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“Go into the whole world and proclaim the good news to all creation.” —Mark 16:15
If we believe in the Good News of Jesus and accept Baptism, we will be saved (Mk 16:16). If we refuse to believe, we will be condemned in hell forever (see Mk 16:16; Jn 5:27-29). Believing in Jesus’ Good News is the most important reality of our lives. Believing the Good News is so important that:
- If we’ve done everything but believe the Good News, our lives are tragic and damnable.
- The Lord works amazing signs to accompany the proclamation of the Good News (Mk 16:17, 20).
- The Lord knocked Saul to the ground with a flash of light to convert him from opposing the Good News to preaching it (see Acts 9:3-4; Gal 1:23).
- The Lord calls some people to give their whole lives to proclaiming the Good News (see Mt 19:12).
- The Lord has called several people to work full-time, for free, for years to proclaim the Good News through Presentation Ministries and this book, One Bread, One Body.
On this celebration of the conversion of St. Paul, we thank the Lord for the Good News and for those who have given their lives to proclaim the Good News in any way, especially in One Bread, One Body. Thank you.
Prayer: Father, may “I do all that I do for the sake of the gospel” (1 Cor 9:23).
Promise: “Why delay, then? Be baptized at once and wash away your sins as you call upon His name.” —Acts 22:16
Praise: “Last of all He was seen by me, as one born out of the normal course” (1 Cor 15:8). Lord Jesus, thank You for calling St. Paul to diligently work in the Father’s vineyard.
Reference: (For a related teaching on Conversion-Conversations, view, download or order our booklet on our website.)
Rescript: In accord with the Code of Canon Law, I hereby grant the Nihil Obstat for the publication One Bread, One Body covering the time period from December 1, 2022, through January 31, 2023. Reverend Steve J. Angi, Chancellor, Vicar General, Archdiocese of Cincinnati, Cincinnati, Ohio April 12, 2022
The Nihil Obstat ("Permission to Publish") is a declaration that a book or pamphlet is considered to be free of doctrinal or moral error. It is not implied that those who have granted the Nihil Obstat agree with the contents, opinions, or statements expressed.