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Wednesday, July 21, 2010

GRAND LARCENY - One Bread, One Body, 7/21/2010

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Wednesday, July 21, 2010, St. Lawrence of Brindisi

Jeremiah 1:1, 4-10, Psalm 71:1-6, 15, 17, Matthew 13:1-9
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GRAND LARCENY

"Part of what he sowed landed on a footpath, where birds came and ate it up." -Matthew 13:4

"The seed along the path is the man who hears the message about God's reign without understanding it. The evil one approaches him to steal away what was sown in his mind" (Mt 13:19). Since we don't always understand some parts of God's word, either we lean not on our own understanding and trust in the Lord (Prv 3:5-6), or the devil robs us by lies and confusions.

For example, in our culture we have difficulty understanding male and female roles in the body of Christ. In this lack of understanding, the devil can steal us blind. He can tell us that certain parts of the Bible are irrelevant to modern times. He can confuse us by maintaining that the Bible makes mistakes. So the devil robs us of one passage we didn't understand, and soon he's robbed us of the integrity of the whole Bible. God's word is now submitted to our culture instead of our culture to God's word. Modern culture becomes the new "bible." It determines which parts of the old Bible are still relevant. The religion of secular humanism is then established. Intellectual pride becomes the new morality, sowing doubt, the new theology. Furthermore, the only heresy is orthodoxy.

This grand larceny is by no means rare. Many churches no longer reverence the Bible as the authoritative word of God. Ministers and priests minister doubt and confusion. Nonetheless, persevere in faith. The word of God will prevail (see 2 Tm 2:9).


Prayer: Jesus, bring down the strongholds of the evil one in our churches.

Promise: "Part of it, finally, landed on good soil and yielded grain a hundred- or sixty- or thirtyfold." -Mt 13:8

Praise: St. Lawrence spread the seed of truth as he traveled as emissary, missionary, and peacemaker from country to country.

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Tuesday, July 20, 2010

ADOPTED BY THE BEST FAMILY EVER - One Bread, One Body, 7/20/2010

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Tuesday, July 20, 2010, St. Apollinarius

Micah 7:14-15, 18-20, Psalm 85:2-8, Matthew 12:46-50
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ADOPTED BY THE BEST FAMILY EVER

"Extending His hand toward His disciples, He said: 'There are My mother and My brothers. Whoever does the will of My heavenly Father is brother and sister and mother to Me.' " -Matthew 12:49-50

Many people delight at the thought of marrying into a rich family. They might imagine: "Wow! Suddenly I'll have cars, homes, money, vacations, possessions, status, and prosperity that were never possible before this marriage. I'll do anything they ask, make any changes necessary, just to get into this family."

A common theme for movies is to show an orphanage full of children dreaming of being adopted into a loving family. These children profess that they'll do anything the family wants just to be taken home with the new family.

What good news Jesus announces to us today: Jesus is God! He has the ultimate family: the family of God. Moreover, His only condition for our adoption is that we do the will of God the Father (Mt 12:50). What an offer! Jesus actually wants us to share in the intimate joy of His family. He cherishes our company so much that He wants to become our Brother. Thank Jesus forever for His gracious love, and joyfully do the will of God the Father (Ps 40:9).


Prayer: Father, thank You for adopting me as Your child (Rm 8:15). I praise You forever for including me in Your will.

Promise: "Who is there like You, the God Who removes guilt and pardons sin for the remnant of His inheritance; Who does not persist in anger forever, but delights rather in clemency, and will again have compassion on us, treading underfoot our guilt?" -Mi 7:18-19

Praise: St. Apollinarius was ordained a bishop by Peter and renowned for his gift of healing. He cherished the company of Jesus so much that he endured great sufferings and tortures to preach the Good News of Christ.

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Monday, July 19, 2010

"YOU HATE DISCIPLINE" (Part 4) - One Bread, One Body, 7/19/2010

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Monday, July 19, 2010

Micah 6:1-4, 6-8, Psalm 50:5-6, 8-9, 16-17, 21, 23, Matthew 12:38-42
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"YOU HATE DISCIPLINE" (Part 4)

"You hate discipline." -Psalm 50:17

This is the fourth time in the last three weeks the Church has read to us the words: "You hate discipline" (Ps 50:17). We live in a pleasure-seeking, play today, pay tomorrow society. So many in our society are unable to exercise discipline in the areas of sexual self-control, financial restraint, and diet. We are unable to be disciplined in taking custody of our eyes (Jb 31:1), our thoughts and fantasies (2 Cor 10:5), what our mouths say (Jas 3:5ff), and what we eat (Phil 3:19). Yet these are only symptoms of a greater hate of discipline and lack of discipline. The psalmist specifically associates the hating of discipline with casting God's words behind us (Ps 50:17).

If you can't control your appetite, examine how much time you read the Bible. If you are chained to sexual sin, check how much time you spend reading the Bible. Is your budget out of control? How much time do you spend reading the Bible? Discipline begins with humbling yourself to tremble before the Word of God (Is 66:2).

Soldiers and athletes accept discipline. A soldier wants to please his or her commander and so avoids getting entangled in the things of the world (2 Tm 2:4). Athletes show discipline by denying themselves many things (1 Cor 9:25). Let us likewise discipline our bodies and souls and master them, for fear that we may ourselves otherwise be rejected (1 Cor 9:27).

"Do not disdain the discipline of the Lord" (Heb 12:5). In love, discipline yourself to read God's Word daily.


Prayer: Jesus, may my discipline be transformed into love as I choose the better portion of sitting at Your feet daily listening to Your words (Lk 10:39, 42).

Promise: "You have a greater than Solomon here." -Mt 12:42

Praise: Daniel didn't like reading Scripture every day at first but now looks forward to what God will say.

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Sunday, July 18, 2010

PM eNewsletter Sixteenth Sunday in ordinary time

July 18th Sixteenth Sunday in ordinary time


This week, oh Christ, Your church celebrates a women who, because
of Your forgiving her, became a most devote follower of Yours,
Mary Magdalene.

Because her love was so strong for You, she had the strength and
courage to stand at the foot of the cross during Your crucifixion.

She also was one of the first to see you after Your glorious resurrection.

Give us, oh Christ, the grace to truly see You in the breaking of
the bread, and so be filled with Your presence and love.

Amen and Amen.

Thank you Lord, for loving us totally.
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Sunday IN THE WILL
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"One thing only is required. Mary has chosen the better portion
and she shall not be deprived of it." -Luke 10:42

When the Lord wants us to sit at His feet and listen to His words,
we are often busy about many things (Lk 10:39, 41). However, when
He wants us to go and make disciples of all nations (Mt 28:19),
we may sit around and pray about it. We sit when we should run;
we run when we should sit.

We must repent of doing our own thing instead of Jesus' thing. We
must sit or run when He tells us to and not when we feel like it.
There's only one right thing for us to do at any particular time. To
be at the right place at the right time is to be in obedience to the
Lord. Whether we're enjoying ourselves, feeling comfortable, or
fitting in with the crowd is not important; He is.

Doing God's will is the meaning of life. Taking out the garbage in
obedience to the Lord is of eternal significance. Being on
international television in disobedience to the Lord is a waste of
time and a sin, no matter what we say. The most menial tasks are
charged with divine life when they are the Lord's will. Only the
Lord's will is worth doing. Doing our own thing is a tragedy.

Jesus said: "Doing the will of Him Who sent Me and bringing His
work to completion is My food" (Jn 4:34). Jesus promised:
"Whoever does the will of God is brother and sister and mother
to Me" (Mk 3:35). "To do Your will, O my God, is my delight" (Ps 40:9).

Monday "YOU HATE DISCIPLINE" (Part 4)
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"You hate discipline." -Psalm 50:17


Tuesday ADOPTED BY THE BEST FAMILY EVER
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"Extending His hand toward His disciples, He said: 'There are My
mother and My brothers. Whoever does the will of My heavenly
Father is brother and sister and mother to Me.' " -Matthew 12:49-50

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I`m undergoing post operative treatment for brest cancer and
also reconstructive surgery and is having a lot of
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due to this. I pray for good health, to be able to complete my
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To sell one or both of our houses by the end of July
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Please pray,that I did not offend MY GOD,WILL FORGIVE ME
BECAUSE I QUIT MY JOB TODAY I JUST WALKED OUT. THEY
JUST WANT US TO MAKE SO MUCH FOOD TO THROW AWAY,
WITH ALL THE HUNGER IN THE WORLD, I DID NOT WANT TO
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Let us pray for all who are feel helpless and don't know where
to turn.those who are pregnant and considering abortion.
those who feel they are at the end of the road and considering
suicide.Please Dear Lord Jesus turn them away from despair.
let them see there are "other" "choices" and people willing to
help; if they would just give it a chance.Jesus I Trust in YOU!
(K., Texas, 7/17/2010 5:27:12 PM)

Fear is useless. LORD give me hope. LORD give me trust.
Things are not looking good right now. LORD look kindly on
all the petitions in this prayer room and all the requests said
silently in our hearts. Thank you
(J., Wisconsin, 7/17/2010 3:50:59 PM)

Please pray that the Lord will help us (KA & MW) to reconcile
our relationship. Pray that He sends His messengers to open
our minds and touch our hearts to His guidance in His path,
for wisdom in knowing how to deal with challenges, fear and
obstacles. That He brings us peace, faithfulness, fill our lives
with love and happiness again.That He helps us in our work
too that KA can find a job in DC and we can be joined in
marriage to start a family. Pray for A/G family for assistant
and support.
(MW, 7/17/2010 3:06:38 PM)

I just left my husband. He is an abusive alciholic. Please
pray that God help me with all my needs, both financil and
emotional.And Mary be with me and guide me. And healing
from the holy spirit. Thank you all so much for the
emotional support provided in this prayer chain.
(L., Fargo, ND, 7/17/2010 11:10:58 AM)


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Notable quotations from Pope Benedict XVI and official
teachings of the Roman Catholic Church

THE PRIESTHOOD


THE PRESENCE OF GOD

God makes use of us poor men in order to be, through us,
present to all men and women, and to act on their behalf.


THE "AUDACITY OF GOD"

This audacity of God Who entrusts Himself to human
beings - Who, conscious of our weaknesses, nonetheless
considers men capable of acting and being present in His
stead - this audacity of God is the true grandeur
concealed in the word "priesthood."


READY AND ABLE

We have to beg for workers for God's harvest, and this
petition to God is, at the same time, His own way of
knocking on the hearts of young people who consider
themselves able to do what God considers them able to do.

(Source: Homily of Mass concluding the Year for Priests,
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IN THE WILL - One Bread, One Body, 7/18/2010

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Sunday, July 18, 2010, 16th Sunday Ordinary Time

Genesis 18:1-10, Colossians 1:24-28, Psalm 15:2-5, Luke 10:38-42
Link to Readings --> http://www.usccb.org/nab/071810.shtml

IN THE WILL

"One thing only is required. Mary has chosen the better portion and she shall not be deprived of it." -Luke 10:42

When the Lord wants us to sit at His feet and listen to His words, we are often busy about many things (Lk 10:39, 41). However, when He wants us to go and make disciples of all nations (Mt 28:19), we may sit around and pray about it. We sit when we should run; we run when we should sit.

We must repent of doing our own thing instead of Jesus' thing. We must sit or run when He tells us to and not when we feel like it. There's only one right thing for us to do at any particular time. To be at the right place at the right time is to be in obedience to the Lord. Whether we're enjoying ourselves, feeling comfortable, or fitting in with the crowd is not important; He is.

Doing God's will is the meaning of life. Taking out the garbage in obedience to the Lord is of eternal significance. Being on international television in disobedience to the Lord is a waste of time and a sin, no matter what we say. The most menial tasks are charged with divine life when they are the Lord's will. Only the Lord's will is worth doing. Doing our own thing is a tragedy.

Jesus said: "Doing the will of Him Who sent Me and bringing His work to completion is My food" (Jn 4:34). Jesus promised: "Whoever does the will of God is brother and sister and mother to Me" (Mk 3:35). "To do Your will, O my God, is my delight" (Ps 40:9).


Prayer: Father, may Your will be my only concern.

Promise: "Even now I find my joy in the suffering I endure for you. In my own flesh I fill up what is lacking in the sufferings of Christ for the sake of His body, the church." -Col 1:24

Praise: Praise Jesus, "the Way, and the Truth, and the Life" (Jn 14:6), Who accepted the Father's will and died to set us free.

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Saturday, July 17, 2010

THE STRONG, SILENT TYPE - One Bread, One Body, 7/17/2010

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Saturday, July 17, 2010

Micah 2:1-5, Psalm 10:1-4, 7-8, 14, Matthew 12:14-21
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THE STRONG, SILENT TYPE

"Woe to those who plan iniquity, and work out evil on their couches." -Micah 2:1

The worldly are wheeling and dealing - manipulating, conniving, and lying - filling the sky with towers of Babel. They rip off the poor man and promote severe injustices. However, the Lord doesn't seem to do much about it. "He will not contend or cry out, nor will His voice be heard in the streets. The bruised reed He will not crush; the smoldering wick He will not quench" (Mt 12:19-20).

Nevertheless, the Lord conquered "the shakers and the movers" not by shaking and moving but by becoming one of the poor and the oppressed. He became a Lamb led to the slaughter Who opened not His mouth (Is 53:7). He suffered the injustices of all people. He was not only ripped off but scourged and crucified. He died as the perfect sacrifice, innocent of sin and loving His enemies. Thus, He overcame the world (Jn 16:33).

We also can conquer the world by believing in Jesus, the Conqueror of the world (1 Jn 5:5), insofar as we act like Him - that we suffer redemptively, forgive mercifully, and love unconditionally. Those expressing their faith through the nonviolent militancy of the cross conquer the world by love. When we believe in Jesus enough to act like Him and love like Him, "we are more than conquerors" (Rm 8:37).


Prayer: Father, "where there is hatred, let me sow love."

Promise: "You do see, for You behold misery and sorrow, taking them in Your hands. On You the unfortunate man depends; of the fatherless You are the Helper." -Ps 10:14

Praise: Obeying the Lord in regard to fasting, Carol saw a new outpouring of the Spirit in her life.

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Friday, July 16, 2010

LATE FOR YOUR OWN FUNERAL - One Bread, One Body, 7/16/2010

Friday, July 16, 2010, Our Lady of Mount Carmel

Isaiah 38:1-6, 21-22, 7-8, Isaiah 38:10-12, 16, Matthew 12:1-8
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LATE FOR YOUR OWN FUNERAL

"Put your house in order, for you are about to die; you shall not recover." -Isaiah 38:1

Isaiah visited bedridden King Hezekiah and prophesied his death. "Then Hezekiah turned his face to the wall and prayed to the Lord" (Is 38:2). He "wept bitterly" (Is 38:3). In answer to Hezekiah's prayer, the Lord healed him and gave him fifteen more years to live (Is 38:5). The Lord even made the sun go backwards to confirm that He would heal Hezekiah (Is 38:8).

What did Hezekiah do with his extra fifteen years? We only know of one thing that he did. Foolishly and pridefully, he showed an ambassador from Babylon "his treasury, the silver and gold, the spices and fine oil, his whole armory, and everything that was in his storerooms" (Is 39:2). This began what eventually resulted in the Babylonian exile and the destruction of Jerusalem. If Hezekiah had died at the original time, it may have been much better for everybody. We should pray that we die neither before our time nor after it.


Prayer: Father, I want to die on time and in love with You.

Promise: "The Son of Man is indeed Lord of the Sabbath." -Mt 12:8

Praise: Our Lady of Mount Carmel came to the hermits of Mt. Carmel but also for all of us since. Mary's model of holiness continues to draw all to the "Holy Mountain."

(Prepare for a holy death by reading the Bible every day. We have several tape series to help you. "Overview of the Bible" is six audio tapes starting with AV 10A-1 or three video tapes starting with V-10A. "15-minute Bible Teaching - New Testament" is forty audio tapes starting with #700. "An Introduction to each Book of the Bible" is 32 audio tapes starting with AV 21-1 or 17 video tapes starting with V-21.)

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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, 2010 through July 31, 2010
?Reverend Joseph R. Binzer, Vicar General of the Archdiocese of Cincinnati, December 29, 2009

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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