NOW OR NEVER - One Bread, One Body, 8/16/2009

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Sunday, August 16, 2009, 20th Sunday Ordinary Time

Proverbs 9:1-6, Ephesians 5:15-20, Psalm 34:2-3, 10-15, John 6:51-58
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NOW OR NEVER

"Keep careful watch over your conduct. Do not act like fools." —Ephesians
5:15

Pope John Paul II and prophets from other Christian denominations have
proclaimed the prophetic word that we must take advantage of the
opportunities we have now because these doors will soon be closed.

Jesus said: "The light is among you only a little longer. Walk while you
still have it" (Jn 12:35). "We must do the deeds of Him Who sent Me while
it is day. The night comes on when no one can work" (Jn 9:4).

Jeremiah prophesied: "Give ear, listen humbly, for the Lord speaks. Give
glory to the Lord, your God, before it grows dark; before your feet
stumble on darkening mountains; before the light you look for turns to
darkness, changes into black clouds. If you do not listen to this in your
pride, I will weep in secret many tears; My eyes will run with tears for
the Lord's flock" (Jer 13:15-17).

"Make the most of the present opportunity, for these are evil days. Do not
continue in ignorance, but try to discern the will of the Lord" (Eph
5:16-17). "You have no idea what kind of life will be yours tomorrow" (Jas
4:14). Therefore, witness and work for the Lord now.

Prayer: Jesus, may I hasten Your second coming by leading others to You (2
Pt 3:12).

Promise: "Forsake foolishness that you may live; advance in the way of
understanding." —Prv 9:6

Praise: Praise Jesus, Who is the "Now Word" of God (see Ez 33:30).

(For a related teaching, order our tape "Interpreting the Present Time" on
audio AV 81-1 or video V-81.)

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August 1, 2009 through September 30, 2009
†Reverend Joseph R. Binzer, Vicar General of the Archdiocese of
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