HIS PIERCED, BEAUTIFUL FEET - One Bread, One Body, 11/11/2026

Wednesday, November 11, 2026, St. Martin of Tours

Titus 3:1-7
Psalm 23:1-6
Luke 17:11-19

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HIS PIERCED, BEAUTIFUL FEET
“He threw himself on his face at the feet of Jesus and spoke His praises.” —Luke 17:16

There is something about the feet of Jesus. Because His feet are nail-scarred from the crucifixion (see Lk 24:39), they are beautiful (see Is 52:7). Jesus’ pierced feet bring the Good News of salvation.

The Samaritan leper who was healed “threw himself on his face at the feet of Jesus” (Lk 17:16). Mary of Bethany “seated herself at the Lord’s feet and listened to His words” (Lk 10:39). Later, this “Mary brought a pound of costly perfume made from genuine aromatic nard, with which she anointed Jesus’ feet. Then she dried His feet with her hair” (Jn 12:3). “A woman known in the town to be a sinner” (Lk 7:37) stood behind Jesus “at His feet, weeping so that her tears fell upon His feet. Then she wiped them with her hair, kissing them and perfuming them with the oil” (Lk 7:38). After the women leaving Jesus’ tomb met Him risen from the dead, they “embraced His feet and did Him homage” (Mt 28:9).

In love for Jesus, we should throw ourselves at Jesus’ feet and embrace, kiss, and perfume His feet. At the pierced, beautiful feet of Jesus, we must repent of our sins and praise and worship Jesus. Throw yourself on your “face at the feet of Jesus” (Lk 17:16).

Prayer: “Glorious God, in adoration, at Your feet we belong” (from the song “Glorious God”).

Promise: He saved us “through Jesus Christ our Savior, that we might be justified by His grace and become heirs, in hope, of eternal life. You can depend on this to be true.” —Ti 3:6-8

Praise: St. Martin led his mother to Jesus and to membership in the Church shortly before she died.

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THE STREETCAR NAMED DESIRE - One Bread, One Body, 11/10/2026

Tuesday, November 10, 2026, Pope St. Leo the Great

Titus 2:1-8, 11-14
Psalm 37:3-4, 18, 23, 27, 29
Luke 17:7-10

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THE STREETCAR NAMED DESIRE
“Reject godless ways and worldly desires.” —Titus 2:12

Many of our desires are contradictory and destructive. Therefore, in His mercy, “the grace of God has appeared, offering salvation” and training us “to reject godless ways and worldly desires, and live temperately, justly, and devoutly in this age” (Ti 2:11-12). The Lord commands us: “Live soberly” (1 Pt 1:13), and “do not yield to the desires that once shaped you in your ignorance” (1 Pt 1:14). “You are not to spend what remains of your earthly life on human desires but on the will of God” (1 Pt 4:2). “You must lay aside your former way of life and the old self which deteriorates through illusion and desire” (Eph 4:22). Unless worldly desires are rejected, they will deform us, cause our lives to deteriorate, and take away our lives. Therefore, “those who belong to Christ Jesus have crucified their flesh with its passions and desires” (Gal 5:24).

Ask the Spirit to lust against the desires of your flesh (Gal 5:17) and give you the strength to crucify your desires. “Where the Spirit of the Lord is, there is freedom” (2 Cor 3:17). Do not be enslaved by your desires but be free in the Holy Spirit.

Prayer: Father, may my desire for You be so encompassing that all my worldly desires will be rejected and crucified.

Promise: “The just shall possess the land and dwell in it forever.” —Ps 37:29

Praise: Pope St. Leo the Great twice saved Rome from Barbarian invasion.

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CONSUMED BY LOVE FOR THE CHURCH - One Bread, One Body, 11/09/2026

Monday, November 9, 2026, 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
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CONSUMED BY LOVE FOR THE CHURCH
The angel “brought me back to the entrance of the temple, and I saw water flowing out.” —Ezekiel 47:1

From the Church flow the living waters which will change our culture of death into a civilization of love and life, and “renew the face of the earth” (Ps 104:30).

For the Church to fully exercise her authority and power, she must be “built as an edifice of spirit, into a holy priesthood, offering spiritual sacrifices acceptable to God through Jesus Christ” (1 Pt 2:5). “In Him you are being built into this temple, to become a dwelling place for God in the Spirit” (Eph 2:22). Everyone “must be careful how he builds” (1 Cor 3:10).

For the Church to be built up, bring Jesus to the world, and make every thought captive to Christ (2 Cor 10:5), she must be cleansed as Jesus cleansed the Temple (see Jn 2:15ff).

Let zeal for God’s Church consume us (Jn 2:17; Ps 69:10). Let us cleanse the Church by first repenting of our sins in and against the Church. Let us build up the Church, especially by forming small Christian communities. Then we will see the Church exalted as the Body of Christ (e.g. Eph 1:22-23), the bride of Christ (e.g. Rv 22:17), “the pillar and bulwark of truth” (1 Tm 3:15), “ ‘a chosen race, a royal priesthood, a holy nation, a people He claims for His own to proclaim the glorious works’ of the One Who called you from darkness into His marvelous light” (1 Pt 2:9). Love the Church as Christ loves the Church! (Eph 5:25)

Prayer: Father, may zeal for Your Church consume me.

Promise: “Are you not aware that you are the temple of God, and that the Spirit of God dwells in you?” —1 Cor 3:16

Praise: “And you, O child, shall be called prophet of the Most High; For you shall go before the Lord to prepare straight paths for Him” (Lk 1:76).



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SEEK WISDOM TODAY - One Bread, One Body, 11/08/2026

Sunday, November 8, 2026, 32nd Sunday Ordinary Time

Wisdom 6:12-16
1 Thessalonians 4:13-18
Psalm 63:2-8
Matthew 25:1-13
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SEEK WISDOM TODAY
“She [Wisdom] makes her own rounds, seeking those worthy of her.” —Wisdom 6:16

Wisdom is seated by your gate (Wis 6:14), and is making rounds to seek those who want to listen to her (Wis 6:16). If you don’t seek wisdom, eventually you’ll be like the five foolish virgins who did not seek wisdom. Those five were the ones making their rounds at the end, desperately seeking the wisdom they had long ignored (Mt 25:10). They searched for what had been searching for them. But now it was too late (Mt 25:11-12).

In the New Testament, the phrase “fallen asleep” often refers to the sleep of death (see Jn 11:11-13; 1 Thes 4:13). All ten of the virgins fell asleep. This could mean that all ten of them died. In that case, it was too late for the foolish virgins; the time of judgment was at hand, and the wise virgins could no longer share their wisdom with them.

Therefore, while we live on this earth, we are to seek wisdom and we will find it; we must knock and the door will be opened (Mt 7:7). At the last judgment, the door will be locked (Mt 25:10). So, prepare now, while it is “today” (Heb 3:13; Ps 95:7ff). “In whatever you do, remember your last days, and you will never sin” (Sir 7:36). Jesus is teaching us to remember our final end, store up ever more of the oil and wisdom of the Holy Spirit, and be a light to the world.

Now is the time (see 2 Cor 6:2). Don’t miss out on your “present opportunity” to gain wisdom (Eph 5:16). “Stay awake” (Mt 24:42). Be vigilant. Seek wisdom.

Prayer: Father, beginning today, I will devote ten extra minutes each day to sitting at Your feet in prayer, listening for Your wisdom.

Promise: “He who for her sake keeps vigil shall quickly be free from care.” —Wis 6:15

Praise: Praise You, risen Jesus, Living Word (Heb 4:12), Wisdom of God (1 Cor 1:30). Alleluia!

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TESTS FOR TRUST - One Bread, One Body, 11/07/2026

Saturday, November 7, 2026 ,

Philippians 4:10-19
Psalm 112:1-2, 5-6, 8-9
Luke 16:9-15

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TESTS FOR TRUST
“If you can trust a man...” —Luke 16:10

You are a child of God (Jn 1:12). You are very important to God. He wants to give you awesome responsibilities and make your life very special. Before the Lord will give you a world-changing life, however, He needs to trust you. No one should be given great responsibilities if they are not trustworthy. Can the Lord trust you?

On our American money, we have written “In God We Trust.” Does the Lord have written on His money “In Sally I trust” or “In George I trust”? Can God trust you? “If you can trust a man in little things, you can also trust him in greater” (Lk 16:10). “If you cannot be trusted with elusive wealth, who will trust you with lasting?” (Lk 16:11)

The Israelites wandered in the desert forty years. They couldn’t be trusted to enter the Promised Land. When the Lord told them not to save the manna for the next day and not to try to gather it on the Sabbath, many of them disobeyed the Lord (Ex 16:4, 20, 27). They couldn’t be trusted. Can the Lord trust us to follow His directions? Or do we do our own thing?

When you see your money and possessions, look at them as questions on a test. Answer the questions correctly by obeying God. Don’t flunk out of a life of greatness. Be trustworthy.

Prayer: Father, I trust in You. May I give You reason to trust in me.

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

Praise: Walt and Rose have prayed faithfully for their eleven children. Seven of them have committed their lives to the Lord in the last five years.

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LONGER-RANGE FINANCIAL PLANNING - One Bread, One Body, 11/06/2026

Friday, November 6, 2026 ,

Philippians 3:17—4:1
Psalm 122:1-5
Luke 16:1-8

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LONGER-RANGE FINANCIAL PLANNING
“As you well know, we have our citizenship in heaven.” —Philippians 3:20

Many people are accustomed to plan ahead financially. It is also customary to emphasize long-range planning and not merely short-term. The Lord does want us to plan ahead for the very long-term, even for Judgment Day and eternity. By tithing, almsgiving, having no debt or reducing it (Rm 13:8), and obeying the Lord in not demanding interest, we let God have His way with our finances.

In this world, the Lord in turn will supply our “needs fully, in a way worthy of His magnificent riches in Christ Jesus” (Phil 4:19). Also, because we are faithful in the small matter of managing our material goods, the Lord will entrust us with greater things (Lk 16:10). Then, after this life on earth, we will be called good and faithful stewards on Judgment Day (Mt 25:21) and have an everlasting dwelling place in heaven (Lk 16:9).

If your financial planning doesn’t take account of life after death, it is short-term and inadequate. If you are “set upon the things of this world” (Phil 3:19), you “will end in disaster” (Phil 3:19). Plan ahead. Plan for life, death, judgment, and eternity.

Prayer: Father, I will never be an enemy of the cross by being a friend of the world (Phil 3:18; Jas 4:4).

Promise: “For these reasons, my brothers, you whom I so love and long for, you who are my joy and my crown, continue, my dear ones, to stand firm in the Lord.” —Phil 4:1

Praise: The Edgington family gradually increased their tithing every few months until they tithed ten percent of their income. By God’s providence, their debt lessened as well.

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GOD’S FAVORITE PRESENT - One Bread, One Body, 11/05/2026

Thursday, November 5, 2026 ,

Philippians 3:3-8
Psalm 105:2-7
Luke 15:1-10

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GOD’S FAVORITE PRESENT
“There will likewise be more joy in heaven over one repentant sinner.” —Luke 15:7

God the Father has loved us so much that He sent His Son, Jesus, to die for us. We are loved infinitely, perfectly, and eternally.

In response to God’s love, we love (1 Jn 4:19). As human beings, we try to express our love in words, actions, and gifts. But what can we do for the Lord that would make Him very happy? What is a gift that would delight the almighty God?

Jesus answers this question for us in today’s Gospel reading: “I tell you, there will likewise be more joy in heaven over one repentant sinner than over ninety-nine righteous people who have no need to repent” (Lk 15:7). The Lord is very pleased by our righteousness but even more happy about our repentance. When we go to Confession, we are escalating the joy in heaven. When we accept God’s call to be ministers of reconciliation (2 Cor 5:18), calling others to repentance and Confession, we are thrilling the Holy Trinity and the hosts of heaven. Even if we ourselves don’t feel so excited about repentance, all that counts is that the One receiving the gift likes it.

Therefore, give God the gift of repentance. “Blessed are we, O Israel; for what pleases God is known to us!” (Bar 4:4)

Prayer: Father, may I be preoccupied with showing my love for You.

Promise: “I have come to rate all as loss in the light of the surpassing knowledge of my Lord Jesus Christ.” —Phil 3:8

Praise: David made the commitment to monthly Confession. Shortly after, he found he wanted to go even more frequently.

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