Saturday, December 7, 2019, St. Ambrose
Isaiah 30:19-21, 23-26, Psalm 147:1-6, Matthew 9:35-10:1, 5-8
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IS IT CHRISTMAS YET?
"The reign of God is at hand." -Matthew 10:7
When the Messiah, the Christ, comes:
* "No more will you weep" (Is 30:19).
* Our prayers will be answered quickly (Is 30:19).
* The Lord will meet our needs (Is 30:20).
* The Lord, our Teacher, will give us practical direction for our lives (Is 30:20-21).
* We will prosper (see Is 30:23ff).
* We will live in a supernatural light (Is 30:26).
* The Lord will bind up our wounds and heal us (Is 30:26).
Partly because these messianic promises do not seem fulfilled, conservative Jews believe that the Messiah, the Christ, has not yet come and therefore the true Christmas has not yet come. Christians believe that these promises and many more have been fulfilled in the Incarnation, death, and Resurrection of God Himself. We Christians admit that the new, abundant life given us by Jesus (Jn 10:10) has not been fully accepted because of our sins. However, this does not mean that the Lord has not fulfilled these messianic promises (see Jos 23:14).
This Christmas, let us repent of sin and receive His messianic promises. Thereby we show that Jesus is the Messiah, the Christ, and that Christmas is real.
Prayer: Father, by my total commitment to Christ, make my life a Christmas present to all I meet.
Promise: Jesus "said to His disciples, 'The harvest is good but laborers are scarce. Beg the Harvest-Master to send out laborers to gather His harvest.' " -Mt 9:37-38
Praise: St. Ambrose was not intimidated by civil authorities. In his disputes with Emperor Auxentius, he declared, "The emperor is in the Church, not above the Church."
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Friday, December 6, 2019
BLIND BIND - One Bread, One Body, 12/6/2019
Friday, December 6, 2019, St. Nicholas
Isaiah 29:17-24, Psalm 27:1, 4, 13-14, Matthew 9:27-31
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BLIND BIND
"As Jesus moved on from there, two blind men came after Him crying out, 'Son of David, have pity on us!' " -Matthew 9:27
What if you went blind right now? How would Christmas be? The Church speaks to us today about blindness. It implies we have been spiritually blinded by sin. If not healed, our blindness will ruin Christmas since we cannot see Christ, the meaning of Christmas.
The Lord promises through the prophet Isaiah: "Out of gloom and darkness, the eyes of the blind shall see" (Is 29:18). Jesus stretches forth His hand to touch our eyes, so we may recover our sight (Mt 9:30). We can be healed when we admit we need healing. May Jesus not have to say to us what He said to the Pharisees: " 'But we see,' you say, and your sin remains" (Jn 9:41).
When we admit our blindness, then we must admit its cause, that is, sin. The Lord calls us to confess our sins to one another to find forgiveness and healing (Jas 5:16). Without Advent repentance and Confession, we will have Christmas blindness. Instead of celebrating Christ, the Light of the world, we will be groping in the kingdom of darkness.
Don't miss out on Christ, Christmas, Light, and Life. Go to Confession. Be reconciled. Cry out (Mt 9:27) for Jesus' mercy: Lord, "I want to see" (Mk 10:51). "Amazing grace, how sweet the sound that saved a wretch like me. I once was lost, but now I'm found, was blind but now I see."
Prayer: Holy Spirit, convict all who do not admit their spiritual blindness.
Promise: "The lowly will ever find joy in the Lord, and the poor rejoice in the Holy One of Israel. For the tyrant will be no more and the arrogant will have gone." -Is 29:19-20
Praise: St. Nicholas was bishop of Myra in Asia Minor, modern-day Turkey. He is venerated in both East and West for his charity. He served God faithfully by serving the poor.
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Isaiah 29:17-24, Psalm 27:1, 4, 13-14, Matthew 9:27-31
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BLIND BIND
"As Jesus moved on from there, two blind men came after Him crying out, 'Son of David, have pity on us!' " -Matthew 9:27
What if you went blind right now? How would Christmas be? The Church speaks to us today about blindness. It implies we have been spiritually blinded by sin. If not healed, our blindness will ruin Christmas since we cannot see Christ, the meaning of Christmas.
The Lord promises through the prophet Isaiah: "Out of gloom and darkness, the eyes of the blind shall see" (Is 29:18). Jesus stretches forth His hand to touch our eyes, so we may recover our sight (Mt 9:30). We can be healed when we admit we need healing. May Jesus not have to say to us what He said to the Pharisees: " 'But we see,' you say, and your sin remains" (Jn 9:41).
When we admit our blindness, then we must admit its cause, that is, sin. The Lord calls us to confess our sins to one another to find forgiveness and healing (Jas 5:16). Without Advent repentance and Confession, we will have Christmas blindness. Instead of celebrating Christ, the Light of the world, we will be groping in the kingdom of darkness.
Don't miss out on Christ, Christmas, Light, and Life. Go to Confession. Be reconciled. Cry out (Mt 9:27) for Jesus' mercy: Lord, "I want to see" (Mk 10:51). "Amazing grace, how sweet the sound that saved a wretch like me. I once was lost, but now I'm found, was blind but now I see."
Prayer: Holy Spirit, convict all who do not admit their spiritual blindness.
Promise: "The lowly will ever find joy in the Lord, and the poor rejoice in the Holy One of Israel. For the tyrant will be no more and the arrogant will have gone." -Is 29:19-20
Praise: St. Nicholas was bishop of Myra in Asia Minor, modern-day Turkey. He is venerated in both East and West for his charity. He served God faithfully by serving the poor.
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Thursday, December 5, 2019
CRASH! - One Bread, One Body, 12/5/2019
Thursday, December 5, 2019
Isaiah 26:1-6, Psalm 118:1, 8-9, 19-21, 25-27, Matthew 7:21, 24-27
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CRASH!
"The rains fell, the torrents came, the winds blew and lashed against his house. It collapsed under all this and was completely ruined." -Matthew 7:27
The stock market will tumble. Our country will destroy itself from the inside. Family life in the USA will further deteriorate. Christmas will mean little more than an empty time of self-indulgence for millions.
Are these statements the fearless forecasts for the year 2020? No, they are not predictions but logical conclusions unless Americans repent. The fact is that a house built on sand will collapse (Mt 7:26-27). A building without a strong foundation will tumble. A life without a personal relationship with Jesus is not built on the Rock (1 Cor 3:11; Is 26:4). A nation not under God will be undermined and go the way of countless crumbled kingdoms throughout history (Is 26:5). A financial system not based on Biblical principles is a time bomb. A family that does not pray together will not stay together. A Christmas without Christ is meaningless at best and potentially destructive.
Only those who do the will of the heavenly Father have a stable future (Mt 7:21ff).
Prayer: Lord, during this Advent, may I let You build a firm foundation for Christmas, winter, the year 2020, and life.
Promise: "A nation of firm purpose You keep in peace; in peace, for its trust in You." -Is 26:3
Praise: George learned what really mattered, God and his family, when he lost the job he had relied upon.
(For a related teaching on "God Bless America", order, listen to, or download our CD 62-1 or DVD 62 on our website.)
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Isaiah 26:1-6, Psalm 118:1, 8-9, 19-21, 25-27, Matthew 7:21, 24-27
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CRASH!
"The rains fell, the torrents came, the winds blew and lashed against his house. It collapsed under all this and was completely ruined." -Matthew 7:27
The stock market will tumble. Our country will destroy itself from the inside. Family life in the USA will further deteriorate. Christmas will mean little more than an empty time of self-indulgence for millions.
Are these statements the fearless forecasts for the year 2020? No, they are not predictions but logical conclusions unless Americans repent. The fact is that a house built on sand will collapse (Mt 7:26-27). A building without a strong foundation will tumble. A life without a personal relationship with Jesus is not built on the Rock (1 Cor 3:11; Is 26:4). A nation not under God will be undermined and go the way of countless crumbled kingdoms throughout history (Is 26:5). A financial system not based on Biblical principles is a time bomb. A family that does not pray together will not stay together. A Christmas without Christ is meaningless at best and potentially destructive.
Only those who do the will of the heavenly Father have a stable future (Mt 7:21ff).
Prayer: Lord, during this Advent, may I let You build a firm foundation for Christmas, winter, the year 2020, and life.
Promise: "A nation of firm purpose You keep in peace; in peace, for its trust in You." -Is 26:3
Praise: George learned what really mattered, God and his family, when he lost the job he had relied upon.
(For a related teaching on "God Bless America", order, listen to, or download our CD 62-1 or DVD 62 on our website.)
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Wednesday, December 4, 2019
ADVENT MOUNTAIN - One Bread, One Body, 12/4/2019
Wednesday, December 4, 2019, St. John of Damascus
Isaiah 25:6-10, Psalm 23:1-6, Matthew 15:29-37
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ADVENT MOUNTAIN
"For the hand of the Lord will rest on this mountain." -Isaiah 25:10
The Church begins the Advent season by taking us up a mountain. On Sunday, we were told to "climb the Lord's mountain" (Is 2:3). There we will receive God's Word and God's peace. Yesterday the Lord promised: "There shall be no harm or ruin on all My holy mountain" (Is 11:9). This will be done by the Holy Spirit resting on and working through the Messiah and His followers. Today the Lord promises: "On this mountain the Lord of hosts will provide for all peoples a feast of rich food and choice wines ... On this mountain He will destroy the veil that veils all peoples, the web that is woven over all nations; He will destroy death forever" (Is 25:6, 7-8).
Where is this mountain upon which the needs of all peoples will be met and death will be destroyed? Jesus intimated that He knew the answer to this question when "He went up onto the mountainside" (Mt 15:29), healed the sick, and multiplied the loaves and fish to feed the masses (Mt 15:38). Yet even at Multiplication Mountain Jesus did not provide the needs for all people and destroy death. He did that on the mountain of Calvary. Here He provided the offer of salvation for every human being, rent the veil between God and humanity (Mt 27:51), and destroyed death (see 1 Cor 15:26). The mountain of Advent prefigures Mount Calvary.
Prayer: Jesus, I choose to walk up the mountain with You even if I must go by way of the cross.
Promise: "Behold our God, to Whom we looked to save us!" -Is 25:9
Praise: St. John of Damascus wrote multiple homilies on the "Dormition," the passing of the Virgin Mary from earthly life. These teachings aid in tracing the historicity and development of the doctrine of the Assumption. He defended the Church's understanding of the veneration of images, that is, icons and statues.
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Isaiah 25:6-10, Psalm 23:1-6, Matthew 15:29-37
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ADVENT MOUNTAIN
"For the hand of the Lord will rest on this mountain." -Isaiah 25:10
The Church begins the Advent season by taking us up a mountain. On Sunday, we were told to "climb the Lord's mountain" (Is 2:3). There we will receive God's Word and God's peace. Yesterday the Lord promised: "There shall be no harm or ruin on all My holy mountain" (Is 11:9). This will be done by the Holy Spirit resting on and working through the Messiah and His followers. Today the Lord promises: "On this mountain the Lord of hosts will provide for all peoples a feast of rich food and choice wines ... On this mountain He will destroy the veil that veils all peoples, the web that is woven over all nations; He will destroy death forever" (Is 25:6, 7-8).
Where is this mountain upon which the needs of all peoples will be met and death will be destroyed? Jesus intimated that He knew the answer to this question when "He went up onto the mountainside" (Mt 15:29), healed the sick, and multiplied the loaves and fish to feed the masses (Mt 15:38). Yet even at Multiplication Mountain Jesus did not provide the needs for all people and destroy death. He did that on the mountain of Calvary. Here He provided the offer of salvation for every human being, rent the veil between God and humanity (Mt 27:51), and destroyed death (see 1 Cor 15:26). The mountain of Advent prefigures Mount Calvary.
Prayer: Jesus, I choose to walk up the mountain with You even if I must go by way of the cross.
Promise: "Behold our God, to Whom we looked to save us!" -Is 25:9
Praise: St. John of Damascus wrote multiple homilies on the "Dormition," the passing of the Virgin Mary from earthly life. These teachings aid in tracing the historicity and development of the doctrine of the Assumption. He defended the Church's understanding of the veneration of images, that is, icons and statues.
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Tuesday, December 3, 2019
I'LL "PREY" FOR YOU - One Bread, One Body, 12/3/2019
Tuesday, December 3, 2019, St. Francis Xavier
Isaiah 11:1-10, Psalm 72:1-2, 7-8, 12-13, 17, Luke 10:21-24
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I'LL "PREY" FOR YOU
"Then the wolf shall be a guest of the lamb." -Isaiah 11:6
In our world, when the wolf visits the lamb for supper, the lamb becomes the main course. The viper bites and poisons any baby venturing within range, and the lion eats the ox instead of the hay (cf Is 11:6-8). In our world, the strong survive. It's survival of the fittest. Our world glamorizes the predators, not the prey. For example, we call our sports teams Lions, not Lambs or Kids.
On God's holy mountain, there's a new order. The lion passes up red meat in favor of the salad bar. The lamb shares a meal with the wolf, and the leopard naps with the kid goat. Little babes, and even their parents, can sleep with snakes. The Lord promises: "There shall be no harm or ruin on all My holy mountain" (Is 11:9).
How can this be? We can't relate to this kind of world order; it's like nothing we've ever experienced or thought possible. God's Word reveals that we can relate to His new creation because "the earth shall be filled with knowledge of the Lord, as water covers the sea" (Is 11:9).
How can we have this knowledge of the Lord? We must stop preying, start praying, and "become like little children" (Mt 18:3). In childlike innocence, we will be able to receive the revelations Jesus shares with "the merest children" (Lk 10:21).
You are preparing to meet the Baby Jesus on Christmas, Who came to earth as a little Child. Become a little child yourself, and meet the Christ-Child at the level of a child. Then you'll be able to partake in His new world order of innocence and peace.
Prayer: Jesus, tell me things great beyond reach of my knowledge (Jer 33:3). I want to know You (Phil 3:10).
Promise: "Blest are the eyes that see what you see." -Lk 10:23
Praise: At 22, St. Francis Xavier met St. Ignatius Loyola and his life and many other lives changed. St. Francis Xavier evangelized in India, Malaysia, and Japan. He and St. Thérèse of Lisieux were declared co-patrons of the missions in 1925.
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Isaiah 11:1-10, Psalm 72:1-2, 7-8, 12-13, 17, Luke 10:21-24
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I'LL "PREY" FOR YOU
"Then the wolf shall be a guest of the lamb." -Isaiah 11:6
In our world, when the wolf visits the lamb for supper, the lamb becomes the main course. The viper bites and poisons any baby venturing within range, and the lion eats the ox instead of the hay (cf Is 11:6-8). In our world, the strong survive. It's survival of the fittest. Our world glamorizes the predators, not the prey. For example, we call our sports teams Lions, not Lambs or Kids.
On God's holy mountain, there's a new order. The lion passes up red meat in favor of the salad bar. The lamb shares a meal with the wolf, and the leopard naps with the kid goat. Little babes, and even their parents, can sleep with snakes. The Lord promises: "There shall be no harm or ruin on all My holy mountain" (Is 11:9).
How can this be? We can't relate to this kind of world order; it's like nothing we've ever experienced or thought possible. God's Word reveals that we can relate to His new creation because "the earth shall be filled with knowledge of the Lord, as water covers the sea" (Is 11:9).
How can we have this knowledge of the Lord? We must stop preying, start praying, and "become like little children" (Mt 18:3). In childlike innocence, we will be able to receive the revelations Jesus shares with "the merest children" (Lk 10:21).
You are preparing to meet the Baby Jesus on Christmas, Who came to earth as a little Child. Become a little child yourself, and meet the Christ-Child at the level of a child. Then you'll be able to partake in His new world order of innocence and peace.
Prayer: Jesus, tell me things great beyond reach of my knowledge (Jer 33:3). I want to know You (Phil 3:10).
Promise: "Blest are the eyes that see what you see." -Lk 10:23
Praise: At 22, St. Francis Xavier met St. Ignatius Loyola and his life and many other lives changed. St. Francis Xavier evangelized in India, Malaysia, and Japan. He and St. Thérèse of Lisieux were declared co-patrons of the missions in 1925.
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Monday, December 2, 2019
AN ADVENT TO REMEMBER - One Bread, One Body, 12/2/2019
Monday, December 2, 2019
Isaiah 4:2-6, Psalm 122:1-9, Matthew 8:5-11
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AN ADVENT TO REMEMBER
"Many will come from the east and the west and will find a place at the banquet in the kingdom of God." -Matthew 8:11
Happy Advent and new Church year! God is doing big things. We can grow accustomed to thinking of the Christian life in terms of small gains seemingly no larger than mustard seeds; we likewise think of large difficulties, many crosses and failures, and rejections of the Lord by our loved ones. In the readings from the first Monday of Advent, we hear that "many will come" from all directions (Mt 8:11) to the Lord. They will stream toward His house in large throngs (see Is 2:2-3). They will come to the Lord's house rejoicing and giving thanks (Ps 122:1, 4). God will cover His dwelling with large clouds and glory (Is 4:5-6). This will not be small but large and widely visible.
The Church sanctuary is bare this morning - the decorations have been stripped down from the recent grandeur of the feast of Christ the King, signifying the end of the previous Church year. However, the Advent Mass Scriptures think very big. Listen to the daily Mass readings this Advent. Allow the Lord to raise your mind to the greatness of His designs for the human race. God thinks big, acts big, and loves big. He will heal your wounded heart and raise you from defeat to glory. Make this an Advent to remember. Believe the Advent Scriptures.
Prayer: Father, pour out on me an abundance of the spiritual gift of fear of the Lord. May I never regard You as a weak God.
Promise: "I will come and cure." -Mt 8:7
Praise: Maria fled from her homeland to find her true home in God's family.
(This teaching was submitted by a member of our editorial team.) (We offer a men's retreat this weekend, Dec. 6-7! There is always room for more! Call 513-373-2397 or email us at retreats@presentationministries.com.) (Help prepare your heart for Christmas by reading the Bible daily. Order, view, or download our leaflet "An Isaiah Advent" on our website.)
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Isaiah 4:2-6, Psalm 122:1-9, Matthew 8:5-11
Link to Readings --> http://www.usccb.org/bible/readings/120219.cfm
AN ADVENT TO REMEMBER
"Many will come from the east and the west and will find a place at the banquet in the kingdom of God." -Matthew 8:11
Happy Advent and new Church year! God is doing big things. We can grow accustomed to thinking of the Christian life in terms of small gains seemingly no larger than mustard seeds; we likewise think of large difficulties, many crosses and failures, and rejections of the Lord by our loved ones. In the readings from the first Monday of Advent, we hear that "many will come" from all directions (Mt 8:11) to the Lord. They will stream toward His house in large throngs (see Is 2:2-3). They will come to the Lord's house rejoicing and giving thanks (Ps 122:1, 4). God will cover His dwelling with large clouds and glory (Is 4:5-6). This will not be small but large and widely visible.
The Church sanctuary is bare this morning - the decorations have been stripped down from the recent grandeur of the feast of Christ the King, signifying the end of the previous Church year. However, the Advent Mass Scriptures think very big. Listen to the daily Mass readings this Advent. Allow the Lord to raise your mind to the greatness of His designs for the human race. God thinks big, acts big, and loves big. He will heal your wounded heart and raise you from defeat to glory. Make this an Advent to remember. Believe the Advent Scriptures.
Prayer: Father, pour out on me an abundance of the spiritual gift of fear of the Lord. May I never regard You as a weak God.
Promise: "I will come and cure." -Mt 8:7
Praise: Maria fled from her homeland to find her true home in God's family.
(This teaching was submitted by a member of our editorial team.) (We offer a men's retreat this weekend, Dec. 6-7! There is always room for more! Call 513-373-2397 or email us at retreats@presentationministries.com.) (Help prepare your heart for Christmas by reading the Bible daily. Order, view, or download our leaflet "An Isaiah Advent" on our website.)
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Rescript: In accord with the "Code of Canon Law", I hereby grant the "Nihil Obstat" ("Permission to Publish") for "One Bread, One Body" covering the period from December 1, 2019 through January 31, 2020
?Most Reverend Joseph R. Binzer, Auxiliary Bishop, Vicar General of the Archdiocese of Cincinnati, April 2, 2019
The "Nihil Obstat" ("Permission to Publish") 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 the "Nihil Obstat" agree with the contents, opinions, or statements expressed.
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Sunday, December 1, 2019
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