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Theo Tigno•
1/23/2006 1:13 pm
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Monday, January 23rd 2006 |
Mark 3:22-30
The scribes who had come from Jerusalem said of Jesus, "He is possessed by Beelzebul," and "By the prince of demons he drives out demons."
Summoning them, he began to speak to them in parables, "How can Satan drive out Satan? If a kingdom is divided against itself, that kingdom cannot stand. And if a house is divided against itself, that house will not be able to stand. And if Satan has risen up against himself and is divided, he cannot stand; that is the end of him. But no one can enter a strong man's house to plunder his property unless he first ties up the strong man. Then he can plunder his house. Amen, I say to you, all sins and all blasphemies that people utter will be forgiven them. But whoever blasphemes against the Holy Spirit will never have forgiveness, but is guilty of an everlasting sin." For they had said, "He has an unclean spirit."
Dawg's thought:
Today's prayer intention is for safety for someone I know who is having quadruple bypass surgery today.
As I read through today's Gospel reading, the word "unity" rang through my mind.
So, I went on to research the word "unity" in the Catechism of the Catholic Church. It kept on swapping between the words "unity" and "community". I'm sure you can see where I am going with this.
Just as the fallen are unified against Christ, we, the Church Militant, are to be unified with Christ. Thanks be to God, it is important to be unified in Christian community (The Church) as we strive for unity with Christ. "Where two or more are gathered in My name..."
So, although this is a "virtual" community, thank you for this opportunity for community in Jesus' Most Holy Name. Take care and God Bless.
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