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Wednesday, August 14, 2019, St. Maximilian Mary Kolbe
Deuteronomy 34:1-12, Psalm 66:1-3, 5, 8, 16-17, Matthew 18:15-20
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"MINISTERS OF RECONCILIATION" (SEE 2 COR 5:18)
"If your brother sins against you, go and correct him between you and him alone." -Matthew 18:15, our transl.
"We implore you, in Christ's name: be reconciled to God!" (2 Cor 5:20) God the Father so strongly desires that we be reconciled to Him that He sent His Son to die for us (Rm 5:10) and to thereby "reconcile everything in His person" (Col 1:20).
God the Father insists that we be reconciled not only with Him but also with our brothers and sisters in Christ. In the Sermon on the Mount, Jesus stated: "If you bring your gift to the altar and there recall that your brother has anything against you, leave your gift at the altar, go first to be reconciled with your brother, and then come and offer your gift" (Mt 5:23-24). Without reconciliation, our prayer backfires on us, God does not forgive our sins (Mt 6:15), our relationship with Him deteriorates, and we are lost and doomed to the everlasting alienation of hell. Therefore, "in Christ's name, be reconciled!" (2 Cor 5:20)
"If your brother should commit some wrong against you, go and point out his fault, but keep it between the two of you" (Mt 18:15). If you have disobeyed this command of the Lord by telling someone about what someone else did against you, repent, apologize to the person for talking behind his back, then point out the person's sin. This first attempt at reconciliation works much of the time because of the power of Jesus' reconciling and sacrificial death. If necessary, make the other three attempts at reconciliation referred to in Matthew 18:16-19. Do all that you can to be reconciled now.
Prayer: Father, may I take full advantage of the Sacrament of Reconciliation.
Promise: "Where two or three are gathered in My name, there am I in their midst." -Mt 18:20
Praise: In a vision, St. Maximilian was offered a choice by the Blessed Mother. She presented the white crown of purity and the red crown of martyrdom. The young saint said, "I choose both."
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Tuesday, August 13, 2019, Pope St. Pontian, St. Hippolytus
Deuteronomy 31:1-8, Deuteronomy 32:3-4, 7-9, 12, Matthew 18:1-5, 10, 12-14
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A DIPLOMA IN THE SCHOOL OF MERCY
"If he succeeds in finding it, believe Me he is happier about this one than about the ninety-nine that did not wander away." -Matthew 18:13
The ninety-nine sheep paid a portion of the cost of mercy for the lost sheep to be found. They were left "in the wasteland" (Lk 15:4) without the intimate comfort of the Good Shepherd. Then they had to watch the Master rejoice more in the finding of the wayward sheep than in their own faithfulness.
Moses also paid a portion of the cost of mercy. He endured forty years of desert heat accompanied by the revolts of the Israelites against him. He finally led them to the border of the Promised Land only to have to step aside and let Joshua lead Moses' people into the land (Dt 31:2-3).
The Lord teaches us first about mercy by being merciful to us personally. As we mature in discipleship, He then leads us into the graduate school of mercy. We watch Him rejoice as He dispenses mercy to others (Mt 9:13), for He delights in mercy (Mi 7:18). One of God's required graduate courses in mercy is to learn to rejoice when others get mercy at our expense (Lk 15:27ff). We serve Jesus for years and then get a front-row seat to watch the newcomers receive the same reward as ourselves (Mt 20:9ff). Jesus makes us watch so that we can watch Him rejoice. If we are His true disciples, we will rejoice in what makes Jesus rejoice (see Rm 12:15). Like John the Baptizer, rejoice when you decrease so that the mercy of Jesus will increase (Jn 3:26, 30).
Prayer: Father, may I desire mercy like Jesus does (Mt 9:13).
Promise: "It is the Lord Who marches before you; He will be with you and will never fail you or forsake you." -Dt 31:8
Praise: Pope St. Pontian and St. Hippolytus were once at odds over church doctrine. They were reconciled as fellow prisoners and each received a martyr's crown.
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Deuteronomy 31:1-8, Deuteronomy 32:3-4, 7-9, 12, Matthew 18:1-5, 10, 12-14
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A DIPLOMA IN THE SCHOOL OF MERCY
"If he succeeds in finding it, believe Me he is happier about this one than about the ninety-nine that did not wander away." -Matthew 18:13
The ninety-nine sheep paid a portion of the cost of mercy for the lost sheep to be found. They were left "in the wasteland" (Lk 15:4) without the intimate comfort of the Good Shepherd. Then they had to watch the Master rejoice more in the finding of the wayward sheep than in their own faithfulness.
Moses also paid a portion of the cost of mercy. He endured forty years of desert heat accompanied by the revolts of the Israelites against him. He finally led them to the border of the Promised Land only to have to step aside and let Joshua lead Moses' people into the land (Dt 31:2-3).
The Lord teaches us first about mercy by being merciful to us personally. As we mature in discipleship, He then leads us into the graduate school of mercy. We watch Him rejoice as He dispenses mercy to others (Mt 9:13), for He delights in mercy (Mi 7:18). One of God's required graduate courses in mercy is to learn to rejoice when others get mercy at our expense (Lk 15:27ff). We serve Jesus for years and then get a front-row seat to watch the newcomers receive the same reward as ourselves (Mt 20:9ff). Jesus makes us watch so that we can watch Him rejoice. If we are His true disciples, we will rejoice in what makes Jesus rejoice (see Rm 12:15). Like John the Baptizer, rejoice when you decrease so that the mercy of Jesus will increase (Jn 3:26, 30).
Prayer: Father, may I desire mercy like Jesus does (Mt 9:13).
Promise: "It is the Lord Who marches before you; He will be with you and will never fail you or forsake you." -Dt 31:8
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Sunday, August 11, 2019
CORRECTION FLUID - One Bread, One Body, 8/12/2019
Monday, August 12, 2019, St. Jane Frances de Chantal
Deuteronomy 10:12-22, Psalm 147:12-15, 19-20, Matthew 17:22-27
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CORRECTION FLUID
"Jesus on entering the house asked, without giving him time to speak: 'What is your opinion, Simon?' " -Matthew 17:25
Eternal life is to know personally God the Father and Jesus Whom He sent (Jn 17:3). When we know others personally, we can elaborate on how they talk, think, work, pray, deal with problems, etc. When we know Jesus personally, we can wax eloquently on His ways, even on how He corrects us.
Jesus can come on strong in correcting us. For example, when Peter refused to accept the message of the cross, Jesus "turned on Peter and said, 'Get out of My sight, you satan! You are trying to make Me trip and fall. You are not judging by God's standards but by man's' " (Mt 16:23). But in the next chapter, Jesus, in a low-key, even humorous way, corrects Peter for implicitly denying His divinity (see Mt 17:25ff). Jesus even produced the money for the temple tax in the mouth of a fish (Mt 17:27).
In His mercy, Jesus corrects the proud sternly with an iron rod (see Rv 12:5), and He corrects the humble gently (see 1 Pt 5:5). "The bruised reed He will not crush; the smoldering wick He will not quench" (Mt 12:20). Jesus is wondrous in all His ways, including His ways of correcting us. Marvel at our privilege of knowing His mercy and majesty.
Prayer: Jesus, may I so want to be holy that I want to be corrected by You.
Promise: "Your ancestors went down to Egypt seventy strong, and now the Lord, your God, has made you as numerous as the stars of the sky." -Dt 10:22
Praise: St. Jane Frances de Chantal received spiritual direction from St. Francis de Sales. She lived an abundant life as wife, mother, and finally as a nun.
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Deuteronomy 10:12-22, Psalm 147:12-15, 19-20, Matthew 17:22-27
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CORRECTION FLUID
"Jesus on entering the house asked, without giving him time to speak: 'What is your opinion, Simon?' " -Matthew 17:25
Eternal life is to know personally God the Father and Jesus Whom He sent (Jn 17:3). When we know others personally, we can elaborate on how they talk, think, work, pray, deal with problems, etc. When we know Jesus personally, we can wax eloquently on His ways, even on how He corrects us.
Jesus can come on strong in correcting us. For example, when Peter refused to accept the message of the cross, Jesus "turned on Peter and said, 'Get out of My sight, you satan! You are trying to make Me trip and fall. You are not judging by God's standards but by man's' " (Mt 16:23). But in the next chapter, Jesus, in a low-key, even humorous way, corrects Peter for implicitly denying His divinity (see Mt 17:25ff). Jesus even produced the money for the temple tax in the mouth of a fish (Mt 17:27).
In His mercy, Jesus corrects the proud sternly with an iron rod (see Rv 12:5), and He corrects the humble gently (see 1 Pt 5:5). "The bruised reed He will not crush; the smoldering wick He will not quench" (Mt 12:20). Jesus is wondrous in all His ways, including His ways of correcting us. Marvel at our privilege of knowing His mercy and majesty.
Prayer: Jesus, may I so want to be holy that I want to be corrected by You.
Promise: "Your ancestors went down to Egypt seventy strong, and now the Lord, your God, has made you as numerous as the stars of the sky." -Dt 10:22
Praise: St. Jane Frances de Chantal received spiritual direction from St. Francis de Sales. She lived an abundant life as wife, mother, and finally as a nun.
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PM eNewsletter 19th Sunday in Ordinary time
August 11th 19th Sunday in ordinary time.
This week, oh! Christ, Your church celebrates the assumption of the blessed virgin Mary into Your eternal
kingdom.
Christ, what a fitting end to Mary's life that right after death, she was assumed into Your heavenly
kingdom, body and soul.
Jesus, help us to have that love for Mary, our mother, that You have.
Help us to intercede to her as a very strong mediator to You for all the needs that we have.
Jesus, You gave us Mary as an example of what trust in You can cause.
She was full of grace and love.
Jesus, continue to shower down on us some of that grace, so that we can trust You all the days of our life.
Thank you Jesus.
Amen and Amen.
Thank You Lord, for loving us totally.
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Sunday INCREASING GOD'S PROPERTY VALUE
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"That servant is fortunate whom his Master finds busy when He returns. Assuredly, his Master will put him in
charge of all His property." -Luke 12:43-44
My prayer is that you readers of One Bread, One Body will constantly be "faithful, farsighted" servants of
God (Lk 12:42), busy sowing His Word in season and out of season (Lk 12:42; 2 Tm 4:2). If you are faithful
in doing this, Jesus "will put you in charge of larger affairs" (Mt 25:21). In fact, He promises He will put
you "in charge of all His property" (Lk 12:44).
What is God's property? Of what will He put you in charge?
*Life (Ez 18:4):I would rejoice to see you readers in charge of all governmental decisions on
right-to-life matters.
*Food: Jesus will use you as other Josephs, feeding the starving of the world
(Gn 41:57; Jn 21:15; Lk 12:42) and ensuring human greed does not deprive anyone of food.
*Money (see Hg 2:8):The world has used money to enslave poor nations under impossible debt loads. Jesus
came to set captives free through you (Lk 4:18; Is 58:6-7).
*Power (Mt 28:18, RNAB):"You will receive power" from the Holy Spirit (Acts 1:8). Many use power
unjustly. Jesus will use your power for justice (Rm 6:13).
If I, a mere human, find joy in visualizing you readers in charge of Jesus' property, consider the greater
joy of Jesus in putting you in charge! Therefore, be busy about His work now, be put in charge (Lk 12:42-44),
and "share your Master's joy!" (Mt 25:21)
Prayer: Jesus, "here I am...Send me!" (Is 6:8)
Promise: "Be on guard, therefore. The Son of Man will come when you least expect Him." -Lk 12:40
Praise: Risen Jesus, by Your death and resurrection, You have set us free to do Your will. We exalt Your
powerful name.
Monday CORRECTION FLUID
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Today I ask You, Lord Jesus Christ, and believe that You will cure my husband of his back injury and leg
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and I ask You to begin Your mighty work in the life of my husband. Please reach down and surround my husband
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END HUNGER
"WE MUST DO BETTER"
We are all called to go further. We can and we must do better for the helpless. We must move to concrete
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WE CAN DO IT
We do indeed have the adequate means and framework so that beautiful words and good wishes may become an
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This week, oh! Christ, Your church celebrates the assumption of the blessed virgin Mary into Your eternal
kingdom.
Christ, what a fitting end to Mary's life that right after death, she was assumed into Your heavenly
kingdom, body and soul.
Jesus, help us to have that love for Mary, our mother, that You have.
Help us to intercede to her as a very strong mediator to You for all the needs that we have.
Jesus, You gave us Mary as an example of what trust in You can cause.
She was full of grace and love.
Jesus, continue to shower down on us some of that grace, so that we can trust You all the days of our life.
Thank you Jesus.
Amen and Amen.
Thank You Lord, for loving us totally.
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Sunday INCREASING GOD'S PROPERTY VALUE
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"That servant is fortunate whom his Master finds busy when He returns. Assuredly, his Master will put him in
charge of all His property." -Luke 12:43-44
My prayer is that you readers of One Bread, One Body will constantly be "faithful, farsighted" servants of
God (Lk 12:42), busy sowing His Word in season and out of season (Lk 12:42; 2 Tm 4:2). If you are faithful
in doing this, Jesus "will put you in charge of larger affairs" (Mt 25:21). In fact, He promises He will put
you "in charge of all His property" (Lk 12:44).
What is God's property? Of what will He put you in charge?
*Life (Ez 18:4):I would rejoice to see you readers in charge of all governmental decisions on
right-to-life matters.
*Food: Jesus will use you as other Josephs, feeding the starving of the world
(Gn 41:57; Jn 21:15; Lk 12:42) and ensuring human greed does not deprive anyone of food.
*Money (see Hg 2:8):The world has used money to enslave poor nations under impossible debt loads. Jesus
came to set captives free through you (Lk 4:18; Is 58:6-7).
*Power (Mt 28:18, RNAB):"You will receive power" from the Holy Spirit (Acts 1:8). Many use power
unjustly. Jesus will use your power for justice (Rm 6:13).
If I, a mere human, find joy in visualizing you readers in charge of Jesus' property, consider the greater
joy of Jesus in putting you in charge! Therefore, be busy about His work now, be put in charge (Lk 12:42-44),
and "share your Master's joy!" (Mt 25:21)
Prayer: Jesus, "here I am...Send me!" (Is 6:8)
Promise: "Be on guard, therefore. The Son of Man will come when you least expect Him." -Lk 12:40
Praise: Risen Jesus, by Your death and resurrection, You have set us free to do Your will. We exalt Your
powerful name.
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Tuesday A DIPLOMA IN THE SCHOOL OF MERCY
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Saturday, August 10, 2019
INCREASING GOD'S PROPERTY VALUE - One Bread, One Body, 8/11/2019
Sunday, August 11, 2019, 19th Sunday Ordinary Time
Wisdom 18:6-9, Hebrews 11:1-2, 8-19, Psalm 33:1, 12, 18-22, Luke 12:32-48
Link to Readings --> http://www.usccb.org/bible/readings/081119.cfm
INCREASING GOD'S PROPERTY VALUE
"That servant is fortunate whom his Master finds busy when He returns. Assuredly, his Master will put him in charge of all His property." -Luke 12:43-44
My prayer is that you readers of One Bread, One Body will constantly be "faithful, farsighted" servants of God (Lk 12:42), busy sowing His Word in season and out of season (Lk 12:42; 2 Tm 4:2). If you are faithful in doing this, Jesus "will put you in charge of larger affairs" (Mt 25:21). In fact, He promises He will put you "in charge of all His property" (Lk 12:44).
What is God's property? Of what will He put you in charge?
* Life (Ez 18:4):I would rejoice to see you readers in charge of all governmental decisions on right-to-life matters.
* Food: Jesus will use you as other Josephs, feeding the starving of the world (Gn 41:57; Jn 21:15; Lk 12:42) and ensuring human greed does not deprive anyone of food.
* Money (see Hg 2:8):The world has used money to enslave poor nations under impossible debt loads. Jesus came to set captives free through you (Lk 4:18; Is 58:6-7).
* Power (Mt 28:18, RNAB):"You will receive power" from the Holy Spirit (Acts 1:8). Many use power unjustly. Jesus will use your power for justice (Rm 6:13).
If I, a mere human, find joy in visualizing you readers in charge of Jesus' property, consider the greater joy of Jesus in putting you in charge! Therefore, be busy about His work now, be put in charge (Lk 12:42-44), and "share your Master's joy!" (Mt 25:21)
Prayer: Jesus, "here I am...Send me!" (Is 6:8)
Promise: "Be on guard, therefore. The Son of Man will come when you least expect Him." -Lk 12:40
Praise: Risen Jesus, by Your death and resurrection, You have set us free to do Your will. We exalt Your powerful name.
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Wisdom 18:6-9, Hebrews 11:1-2, 8-19, Psalm 33:1, 12, 18-22, Luke 12:32-48
Link to Readings --> http://www.usccb.org/bible/readings/081119.cfm
INCREASING GOD'S PROPERTY VALUE
"That servant is fortunate whom his Master finds busy when He returns. Assuredly, his Master will put him in charge of all His property." -Luke 12:43-44
My prayer is that you readers of One Bread, One Body will constantly be "faithful, farsighted" servants of God (Lk 12:42), busy sowing His Word in season and out of season (Lk 12:42; 2 Tm 4:2). If you are faithful in doing this, Jesus "will put you in charge of larger affairs" (Mt 25:21). In fact, He promises He will put you "in charge of all His property" (Lk 12:44).
What is God's property? Of what will He put you in charge?
* Life (Ez 18:4):I would rejoice to see you readers in charge of all governmental decisions on right-to-life matters.
* Food: Jesus will use you as other Josephs, feeding the starving of the world (Gn 41:57; Jn 21:15; Lk 12:42) and ensuring human greed does not deprive anyone of food.
* Money (see Hg 2:8):The world has used money to enslave poor nations under impossible debt loads. Jesus came to set captives free through you (Lk 4:18; Is 58:6-7).
* Power (Mt 28:18, RNAB):"You will receive power" from the Holy Spirit (Acts 1:8). Many use power unjustly. Jesus will use your power for justice (Rm 6:13).
If I, a mere human, find joy in visualizing you readers in charge of Jesus' property, consider the greater joy of Jesus in putting you in charge! Therefore, be busy about His work now, be put in charge (Lk 12:42-44), and "share your Master's joy!" (Mt 25:21)
Prayer: Jesus, "here I am...Send me!" (Is 6:8)
Promise: "Be on guard, therefore. The Son of Man will come when you least expect Him." -Lk 12:40
Praise: Risen Jesus, by Your death and resurrection, You have set us free to do Your will. We exalt Your powerful name.
(This teaching was submitted by a member of our editorial team.)
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Friday, August 9, 2019
SOW SO - One Bread, One Body, 8/10/2019
Saturday, August 10, 2019, St. Lawrence
2 Corinthians 9:6-10, Psalm 112:1-2, 5-9, John 12:24-26
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SOW SO
"God can multiply His favors among you." -2 Corinthians 9:8
August is an expensive month. Vacations, picnics, entertainment, air conditioners, and school clothes don't come free. As we start to see the summer passing, many people feel so empty they try one more summer fling. And, of course, flings cost money. When we see our money ending before our summer ends, we try to cut corners. Usually we give God, His Church, and His work very little or nothing, and spend our money amusing ourselves. Consequently, most ministries, including this one, wonder each year if they'll survive the summer.
God's Word tells us what to do in the summer crunch. It says: "He who sows sparingly will reap sparingly, and he who sows bountifully will reap bountifully. Everyone must give according to what he has inwardly decided; not sadly, not grudgingly, for God loves a cheerful giver" (2 Cor 9:6-7).
Now is the time to take our little money and sow it for God's kingdom. "He will multiply the seed you sow and increase your generous yield" (2 Cor 9:10). If we expect a bountiful harvest, we must sow bountifully.
Prayer: Father, may it take faith to give what I give to Your kingdom.
Promise: "I solemnly assure you, unless the grain of wheat falls to the earth and dies, it remains just a grain of wheat. But if it dies, it produces much fruit." -Jn 12:24
Praise: St. Lawrence, a deacon, exemplified courage as a martyr. Tradition tells us he was roasted to death on a gridiron. He taught that the sick, crippled, impoverished, and poor were the treasures of the Church.
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2 Corinthians 9:6-10, Psalm 112:1-2, 5-9, John 12:24-26
Link to Readings --> http://www.usccb.org/bible/readings/081019.cfm
SOW SO
"God can multiply His favors among you." -2 Corinthians 9:8
August is an expensive month. Vacations, picnics, entertainment, air conditioners, and school clothes don't come free. As we start to see the summer passing, many people feel so empty they try one more summer fling. And, of course, flings cost money. When we see our money ending before our summer ends, we try to cut corners. Usually we give God, His Church, and His work very little or nothing, and spend our money amusing ourselves. Consequently, most ministries, including this one, wonder each year if they'll survive the summer.
God's Word tells us what to do in the summer crunch. It says: "He who sows sparingly will reap sparingly, and he who sows bountifully will reap bountifully. Everyone must give according to what he has inwardly decided; not sadly, not grudgingly, for God loves a cheerful giver" (2 Cor 9:6-7).
Now is the time to take our little money and sow it for God's kingdom. "He will multiply the seed you sow and increase your generous yield" (2 Cor 9:10). If we expect a bountiful harvest, we must sow bountifully.
Prayer: Father, may it take faith to give what I give to Your kingdom.
Promise: "I solemnly assure you, unless the grain of wheat falls to the earth and dies, it remains just a grain of wheat. But if it dies, it produces much fruit." -Jn 12:24
Praise: St. Lawrence, a deacon, exemplified courage as a martyr. Tradition tells us he was roasted to death on a gridiron. He taught that the sick, crippled, impoverished, and poor were the treasures of the Church.
(For a related teaching on "The Bible on Money", order, download or view our booklet on our website.)
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Thursday, August 8, 2019
ON THE VERGE - One Bread, One Body, 8/9/2019
Friday, August 9, 2019, St. Teresa Benedicta of the Cross
Deuteronomy 4:32-40, Psalm 77:12-16, 21, Matthew 16:24-28
Link to Readings --> http://www.usccb.org/bible/readings/080919.cfm
ON THE VERGE
"You led Your people like a flock." -Psalm 77:21
In today's first eucharistic reading, Moses has led the Israelites through the desert for forty years. The people are now on the verge of entering into the Promised Land. They're so close to reaching their long-awaited goal that they can almost taste it. Before crossing into the land, Moses stops the people on the verge and has them recall what God has done for them. Through a long discourse that comprises the entire book of Deuteronomy, Moses pauses and reminds his people that it's more important to possess the God of the promises than it is to possess the fruits of the fulfillment of His promises.
Jesus pauses before the final leg of His journey to Jerusalem and Calvary. On the verge of reaching the end of His journey, He calls a time-out and says to His disciples (and to us): "Are you really going to follow Me or not? (see Mt 16:24) Are you looking for what I can give you? Or are you looking to follow Me out of love regardless of what I give you?" (see Mt 16:25-26)
Are you on the verge? Perhaps you're about to accept a new job, move into a new town, start a new school year, get married, etc. Take some time today and pause. Stop. Be still (Ps 46:11). What do you need to change in your life to be a more faithful disciple? Make the change now, while you're on the verge. Then move forward, follow Jesus, and carry your cross into the rest of your life.
Prayer: Father, whether I reach the place of promise or spend my life in dire straits, I will seek You above any temporal blessings. Keep me faithful to Your teaching and never let me be parted from You.
Promise: "You must now know, and fix in your heart, that the Lord is God...and that there is no other." -Dt 4:39
Praise: Edith Stein was Jewish, but converted to Catholicism and became the nun, St. Teresa Benedicta of the Cross. She acknowledged her heritage and the Nazis put her to death in Auschwitz.
(This teaching was submitted by a member of our editorial team.)
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Deuteronomy 4:32-40, Psalm 77:12-16, 21, Matthew 16:24-28
Link to Readings --> http://www.usccb.org/bible/readings/080919.cfm
ON THE VERGE
"You led Your people like a flock." -Psalm 77:21
In today's first eucharistic reading, Moses has led the Israelites through the desert for forty years. The people are now on the verge of entering into the Promised Land. They're so close to reaching their long-awaited goal that they can almost taste it. Before crossing into the land, Moses stops the people on the verge and has them recall what God has done for them. Through a long discourse that comprises the entire book of Deuteronomy, Moses pauses and reminds his people that it's more important to possess the God of the promises than it is to possess the fruits of the fulfillment of His promises.
Jesus pauses before the final leg of His journey to Jerusalem and Calvary. On the verge of reaching the end of His journey, He calls a time-out and says to His disciples (and to us): "Are you really going to follow Me or not? (see Mt 16:24) Are you looking for what I can give you? Or are you looking to follow Me out of love regardless of what I give you?" (see Mt 16:25-26)
Are you on the verge? Perhaps you're about to accept a new job, move into a new town, start a new school year, get married, etc. Take some time today and pause. Stop. Be still (Ps 46:11). What do you need to change in your life to be a more faithful disciple? Make the change now, while you're on the verge. Then move forward, follow Jesus, and carry your cross into the rest of your life.
Prayer: Father, whether I reach the place of promise or spend my life in dire straits, I will seek You above any temporal blessings. Keep me faithful to Your teaching and never let me be parted from You.
Promise: "You must now know, and fix in your heart, that the Lord is God...and that there is no other." -Dt 4:39
Praise: Edith Stein was Jewish, but converted to Catholicism and became the nun, St. Teresa Benedicta of the Cross. She acknowledged her heritage and the Nazis put her to death in Auschwitz.
(This teaching was submitted by a member of our editorial team.)
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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 August 1, 2019 through September 30, 2019
?Most Reverend Joseph R. Binzer, Auxiliary Bishop, Vicar General of the Archdiocese of Cincinnati, February 15, 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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