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Titus 2:1-8, 11-14, Psalm 37:3-4, 18, 23, 27, 29, Luke 17:7-10
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THE MALE-MAN
"Tell the older men that they must be temperate, serious-minded, and self-controlled; likewise sound in the faith, loving, and steadfast." -Titus 2:2
"Tell the young men to keep themselves completely under control." -Titus 2:6
In the USA, we often expect our parishes and pastors to provide for the religious education of our children. We expect our pastors to provide the sacraments and to reach out especially to the elderly and the sick. These expectations are good, but they are different than the early Church's expectations for ministry.
St. Paul expected St. Titus, the pastor of the church of Crete, to focus his ministry on old men and young men so as to call these men to holiness (Ti 2:2, 6). Paul expected that holy men would make their marriages and families holy. In this way, the Church would have credibility. Many would listen to the Gospel and become Christians, thus making disciples of all nations (Mt 28:19).
In today's Church, there is something wrong. Symptoms of our problem are:
* our children leaving the Church,
* our inability to stop millions of children from being aborted,
* the breakdown of Catholic marriages, and
* the refusal of many young people to accept vocations to the priesthood and the religious life.
Considering the casualties the Church is suffering in our culture of death, we should "stand beside the earliest roads, ask the pathways of old which is the way to good, and walk it" (Jer 6:16). This means focusing on the ministry to men.
Prayer: Father, may men lead their families in prayer, and in every place "offer prayers with blameless hands held aloft" (1 Tm 2:8).
Promise: "Take delight in the Lord, and He will grant you your heart's requests." -Ps 37:4
Praise: St. Frances became the first American to be canonized.
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Monday, November 12, 2018
"FATHER, FORGIVE" (LK 23:34) - One Bread, One Body, 11/12/2018
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Hear The Cry Of The Poor
Church In China At Crossroads
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Monday, November 12, 2018, St. Josaphat
Titus 1:1-9, Psalm 24:1-6, Luke 17:1-6
Link to Readings --> http://www.usccb.org/bible/readings/111218.cfm
"FATHER, FORGIVE" (LK 23:34)
"If he sins against you seven times a day, and seven times a day turns back to you saying, 'I am sorry,' forgive him." -Luke 17:4
We are made in the image and likeness of God (Gn 1:27). As disciples of Jesus, we try to be like Jesus in every aspect of our conduct (1 Pt 1:15). In this way, we are like God, for Jesus is God and the "exact Representation of the Father's Being" (Heb 1:3).
To be like God means to work, suffer, give, love, and forgive as God does. This means we must forgive seven times a day (Lk 17:4) and seventy times seven times (Mt 18:22), for we and billions of others frequently offend God and He keeps forgiving us. It is a conservative estimate to say that God forgives billions of times daily. That's what "seven" means - an infinite number.
To be like God, we too must forgive repeatedly and always. We must forgive those closest to us. Who else has the chance to wrong us seven times a day? We must forgive others repeatedly for the worst of injustices, even for scandals (Lk 17:1ff). Finally, we must forgive by God's standards. His standards are not limited to just praying for or being nice to those who have hurt us; they also require giving offenders affection, gifts, and honor (Lk 15:20ff).However, "nothing is impossible with God" (Lk 1:37). By God's grace, forgive everyone for everything.
Prayer: Father, may I and others be shocked by my forgiving - both those who apologize and those who don't.
Promise: "The apostles said to the Lord, 'Increase our faith.' " -Lk 17:5
Praise: St. Josaphat was martyred while risking his life for Church unity. St. Josaphat, pray that we all may be one, as the Father and Son are one (Jn 17:21).
(This teaching was submitted by a member of our editorial team.) (For a related teaching on "Unforgiveness is the Cause", order, view, or download our leaflet or order, view, or download our DVD 41 on our website.)
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Church In China At Crossroads
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Monday, November 12, 2018, St. Josaphat
Titus 1:1-9, Psalm 24:1-6, Luke 17:1-6
Link to Readings --> http://www.usccb.org/bible/readings/111218.cfm
"FATHER, FORGIVE" (LK 23:34)
"If he sins against you seven times a day, and seven times a day turns back to you saying, 'I am sorry,' forgive him." -Luke 17:4
We are made in the image and likeness of God (Gn 1:27). As disciples of Jesus, we try to be like Jesus in every aspect of our conduct (1 Pt 1:15). In this way, we are like God, for Jesus is God and the "exact Representation of the Father's Being" (Heb 1:3).
To be like God means to work, suffer, give, love, and forgive as God does. This means we must forgive seven times a day (Lk 17:4) and seventy times seven times (Mt 18:22), for we and billions of others frequently offend God and He keeps forgiving us. It is a conservative estimate to say that God forgives billions of times daily. That's what "seven" means - an infinite number.
To be like God, we too must forgive repeatedly and always. We must forgive those closest to us. Who else has the chance to wrong us seven times a day? We must forgive others repeatedly for the worst of injustices, even for scandals (Lk 17:1ff). Finally, we must forgive by God's standards. His standards are not limited to just praying for or being nice to those who have hurt us; they also require giving offenders affection, gifts, and honor (Lk 15:20ff).However, "nothing is impossible with God" (Lk 1:37). By God's grace, forgive everyone for everything.
Prayer: Father, may I and others be shocked by my forgiving - both those who apologize and those who don't.
Promise: "The apostles said to the Lord, 'Increase our faith.' " -Lk 17:5
Praise: St. Josaphat was martyred while risking his life for Church unity. St. Josaphat, pray that we all may be one, as the Father and Son are one (Jn 17:21).
(This teaching was submitted by a member of our editorial team.) (For a related teaching on "Unforgiveness is the Cause", order, view, or download our leaflet or order, view, or download our DVD 41 on our website.)
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Sunday, November 11, 2018
PM eNewsletter 32nd Sunday in ordinary time
November 11th 32nd Sunday in ordinary time
Oh! Christ, sometimes we get so busy in life that we forget to pray unless there is
an emergency.
Please Lord, give us the grace to set aside a time everday to go to our prayer room
and give You praise and glory.
Let us be intercessors for others, and realize all the good we could do for them,
through You, by our prayers.
Let us see that all people are our brothers and sisters, and that we have an
obligation to pray for them.
Let us also pray the news so that those who do harm to others will be saved through
our intercessions and Your love.
Thank You, Jesus, for making us part of Your glorious plan.
Amen and Amen.
Thank You Lord, for loving us totally.
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This weeks readings and reflections
Sunday LIFE-GIVING
https://presentationministries.com/obob/obob.asp?lang=en&d=11/11/2018
"They gave from their surplus wealth, but she gave from her want, all that she had to live on."
-Mark 12:44
God the Father loves us so much that He gave His Son to us (Jn 3:16). Jesus gave His life for us when
He died on the cross. The Holy Spirit gives us charisms, gifts of the Spirit (see 1 Cor 12:4ff).
Because God is the greatest Giver, He teaches us that it is better to give than to receive (Acts 20:35).
Because God is the greatest Giver, Jesus, Who is God, sat down opposite the treasury and observed how
the crowd put money into the treasury (Mk 12:41). Jesus makes a point to observe our giving - not only
at the collection during Mass but in every aspect of our lives.
Because the Lord has given His "all" to us, He commands us to give our "all" to Him. The Lord is not as
interested in how much we give as in how much we have left. He tells us to give all that we have to
live on (Mk 12:44).
Many of us don't mind giving, or we may even enjoy giving something to God and others. Nevertheless, we
are terrified and overwhelmed by the prospect of giving all. Nonetheless, God's grace is sufficient
(2 Cor 12:9). The Lord will grace us to love Him so much that we would be ashamed to give Him less than
everything. Paradoxically, in giving our lives totally to Him we will save our lives
(see Lk 9:24; 1 Kgs 17:15). May our almsgiving be "all-giving."
Prayer: Jesus, You gave Your life for me. I give my life for You.
Promise: "Christ was offered up once to take away the sins of many; He will appear a second time not to
take away sin but to bring salvation to those who eagerly await Him." -Heb 9:28
Praise: Praise You, risen Jesus! By your death and resurrection, you have given us Life. Alleluia!
Monday "FATHER, FORGIVE" (LK 23:34)
https://presentationministries.com/obob/obob.asp?lang=en&d=11/12/2018
"If he sins against you seven times a day, and seven times a day turns back to you saying, 'I am sorry,'
forgive him." -Luke 17:4
Tuesday THE MALE-MAN
https://presentationministries.com/obob/obob.asp?lang=en&d=11/13/2018
"Tell the older men that they must be temperate, serious-minded, and self-controlled; likewise sound in
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Thanks for all your blessings . Help Zack. Please help Michelle have a great day at work..
(Anonymous, , 11/3/2018 9:40:55 AM)
Thank you Lord for Fr. Ashlyn and all the gifts of heart mind and spirit you have blessed him with.
Pour out an abundance of good health and every grace and blesssing he stands in need of as he
ministers to your children Lord. Mother Mary cover him with your mantle of protection and be his
safeguard. All you angels and saints and souls in purgatory intercede for him and the team and all
who he ministers to.
(A, , 11/10/2018 12:53:59 PM)
For our friends to have a safe blessed protected flight back and things to move swiftly according
to Gods will and plan regarding the project in hand.
(PL, , 11/10/2018 10:31:02 AM)
Wisdom guidance and direction to take a decision and do the right thing in the present situation as
it is affecting the entire family. Holy Spirit, Mother Mary, all you angels and saints and family
souls in purgatory please intercede.
(A, , 11/10/2018 10:29:42 AM)
Please help us all have a great weekend. Thank you for all your blessings love and acceptance.
(Anonymous, , 11/10/2018 8:21:55 AM)
Lord Jesus please guide your chirldren. AMEN Guide us to peace of mind not to live for self-esteem,
but to do you Will. Forgive me for my sins. Hear our prayers and give us comfort. Amen
(Bernie, Coconut Creek, Florida , , 11/10/2018 8:20:47 AM)
In thanksgiving to St Anthony for helping me find my special rosary. You help so many people, thank
you St Anthony.
(Anonymous, , 11/10/2018 7:59:20 AM)
St Jude please intercede for Jude who has a hairline fracture on his spine and Chronic Kidney disease
on dialysis thrice a week. For a total and complete healing of the fracture so he will be able to
function normally. Also for his wife, healing of peripheral neuropathy and pain in the upper back as
she has to caregive him. You are his patron saint and I have faith you will not let us down.
(Ann, , 11/10/2018 4:06:24 AM)
Please follow link to additional prayer intentions.
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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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Pope Francis, Shepherd of Truth
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Notable quotations from Pope Francis and official teachings of the Roman Catholic Church
THE CRY OF THE POOR
GOD'S ANSWER
God's answer to the poor is always a saving act that heals wounds of body and soul, restores justice
and helps to live life anew in dignity. God's answer is also a summons to those who believe in Him to
do likewise, within the limits of what is humanly possible.
"ACTIVE PRESENCE"
The World Day of the Poor wishes to be a small answer that the Church throughout the world gives to
the poor ... lest they think that their cry has gone unheard. It may well be like a drop of water in
the desert of poverty, yet it can serve as a sign of sharing with those in need, and enable them to
sense the active presence of a brother or a sister. The poor do not need intermediaries, but the
personal involvement of all those who hear their cry.
GOD'S SALVATION
God's salvation is a hand held out to the poor, a hand that welcomes, protects and enables them to
experience the friendship they need. From this concrete and tangible proximity, a genuine path of
liberation emerges.
(Message for World Day of the Poor, 6/13/2018, memorial of St. Anthony of Padua)
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Oh! Christ, sometimes we get so busy in life that we forget to pray unless there is
an emergency.
Please Lord, give us the grace to set aside a time everday to go to our prayer room
and give You praise and glory.
Let us be intercessors for others, and realize all the good we could do for them,
through You, by our prayers.
Let us see that all people are our brothers and sisters, and that we have an
obligation to pray for them.
Let us also pray the news so that those who do harm to others will be saved through
our intercessions and Your love.
Thank You, Jesus, for making us part of Your glorious plan.
Amen and Amen.
Thank You Lord, for loving us totally.
________________________________________________
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This weeks readings and reflections
Sunday LIFE-GIVING
https://presentationministries.com/obob/obob.asp?lang=en&d=11/11/2018
"They gave from their surplus wealth, but she gave from her want, all that she had to live on."
-Mark 12:44
God the Father loves us so much that He gave His Son to us (Jn 3:16). Jesus gave His life for us when
He died on the cross. The Holy Spirit gives us charisms, gifts of the Spirit (see 1 Cor 12:4ff).
Because God is the greatest Giver, He teaches us that it is better to give than to receive (Acts 20:35).
Because God is the greatest Giver, Jesus, Who is God, sat down opposite the treasury and observed how
the crowd put money into the treasury (Mk 12:41). Jesus makes a point to observe our giving - not only
at the collection during Mass but in every aspect of our lives.
Because the Lord has given His "all" to us, He commands us to give our "all" to Him. The Lord is not as
interested in how much we give as in how much we have left. He tells us to give all that we have to
live on (Mk 12:44).
Many of us don't mind giving, or we may even enjoy giving something to God and others. Nevertheless, we
are terrified and overwhelmed by the prospect of giving all. Nonetheless, God's grace is sufficient
(2 Cor 12:9). The Lord will grace us to love Him so much that we would be ashamed to give Him less than
everything. Paradoxically, in giving our lives totally to Him we will save our lives
(see Lk 9:24; 1 Kgs 17:15). May our almsgiving be "all-giving."
Prayer: Jesus, You gave Your life for me. I give my life for You.
Promise: "Christ was offered up once to take away the sins of many; He will appear a second time not to
take away sin but to bring salvation to those who eagerly await Him." -Heb 9:28
Praise: Praise You, risen Jesus! By your death and resurrection, you have given us Life. Alleluia!
Monday "FATHER, FORGIVE" (LK 23:34)
https://presentationministries.com/obob/obob.asp?lang=en&d=11/12/2018
"If he sins against you seven times a day, and seven times a day turns back to you saying, 'I am sorry,'
forgive him." -Luke 17:4
Tuesday THE MALE-MAN
https://presentationministries.com/obob/obob.asp?lang=en&d=11/13/2018
"Tell the older men that they must be temperate, serious-minded, and self-controlled; likewise sound in
the faith, loving, and steadfast." -Titus 2:2
For more readings and inspiration from Presentation Ministries, check us out at
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· Healing: The Imitation of Christ
https://presentationministries.com/publications/Healing.asp
· Mother Mary
https://presentationministries.com/publications/MotherMary.asp
· Through the Bible in One Year
https://presentationministries.com/publications/ThroughBible.asp
· Healing Adult Children from Dysfunctional Families
https://presentationministries.com/publications/HealAdChild.asp
· Adoration and Exposition of the Blessed Sacrament
https://presentationministries.com/publications/Adoration.asp
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 .....................................
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http://www.presentationministries.com/prayer/prayer.asp
Thanks for all your blessings . Help Zack. Please help Michelle have a great day at work..
(Anonymous, , 11/3/2018 9:40:55 AM)
Thank you Lord for Fr. Ashlyn and all the gifts of heart mind and spirit you have blessed him with.
Pour out an abundance of good health and every grace and blesssing he stands in need of as he
ministers to your children Lord. Mother Mary cover him with your mantle of protection and be his
safeguard. All you angels and saints and souls in purgatory intercede for him and the team and all
who he ministers to.
(A, , 11/10/2018 12:53:59 PM)
For our friends to have a safe blessed protected flight back and things to move swiftly according
to Gods will and plan regarding the project in hand.
(PL, , 11/10/2018 10:31:02 AM)
Wisdom guidance and direction to take a decision and do the right thing in the present situation as
it is affecting the entire family. Holy Spirit, Mother Mary, all you angels and saints and family
souls in purgatory please intercede.
(A, , 11/10/2018 10:29:42 AM)
Please help us all have a great weekend. Thank you for all your blessings love and acceptance.
(Anonymous, , 11/10/2018 8:21:55 AM)
Lord Jesus please guide your chirldren. AMEN Guide us to peace of mind not to live for self-esteem,
but to do you Will. Forgive me for my sins. Hear our prayers and give us comfort. Amen
(Bernie, Coconut Creek, Florida , , 11/10/2018 8:20:47 AM)
In thanksgiving to St Anthony for helping me find my special rosary. You help so many people, thank
you St Anthony.
(Anonymous, , 11/10/2018 7:59:20 AM)
St Jude please intercede for Jude who has a hairline fracture on his spine and Chronic Kidney disease
on dialysis thrice a week. For a total and complete healing of the fracture so he will be able to
function normally. Also for his wife, healing of peripheral neuropathy and pain in the upper back as
she has to caregive him. You are his patron saint and I have faith you will not let us down.
(Ann, , 11/10/2018 4:06:24 AM)
Please follow link to additional prayer intentions.
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Sunday, November 11, 2018, 32nd Sunday Ordinary Time
1 Kings 17:10-16, Hebrews 9:24-28, Psalm 146:7-10, Mark 12:38-44
Link to Readings --> http://www.usccb.org/bible/readings/111118.cfm
LIFE-GIVING
"They gave from their surplus wealth, but she gave from her want, all that she had to live on." -Mark 12:44
God the Father loves us so much that He gave His Son to us (Jn 3:16). Jesus gave His life for us when He died on the cross. The Holy Spirit gives us charisms, gifts of the Spirit (see 1 Cor 12:4ff). Because God is the greatest Giver, He teaches us that it is better to give than to receive (Acts 20:35). Because God is the greatest Giver, Jesus, Who is God, sat down opposite the treasury and observed how the crowd put money into the treasury (Mk 12:41). Jesus makes a point to observe our giving - not only at the collection during Mass but in every aspect of our lives.
Because the Lord has given His "all" to us, He commands us to give our "all" to Him. The Lord is not as interested in how much we give as in how much we have left. He tells us to give all that we have to live on (Mk 12:44).
Many of us don't mind giving, or we may even enjoy giving something to God and others. Nevertheless, we are terrified and overwhelmed by the prospect of giving all. Nonetheless, God's grace is sufficient (2 Cor 12:9). The Lord will grace us to love Him so much that we would be ashamed to give Him less than everything. Paradoxically, in giving our lives totally to Him we will save our lives (see Lk 9:24; 1 Kgs 17:15). May our almsgiving be "all-giving."
Prayer: Jesus, You gave Your life for me. I give my life for You.
Promise: "Christ was offered up once to take away the sins of many; He will appear a second time not to take away sin but to bring salvation to those who eagerly await Him." -Heb 9:28
Praise: Praise You, risen Jesus! By your death and resurrection, you have given us Life. Alleluia!
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Sunday, November 11, 2018, 32nd Sunday Ordinary Time
1 Kings 17:10-16, Hebrews 9:24-28, Psalm 146:7-10, Mark 12:38-44
Link to Readings --> http://www.usccb.org/bible/readings/111118.cfm
LIFE-GIVING
"They gave from their surplus wealth, but she gave from her want, all that she had to live on." -Mark 12:44
God the Father loves us so much that He gave His Son to us (Jn 3:16). Jesus gave His life for us when He died on the cross. The Holy Spirit gives us charisms, gifts of the Spirit (see 1 Cor 12:4ff). Because God is the greatest Giver, He teaches us that it is better to give than to receive (Acts 20:35). Because God is the greatest Giver, Jesus, Who is God, sat down opposite the treasury and observed how the crowd put money into the treasury (Mk 12:41). Jesus makes a point to observe our giving - not only at the collection during Mass but in every aspect of our lives.
Because the Lord has given His "all" to us, He commands us to give our "all" to Him. The Lord is not as interested in how much we give as in how much we have left. He tells us to give all that we have to live on (Mk 12:44).
Many of us don't mind giving, or we may even enjoy giving something to God and others. Nevertheless, we are terrified and overwhelmed by the prospect of giving all. Nonetheless, God's grace is sufficient (2 Cor 12:9). The Lord will grace us to love Him so much that we would be ashamed to give Him less than everything. Paradoxically, in giving our lives totally to Him we will save our lives (see Lk 9:24; 1 Kgs 17:15). May our almsgiving be "all-giving."
Prayer: Jesus, You gave Your life for me. I give my life for You.
Promise: "Christ was offered up once to take away the sins of many; He will appear a second time not to take away sin but to bring salvation to those who eagerly await Him." -Heb 9:28
Praise: Praise You, risen Jesus! By your death and resurrection, you have given us Life. Alleluia!
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Saturday, November 10, 2018
NEEDING TO GIVE - One Bread, One Body, 11/10/2018
Saturday, November 10, 2018, Pope St. Leo the Great
Philippians 4:10-19, Psalm 112:1-2, 5-6, 8-9, Luke 16:9-15
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NEEDING TO GIVE
"You sent something for my needs, not once but twice." -Philippians 4:16
St. Paul told the Philippians that receiving money from them gave him great joy, but not because he needed the money (Phil 4:10-11). Paul had learned to be self-sufficient, and cope with anything (Phil 4:11-12). Therefore, he was not in want and not eager for the Philippians' monetary gifts, but he was concerned for them to balance their account and pay for the service He gave them (Phil 4:17).
Paul gave the impression that the Church doesn't need money, but people need to give money. The Church is doing us a favor by taking up a collection. We should be grateful to the Church for letting us give money for God's work. We should be begging the Church insistently for the favor of giving up our money (2 Cor 8:4).
Are we in the same Church to which Paul belonged? Our churches say they're in need. We think we're doing the Church a favor when we give. We're tempted not to give; we're not tempted to give too much (see 2 Cor 8:12). Does Paul know something we don't know? Is our relationship with Christ different than His?
Prayer: Father, may I give to Your Church as never before.
Promise: "Make friends for yourselves through your use of this world's goods, so that when they fail you, a lasting reception will be yours." -Lk 16:9
Praise: Pope St. Leo the Great both encouraged and defended the Faith. With great trust in God, he defended Rome against the Barbarian attack, and Rome was spared.
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Philippians 4:10-19, Psalm 112:1-2, 5-6, 8-9, Luke 16:9-15
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NEEDING TO GIVE
"You sent something for my needs, not once but twice." -Philippians 4:16
St. Paul told the Philippians that receiving money from them gave him great joy, but not because he needed the money (Phil 4:10-11). Paul had learned to be self-sufficient, and cope with anything (Phil 4:11-12). Therefore, he was not in want and not eager for the Philippians' monetary gifts, but he was concerned for them to balance their account and pay for the service He gave them (Phil 4:17).
Paul gave the impression that the Church doesn't need money, but people need to give money. The Church is doing us a favor by taking up a collection. We should be grateful to the Church for letting us give money for God's work. We should be begging the Church insistently for the favor of giving up our money (2 Cor 8:4).
Are we in the same Church to which Paul belonged? Our churches say they're in need. We think we're doing the Church a favor when we give. We're tempted not to give; we're not tempted to give too much (see 2 Cor 8:12). Does Paul know something we don't know? Is our relationship with Christ different than His?
Prayer: Father, may I give to Your Church as never before.
Promise: "Make friends for yourselves through your use of this world's goods, so that when they fail you, a lasting reception will be yours." -Lk 16:9
Praise: Pope St. Leo the Great both encouraged and defended the Faith. With great trust in God, he defended Rome against the Barbarian attack, and Rome was spared.
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Friday, November 9, 2018
"ONE BREAD, ONE BODY" - One Bread, One Body, 11/9/2018
Friday, November 9, 2018, Dedication of the Lateran Basilica in Rome
Ezekiel 47:1-2, 8-9, 12, 1 Corinthians 3:9-11, 16-17, Psalm 46:2-3, 5-6, 8-9, John 2:13-22
Link to Readings --> http://www.usccb.org/bible/readings/110918.cfm
"ONE BREAD, ONE BODY"
"The temple of God is holy, and you are that temple." -1 Corinthians 3:17
Today we celebrate the anniversary of the dedication of the Lateran Basilica, which is considered the mother church of Christianity. Today we remember that there is only one Church because "there is but one body and one Spirit, just as there is but one hope given all of you by your call. There is one Lord, one faith, one baptism, one God and Father of all" (Eph 4:4-6).
Jesus prayed "that all may be one as You, Father, are in Me, and I in You; I pray that they may be [one] in Us, that the world may believe that You sent Me" (Jn 17:21). God's plan of salvation is "to bring all things in the heavens and on earth into one under Christ's headship" (Eph 1:10).
Unity in Christ is necessary for the fulfillment of God's plan for world evangelization. We have grown accustomed to centuries of disunity, thousands of denominations, and a debilitated Christianity. Many Christians have forgotten that Jesus is praying for His family to be one. Many have ceased even to want to be Church by God's standards. We must repent, be reconciled, and be one as the Father and Son are One.
Prayer: Father, may we repent and accept the Holy Spirit of unity (Eph 4:3).
Promise: "No one can lay a foundation other than the one that has been laid, namely Jesus Christ." -1 Cor 3:11
Praise: Father Ted's multicultural parish reflects the unity and diversity of the universal Church. Praise God for the Body of Christ!
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Ezekiel 47:1-2, 8-9, 12, 1 Corinthians 3:9-11, 16-17, Psalm 46:2-3, 5-6, 8-9, John 2:13-22
Link to Readings --> http://www.usccb.org/bible/readings/110918.cfm
"ONE BREAD, ONE BODY"
"The temple of God is holy, and you are that temple." -1 Corinthians 3:17
Today we celebrate the anniversary of the dedication of the Lateran Basilica, which is considered the mother church of Christianity. Today we remember that there is only one Church because "there is but one body and one Spirit, just as there is but one hope given all of you by your call. There is one Lord, one faith, one baptism, one God and Father of all" (Eph 4:4-6).
Jesus prayed "that all may be one as You, Father, are in Me, and I in You; I pray that they may be [one] in Us, that the world may believe that You sent Me" (Jn 17:21). God's plan of salvation is "to bring all things in the heavens and on earth into one under Christ's headship" (Eph 1:10).
Unity in Christ is necessary for the fulfillment of God's plan for world evangelization. We have grown accustomed to centuries of disunity, thousands of denominations, and a debilitated Christianity. Many Christians have forgotten that Jesus is praying for His family to be one. Many have ceased even to want to be Church by God's standards. We must repent, be reconciled, and be one as the Father and Son are One.
Prayer: Father, may we repent and accept the Holy Spirit of unity (Eph 4:3).
Promise: "No one can lay a foundation other than the one that has been laid, namely Jesus Christ." -1 Cor 3:11
Praise: Father Ted's multicultural parish reflects the unity and diversity of the universal Church. Praise God for the Body of Christ!
(For a related teaching on "Introduction to Small Christian Communities", order, view, or download our booklet or order, listen to, or download our CD 76-1 and CD 76-3 or DVD 76 on our website.)
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Thursday, November 8, 2018
"MORE JOY IN HEAVEN" - One Bread, One Body, 11/8/2018
Thursday, November 8, 2018
Philippians 3:3-8, Psalm 105:2-7, Luke 15:1-10
Link to Readings --> http://www.usccb.org/bible/readings/110818.cfm
"MORE JOY IN HEAVEN"
There will likewise be more joy in heaven over one repentant sinner than over ninety-nine righteous people who have no need to repent." -Luke 15:7
For ninety-nine people to have no need to repent is a great miracle and therefore a cause of great joy. However, one person repenting is an even greater cause for joy because:
* Without our repentance the shedding of Jesus' blood on Calvary is in vain for us.
* Repentance is often a mega-change, a 180-degree turn, reappraising "all as loss in the light of the surpassing knowledge of [our] Lord Jesus Christ" (Phil 3:8), stripping "off the carnal body completely" (Col 2:11).
* Repentance is a grace. Sin blinds us to sin, which further blinds us to sin, etc. By this spiritual blindness and self-deception, we build up layers of sin. Except for God's miraculous intervention by His grace, there would be no way out of sin.
* Repentance is catalytic and contagious. As one sin has unimaginable effects, so one act of repentance has even greater effects (see Rm 5:20). For example, 120,000 Ninevites repented in one day (Jon 4:11).
Repentance is an absolutely necessary, miraculous, catalytic mega-change from death to life, rebellion to submission, and darkness to light. Because of this, one sinner repenting is a greater cause for joy than even other exceptionally great causes for joy. Repent, rejoice, and cause heaven to rejoice.
Prayer: Father, give me the sorrow for sin which turns into the joy of repentance (2 Cor 7:10).
Promise: "He invites friends and neighbors in and says to them, 'Rejoice with me because I have found my lost sheep.' " -Lk 15:6
Praise: After twenty years away from the Sacraments, Steven repented and now goes to Confession regularly.
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Philippians 3:3-8, Psalm 105:2-7, Luke 15:1-10
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"MORE JOY IN HEAVEN"
There will likewise be more joy in heaven over one repentant sinner than over ninety-nine righteous people who have no need to repent." -Luke 15:7
For ninety-nine people to have no need to repent is a great miracle and therefore a cause of great joy. However, one person repenting is an even greater cause for joy because:
* Without our repentance the shedding of Jesus' blood on Calvary is in vain for us.
* Repentance is often a mega-change, a 180-degree turn, reappraising "all as loss in the light of the surpassing knowledge of [our] Lord Jesus Christ" (Phil 3:8), stripping "off the carnal body completely" (Col 2:11).
* Repentance is a grace. Sin blinds us to sin, which further blinds us to sin, etc. By this spiritual blindness and self-deception, we build up layers of sin. Except for God's miraculous intervention by His grace, there would be no way out of sin.
* Repentance is catalytic and contagious. As one sin has unimaginable effects, so one act of repentance has even greater effects (see Rm 5:20). For example, 120,000 Ninevites repented in one day (Jon 4:11).
Repentance is an absolutely necessary, miraculous, catalytic mega-change from death to life, rebellion to submission, and darkness to light. Because of this, one sinner repenting is a greater cause for joy than even other exceptionally great causes for joy. Repent, rejoice, and cause heaven to rejoice.
Prayer: Father, give me the sorrow for sin which turns into the joy of repentance (2 Cor 7:10).
Promise: "He invites friends and neighbors in and says to them, 'Rejoice with me because I have found my lost sheep.' " -Lk 15:6
Praise: After twenty years away from the Sacraments, Steven repented and now goes to Confession regularly.
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