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Friday, July 4, 2014, St. Elizabeth of Portugal
Amos 8:4-6, 9-12, Psalm 119:2, 10, 20, 30, 40, 131, Matthew 9:9-13
Link to Readings --> http://www.usccb.org/bible/readings/070414.cfm
VIVE LA DIFFERENCE!
"When will the new moon be over?" -Amos 8:5
Like worshippers in Amos' time, many of today's worshippers think: "When will church be over? Then I can:
* watch the ball games,
* go see a movie,
* tell my neighbor how much I dislike my priest's homilies,
* get something to eat,
* do my own thing, or
* remind God what a sacrifice it is to be at church today."
After we heed the call of Jesus to "go and learn the meaning of the words: 'It is mercy I desire and not sacrifice' " (Mt 9:13), then our worship changes. During Mass, we think: "When church is over, I can:
* tell my family that I love them,
* share Jesus with my neighbors, even with the outcast (Mt 9:10),
* thank and encourage my priest (see Heb 13:17),
* follow Jesus (Mt 9:9),
* show mercy to someone who has hurt me (Mt 9:13), and
* let God know how grateful I am for His mercy to me."
Do you see what Jesus means when He points out the difference between heartfelt mercy and sacrifice?
Prayer: "Jesus, meek and humble of heart, make my heart like unto Thine."
Promise: "Happy are they who observe His decrees, who seek Him with all their heart." -Ps 119:2
Praise: St. Elizabeth didn't wait until her husband treated her well to love him. She loved him as he was with all his faults and sinfulness.
(This teaching was submitted by a member of our editorial team.) (For a related teaching, order our tape "Forgiveness" on audio AV 54-1 or video V-54.)
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Rescript: In accord with the "Code of Canon Law", I hereby grant my permission to publish "One Bread, One Body" covering the period from June 1, 2014 through July 31, 2014
?Most Reverend Joseph R. Binzer, Auxiliary Bishop, Vicar General of the Archdiocese of Cincinnati, January 2, 2014
The rescript 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 ecclesial permission agree with the contents, opinions, or statements expressed.
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