Thursday, October 13, 2016
Ephesians 1:1-10, Psalm 98:1-6, Luke 11:47-54
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IN HIM
"God chose us in Him." -Ephesians 1:4
We have been baptized into Christ (Rm 6:3). Therefore, we are baptized into His Body, the Church (1 Cor 12:13), which has been given "every spiritual blessing in the heavens" (Eph 1:3). In Jesus, we have been chosen by God "before the world began, to be holy and blameless in His sight, to be full of love; He likewise predestined us through Christ Jesus to be His adopted sons" and daughters (Eph 1:4-5). "It is in Christ and through His blood that we have been redeemed and our sins forgiven" (Eph 1:7). "God has given us the wisdom to understand fully the mystery, the plan He was pleased to decree in Christ" (Eph 1:9).
In summary, in Christ we are gifted, chosen, holy, loved, adopted, redeemed, forgiven, and enlightened. The meaning of life is to be in Christ (see Jn 6:56; 15:5). "It pleased God to make absolute fullness reside in [Jesus] and, by means of Him, to reconcile everything in His Person" (Col 1:19-20).
We have been baptized into Christ. Live in Christ, and "remain in Him now, little ones" (1 Jn 2:28).
Prayer: Father, may I celebrate with great joy my baptismal anniversary each year and each day.
Promise: "Sing to the Lord a new song, for He has done wondrous deeds." -Ps 98:1
Praise: Pat studied the writings of The Early Church Fathers and, because of what he learned, he made the decision to become a Catholic.
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Tuesday, October 11, 2016
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Wednesday, October 12, 2016
Galatians 5:18-25, Psalm 1:1-4, 6, Luke 11:42-46
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ZAP!
"Woe to you! You are like hidden tombs over which men walk unawares." -Luke 11:44
There are false Christians (see 2 Cor 11:26). Like the moon, these Christians may reflect just enough of the light of Christ to attract others. What little light they reflect may attract some who seek escape from the darkness of sin (see 2 Cor 11:13-15). However, these false Christians are like a "bug-zapper" light. If those unfortunate, searching souls get too close to the false Christians, their fledgling faith is zapped and killed as surely as if they fell into a hidden tomb (Lk 11:44; Mt 23:15).
We must always examine our life to see if we are completely radiating the light of Christ. We may talk about Jesus and temporarily attract people. But are we then leading people who search for Jesus further away from Him? Do our lifestyles, words, or actions influence others to:
* be more fear-filled than faith-filled,
* sin in thought, word, or deed,
* stifle the Spirit (1 Thes 5:19) rather than fan the Spirit's flame (2 Tm 1:6),
* talk about their problems rather than bring them to Jesus,
* trust in their own provision rather than God's, or
* contracept or abort their children?
Jesus says it would be better for us to be drowned in the sea with a great millstone around our neck rather than lead astray a simple believer, such as our child or family member, who comes to us (Mt 18:6). Therefore, we must be always watchful lest we fall (1 Cor 10:12) and lead others away from Jesus.
Prayer: Jesus, set me aflame in the fire of Your love.
Promise: "Those who belong to Christ Jesus have crucified their flesh with its passions and desires." -Gal 5:24
Praise: It took years before Sarah prayed her sister back into the Church, but she never gave up.
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Galatians 5:18-25, Psalm 1:1-4, 6, Luke 11:42-46
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ZAP!
"Woe to you! You are like hidden tombs over which men walk unawares." -Luke 11:44
There are false Christians (see 2 Cor 11:26). Like the moon, these Christians may reflect just enough of the light of Christ to attract others. What little light they reflect may attract some who seek escape from the darkness of sin (see 2 Cor 11:13-15). However, these false Christians are like a "bug-zapper" light. If those unfortunate, searching souls get too close to the false Christians, their fledgling faith is zapped and killed as surely as if they fell into a hidden tomb (Lk 11:44; Mt 23:15).
We must always examine our life to see if we are completely radiating the light of Christ. We may talk about Jesus and temporarily attract people. But are we then leading people who search for Jesus further away from Him? Do our lifestyles, words, or actions influence others to:
* be more fear-filled than faith-filled,
* sin in thought, word, or deed,
* stifle the Spirit (1 Thes 5:19) rather than fan the Spirit's flame (2 Tm 1:6),
* talk about their problems rather than bring them to Jesus,
* trust in their own provision rather than God's, or
* contracept or abort their children?
Jesus says it would be better for us to be drowned in the sea with a great millstone around our neck rather than lead astray a simple believer, such as our child or family member, who comes to us (Mt 18:6). Therefore, we must be always watchful lest we fall (1 Cor 10:12) and lead others away from Jesus.
Prayer: Jesus, set me aflame in the fire of Your love.
Promise: "Those who belong to Christ Jesus have crucified their flesh with its passions and desires." -Gal 5:24
Praise: It took years before Sarah prayed her sister back into the Church, but she never gave up.
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Monday, October 10, 2016
THE OUTS AND INS - One Bread, One Body, 10/11/2016
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Tuesday, October 11, 2016
Galatians 5:1-6, Psalm 119:41, 43-45, 47-48, Luke 11:37-41
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THE OUTS AND INS
"If you give what you have as alms, all will be wiped clean for you." -Luke 11:41
After Jesus told the Pharisees to cleanse the inside as well as the outside (Lk 11:39-40), He surprisingly encouraged them to give alms, an external activity. By this, Jesus showed that the way to cleanse the inside can be through the outside. For example, drinking to excess is an outside symptom of an inside problem. However, by dealing with the excessive drinking, you may get to its root and thereby cleanse the inside.
We should ask ourselves which external activities called for by the Church and the Bible disturb us the most inside. Possibly going to the Sacrament of Reconciliation is a problem for you. Even thinking about external activities like apologizing, sharing our faith, tithing, giving alms, and serving the poor may disturb us. Some of these external activities which are so heart-wrenching can be used by the Lord to cleanse our hearts.
Jesus is saying to us: "If you , all will be wiped clean for you." How does the Lord want you to fill in the blank of that sentence? What outside act expresses a willingness to be cleansed inside? Something from inside is hanging outside. By God's grace, pull on it and pull out the impurities from your heart.
Prayer: "A clean heart create for me, O God" (Ps 51:12).
Promise: "It is in the Spirit that we eagerly await the justification we hope for, and only faith can yield it." -Gal 5:5
Praise: Steven finally accepted that sterilization was not God's will and had his vasectomy reversed.
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Tuesday, October 11, 2016
Galatians 5:1-6, Psalm 119:41, 43-45, 47-48, Luke 11:37-41
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THE OUTS AND INS
"If you give what you have as alms, all will be wiped clean for you." -Luke 11:41
After Jesus told the Pharisees to cleanse the inside as well as the outside (Lk 11:39-40), He surprisingly encouraged them to give alms, an external activity. By this, Jesus showed that the way to cleanse the inside can be through the outside. For example, drinking to excess is an outside symptom of an inside problem. However, by dealing with the excessive drinking, you may get to its root and thereby cleanse the inside.
We should ask ourselves which external activities called for by the Church and the Bible disturb us the most inside. Possibly going to the Sacrament of Reconciliation is a problem for you. Even thinking about external activities like apologizing, sharing our faith, tithing, giving alms, and serving the poor may disturb us. Some of these external activities which are so heart-wrenching can be used by the Lord to cleanse our hearts.
Jesus is saying to us: "If you , all will be wiped clean for you." How does the Lord want you to fill in the blank of that sentence? What outside act expresses a willingness to be cleansed inside? Something from inside is hanging outside. By God's grace, pull on it and pull out the impurities from your heart.
Prayer: "A clean heart create for me, O God" (Ps 51:12).
Promise: "It is in the Spirit that we eagerly await the justification we hope for, and only faith can yield it." -Gal 5:5
Praise: Steven finally accepted that sterilization was not God's will and had his vasectomy reversed.
(For a related teaching on "Hearing God", order, view or download our leaflet or order, listen to or download our CD 45-1 or DVD 45 on our website or order our tape on audio AV 45-1 or video V 45.)
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Sunday, October 9, 2016
CONCENTRATION CRAMP - One Bread, One Body, 10/10/2016
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Monday, October 10, 2016
Galatians 4:22-24, 26-27, 31-5:1, Psalm 113:1-7, Luke 11:29-32
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CONCENTRATION CRAMP
"So stand firm, and do not take on yourselves the yoke of slavery a second time." -Galatians 5:1
Would a free man who once had been a prisoner of war ever voluntarily return to his former concentration camp to live? "Unthinkable!" (Gal 2:17)
Yet God's people do this constantly. The Israelites escaped the slavery of Egypt, but when times got rough, they preferred to return to flogging and constant brickmaking as long as they could eat their fish, cucumbers, melons, and garlic (Nm 11:4-5). The Galatians began in the Spirit, but returned to the works of the flesh (Gal 3:3). Some of you fell in love with Jesus, but later returned to your sins, in the same disgusting way that "the dog returns to its vomit" (2 Pt 2:22).
When we take our eyes off Jesus, we fall away from our first love for Him (Rv 2:4). The world entices us with its allurements and seductions (1 Jn 2:16-17). After we've taken our eyes off of Jesus for a long enough period of time, amazingly the chains of slavery start to look good. In fact, the saint-turned-sinner actually prefers the old chains, saying, "I find the old wine better" (Lk 5:39). This is hell on earth - a preview of hell eternal - when we choose to be separated from Jesus.
Repent! Concentrate on Jesus! (Heb 3:1)
Prayer: Jesus, save me from myself and my poor choices.
Promise: "From the rising to the setting of the sun is the name of the Lord to be praised." -Ps 113:3
Praise: Larry has come to value frequent Confession. Praise You, Jesus, for forgiving our sins.
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Monday, October 10, 2016
Galatians 4:22-24, 26-27, 31-5:1, Psalm 113:1-7, Luke 11:29-32
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CONCENTRATION CRAMP
"So stand firm, and do not take on yourselves the yoke of slavery a second time." -Galatians 5:1
Would a free man who once had been a prisoner of war ever voluntarily return to his former concentration camp to live? "Unthinkable!" (Gal 2:17)
Yet God's people do this constantly. The Israelites escaped the slavery of Egypt, but when times got rough, they preferred to return to flogging and constant brickmaking as long as they could eat their fish, cucumbers, melons, and garlic (Nm 11:4-5). The Galatians began in the Spirit, but returned to the works of the flesh (Gal 3:3). Some of you fell in love with Jesus, but later returned to your sins, in the same disgusting way that "the dog returns to its vomit" (2 Pt 2:22).
When we take our eyes off Jesus, we fall away from our first love for Him (Rv 2:4). The world entices us with its allurements and seductions (1 Jn 2:16-17). After we've taken our eyes off of Jesus for a long enough period of time, amazingly the chains of slavery start to look good. In fact, the saint-turned-sinner actually prefers the old chains, saying, "I find the old wine better" (Lk 5:39). This is hell on earth - a preview of hell eternal - when we choose to be separated from Jesus.
Repent! Concentrate on Jesus! (Heb 3:1)
Prayer: Jesus, save me from myself and my poor choices.
Promise: "From the rising to the setting of the sun is the name of the Lord to be praised." -Ps 113:3
Praise: Larry has come to value frequent Confession. Praise You, Jesus, for forgiving our sins.
(This teaching was submitted by a member of our editorial team.) (Pray the liturgy of the hours with the Church! Come for a three- day retreat Nov. 11-13. Be immersed in the Word of God, experience the communal life, the breaking of the bread, and prayer. See www.presentationministries.com or call 937-587-5464 for details.)
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PM eNewsletter 28th Sunday in ordinary time
October 9th, 28th Sunday in ordinary time
Jesus, call us to stop.
Stop being so busy.
Stop being so worried or anxious or fearful.
Jesus, call us to trust You.
Help us to realize that nothing happens without Your knowledge.
Jesus, all things work to good for those who love You.
Give us the faith and trust to do that.
Amen and Amen.
Thank You Lord, for loving us totally.
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This weeks readings and reflections
Sunday THE 90% CONGREGATION
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"Where are the other nine?" -Luke 17:17
The Samaritan leper ignores Jesus' command to go show himself to the priest. He follows his
heart and not Jesus' order. In so doing, he commits an act of "religious disobedience."
Presumably, when told to go his way by Jesus (Lk 17:19), he does follow Jesus' command and
shows himself to the priests. This was the prescription given for healed lepers in the law
of Moses (Lv 13:9-13). Jesus approves of a grateful heart, telling the healed man that his
faith, expressed by praise and thanksgiving (Lk 17:15, 18), has been his salvation (Lk 17:19).
Jesus also asks the whereabouts of the other nine men (Lk 17:17). Could He be asking the same
question of the congregation in our Mass today? Are most people in your congregation simply
fulfilling their Sunday obligation to obey the Church? Are ninety-percent of the people in
your parish attending Mass on "auto-pilot" to mechanically "pray, pay, and obey"? Jesus works
many healings through reception of the Eucharist, so attending Mass is always a worthy act,
even if done mechanically.
The word Eucharist means "thanksgiving." Therefore, praise, glorify, and thank the Lord today.
"Dedicate yourselves to thankfulness" (Col 3:15). Continue to obey the Lord and His Church,
but do so with gladness (Ps 100:2), praise (Ps 98:4), and thanksgiving (Col 3:17). Prostrate
yourself before the Lord and thank Him.
Prayer: Father, let there be an epidemic of praise and thanksgiving in Your Church, "and let
it begin with me."
Promise: "There is no chaining the word of God!" -2 Tm 2:9
Praise: Risen Jesus, I fall on my face at Your feet and speak Your praises. All praise, honor,
thanksgiving, and glory be to You!
Monday CONCENTRATION CRAMP
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"So stand firm, and do not take on yourselves the yoke of slavery a second time." -Galatians 5:1
Tuesday THE OUTS AND INS
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Pope Francis, Shepherd of Truth
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Notable quotations from Pope Francis and official teachings of the Roman Catholic Church
MISSION AND MERCY
A GIFT FOR ALL
All peoples and cultures have the right to receive the message of salvation which is God's gift
to every person... Missionaries know from experience that the Gospel of forgiveness and mercy
can bring joy and reconciliation, justice and peace.
LEARN FROM MARY
May Holy Mary, sublime icon of redeemed humanity, model of missionaries for the Church, teach
all men, women and families, to foster and safeguard the living and mysterious presence of the
Risen Lord in every place, He who renews personal relationships, cultures and peoples, and who
fills all with joyful mercy.
"DISTINCT LIGHT"
The Extraordinary Jubilee of Mercy, which the Church is celebrating, casts a distinct light on
World Mission Sunday 2016 (October 16): it invites us to consider the missio ad gentes as a
great, immense work of mercy, both spiritual and material... All are invited to "go out" as
missionary disciples, each generously offering their talents, creativity, wisdom and experience
in order to bring the message of God's tenderness and compassion to the entire human family...
(Source: Message for World Mission Day 2016, issued May 15, 2016, the Solemnity of Pentecost)
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Stop being so busy.
Stop being so worried or anxious or fearful.
Jesus, call us to trust You.
Help us to realize that nothing happens without Your knowledge.
Jesus, all things work to good for those who love You.
Give us the faith and trust to do that.
Amen and Amen.
Thank You Lord, for loving us totally.
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This weeks readings and reflections
Sunday THE 90% CONGREGATION
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"Where are the other nine?" -Luke 17:17
The Samaritan leper ignores Jesus' command to go show himself to the priest. He follows his
heart and not Jesus' order. In so doing, he commits an act of "religious disobedience."
Presumably, when told to go his way by Jesus (Lk 17:19), he does follow Jesus' command and
shows himself to the priests. This was the prescription given for healed lepers in the law
of Moses (Lv 13:9-13). Jesus approves of a grateful heart, telling the healed man that his
faith, expressed by praise and thanksgiving (Lk 17:15, 18), has been his salvation (Lk 17:19).
Jesus also asks the whereabouts of the other nine men (Lk 17:17). Could He be asking the same
question of the congregation in our Mass today? Are most people in your congregation simply
fulfilling their Sunday obligation to obey the Church? Are ninety-percent of the people in
your parish attending Mass on "auto-pilot" to mechanically "pray, pay, and obey"? Jesus works
many healings through reception of the Eucharist, so attending Mass is always a worthy act,
even if done mechanically.
The word Eucharist means "thanksgiving." Therefore, praise, glorify, and thank the Lord today.
"Dedicate yourselves to thankfulness" (Col 3:15). Continue to obey the Lord and His Church,
but do so with gladness (Ps 100:2), praise (Ps 98:4), and thanksgiving (Col 3:17). Prostrate
yourself before the Lord and thank Him.
Prayer: Father, let there be an epidemic of praise and thanksgiving in Your Church, "and let
it begin with me."
Promise: "There is no chaining the word of God!" -2 Tm 2:9
Praise: Risen Jesus, I fall on my face at Your feet and speak Your praises. All praise, honor,
thanksgiving, and glory be to You!
Monday CONCENTRATION CRAMP
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"So stand firm, and do not take on yourselves the yoke of slavery a second time." -Galatians 5:1
Tuesday THE OUTS AND INS
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MARY-WHO IS SHE IN GOD'S PLAN?
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Bible Telephone Line
The Bible Telephone Line (BTL) has been in operation for 24 years. Begun by Fr. Al in 1991, it now
continues with one deacon of the Archdiocese of Indianapolis and two lay teachers trained by
Presentation Ministries. The BTL provides callers with a short teaching on the readings for the
daily Mass. It is available 24 hours a day and 7 days a week. Callers may also leave a short prayer
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Pope Francis, Shepherd of Truth
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Notable quotations from Pope Francis and official teachings of the Roman Catholic Church
MISSION AND MERCY
A GIFT FOR ALL
All peoples and cultures have the right to receive the message of salvation which is God's gift
to every person... Missionaries know from experience that the Gospel of forgiveness and mercy
can bring joy and reconciliation, justice and peace.
LEARN FROM MARY
May Holy Mary, sublime icon of redeemed humanity, model of missionaries for the Church, teach
all men, women and families, to foster and safeguard the living and mysterious presence of the
Risen Lord in every place, He who renews personal relationships, cultures and peoples, and who
fills all with joyful mercy.
"DISTINCT LIGHT"
The Extraordinary Jubilee of Mercy, which the Church is celebrating, casts a distinct light on
World Mission Sunday 2016 (October 16): it invites us to consider the missio ad gentes as a
great, immense work of mercy, both spiritual and material... All are invited to "go out" as
missionary disciples, each generously offering their talents, creativity, wisdom and experience
in order to bring the message of God's tenderness and compassion to the entire human family...
(Source: Message for World Mission Day 2016, issued May 15, 2016, the Solemnity of Pentecost)
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Saturday, October 8, 2016
THE 90% CONGREGATION - One Bread, One Body, 10/9/2016
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Sunday, October 9, 2016, 28th Sunday Ordinary Time
2 Kings 5:14-17, 2 Timothy 2:8-13, Psalm 98:1-4, Luke 17:11-19
Link to Readings --> http://www.usccb.org/bible/readings/100916.cfm
THE 90% CONGREGATION
"Where are the other nine?" -Luke 17:17
The Samaritan leper ignores Jesus' command to go show himself to the priest. He follows his heart and not Jesus' order. In so doing, he commits an act of "religious disobedience." Presumably, when told to go his way by Jesus (Lk 17:19), he does follow Jesus' command and shows himself to the priests. This was the prescription given for healed lepers in the law of Moses (Lv 13:9-13). Jesus approves of a grateful heart, telling the healed man that his faith, expressed by praise and thanksgiving (Lk 17:15, 18), has been his salvation (Lk 17:19).
Jesus also asks the whereabouts of the other nine men (Lk 17:17). Could He be asking the same question of the congregation in our Mass today? Are most people in your congregation simply fulfilling their Sunday obligation to obey the Church? Are ninety-percent of the people in your parish attending Mass on "auto-pilot" to mechanically "pray, pay, and obey"? Jesus works many healings through reception of the Eucharist, so attending Mass is always a worthy act, even if done mechanically.
The word Eucharist means "thanksgiving." Therefore, praise, glorify, and thank the Lord today. "Dedicate yourselves to thankfulness" (Col 3:15). Continue to obey the Lord and His Church, but do so with gladness (Ps 100:2), praise (Ps 98:4), and thanksgiving (Col 3:17). Prostrate yourself before the Lord and thank Him.
Prayer: Father, let there be an epidemic of praise and thanksgiving in Your Church, "and let it begin with me."
Promise: "There is no chaining the word of God!" -2 Tm 2:9
Praise: Risen Jesus, I fall on my face at Your feet and speak Your praises. All praise, honor, thanksgiving, and glory be to You!
(This teaching was submitted by a member of our editorial team.) (Follow the footsteps of Saints Peter and Paul during our weekend retreat on the "Acts of the Apostles", Oct. 21 - 23. Call 937-587-5464 or see www.presentationministries.com to register.)
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Sunday, October 9, 2016, 28th Sunday Ordinary Time
2 Kings 5:14-17, 2 Timothy 2:8-13, Psalm 98:1-4, Luke 17:11-19
Link to Readings --> http://www.usccb.org/bible/readings/100916.cfm
THE 90% CONGREGATION
"Where are the other nine?" -Luke 17:17
The Samaritan leper ignores Jesus' command to go show himself to the priest. He follows his heart and not Jesus' order. In so doing, he commits an act of "religious disobedience." Presumably, when told to go his way by Jesus (Lk 17:19), he does follow Jesus' command and shows himself to the priests. This was the prescription given for healed lepers in the law of Moses (Lv 13:9-13). Jesus approves of a grateful heart, telling the healed man that his faith, expressed by praise and thanksgiving (Lk 17:15, 18), has been his salvation (Lk 17:19).
Jesus also asks the whereabouts of the other nine men (Lk 17:17). Could He be asking the same question of the congregation in our Mass today? Are most people in your congregation simply fulfilling their Sunday obligation to obey the Church? Are ninety-percent of the people in your parish attending Mass on "auto-pilot" to mechanically "pray, pay, and obey"? Jesus works many healings through reception of the Eucharist, so attending Mass is always a worthy act, even if done mechanically.
The word Eucharist means "thanksgiving." Therefore, praise, glorify, and thank the Lord today. "Dedicate yourselves to thankfulness" (Col 3:15). Continue to obey the Lord and His Church, but do so with gladness (Ps 100:2), praise (Ps 98:4), and thanksgiving (Col 3:17). Prostrate yourself before the Lord and thank Him.
Prayer: Father, let there be an epidemic of praise and thanksgiving in Your Church, "and let it begin with me."
Promise: "There is no chaining the word of God!" -2 Tm 2:9
Praise: Risen Jesus, I fall on my face at Your feet and speak Your praises. All praise, honor, thanksgiving, and glory be to You!
(This teaching was submitted by a member of our editorial team.) (Follow the footsteps of Saints Peter and Paul during our weekend retreat on the "Acts of the Apostles", Oct. 21 - 23. Call 937-587-5464 or see www.presentationministries.com to register.)
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Friday, October 7, 2016
BLESSED DISCIPLESHIP - One Bread, One Body, 10/8/2016
Saturday, October 8, 2016
Galatians 3:22-29, Psalm 105:2-7, Luke 11:27-28
Link to Readings --> http://www.usccb.org/bible/readings/100816.cfm
BLESSED DISCIPLESHIP
"Blest are they who hear the word of God and keep it." -Luke 11:28
Mary prophesied that all ages would call her blessed (Lk 1:48). This prophecy was fulfilled when a woman cried out to Jesus: "Blest is the womb that bore You and the breasts that nursed You!" (Lk 11:27) Jesus replied that Mary and each of us are blessed by being disciples of Jesus, that is, those "who hear the word of God and keep it" (Lk 11:28).
Being a disciple of Jesus means being blessed as Mary was and saying with her: "I am the slave of the Lord. Let it be done to me according to your word" (Lk 1:38, our transl). Being a disciple of Jesus means having the blessed privilege of denying our very selves and taking up our crosses daily (Lk 9:23). Being a disciple of Jesus means being a blessing to all nations (see Gn 12:2-3) by making disciples of all nations (Mt 28:19).
Jesus said to His disciples: "Blest are your eyes because they see and blest are your ears because they hear" (Mt 13:16). All ages to come will call Mary, and Jesus' other disciples, blessed. Blessed are you!
Prayer: Father, bless us disciples and these Thy gifts.
Promise: "All of you who have been baptized into Christ have clothed yourselves with Him." -Gal 3:27
Praise: Martha asked her employer to allow her to say "God bless you!" to customers, and was pleased to be granted consent.
(For a related teaching on The Challenge of Making Disciples in a Culture of Death", order, view or download our leaflet or order, listen to or download our CD 97-1 and CD 97-3 or DVD 97 on our website or order our tape on audio AV 97-1 and AV 97-3 or video V 97.)
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Galatians 3:22-29, Psalm 105:2-7, Luke 11:27-28
Link to Readings --> http://www.usccb.org/bible/readings/100816.cfm
BLESSED DISCIPLESHIP
"Blest are they who hear the word of God and keep it." -Luke 11:28
Mary prophesied that all ages would call her blessed (Lk 1:48). This prophecy was fulfilled when a woman cried out to Jesus: "Blest is the womb that bore You and the breasts that nursed You!" (Lk 11:27) Jesus replied that Mary and each of us are blessed by being disciples of Jesus, that is, those "who hear the word of God and keep it" (Lk 11:28).
Being a disciple of Jesus means being blessed as Mary was and saying with her: "I am the slave of the Lord. Let it be done to me according to your word" (Lk 1:38, our transl). Being a disciple of Jesus means having the blessed privilege of denying our very selves and taking up our crosses daily (Lk 9:23). Being a disciple of Jesus means being a blessing to all nations (see Gn 12:2-3) by making disciples of all nations (Mt 28:19).
Jesus said to His disciples: "Blest are your eyes because they see and blest are your ears because they hear" (Mt 13:16). All ages to come will call Mary, and Jesus' other disciples, blessed. Blessed are you!
Prayer: Father, bless us disciples and these Thy gifts.
Promise: "All of you who have been baptized into Christ have clothed yourselves with Him." -Gal 3:27
Praise: Martha asked her employer to allow her to say "God bless you!" to customers, and was pleased to be granted consent.
(For a related teaching on The Challenge of Making Disciples in a Culture of Death", order, view or download our leaflet or order, listen to or download our CD 97-1 and CD 97-3 or DVD 97 on our website or order our tape on audio AV 97-1 and AV 97-3 or video V 97.)
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