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"THE TIME IS SHORT" (1 Cor 7:29) - One Bread, One Body

Thu, 17 May 2012 00:09:00 CST

Acts 18:1-8 | Psalm 98:1-4 | John 16:16-20

"What does He mean by this 'short time'?" —John 16:18

The "now" word in today's readings is: "within a short time" (Jn 16:16). The phrase "short time" is used four times in the Gospel passage. Through this repetition, the Lord undoubtedly wants to emphasize that something is about to happen. In ... More

THE HUMANLY IMPOSSIBLE, UNCOMPROMISED,AMAZINGLY GRACED GOSPEL - One Bread, One Body

Wed, 16 May 2012 00:09:00 CST

Acts 17:15, 22—18:1 | Psalm 148:1-2, 11-14 | John 16:12-15

"When they heard about the raising of the dead, some sneered." —Acts 17:32

When Paul tried to preach the gospel to the Athenians, they called him a "magpie" (Acts 17:18) and sneered at him. Although a few became believers (Acts 17:34), this was probably the most lackluster response to his preaching Paul had ever seen. ... More

"A FUTURE FULL OF HOPE" (Jer 29:11) - One Bread, One Body

Tue, 15 May 2012 00:09:00 CST

St. Isidore the Farmer (USA)
Acts 16:22-34 | Psalm 138:1-3, 7-8 | John 16:5-11

"About midnight, while Paul and Silas were praying and singing hymns to God as their fellow prisoners listened, a severe earthquake suddenly shook the place." —Acts 16:25-26

While evangelizing in Philippi, St. Paul was harassed by a girl who had a spirit of fortune-telling and made a lot of money by predicting the future. Annoyed, Paul took authority, "and said to the spirit, 'In the name of Jesus Christ I command ... More

"NOW WE REMAIN" - One Bread, One Body

Mon, 14 May 2012 00:09:00 CST

St. Matthias
Acts 1:15-17, 20-26 | Psalm 113:1-8 | John 15:9-17

"Remain in My love." —John 15:9, JB

St. Matthias was known for remaining in God's love, during the portion of his life when he was included in the number of the twelve apostles, and during the portion of his life when he was not (Acts 1:21-22). Most likely Matthias would have ... More

THE SPIRIT OF HUMILITY - One Bread, One Body

Sun, 13 May 2012 00:09:00 CST

Sixth Sunday of Easter
Acts 10:25-26, 34-35, 44-48 | 1 John 4:7-10 | Psalm 98:1-4 | John 15:9-17

"As Peter entered, Cornelius went to meet him, dropped to his knees before him and bowed low." —Acts 10:25

Cornelius and his family were the first Gentiles to receive the Holy Spirit because they were humble. When Peter, a common Galilean fisherman, entered the home of Cornelius, the powerful Roman centurion, Cornelius humbly dropped to his knees and ... More

WORLD NEWS - One Bread, One Body

Sat, 12 May 2012 00:09:00 CST

Sts. Nereus & Achilleus, St. Pancras
Acts 16:1-10 | Psalm 100:1-3, 5 | John 15:18-21

"The reason [the world] hates you is that you do not belong to the world." —John 15:19

Although the Lord loves the world and died to save it (Jn 3:16), the world hates Jesus and His followers (Jn 15:18-19). The world is the system that opposes or ignores the lordship of Jesus. Consequently, the Lord has chosen us out of the world ... More

THE CROSS IS A FRUIT TREE - One Bread, One Body

Fri, 11 May 2012 00:09:00 CST

Acts 15:22-31 | Psalm 57:8-10, 12 | John 15:12-17

"It was I Who chose you to go forth and bear fruit." —John 15:16

The Lord commands, graces, and chooses us to bear fruit which is abundant (Jn 15:5) and lasting (Jn 15:16). This means that we are chosen to lead many people to a total commitment to the Lord and to disciple them so deeply that they will ... More

Pentecost Novena

Mon, 14 May 2012 00:05:00 CST

The Pentecost Novena is the first of all novenas, nine days of prayer. After Jesus' Ascension into heaven, He commanded His disciples to come together in the upper room to devote themselves to constant prayer (Acts 1:14). They prayed for nine days before receiving the Holy Spirit on Pentecost.

Seek the Gifts of the Spirit

Tue, 15 May 2012 00:05:00 CST

To seek the gifts of the Spirit we must know what they are. Although the Spirit has poured out thousands of gifts, there are at least thirty which the Bible describes. The Lord commands us to seek these thirty gifts by prayer, Bible study, and use in ministry.