Category: Prayer Intention

A THREE-DIMENSIONAL LIFE

“Make disciples of all the nations. Baptize them in the name ‘of the Father, and of the Son, and of the Holy Spirit.’ ” –Matthew 28:19 As Christians, we not only believe in Three Persons in one God, but are baptized into, immersed into these Three Persons (Mt 28:19). When we wake up in the morning, the first word on our lips is in praise of the name of Jesus. Because Jesus is the only Way to the Father (Jn 14:6), we soon are thanking the Father for giving us another day, providing breakfast for us, and creating us. Because...

I WILL PRAY FOR YOU

“He must pray.” –James 5:1 Many years ago today I was ordained a priest. Because of God’s grace and mercy and because of your love and prayers, my priesthood has been greatly blessed beyond anything I could have ever imagined (see Eph 3:20). Therefore, I thank the Lord and “sing a hymn of praise” (Jas 5:13). I also thank you for countless acts of love and especially for your prayers. I pray for all those who read One Bread, One Body, although I don’t personally know many of you. Even if you don’t know me, I hope that many of...

SUFFER IN SILENCE

“Do not grumble against one another, my brothers, lest you be condemned.” –James 5:9 When we’re suffering, we feel compelled to grumble, complain, blame, or swear (Jas 5:12). However, we should suffer in silence. Jesus is our Model. Did He ever grumble against the apostles? Did He complain at the agony in the garden? Did He throw the first stone (Jn 8:7) or swear in court to His innocence? (Mt 27:12) Jesus suffered in silence. After suffering much, Job came to the same conclusion: “I put my hand over my mouth. Though I have spoken once, I will not do...

LIVING IN THE PRESENT

“You have no idea what kind of life will be yours tomorrow.” –James 4:14 We think we know what we’re doing today or will do tomorrow or even next year. However, the truth is: “You have no idea what kind of life will be yours tomorrow.” We think we’re in control of our lives but, if we’re not in control of our deaths, how can we be in control of our lives? We “are a vapor that appears briefly and vanishes” (Jas 4:14). It is unrealistic, ignorant, and arrogant to think that we can do what we want, when we...

A CLEAN WEEP

“Begin to lament, to mourn, and to weep.” –James 4:9 “There is an appointed time for everything” (Eccl 3:1), including a “time to weep” (Eccl 3:4). Because of pandemic, unrepented sin, now is the time to weep. Let our “laughter be turned into mourning” (Jas 4:9). The Lord through His Church will command us again: “Yet even now, says the Lord, return to Me with your whole heart, with fasting, and weeping, and mourning” (Jl 2:12). There can be hope in tears, for “sorrow for God’s sake produces a repentance without regrets, leading to salvation, whereas worldly sorrow brings death”...