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Friday, October 15, 2010

THE SECURITY OF FEAR - One Bread, One Body, 10/15/2010

Friday, October 15, 2010, St. Teresa of Jesus

Ephesians 1:11-14, Psalm 33:1-2, 4-5, 12-13, Luke 12:1-7
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THE SECURITY OF FEAR

"I will show you Whom you ought to fear." -Luke 12:5

We are in danger because the devil can kill our bodies (see Lk 12:4). He was even allowed to kill Jesus on the cross. However, although the devil can kill us, we are not afraid of him or of anyone else except God, for God has the power not only to kill us but also to cast us into Gehenna, that is, hell (Lk 12:5). Nevertheless, our fear of God, unlike any other fear, does not make us anxious or upset. Because we fear God, we are fearless of the devil and anyone else. "He who fears the Lord is never alarmed, never afraid; for the Lord is his hope" (Sir 34:14).

Our fear of God is a deep awareness of both His almighty power and unconditional love. With this awareness, we are totally secure. Because the One Who is almighty loves us, we have nothing to fear or worry about (see Rm 8:31). Our fear of God is the basis of fearlessness. While fear is usually the basis of insecurity, the fear of the Lord is a firm basis of security.

We received the spiritual gift of fear of the Lord at our Confirmation (see Is 11:2). God graces us to make "steady progress in the fear of the Lord" throughout our lives (Acts 9:31). Thereby, we live lives of fearlessness and of ever more solid security. Fear God.

Prayer: Father, I tremble at Your word (Is 66:2).

Promise: "You were sealed with the Holy Spirit Who had been promised. He is the Pledge of our inheritance, the first Payment against the full redemption of a people God has made His own, to praise His glory." -Eph 1:13-14

Praise: St. Teresa grew steadily in holiness as she learned to embrace suffering in imitation of the Lord.

(For a related teaching, order our tape "Fear of the Lord and Evangelization" on audio AV 59-1 or video V-59.)

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Thursday, October 14, 2010

"JESUS, MY LORD, MY GOD, MY ALL" - One Bread, One Body, 10/14/2010

Thursday, October 14, 2010, Pope St. Callistus I

Ephesians 1:1-10, Psalm 98:1-6, Luke 11:47-54
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"JESUS, MY LORD, MY GOD, MY ALL"

"It is in Christ and through His blood that we have been redeemed and our sins forgiven." -Ephesians 1:7

We are given every spiritual blessing "in Christ" (Eph 1:3). We are chosen "in Him" (Eph 1:4). We were predestined to be God's children "through Christ Jesus" (Eph 1:5). The Father gives us His divine favor "in His Beloved" (Eph 1:6). We have been redeemed and our sins forgiven in Christ (Eph 1:7). The Father's plan of salvation was decreed "in Christ" (Eph 1:9). The plan is "to bring all things in the heavens and on earth into one under Christ's headship" (Eph 1:10). "Through Him, with Him, in Him," under Jesus and for Jesus all good things are.

Jesus is "the Way, and the Truth, and the Life; no one comes to the Father but through" Him (Jn 14:6). Apart from Him we "can do nothing" (Jn 15:5). Jesus Christ is "our only Master and Lord" (Jude 4). Jesus' name is the only name by which we can be saved (Acts 4:12). His name is above every other name. At His name every knee must bend and every tongue proclaim: "JESUS CHRIST IS LORD!" (Phil 2:10-11)

Jesus alone can unseal the meaning of life (Rv 5:4-5). He is our only Hope, but the only hope we need. Jesus is the great I AM (Jn 8:58), the second Person of the Trinity. Jesus is God (Jn 20:28).

Prayer: Jesus, if not for You...

Promise: "The Lord has made His salvation known: in the sight of the nations He has revealed His justice." -Ps 98:2

Praise: Pope St. Callistus grew in faith as he passed from slave to prisoner to deacon to pope.

(For a related teaching, order our leaflet "Accepting Jesus as Lord, Savior, and God" or on audio AV 43-1 or video V-43.)

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Tuesday, October 12, 2010

FOOLED YOU - One Bread, One Body, 10/12/2010

Tuesday, October 12, 2010

Galatians 5:1-6, Psalm 119:41, 43-45, 47-48, Luke 11:37-41
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FOOLED YOU

"Fools!" -Luke 11:40

The Pharisees considered themselves wise, but Jesus called them "fools" (Lk 11:40). The apostle Paul said: "If any one of you thinks he is wise in a worldly way, he had better become a fool" (1 Cor 3:18). Consider the characteristics of various fools you have known, and then notice how Paul, also a Pharisee like Jesus' hearers in today's Gospel (Phil 3:5), became a fool on Christ's account (1 Cor 4:10):
* Fools make rash statements (Sir 21:26; Acts 13:9-12).
* Fools don't carefully consider all the things that can go wrong with their plans; they boldly and impulsively leap out into the unknown (Sir 21:22; Acts 16:9-10).
* Fools take incredible risks (Prv 10:23; Acts 21:11-14).
* Fools are vulnerable to failure (Prv 14:3; Acts 22:21-22).
* Fools don't have a backup plan mapped out. In fact, they never think of failure (Prv 14:16; Acts 14:8-10).
* If they are convinced that their course of action is correct, fools don't often stop to consider if they are qualified for what they are about to do (Prv 12:15; Acts 9:28-30).

Paul knew that he was called to "grow to the full maturity of Christ" (Eph 4:15) and that he also was to be a fool for Christ (1 Cor 4:10). "God's folly is wiser than men" (1 Cor 1:25). For Christ's sake, "become a fool" (1 Cor 3:18).

Prayer: Father, may I care so much about what others think of You that I don't care at all what they think of me.

Promise: "It was for liberty that Christ freed us. So stand firm, and do not take on yourselves the yoke of slavery a second time!" -Gal 5:1

Praise: John has learned to live the Scripture: "Better is one day in Your courts, O Lord, than a thousand elsewhere" (see Ps 84:11).

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Monday, October 11, 2010

JESUS COMMA OR JESUS PERIOD? - One Bread, One Body, 10/11/2010

Monday, October 11, 2010

Galatians 4:22-24, 26-27, 31-5:1, Psalm 113:1-7, Luke 11:29-32
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JESUS COMMA OR JESUS PERIOD?

"It was for liberty that Christ freed us. So stand firm, and do not take on yourselves the yoke of slavery a second time!" -Galatians 5:1

Paul told the Galatians that they had taken on themselves the yoke of slavery a second time. He was so upset he said the Galatians had lost their minds and fallen under a spell (Gal 3:1). Paul accused them of putting him back into labor pains (Gal 4:19) and said they had severed themselves from Christ and fallen from God's favor (Gal 5:4).

What did the Galatians do to throw themselves back into slavery? Were they alcoholic, drug-addicted, bitter, unforgiving, or compulsive? No, the Galatians returned to slavery by believing that both Christ and circumcision were necessary for salvation.

Many people believe in Jesus, but Jesus plus something else - Jesus plus a job, Jesus plus money in the bank, or Jesus plus insurance. When our freedom is based on Jesus plus, we have become slaves. When our freedom is based on Jesus period, we are free at last. "If the Son frees you, you will really be free" (Jn 8:36). "Only in God is my soul at rest; from Him comes my salvation. He only is my Rock and my Salvation, my Stronghold; I shall not be disturbed at all" (Ps 62:2-3).

When we think we need something or someone in addition to Jesus, we are doomed to slavery. Jesus has it all. "Absolute fullness [resides] in Him" (Col 1:19). Freedom is in Jesus alone.

Prayer: Jesus, Bread of life, I believe that You alone provide for all my needs.

Promise: "Just as Jonah was a sign for the Ninevites, so will the Son of Man be a sign for the present age." -Lk 11:30

Praise: When Joan repented of her need for approval, she saw a new outpouring of God's love.

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Sunday, October 10, 2010

PM eNewsletter Twenty eighth Sunday in ordinary time

October 10th Twenty eighth Sunday in ordinary time

This week, oh! Jesus, we celebrate Your most Sacred Heart
through the Feast of St. Margaret Mary Alacoque.

You appeared to her, and showed her Your Most Sacred Heart,
which is burning with love for us, and is bleeding because of the
continued rejection You receive from so many.

Help us Jesus, to pray for the enthronement of Your heart in all
Catholic homes, so that it will be honored and adored.

Help us to come to understand how really special we all are in
Your eyes, and so give love and respect to all people.

Amen and Amen.

Thank you Lord, for loving us totally.
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This weeks readings and reflections

Sunday SKIN-GRAFT
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"His flesh became again like the flesh of a little child." -2 Kings 5:14

We have all become spiritual lepers through sin. Many of us are
ashamed of what we've done. Although we've asked for God's
forgiveness, we don't feel forgiven, but "dirty" and defiled. The
Lord wants not only to heal us but to restore our innocence.
When God healed Naaman of leprosy, Naaman did not receive
the skin of an adult, but "his flesh became again like the flesh
of a little child" (2 Kgs 5:14).

forgiving those who have hurt us,
repenting of our sins and going to Confession,
asking others to pray over us for healing,
washing in God's word (see Eph 5:26; Jn 15:3),
praising and thanking the Lord, and
fasting.

To sum up, we are purified by obeying the Lord. He will thoroughly
wash us of our guilt and cleanse us of our sins (Ps 51:3-4).

Monday JESUS COMMA OR JESUS PERIOD?
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"It was for liberty that Christ freed us. So stand firm, and do not
take on yourselves the yoke of slavery a second time!" -Galatians 5:1

Tuesday FOOLED YOU
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"Fools!" -Luke 11:40

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THE ASSUMPTION OF MARY INTO HEAVEN

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SKIN-GRAFT - One Bread, One Body, 10/10/2010

Sunday, October 10, 2010, 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/nab/101010.shtml

SKIN-GRAFT

"His flesh became again like the flesh of a little child." -2 Kings 5:14

We have all become spiritual lepers through sin. Many of us are ashamed of what we've done. Although we've asked for God's forgiveness, we don't feel forgiven, but "dirty" and defiled. The Lord wants not only to heal us but to restore our innocence. When God healed Naaman of leprosy, Naaman did not receive the skin of an adult, but "his flesh became again like the flesh of a little child" (2 Kgs 5:14).

Do you recall the innocence, delight, and carefree nature of childhood? God wants to give us a new, fresh, untarnished outlook on life. By His grace, we can "acquire a fresh, spiritual way of thinking" (Eph 4:23). We can recover our lost innocence by:
* forgiving those who have hurt us,
* repenting of our sins and going to Confession,
* asking others to pray over us for healing,
* washing in God's word (see Eph 5:26; Jn 15:3),
* praising and thanking the Lord, and
* fasting.

To sum up, we are purified by obeying the Lord. He will thoroughly wash us of our guilt and cleanse us of our sins (Ps 51:3-4).

Prayer: Father, purify me "from every defilement of flesh and spirit" (2 Cor 7:1) so I strive to fulfill my consecration perfectly.

Promise: "If we have died with Him we shall also live with Him; if we hold out to the end we shall also reign with Him." -2 Tm 2:11-12

Praise: Praise You, risen Jesus. You promise to give us not just life after death, but a glorious, completely new life. Alleluia!

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Saturday, October 9, 2010

IMMEDIATE, ETERNAL HAPPINESS - One Bread, One Body, 10/9/2010

Saturday, October 9, 2010, St. Denis & Companions, St. John Leonardi

Galatians 3:22-29, Psalm 105:2-7, Luke 11:27-28
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IMMEDIATE, ETERNAL HAPPINESS

"A woman from the crowd called out, 'Blest is the womb that bore You and the breasts that nursed You!' 'Rather,' He replied..." -Luke 11:27

Happiness is not so much conceiving Jesus in the womb, giving birth to Him, or nursing Him. Happiness is not so much being like Mary in her motherhood. Rather, happiness is being like Mary in her obedient discipleship, for happy "are they who hear the word of God and keep it" (Lk 11:28). Happiness is not based on extraordinary privileges but on extraordinary obedience.

Therefore, happiness is always available to everyone. We are all limited in our abilities and opportunities. We can't always help the poor, console the sorrowing, say something powerful, change the circumstances, have a great idea, or even stay awake. We are limited. However, we can always obey. Therefore, we can always be happy. No matter how bad the circumstances, we can always obey by conforming our wills to God's will.

We don't have to wait to be happy. Happiness is waiting for us to obey the Lord. Even if we've messed up our lives through years of disobedience, we can make one act of obedience by repenting and immediately become happy. Obedience to the Lord brings happiness right now.

Prayer: Father, thank You for the power to immediately be happy always.

Promise: "All of you who have been baptized into Christ have clothed yourselves with Him. There does not exist among you Jew or Greek, slave or freeman, male or female. All are one in Christ Jesus." -Gal 3:27-28

Praise: St. Denis travelled far to share the good news. He gladly gave his life for the faith.

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