is the recognition and acceptance of our daily cross (Lk 9:23).
The daily cross is:
* suffering in the pattern of Jesus' death (Phil 3:10),
* freely chosen (see Jn 10:18),
* carried with forgiveness for those who have sinned against us,
* being crucified with Christ (Gal 2:19) by dying to self (see Jn 12:24),
* a privilege (Phil 1:29), and
* a great joy (Col 1:24; 1 Pt 4:13).
Ask the Holy Spirit to help you recognize your daily cross for each of the first ten days of Lent. Bearing these crosses is the key to Christian self-denial and to discipleship.
Prayer: Father, may I be such a disciple that I will make disciples this Lent who will themselves make other disciples.
Promise: "I have set before you life and death, the blessing and the curse. Choose life." -Dt 30:19
Praise: Dorothy's cross was her alcoholic husband, who by God's grace, she was able to love.
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Deuteronomy 30:15-20, Psalm 1:1-4, 6, Luke 9:22-25
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WHAT IS YOUR CROSS TODAY?
"Jesus said to all: 'Whoever wishes to be My follower must deny His very self, take up his cross each day, and follow in My steps.' " -Luke 9:23
The meaning of life and of Lent is to be and make disciples for Jesus. His plan is to send us to make disciples of all nations (Mt 28:19). To be Jesus' disciples, we must do nothing less than to lose our lives for His sake (Lk 9:24). Disciples "live no longer for themselves, but for Him Who for their sakes died and was raised up" (2 Cor 5:15; see also Gal 2:20). We lose our lives and thereby save them by denying ourselves (Lk 9:23). Self-denial is done in many ways, but the key to godly self-denial and Christian discipleship is the recognition and acceptance of our daily cross (Lk 9:23).
The daily cross is:
* suffering in the pattern of Jesus' death (Phil 3:10),
* freely chosen (see Jn 10:18),
* carried with forgiveness for those who have sinned against us,
* being crucified with Christ (Gal 2:19) by dying to self (see Jn 12:24),
* a privilege (Phil 1:29), and
* a great joy (Col 1:24; 1 Pt 4:13).
Ask the Holy Spirit to help you recognize your daily cross for each of the first ten days of Lent. Bearing these crosses is the key to Christian self-denial and to discipleship.
Prayer: Father, may I be such a disciple that I will make disciples this Lent who will themselves make other disciples.
Promise: "I have set before you life and death, the blessing and the curse. Choose life." -Dt 30:19
Praise: Dorothy's cross was her alcoholic husband, who by God's grace, she was able to love.
(For a related teaching, order our leaflet, "A Prophetic Lent".)
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