STOP MISTREATING GOD - One Bread, One Body, 10/12/2026

Monday, October 12, 2026,

Galatians 4:22-24, 26-27, 31—5:1
Psalm 113:1-7
Luke 11:29-32

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STOP MISTREATING GOD
“This is an evil age.” —Luke 11:29

The crowds had the privilege of seeing Jesus standing right in front of them and speaking to them (Lk 11:29). Yet they sought a sign from Him rather than seeking Him, Who was the Sign (Lk 11:29-30). Because of our fallen human nature, human beings tend to ignore Jesus or even forget Him after having met Him (e.g. Gal 3:1). How can we ignore, forget, and reject the One Who loves us so much that He died on the cross for each one of us? (Gal 2:20) How can we mistreat God by “crucifying the Son of God...and holding Him up to contempt”? (Heb 6:6)

Our egomania, addiction to self, and narcissism blind us to everything, including God, our rejection of Him, and our hardened hearts. How can we stop ignoring, forgetting, rejecting, and crucifying God, Who is Love (1 Jn 4:8, 16) and has died to save us?

The Lord breaks through this heart of darkness in many ways, especially through the Blessed Virgin Mary. For example, while He was hanging on the cross in the hour of terrifying rejection, Jesus turned to Mary and commissioned her to be a mother to His disciples (Jn 19:26) so that we would no longer abandon Him and would instead lead all people to love Him faithfully.

Stop mistreating Jesus. Mary will help “her offspring...who keep God’s commandments and give witness to Jesus” (Rv 12:17).

Prayer: Father, I know how much it hurts to be rejected. May I never again reject You, Jesus, and the Spirit.

Promise: “It was for liberty that Christ freed us.” —Gal 5:1

Praise: Steven, at first, was unable to share his faith with strangers, but found he was able to do all things with God (see Mt 19:26).

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A MASS ROUNDUP - One Bread, One Body, 10/11/2026

Sunday, October 11, 2026, 28th Sunday Ordinary Time

Isaiah 25:6-10
Philippians 4:12-14, 19-20
Psalm 23:1-6
Matthew 22:1-14
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A MASS ROUNDUP
“Come to the feast.” —Matthew 22:4

The King issues an invitation to come to the Holy Sacrifice of the Mass, the feast of the wedding of the Son to His bride, the Church (Rv 19:7, 9). It’s quite a party: Bread from Heaven (Jn 6:32-33), an extraordinary, overflowing banquet (Is 25:6; Ps 23:5), the fullness of heavenly joy experienced right here on the face of this planet. What an invitation! Who could turn that down?

Sadly, many “ignored the invitation” (Mt 22:5). The reasons are numerous: football, grillouts, tailgate parties, work responsibilities, pleasure-seeking, hard-heartedness, and outright contempt for the King and His Son. “They refused to come” (Mt 22:3). They refused to celebrate and rejoice. The King commented that they “were unfit to come” (Mt 22:8).

Many registered Catholics will not go to Holy Mass today. God says: “I want My house to be full” (Lk 14:23). Surely there are many people who need help in accepting God’s most gracious invitation (Mt 22:9). Be among the servants of the King who go “out into the byroads and invite to” Mass those people who are famished for the banquet of the lavish love of the Lord (Mt 22:9).

Prayer: Father, grant me the grace to be completely attached to You and totally detached from anything which would separate me from You.

Promise: “In Him Who is the Source of my strength I have strength for everything.” —Phil 4:13

Praise: “Behold our God, to Whom we looked to save us! This is the Lord for Whom we looked; let us rejoice and be glad that He has saved us!” (Is 25:9)

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FREEDOM IN THE WORD - One Bread, One Body, 10/10/2026

Saturday, October 10, 2026,

Galatians 3:22-29
Psalm 105:2-7
Luke 11:27-28

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FREEDOM IN THE WORD
“Blest are they who hear the word of God and keep it.” —Luke 11:28

Many believe happiness, or blessedness, consists in being free, in not being constrained and restrained. Many regard the Old Testament as a “disciplinarian,” a “monitor” (Gal 3:24, RNAB), something that constrains us from being “free” (Gal 3:22). They see the Bible as a set of rules that keeps us “locked in” rather than being free (Gal 3:23).

Do you feel God’s Word aims to prevent your happiness? Jesus, the Word of God (Jn 1:1), is not a disciplinarian, monitor, or restrainer. He knows us by name (Jn 10:3). The Word is not an impersonal guardian keeping us in jail, preventing us from escaping to freedom. Rather, Jesus, the Word, the Good Shepherd, protects us from the dangers outside the sheepfold, keeping them from harming us. Our parents restrained us from playing in traffic, touching hot stoves, drowning in the bathtub, etc. Likewise, God’s Word keeps us safe, blessed, happy in the sheepfold, under the protection of the Good Shepherd.

As a loving parent, God the Father has given us His Word, both the written page and His Son Jesus, the Divine Logos. God’s Word gives us safe boundaries; thus, we are happy if we observe it (Lk 11:28). If we do not hear the Word nor observe it, we aren’t free; rather, we are unprotected. We are on our own, unaware that our “opponent the devil is prowling like a roaring lion looking for someone to devour” (1 Pt 5:8).

Life in the Word is true freedom, true blessing, true happiness. Hear the Word. Observe it. Live it. Be set free (Jn 8:31-32, 36).

Prayer: Father, every day of the rest of my life, I will read Your Word and make it my home (Jn 8:31).

Promise: “Each one of you is a [child] of God because of your faith in Christ Jesus.” —Gal 3:26

Praise: “Sing to Him, sing His praise, proclaim all His wondrous deeds. Glory in His holy name” (Ps 105:2-3).

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KNOWING THE ENEMY - One Bread, One Body, 10/09/2026

Friday, October 9, 2026, St. Denis & Companions
St. John Leonardi

Galatians 3:7-14
Psalm 111:1-6
Luke 11:15-26

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KNOWING THE ENEMY
“Jesus was casting out a devil which was mute, and when the devil was cast out the dumb man spoke. The crowds were amazed at this. Some of them said, ‘It is by Beelzebul, the prince of devils, that He casts out devils.’ ” —Luke 11:14-15

When Jesus drove out demons, some people reacted negatively. This still happens today. Jesus continues to drive out demons, and some respond by denying the devil’s existence or at least the need for deliverance.

Even if we accept the Biblical and orthodox teaching about the devil, we may still be affected or “infected” by secular ideas. We may not take the devil seriously enough, thinking of him as only an evil force. However, he is a real enemy with great intelligence and personal attributes.

To win our battle against the devil (Eph 6:12), we must have a realistic view of him. We should not be terrified of the evil one, for in Jesus’ name, we can renounce the devil from our own lives. Yet we must recognize the devil as a formidable opponent, “a strong man fully armed,” who must be disarmed and despoiled (Lk 11:21, 22).

“Fix your eyes on Jesus” (Heb 3:1, NAB), but don’t fail to notice the serpent at your feet.

Prayer: Father, give me a realistic assessment of my enemy, Satan.

Promise: “Those who believe are sons of Abraham.” —Gal 3:7

Praise: St. Denis, bishop of Paris, France, led many to faith in Christ. In return, he was beheaded as a martyr for Jesus.

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THE PRIVILEGED POWER OF PRAYER - One Bread, One Body, 10/08/2026

Thursday, October 8, 2026,

Galatians 3:1-5
Luke 1:69-75
Luke 11:5-13

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THE PRIVILEGED POWER OF PRAYER
“So I say to you, ‘Ask and you shall receive; seek and you shall find; knock and it shall be opened to you.’ For whoever asks, receives; whoever seeks, finds; whoever knocks, is admitted.” —Luke 11:9-10

Through persistence, we can get others to give us something even when they don’t want to give (Lk 11:8). How much more will we receive from God our Father, Who loved us so much that He gave us His Son! (Jn 3:16) “Is it possible that He Who did not spare His own Son but handed Him over for the sake of us all will not grant us all things besides?” (Rm 8:32)

Almost all children receive good things from their parents, despite the parents’ sins (see Lk 11:11-13). “How much more will your heavenly Father give good things to anyone who asks Him!” (Mt 7:11) In fact, our heavenly Abba will give us not only good things but even the Holy Spirit, the third Person of the Trinity, God Himself (Lk 11:13). The Spirit will help us pray (Rm 8:26-27), give us supernatural gifts (1 Cor 12:4ff), guide us to all truth (Jn 16:13), make us holy (see Gal 5:22-23), and renew the face of the earth (Ps 104:30).

Because of our Father Who is Love (1 Jn 4:8, 16), Jesus’ crucifixion, and the power of the Holy Spirit, it is absolutely certain that all our prayers will be answered — either as expected or in a better way. Therefore, there is “the necessity of praying always and not losing heart” (Lk 18:1).

Prayer: Father, fill me with joyful, expectant faith when I pray.

Promise: “God lavishes the Spirit on you and works wonders in your midst.” —Gal 3:5

Praise: Warren, a former Protestant minister, and Nora, his wife, left their congregation and converted to the Catholic faith, receiving their First Communion together just before Christ’s Christmas coming.

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PRAYER LINES - One Bread, One Body, 10/07/2026

Wednesday, October 7, 2026, Our Lady of the Rosary

Galatians 2:1-2, 7-14
Psalm 117:1-2
Luke 11:1-4

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PRAYER LINES
“Lord, teach us to pray.” —Luke 11:1

The Lord, Who is Love (1 Jn 4:8, 16), commands us to love Him with all our hearts (Lk 10:27). However, we will do this only if we love our neighbors as ourselves (Lk 10:27). Love is not a matter of mere feelings and words. We must “love in deed and in truth and not merely talk about it” (1 Jn 3:18). We must be like the Good Samaritan and give hands-on, sacrificial service to those in need, even if they are enemies (Lk 10:33ff). We must be like St. Martha working hard to offer hospitality to Jesus (Lk 10:38ff) and the least of our brothers and sisters (Mt 25:40).

However, before, during, and after our work, we must be like St. Mary of Bethany and sit at the feet of Jesus to listen to His words (Lk 10:39). We need Jesus to teach us to pray (Lk 11:1), especially to pray first, to pray before work. Otherwise, our actions will speak no louder than our words, and our love will not be authentic. Learn to pray to work in love.

Prayer: Father, as I pray the rosary, purify my motives for working.

Promise: “The only stipulation was that we should be mindful of the poor — the one thing that I was making every effort to do.” —Gal 2:10

Praise: Sally’s first action on waking up is to pray the rosary.

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THE THRILL OF EVANGELIZATION - One Bread, One Body, 10/06/2026

Tuesday, October 6, 2026, St. Bruno
Bl. Marie-Rose Durocher

Galatians 1:13-24
Psalm 139:1-3, 13-15
Luke 10:38-42

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THE THRILL OF EVANGELIZATION
“The time came when He Who had set me apart before I was born and called me by His favor chose to reveal His Son to me.” —Galatians 1:15-16

Some of those persecuting the Church will soon be preaching the faith they tried to destroy (see Gal 1:23). People mad at God and others for not helping them will accept God’s correction and make great acts of faith (cf Lk 10:40 and Jn 11:27). All around us, in quiet and dramatic ways, people are converting.

You can be part of this greatest of miracles, the miracle of salvation, by:

• repenting of your sins, being baptized, and accepting Jesus as Lord (Acts 2:38),
• praying and fasting fervently for persecutors and sinners,
• being a witness for Jesus by sharing your faith, and
• taking up your cross daily and suffering for love of Jesus (Lk 9:23).

Jesus continues to catch lots of fish — big fish (see Jn 21:11). To fish with Him and to be part of the life-changing excitement of His saving grace and love, we need only have faith and love enough to lower our nets for a catch (see Lk 5:4). Don’t miss out on life by missing out on conversion and evangelization. Share your faith.

Prayer: Father, fill me with joy over one repentant sinner (Lk 15:7, 10).

Promise: “Truly You have formed my inmost being; You knit me in my mother’s womb. I give You thanks that I am fearfully, wonderfully made.” —Ps 139:13-14

Praise: St. Bruno gave up the opportunity to live a highly visible life as an archbishop in order to pursue quiet, humble living in a hermitage.

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