Year with the Bible

Patrick Madrid

Description

NEW! Now in Paperbound! Join Patrick Madrid and discover the majesty and power of scripture in A Year with the Bible: Scriptural Wisdom for Daily Living. This daily devotional offers rich passages from the Bible accompanied by thoughtful meditations by Madrid, world-renowned writer and scholar. This vibrant and spiritual collection is the perfect daily companion, packed with the wisdom of the Scriptures; the Word of God. A Year with the Bible is a worthy introduction to Scripture, a daily devotional, a tool for deeper prayer, this book is as versatile as it is beautiful.

Sujets

• Bibles
• Philosophie et théologie
• Catholic Church
• Bible

Informations

• Publié par: St. Benedict Press LLC
• Date de parution: 05 septembre 2012
• Nombre de lectures: 0
• EAN13: 9781618907943
• Langue: English
• Poids de l'ouvrage: 2 Mo

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DEDICATION
With gratitude to Father Luke Tancrell, O.P.
© 2012 Patrick Madrid

All rights reserved. With the exception of short excerpts in articles and critical reviews, no part of this work may be reproduced, transmitted, or stored in any form whatsoever, printed or electronic, without the prior written permission of the publisher.

ISBN: 978-1-61890-395-2

Cataloging-in-Publication data on file with the Library of Congress

Scripture quotations are from the Catholic Edition of the Revised Standard Version of the Bible, copyright © 1965, 1966 National Council of the Churches of Christ in the United States of America. Used by permission. All rights reserved.

Book design by A.R.T. Services Christopher J. Pelicano and Abby M. Pelicano

Printed and bound in the United States of America.

Saint Benedict Press
Charlotte, North Carolina
2012
Contents
D AY 1   To the pure, all things are pure
D AY 2   God loves you freely
D AY 3   Why do you worry so? Trust in God
D AY 4   Be a doer of the gospel, not merely a hearer
D AY 5   Beware of false teachers
D AY 6   God’s offer of salvation is easy for you to accept
D AY 7   The Holy Angels are God’s messengers
D AY 8   Never publicize the good you do for others to see
D AY 9   A blessing or a curse—which will you choose?
D AY 10   What is impossible for you is not impossible for God
D AY 11   Be like Mary, who pondered all things in her heart
D AY 12   The Lord will multiply the little you have to give
D AY 13   Jesus calms storms, in nature and in your soul
D AY 14   Be ruthless in fighting temptations
D AY 15   God will forgive you if you ask him to
D AY 16   Don’t be afraid to defend the truth … with charity
D AY 17   Be faithful and you will conquer
D AY 18   Beware the danger of earthly riches
D AY 19   The Church will never be overcome
D AY 20   God wants you to be happy
D AY 21   God will forgive you if you forgive others
D AY 22   You were made for greatness
D AY 23   Fight the good fight of faith
D AY 24   Jesus Christ is true God
D AY 25   Your sufferings are meritorious when offered to God
D AY 26   God does not cause evil and death; human sin does
D AY 27   God won’t permit temptations beyond your strength
D AY 28   Lift your eyes to the things above
D AY 29   Everything God creates is good
D AY 30   If you turn from your sins, you will live
D AY 31   The futility of idols
D AY 32   Bear one another’s burdens
D AY 33   You belong to God
D AY 34   Nothing can separate us from Christ
D AY 35   God will never go back on his promise
D AY 36   If you have Christ, you have everything
D AY 37   Be generous in your giving
D AY 38   Keep yourself in the love of God
D AY 39   Be strong in the face of temptations
D AY 40   The Beatitudes are the pattern for life in Christ Jesus
D AY 41   Heed what you’ve learned about the Faith!
D AY 42   Spiritual healing is better than physical healing
D AY 43   Forgiveness is not optional
D AY 44   Learn how to love even your enemies
D AY 45   Glorify God in your body, not yourself
D AY 46   Christ is supreme above all things
D AY 47   Remain in God’s grace and kindness
D AY 48   The cost of following Jesus
D AY 49   God cares about the little things in life
D AY 50   You are the sower of seed
D AY 51   Earthly wealth can be hazardous to your spiritual health
D AY 52   The Church always has both good and bad members
D AY 53   Keep God’s commands before your own “traditions”
D AY 54   God is love
D AY 55   Heaven is more valuable than any earthly gain
D AY 56   Set your sights on God, not the world
D AY 57   Jesus prefigures Confession by healing the Leper
D AY 58   Defend the Faith with charity and prudence
D AY 59   On those unwilling to receive the truth
D AY 60   The devil will tempt you, but he can’t make you
D AY 61   Crucify your carnal passions
D AY 62   All nature proclaims the greatness of God
D AY 63   Make the most of your time by avoiding idleness
D AY 64   God knows the secrets of your heart better than you
D AY 65   There is only one God
D AY 66   Those who suffer with Christ will be glorified with him
D AY 67   The Lord will give rest to the weary
D AY 68   Christ wants you to have abundant life
D AY 69   The righteous will be vindicated
D AY 70   Walk in the light of God’s grace
D AY 71   Beware of presumption
D AY 72   This is God’s plan for you
D AY 73   Faith alone, apart from works, cannot save you
D AY 74   Do not be overly perplexed by earthly suffering
D AY 75   Behold the consequences of Adam and Eve’s sin
D AY 76   Jesus Christ is our eternal High Priest
D AY 77   Remember the Ten Commandments of God
D AY 78   Put on the whole armor of God
D AY 79   Let the peace of Christ reign in your heart
D AY 80   The mystery of God’s love is revealed in Jesus
D AY 81   God’s promise is your steadfast anchor
D AY 82   A warning of God’s judgment on evildoers
D AY 83   Apart from the Lord, you can do nothing
D AY 84   Don’t be a “Doubting Thomas”—have faith
D AY 85   If your hope is in God, you will not be disappointed
D AY 86   Keep your eyes on the Cross!
D AY 87   Your opportunities for repentance are not unlimited
D AY 88   Sin brings death, but Jesus Christ brings life
D AY 89   Be a faithful soldier of Christ
D AY 90   Those united to Christ have new life
D AY 91   Salvation comes from God’s grace, not human effort
D AY 92   You must choose whether to worship God or idols
D AY 93   God will judge everyone according to their works
D AY 94   Those who fall away from the truth face judgment
D AY 95   How you will know if you are abiding in God’s love
D AY 96   Place your confidence in Christ!
D AY 97   The importance of prayer and fasting
D AY 98   A warning about the anti-Christ
D AY 99   In his humanity, Christ is far superior to the angels
D AY 100   The Sinner’s prayer
D AY 101   Do not be lured away by false gospels
D AY 102   Prophecy of the coming of Christ the King
D AY 103   God sends his Angels to help and protect us
D AY 104   God will never abandon you
D AY 105   Cry out to God for pardon and peace
D AY 106   A father’s instructions to his son on holiness
D AY 107   The folly of atheism and idolatry
D AY 108   Always use moderation when enjoying good things
D AY 109   Give obedience and honor to whom it is due
D AY 110   No one can force you to commit a sin
D AY 111   Beware of boasting and spiritual pride
D AY 112   The Church is the body of Christ
D AY 113   Nothing is hidden from God—he sees everything
D AY 114   The Lord chooses the “foolish” to confound the “wise”
D AY 115   Speak boldly and fearlessly about Jesus Christ
D AY 116   The Lord beckons you to draw near to him
D AY 117   To abide in God’s love, keep his commandments
D AY 118   How can you be silent in such a time as this?
D AY 119   False prophets are known by their bad fruit
D AY 120   The law of God is written on your heart
D AY 121   On the dangers of private interpretation
D AY 122   The universal Church teaches with Christ’s authority
D AY 123   God speaks to you through the gospel
D AY 124   Purity of speech is an indication of purity of heart
D AY 125   Only Jesus Christ can save you from your sins
D AY 126   The Resurrection proves the validity of the Church
D AY 127   Proclaim the gospel fearlessly and without shame
D AY 128   Division between Christians is a grievous scandal
D AY 129   Imitate the lives and virtues of the saints
D AY 130   The miraculous power of holy relics!
D AY 131   Christ sends his disciples forth as sheep among wolves
D AY 132   Baptism cleanses us of our sins
D AY 133   Pray that God sends a “Philip” to the hard-headed
D AY 134   Don’t be afraid to speak the truth
D AY 135   Get rid of whatever causes you to fall into mortal sin
D AY 136   Public testimony of Jesus is a sure sign of salvation
D AY 137   Never receive Communion in the state of mortal sin
D AY 138   Remember to pray for bishops, priests, and deacons
D AY 139   Our blessed hope of Christ’s return
D AY 140   We are “born again” through Baptism
D AY 141   The Lord grants some the gift of celibacy
D AY 142   “What must I do to be saved?”
D AY 143   A servant is not greater than his master
D AY 144   How blessed are the members of God’s household
D AY 145   The first celebration of the sacrament of Confirmation
D AY 146   Seek ways to build up others
D AY 147   To attain eternal life, feed upon the Bread of Life
D AY 148   Have confidence in Christ the Good Shepherd
D AY 149   Christ’s sacrifice fulfills the Mosaic sacrifice
D AY 150   The institution of the sacrament of Confession
D AY 151   Christ entrusts Mary to the Apostle John
D AY 152   The Angels and Saints present our prayers to God
D AY 153   Intercede and pray for one another
D AY 154   Christ gave the Apostles the ministry of reconciliation
D AY 155   The Lord is very close to you
D AY 156   The healing power of the Anointing of the Sick
D AY 157   Pray, pray, pray for vocations
D AY 158   The scriptural basis for Apostolic succession
D AY 159   The solemn duties entrusted to bishops and priests
D AY 160   Divorce and remarriage is a serious sin
D AY 161   The saints pray for others in this life and in heaven
D AY 162   We are one body in Christ
D AY 163   Our Lady and the Saints in heaven are encouraging us
D AY 164   Jesus performs his first recorded miracle
D AY 165   An apocalyptic vision of the Blessed Virgin Mary
D AY 166   Children are a blessing from God
D AY 167   The devil always strikes at the shepherd
D AY 168   Jesus made Simon Peter the first pope
D AY 169   The devil’s original lie is his same one today
D AY 170   Trust in the Lord and he will fight for you!
D AY 171   A powerful prayer in times of danger and distr