Saturday, September 13, 2014, St. John Chrysostom
1 Corinthians 10:14-22, Psalm 116:12-13, 17-18, Luke 6:43-49
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"ONE BREAD, ONE BODY"
"Because the loaf of bread is one, we, many though we are, are one body, for we all partake of the one loaf." -1 Corinthians 10:17
The title of these booklets is taken from the above Scripture. Because we share in the one bread of Holy Communion, we are one body. If we are one as Jesus and the Father are one, then the world will believe that the Father sent the Son (Jn 17:21), God's plan of salvation will be fulfilled, and God's kingdom will have come "on earth as it is in heaven."
Our unity is absolutely essential. Jesus came to break down the barriers and make the two into one (Eph 2:14). In one Spirit, all of us have been baptized into one body (1 Cor 12:13). It is not only "good" and "pleasant, where brethren dwell at one" (Ps 133:1), it's an absolute necessity. For example, it is not just "good" for your hands to be connected to the other parts of your body; it is a "must."
Because unity is a necessity, partaking of the one bread, that is, Communion, is a necessity. This booklet is written to motivate us to receive Holy Communion daily. If done in the right spirit, this is among the most important acts of faith we can make in the Christian life.
Prayer: Jesus, at this moment, may hundreds decide to receive Holy Communion daily.
Promise: "Each man speaks from his heart's abundance. Why do you call me 'Lord, Lord,' and not put into practice what I teach you?" -Lk 6:45-46
Praise: St. John preached the Truth even to a heretic patriarch and empress. He was exiled twice for his public stand for holiness.
(For a related teaching, order our tape on Unity Gifts" on audio AV 3A-3 or video V -3A.)
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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 August 1, 2014 through September 30, 2014
?Most Reverend Joseph R. Binzer, Auxiliary Bishop, Vicar General of the Archdiocese of Cincinnati, February 19, 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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